Polity & Governance
Constitutional bodies, Parliament, judiciary and governance reforms
More funds flowing to villages: How 15th Finance Commission set a record for rural fund releases
An analysis of 15th Finance Commission (FC-XV) outcomes shows that grants to rural local bodies and Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) reached a record high ...
Puducherry goes to the polls: Its status as a Union Territory, how this varies from Delhi, J&K
Puducherry went to the polls, bringing renewed attention to its unique constitutional status as a Union Territory that also has an elected legislature and Co...
Explained: Why the new trans persons law is being challenged in court
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, which received the President's assent on March 30, 2026, is being challenged in multiple ...
Explained: Supreme Court holds Sajjadanashin, Mutawalli are distinct offices under Waqf
The Supreme Court of India, in the case *Syed Mohammed Ghouse Pasha Khadri v. Syed Mohammed Adil Pasha Khadri & Ors.* (2026 INSC 314), definitively held that...
Surging raw material costs hit PVC, packaging industries hard
Domestic PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) resin prices in India surged by nearly 78% compared to early February 2026 levels, driven by the Middle East conflict, clos...
Iran announces alternative routes for ships travelling through Strait of Hormuz
Iran announced alternative shipping routes for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, establishing a new channel north of Larak Island rather than the main...
India mulls creating 30-day LPG strategic reserve
The government is considering establishing a 30-day strategic LPG reserve to buffer against supply disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia conflict. Conf...
NMC asks medical colleges to restrict MBBS fees to 4.5-year academic period
The National Medical Commission (NMC) issued a public notice on April 7, 2026, strictly directing all medical colleges, institutions, and universities to cha...
Israel’s deadly strikes in Lebanon spark outrage, condemnation from rights bodies
Israel launched a massive wave of strikes on Lebanon on April 8, 2026, dubbed "Operation Eternal Darkness," killing at least 254 people — the deadliest singl...
‘Atmanirbharta in defence not just about making weapons, need sovereignty’—Chief of Integrated Defence Staff
Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, speaking at the tri-services seminar "Ran Samwad 2026" in Bengaluru, argued that Atmanirbharta ...
Panel flags inconsistent accounting practices in health regulatory bodies
A parliamentary committee has flagged inconsistent accounting practices across India's central health regulatory bodies, including the National Medical Commi...
4.8 lakh Indians trained, only 85,000 placed. CAG points to gaps in MeitY skilling schemes
A Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) performance audit has flagged serious implementation gaps in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's...
Theaterisation in play: Air Headquarters to control strategic assets
In a significant development in India's ongoing military theaterisation process, Air Headquarters has been designated to retain control of strategic air asse...
Maharashtra government expands agricultural oversight structure
The Maharashtra government moved to expand its agricultural oversight structure through legislative and regulatory amendments aimed at improving governance, ...
Retired personnel, families protest as government notifies CAPF law
President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, and the Act was notified in the Gazette of India...
Delhi HC rejects Sanjay Bhandari’s plea against ‘fugitive offender’ tag
The Delhi High Court (Justice Neena Bansal Krishna) dismissed an appeal by UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari against a trial court order declaring him...
What does the Jan Vishwas Bill do? | Explained
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 has been passed by both Houses of Parliament, proposing amendments to 784 provisions across 79 Central A...
Congress to hold CWC meet on April 10 to discuss women's quota law amendments, delimitation, West Asia crisis
The Indian National Congress held a meeting of its Congress Working Committee (CWC) on April 10, 2026, to deliberate on three issues: the government's propos...
Theaterisation proposal to be shared with defence ministry in a week or so—CDS Gen Anil Chauhan
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan indicated that the theaterisation proposal would be shared with the Defence Ministry "in a week or so," sig...
Morning vs. evening: how do the benefits of yoga differ depending on when you do it
A health and wellness discussion on optimal timing of yoga practice (morning versus evening) highlighted the scientifically studied benefits of yoga — a 5,00...