On measuring freedom of the press in India
The article critically examines the World Press Freedom Index, published by Reporters Without Borders, which ranks India at 157. It questions the methodology and criteria of suc...
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22 May 2026
Caste away: On the Court and caste count
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition to halt the caste census, which is planned as part of the delayed Census 2027. The Chief Justice of India emphasized the need for the gove...
Ladakh seeks belonging through representation
The article critically analyzes the Union Ministry of Home Affairs' (MHA) stance against granting Ladakh a legislature or Sixth Schedule status, instead offering administrative ...
Regulation, not bans, can protect online gamers
The article argues that the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming (PROG) Act, 2025, which aimed to protect vulnerable populations from the adverse impacts of online games in...
21 May 2026
The Delimitation Bill, 2026
The article discusses the proposed Delimitation Bill, 2026, and related constitutional amendment bills (131st Amendment Bill, 2026) which aim to revise the delimitation process ...
Implications of Increasing Size of Lok Sabha
The article discusses proposed Bills, including the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, aimed at increasing the Lok Sabha's size from 550 to 850 members. It proposes basing sta...
Rescheduling of the First International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit
The First International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit, initially scheduled for June 1, 2026, in New Delhi, has been postponed. This decision was made by the Ministry of Environ...
Unlearnt lessons: On India’s inadequate strategic petroleum and gas reserves - The Hindu
The article highlights India's significant vulnerability due to inadequate strategic petroleum and gas reserves, which has been exposed by recent retail fuel price hikes, high c...
Diversification gains: On India and its export competitiveness
India's merchandise exports showed commendable growth in April 2026, driven by diversification of export destinations and resilience in key sectors like engineering, electronics...
Report of the 16th Finance Commission for 2026-31
The 16th Finance Commission (FC) report, chaired by Dr. Arvind Panagariya, was tabled in Parliament for the 2026-31 period. Key recommendations include maintaining states' share...
SEBI, NISM and IICA sign MoU to Advance Corporate Governance, ESG and Capital Markets
SEBI, NISM, and IICA have signed an MoU to collaborate on advancing corporate governance, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, and capital markets in India. T...
International Day of Yoga 2026 Countdown Continues in Kerala with Holistic Wellness Programme for Women
As part of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 countdown, a special 'Yoga for Menopause – A Holistic Wellness Module' program was organized in Kottayam, Kerala. The event, ...