Polity, Constitution and Governance

Supreme Court Judges’ Asset Disclosure

SC judges declaring assets is welcome. But it is not enough   Context: The recent public disclosure of the assets...

Caste Census: A Powerful Step Towards Inclusive and Just Governance

Caste Census: Empowering Social Justice with Real Numbers Context: The Government of India’s decision to include caste enumeration in the...

Press Freedom in South Asia: A Disturbing Decline Amid Rising Threats

Press Freedom Warning for South Asia: Escalating Risks and Shrinking Rights Context: The 23rd Annual South Asia Press Freedom Report...

Caste Census and Social Justice

Consensus on caste census Context: With the BJP government finally conceding to demands for a caste census — albeit reluctantly...

Constitutional Balance and Rule of Law in India

How the Judiciary Maintains Accountability Context: The recent comments made by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar regarding the role of the Indian...

Caste Enumeration to Empower Policy Planning in Census 2025

Caste Enumeration Begins: A Bold Step Toward Social Equity Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the inclusion of caste in...

Reforming Indian Civil Services: Urgent Reforms for a Stronger Democracy

Context: In recent times, the Indian Civil Services have faced scrutiny due to structural and functional challenges. Highlighting the urgent...

Caste Census in India: The Hidden Key to Real Social Empowerment

Context: The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA), chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved caste enumeration in the upcoming...

Maritime Development Fund

Government Clears ₹25,000 Crore Shipbuilding Fund Context: In a major boost to India’s blue economy, the government’s Expenditure Finance Committee...

GST Appellate Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 2025

Centre Notifies Rules for GST Appellate Tribunal Context: In a significant move to operationalise the Goods and Services Tax Appellate...

Trump’s Trade Policies: Impact on India and Global Trade Dynamics

Context: A day after US President Donald Trump issued fresh tariff threats against India and other countries, the White House...

Celebrating 75 Years of the Constitution of India

Context: The year 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the Constitution coming into effect on January 26, 1950. It provides...

Grey Birthday for the Election Commission of India

Context: On June 17, 1949, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, while introducing the constitutional provision to establish the Election Commission of India...

Holding Judges Accountable

Context: A recent speech by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court, delivered at an event organised by...

One Nation One Election and representative democracy

Context: India, the world’s largest democracy, thrives on its diverse representation and participatory governance. However, the increasing frequency of elections...