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04 June 2026

GS-3Editorials04 Jun 2026thehindu.com

​Base and framework: On the latest Index of Industrial Production

The article discusses the recent release of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, highlighting its new base year of 2022-23. It details the significant overhaul of the IIP's methodology, including revisions to its basket, weights, and the introduction of a new sector (water supply, sewerage, and waste management). The changes aim to better reflect India's evolving economic structure, with a reduced weight for mining and increased importance for value-added infrastructure and utility services, signaling a move towards a chain-linked framework for more frequent updates.

Indian Economy
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GS-2Editorials04 Jun 2026thehindu.com

Assembly poll results that recast the political landscape

The article analyzes the outcomes of recent Assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Assam, highlighting significant shifts in the political landscape. It discusses the rise of new political parties and leaders, the decline of established regional powers, the influence of communal politics, the aspirations of younger generations, and the implications of electoral tactics and the 'double engine sarkar' concept for India's federal structure and democratic principles.

Indian Polity & Governance
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GS-2Editorials04 Jun 2026thehindu.com

​Preserving the record: On the right to be forgotten

The article examines the tension between the 'right to be forgotten' (an aspect of informational privacy, recognized in Justice K.S. Puttaswamy case) and the principle of open justice, particularly concerning digitized court records. It critiques a Delhi High Court order, arguing that instead of obfuscating records, the solution lies in ensuring digital accuracy. This involves updating judicial records to prominently reflect all decisions, including acquittals or discharges, and mandating platforms to regularly refresh their databases to provide proper context, thereby protecting both fundamental rights and the integrity of public records.

Indian Polity & Governance
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After Maoism, the next battle is for Adivasi trust

The article discusses the government's post-Maoist strategy for integrating Adivasis in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, focusing on welfare and development by 2031. It highlights the importance of democratic values, cooperation, and effective delivery of welfare schemes. Crucially, the author argues that true integration and trust require addressing deeper structural issues, particularly the earnest implementation of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) (PESA) Act, 1996. The PESA Act, with its emphasis on Gram Sabha's decisive powers over community resources and customary laws, is presented as key to delivering justice and ensuring participatory governance for Adivasis, contrasting it with instances where state governments have attempted to dilute its provisions.

Indian Polity & Governance
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