Polity & Governance
Constitutional bodies, Parliament, judiciary and governance reforms
Why has Madras High Court ordered eradication of seemai karuvelam? | Explained
The Madras High Court has issued fresh, comprehensive directions for the eradication of *Prosopis juliflora* (locally called seemai karuvelam) from Tamil Nad...
Political Parties to get advertisements pre-certified by MCMC
The Election Commission of India announced the election schedule for General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu...
DBT in Fertilizers Ensures Timely Subsidy Disbursal and Availability to Farmers
The Government of India has highlighted the successful implementation of the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in Fertilizers system, which has transformed ferti...
Production Linked Incentive Scheme
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Pharmaceuticals, approved by the Union Cabinet in February 2021, has attracted actual investment of Rs 27,45...
MNRE seeks sweeping powers under Electricity Act to govern India’s renewable energy sector
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has sought a significant redrawing of institutional boundaries, asking for primary authority over the provisi...
New Income Tax Act 2025 to prioritize simplicity and stakeholder engagement, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Income Tax Act 2025, which replaces the Income Tax Act 1961, will come into effect on April 1, 2026. T...
ECI mandates pre-certification of political ads on social, electronic media ahead of elections
The Election Commission of India issued a directive making it mandatory for political parties and candidates to obtain prior certification from the Media Cer...
CJI Surya Kant recuses from hearing pleas against 2023 EC appointments law; cites conflict of interest
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant recused himself from hearing a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Chief Election Commissione...
Amid Middle East war-related supply disruptions, govt emphasis on improving logistics ecosystem
The government has intensified its focus on improving India's logistics ecosystem in response to global supply chain disruptions linked to escalating Middle ...
Expansion of PMBJKs to Reduce Healthcare Costs
The government has highlighted the rapid expansion of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), which now operates nearly 18,000 Jan Aushadhi K...
CBDT notifies rules for simplified income tax law, to be effective from April 1
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) formally notified the Income-tax Rules, 2026 on March 20, 2026, to operationalise the Income Tax Act 2025 with effec...
NITI Aayog proposes National Job Skilling Policy to strengthen India’s skilling ecosystem
NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani has authored a working paper titled "Education and Skilling for Employment: From Credentials to Learning Outcomes," proposin...
Life term for ‘mass’ conversion, displaying details of those who want to convert: What’s in Chhattisgarh’s new Bill?
The Chhattisgarh Assembly passed the Chhattisgarh Dharm Swatantraya Vidheyak (Freedom of Religion Bill), 2026, introducing significantly stricter penalties f...
Government proposal to preload Aadhaar app on phones faced pushback
The government's Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) privately proposed in January 2026 that companies like Apple, Samsung, and Google consider ...
Auto PLI disbursements under 10% as 2028 deadline approaches
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Automobiles and Auto Components has disbursed less than 10% of its total ₹25,938 crore budgetary outlay as t...
Women and TB in India: a story of deprivation, discrimination and debt
A detailed investigation into tuberculosis (TB) among women in India reveals a pattern of triple disadvantage: women with TB face deprivation (lack of nutrit...
Andaman's tribal delegation meets Rahul Gandhi, raises concern over Great Nicobar project
A delegation from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, comprising members of the Tribal Council from Nicobar District and leaders of the All India Adivasi Congre...
Before salt, there was water: why Mahad Satyagraha deserves its centenary
March 20, 2026 marks the centenary of the Mahad Satyagraha — the landmark civil rights protest led by B.R. Ambedkar on March 20, 1927, in Mahad, Maharashtra....
India notifies Income Tax Rules, 2026: What's in it
The government has officially notified the Income Tax Rules, 2026, which will govern the implementation of the Income-Tax Act, 2025 — the legislation that re...
Delhi HC to hear on March 23 Gautam Gambhir’s lawsuit to protect personality rights
Cricket coach and public figure Gautam Gambhir has filed a civil suit before the Delhi High Court seeking comprehensive protection of his personality and pub...