Polity & Governance
Constitutional bodies, Parliament, judiciary and governance reforms
AI-enabled oversight layer for continuous electoral roll monitoring
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2.0 exercise for electoral rolls has exposed structural weaknesses in India's electoral roll revision processes, includi...
Ministry of MSME’s TEAM Initiative Brings End-to-End Digital Commerce Support to 5 Lakh Micro and Small Enterprises via ONDC
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is implementing the Trade Enablement and Access to Market (TEAM) Initiative, a sub-scheme under the World...
Govt to replace MGNREGA with new rural jobs scheme G RAM G, guarantees 125 days of work at near Rs 96,000 crore budget allocation
The Union Government formally notified, on 11 May 2026, the nationwide implementation of the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Grami...
'Another lazy headline-grabbing exercise': Congress on VB-G RAM G Act notification date
The Centre has notified the commencement of the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, popularly known as the VB-G RAM...
VB-GRAM G replaces MGNREGA from July 1 | Key details explained
The Central Government has confirmed that the VB–G RAM G Act (Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission, Gramin), 2025, will replace MGNREGA ac...
Explained: What is the new VB-G RAM G Act and how will it replace MGNREGA?
The Union Government formally notified, on 11 May 2026, the nationwide implementation of the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Grami...
Centre allows big funds to bid for BOT highway projects
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has revised the Request for Proposal (RFP) framework for Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) national highway projects t...
Venture capital and pension funds can now participate in highway PPP projects
A new government policy permits venture capital funds, private equity funds, infrastructure funds, and pension funds to directly bid for highway projects und...
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, reviews country's preparedness to deal with potential floods and heat waves in a comprehensive manner during an important high-level meeting held in New Delhi
A high-level review meeting assessed the country's preparedness for the upcoming monsoon season and anticipated heatwave events. The meeting directed authori...
Governor’s role in government formation | Explained
The constitutional framework governing the Governor's role in government formation has come under fresh scrutiny, particularly in the context of post-electio...
Highway PPP projects opened to PE, pension and venture funds
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has revised eligibility criteria for Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) highway projects under the Public-Priva...
Railways staring at higher electricity costs after Supreme Court rules it qualifies as ‘consumer’
The Supreme Court of India, in its judgment reported as Indian Railways v. West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (2026 INSC 464), ruled ...
Govt notifies rules for all labour codes, minimum wage criteria dropped
The central government has notified final rules for all four labour codes, completing a multi-year legislative consolidation that replaces 29 existing labour...
Environment clearance to Great Nicobar Project given without adequate study: Jairam Ramesh
In a letter to the Union Environment Minister, a senior parliamentarian has raised serious objections to the environmental clearance granted to the Great Nic...
Opposition leaders caution against granting L-G enhanced powers over telecom in J&K
The Union Government issued a notification authorising the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Jammu and Kashmir to exercise powers under Sub-Section 20(2) of the T...
‘Save KBR’ protests intensify over tree cutting near national park
Protests under the 'Save KBR' campaign have entered their tenth consecutive day in Hyderabad, opposing tree felling for infrastructure works in and around Ka...
Forest Department may take up drone survey to verify land claims in Anamalai Tiger Reserve
The Forest Department in Tamil Nadu is considering deploying drone surveys to verify land claims filed under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Fores...
What is the Governor’s role in a hung Assembly?
Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly election produced the state's first hung Assembly: TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) secured 108 seats — the single largest party — a...
Pakistan-China expert Lt Gen Subramani named next CDS; Vice Admiral Swaminathan will be new Navy chief
The Government appointed Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani (Retd) as India's third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affa...
Govt tightens labour law norms for timely wages to contract workers, blacklisting on delays
The Procurement Policy Division of the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, issued an order on May 8, 2026, directing all central ministries, depa...