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Bela Gram in Maharashtra’s Bhandara district has emerged as India’s first net-zero village, demonstrating how localized leadership can effectively combat global climate change through grassroots participation and sustainable transitions. Net-Zero Emissions and Carbon Neutrality The core concept driving the transformation of Bela Gram is Net-Zero Emissions, a state where the…
India’s urban policy is entering a new phase. The Union Cabinet has approved the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) with ₹1 lakh crore in Central assistance under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)¹. But this is not just another urban scheme. It represents a fundamental redesign of how Indian…
Following the 2025 National Conference of Directors General of Police, the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) has seen significant expansion, reportedly integrating with the National Population Register (NPR) database containing details of 1.19 billion residents.¹ Access is also being widened to state police units at the Superintendent of Police (SP) level.²…
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Union government regarding the delay in constituting the Arbitration Council of India (ACI), a central regulatory body mandated under the 2019 amendments to the Arbitration Act. This development coincides with the government’s release of the Draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill,…
The Supreme Court recently critiqued the Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha for exceeding his administrative mandate by drafting a decision to reject a removal motion against Justice Yashwant Varma. The Court clarified that the decision to admit or refuse a motion for the removal of a judge rests solely…
Kerala Legislative Assembly recently passed the Malayalam Language Bill, 2025, mandating Malayalam as the official language for government, judiciary, and education. However, the Karnataka government has urged the Kerala Governor to reject the Bill, citing “unconstitutional” impacts on the Kannada-speaking linguistic minority in the border district of Kasaragod. Official Language…
Plovaram project has been in news because opposition party BJD has warned of protests if the interests of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Odisha’s Malkangiri district are compromised by the Polavaram irrigation project. The core allegation is that the project’s revised parameters (increasing flood discharge capacity) lack valid environmental…
The Central Government has proposed to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution. For this purpose, a Bill was introduced in Parliament. However, due to strong opposition and protests by political parties, the proposal has currently been kept on hold. For examination purposes, ignore the political developments and debates.…
