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Mines Bill Rekindles Centre-State Federalism Debate Why in the News ? The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 has reignited tensions between the Centre and States over taxation of mineral rights. States fear significant revenue losses, while the Centre argues that excessive levies increase mineral costs, fuel inflation and create uncertainty for …
Read MoreKerala Officially Renamed Keralam After Presidential Assent Why in the News ? President Droupadi Murmu has given assent to the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, formally changing the State’s name from Kerala to Keralam. The legislation follows a unanimous resolution by the Kerala Legislative Assembly and requires consequential constitutional amendments. Background and Process …
Read MoreDelimitation Challenge: Balancing Democracy and Federalism Why in the News ? Tamil Nadu Assembly has urged the Centre to retain the existing 543 Lok Sabha seats and their State-wise distribution. The debate has intensified over whether future delimitation should prioritise population-based representation or protect India’s federal balance and States’ political weight. Delimitation and the Democratic …
Read MorePunjab Assembly Passes Nine Bills Amid Opposition Criticism Why in the News ? The Punjab Legislative Assembly passed nine Bills in a single day, covering education, infrastructure, taxation, employment and environmental protection. Opposition parties criticised the government for allegedly providing legislators inadequate time to scrutinise the legislation, calling the exercise majoritarian and undemocratic. Nine Bills …
Read MoreTribunals Reforms Bill Seeks Independent Appointment Oversight Why in the News ? The Lok Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, amid Opposition protests and without debate. The Bill proposes a National Tribunals Commission to oversee appointments, service conditions and functioning of tribunal members, responding to the Supreme Court’s concerns over judicial independence and transparency. …
Read MoreAgasthyamalai Evictions and Forest Rights Crisis Syllabus: GS-2: Welfare Schemes, Issues Related to SCs & STs, Local Self Governance, Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Land Reforms Why in the News ? The Supreme Court’s recent directions on encroachments in the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR) have triggered concern over the implementation of the Forest Rights Act …
Read MoreIndia’s Delimitation Debate: Representation, Federalism and Democracy Syllabus: GS-2: Indian Constitution, Elections, Statutory Bodies Why in the News ? The proposed delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies after the 2027 Census has renewed debate over electoral representation, federal balance and population control. A fresh exercise could alter the distribution of parliamentary seats, potentially benefiting populous northern …
Read MoreParliament Clears Birth Death Registration Amendment Bill Amid Protests Why in the News ? Parliament has passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing stricter provisions for delayed registration of births and deaths. The legislation was cleared amid Opposition protests over other issues, including demands for accountability on recent incidents. Key Provisions …
Read MoreLok Sabha Passes Supreme Court Judges Strength Amendment Bill Why in the News ? The Lok Sabha has passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, increasing the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38. The legislation aims to reduce judicial pendency and improve the efficiency of the apex court. …
Read MoreRight to Information Act Strengthened Democratic Transparency and Accountability Why in the News ? The Right to Information (RTI) Bill, 2005 remains a landmark legislation that institutionalized citizens’ right to access information, promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance. It replaced the Freedom of Information Act, 2002, becoming a cornerstone of participatory democracy. Key Features of …
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