India’s Anti-Defection Law is under renewed scrutiny after questions emerged over whether legislators alone can claim protection under the merger clause without party approval. BulletsIn The Anti-Defection Law was introduced through the 52nd Constitutional Amendment in 1985 to curb political defections and strengthen stability in parliamentary democracy. The law disqualifies legislators who voluntarily leave their
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India’s Anti-Defection Law is under renewed scrutiny after questions emerged over whether legislators alone can claim protection under the merger clause without party approval. BulletsIn The Anti-Defection Law was introduced through the 52nd Constitutional Amendment in 1985 to curb political defections and strengthen stability in parliamentary democracy. The law disqualifies legislators who voluntarily leave their
Executive control over administration is a key feature of India’s governance system. It refers to the authority of the executive branch to supervise, direct and coordinate administrative machinery to ensure effective implementation of government policies and public welfare programmes. BulletsIn The executive is responsible for directing and controlling public administration in India. Executive control ensures
Executive control over administration is a key feature of India’s governance system. It refers to the authority of the executive branch to supervise, direct and coordinate administrative machinery to ensure effective implementation of government policies and public welfare programmes. BulletsIn The executive is responsible for directing and controlling public administration in India. Executive control ensures
The State Secretariat is the highest administrative office of a state government, assisting the Council of Ministers in policy formulation, coordination, and governance. BulletsIn The State Secretariat is the administrative headquarters of a state government and serves as the principal advisory body to the Council of Ministers. It assists the Chief Minister and ministers in
The State Secretariat is the highest administrative office of a state government, assisting the Council of Ministers in policy formulation, coordination, and governance. BulletsIn The State Secretariat is the administrative headquarters of a state government and serves as the principal advisory body to the Council of Ministers. It assists the Chief Minister and ministers in
The Election Commission of India has enforced the Model Code of Conduct following the announcement of Assembly elections in five states and Puducherry to ensure a level playing field. BulletsIn The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) comes into force immediately after the Election Commission announces the election schedule and remains effective until results are declared.
The Election Commission of India has enforced the Model Code of Conduct following the announcement of Assembly elections in five states and Puducherry to ensure a level playing field. BulletsIn The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) comes into force immediately after the Election Commission announces the election schedule and remains effective until results are declared.
The Union Government has introduced key legislative reforms to expand the Lok Sabha, implement women’s reservation, and initiate a fresh delimitation exercise based on updated Census data. BulletsIn The government introduced three major Bills to expand the Lok Sabha, redraw constituencies, and operationalize 33 percent reservation for women in legislatures. The Constitution Amendment Bill proposes
The Union Government has introduced key legislative reforms to expand the Lok Sabha, implement women’s reservation, and initiate a fresh delimitation exercise based on updated Census data. BulletsIn The government introduced three major Bills to expand the Lok Sabha, redraw constituencies, and operationalize 33 percent reservation for women in legislatures. The Constitution Amendment Bill proposes
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The Assam UCC Bill, 2026, introduces a common civil framework covering marriage, divorce, inheritance, and live-in relationships while exempting Scheduled Tribes from its provisions. BulletsIn The Assam Legislative Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Assam Bill, 2026, making Assam the first state in Northeast India and the third state in the country to adopt
The Assam UCC Bill, 2026, introduces a common civil framework covering marriage, divorce, inheritance, and live-in relationships while exempting Scheduled Tribes from its provisions. BulletsIn The Assam Legislative Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Assam Bill, 2026, making Assam the first state in Northeast India and the third state in the country to adopt
The proposed constitutional and delimitation reforms could increase Lok Sabha strength to 850 seats and significantly alter state-wise parliamentary representation across India. BulletsIn The Constitution Amendment Bill proposes increasing the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha from 550 seats to 850 seats. Seat allocation among states will be based on their share in the national
The proposed constitutional and delimitation reforms could increase Lok Sabha strength to 850 seats and significantly alter state-wise parliamentary representation across India. BulletsIn The Constitution Amendment Bill proposes increasing the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha from 550 seats to 850 seats. Seat allocation among states will be based on their share in the national
PM SVANidhi has completed six successful years, supporting urban street vendors through collateral-free loans, digital inclusion, financial empowerment, and improved access to social welfare benefits. BulletsIn Launched in June 2020, PM SVANidhi was designed to provide collateral-free working capital loans to street vendors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme has benefited more than 75.5
PM SVANidhi has completed six successful years, supporting urban street vendors through collateral-free loans, digital inclusion, financial empowerment, and improved access to social welfare benefits. BulletsIn Launched in June 2020, PM SVANidhi was designed to provide collateral-free working capital loans to street vendors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme has benefited more than 75.5
Government budgeting in India is a constitutionally mandated process that authorizes taxation, expenditure, and fiscal planning while ensuring transparency, accountability, and parliamentary control over public finances. BulletsIn The Union Budget is the government’s annual financial statement presenting estimated revenue and expenditure for a financial year, serving as the primary fiscal policy and governance instrument. The
Government budgeting in India is a constitutionally mandated process that authorizes taxation, expenditure, and fiscal planning while ensuring transparency, accountability, and parliamentary control over public finances. BulletsIn The Union Budget is the government’s annual financial statement presenting estimated revenue and expenditure for a financial year, serving as the primary fiscal policy and governance instrument. The
The President of India exercises veto powers under the Constitution to review bills passed by Parliament. These powers help ensure constitutional compliance, prevent hasty legislation and maintain checks and balances within the democratic system. BulletsIn Veto Power is the authority of the President to approve, reject or delay a bill passed by Parliament. The power
The President of India exercises veto powers under the Constitution to review bills passed by Parliament. These powers help ensure constitutional compliance, prevent hasty legislation and maintain checks and balances within the democratic system. BulletsIn Veto Power is the authority of the President to approve, reject or delay a bill passed by Parliament. The power
