Accountability in Democratic Institutions: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla recently addressed the 28th Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers Conference (CSPOC) in New Delhi.He emphasized that the legitimacy of democratic institutions depends on their ability to remain transparent, inclusive, and accountable amidst the rise of AI and social media.Accountability is the ethical obligation of those in […]
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Centre Appoints Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor as ITBP Chief; Praveen Kumar to Head BSF
Centre Appoints Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor as ITBP Chief; Praveen Kumar to Head BSF: The Union government has announced important leadership changes in India’s border security forces. Senior IPS officer Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor has been appointed as the new Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, while the current ITBP chief Praveen Kumar will take charge […]
PM CARES Fund Has Right to Privacy Under RTI Act: Delhi High Court
PM CARES Fund Has Right to Privacy Under RTI Act: Delhi High Court The Delhi High Court stated that the PM CARES Fund enjoys the right to privacy under the Right to Information Act. The court clarified that entities performing public functions do not automatically lose privacy protection. This ruling has implications for transparency laws, […]
Aadhaar Mascot Udai
Aadhaar Mascot Udai: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced ‘Udai’, a resident-friendly Aadhaar mascot, as a communication tool to make Aadhaar services more accessible and relatable to the public.It aims to simplify updates, authentication, offline verification, selective sharing of information, and responsible usage.Aadhaar is a 12-digit biometric identification number issued by the […]
Centre issues notification for first phase of Census of India 2027
Centre issues notification for first phase of Census of India 2027: The Centre has issued the notification for the first phase of the Census of India 2027, marking the formal start of India’s largest statistical exercise after a gap of more than a decade. The Census of India 2027 is the 16th Census overall and […]
Siddaramaiah Becomes Karnataka’s Longest-Serving Chief Minister
Siddaramaiah Becomes Karnataka’s Longest-Serving Chief Minister: Karnataka has witnessed history in the making. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has emerged as the longest serving Chief Minister of the state, a rare achievement in a politically dynamic landscape. His journey reflects resilience, social justice politics, and deep grassroots connect, making his leadership tenure both politically and historically significant.Siddaramaiah […]
Justice A Muhamed Mustaque Appointed Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court
Justice A Muhamed Mustaque Appointed Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court: The judiciary in Sikkim witnessed an important development with the appointment of a new Chief Justice to its High Court. The swearing-in ceremony marks a leadership transition aimed at strengthening the delivery of justice in the state. The appointment brings experience from other High […]
NATGRID–NPR Integration
NATGRID–NPR Integration: National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) has been linked to the National Population Register (NPR), allowing authorised agencies real-time access to family-level demographic data of nearly 119 crore residents, significantly expanding India’s intelligence and investigation architecture. National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) is a secure, integrated intelligence-sharing platform designed to help law enforcement and security agencies access […]
Haryana Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961
Haryana Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961: The Haryana Legislative Assembly has amended the Haryana Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961 to enable unauthorised occupants to purchase certain categories of ‘Shamilat deh’ land from gram panchayats and convert it into private ownership, shifting village commons governance from social protection to ownership through payment. It aims […]
The Central Excise (Amendment) Act, 2025
The Central Excise (Amendment) Act, 2025: The Centre has notified the Central Excise (Amendment) Act, 2025 and related tax changes on tobacco products, effective February 1, 2026. The Central Excise (Amendment) Act, 2025 amends the Central Excise Act, 1944 to revise excise duties on tobacco and tobacco-related products, which remain outside the full GST framework. […]
