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Seven-judge Bench to hear if legislative privilege overrides free speech
A seven-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is set to hear a long-pending case examining the conflict between legislative privileges under [Article 194] and the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression under [Article 19(1)(a)]. The case stems from a 2003 incident where the Tamil Nadu Assembly invoked its privileges to order the arrest of journalists from The Hindu for an editorial critical of the then Chief Minister.
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Must ReadParliament passes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill
Parliament has passed the [Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026], which aims to limit the power of state governments to levy additional taxes on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands. The Bill, which awaits the President's assent, has sparked controversy and protests from Opposition members who argue it undermines India's federal structure.
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Must ReadSupreme Court asks government to consider plea flagging ‘high-risk’ AI in public welfare
The [Supreme Court of India] has directed the Union Government to consider a petition seeking a statutory framework to regulate the use of 'high-risk' Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in public welfare schemes. The petition argues that automated decision-making systems impacting fundamental rights—such as access to food, health, pensions, and subsidies—must operate within constitutional bounds, emphasizing the need for meaningful human oversight and legal safeguards to prevent technological arbitrariness.
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Must ReadNirmala Sitharaman calls on multilateral banks to lay BRICS for private infra investment
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, addressing a seminar alongside a [BRICS] finance ministers and central bank governors' meeting in Jaipur, emphasized the need for [Multilateral Development Banks] like the [New Development Bank] to create enabling conditions for private infrastructure investment. She highlighted that India is seeking substantial private capital to complement public investment, citing initiatives like the [National Infrastructure Pipeline] and a new pipeline for [Public-Private Partnerships].
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Must ReadRape survivors don’t need court approval to terminate pregnancies up to 24 weeks: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court (Indore Bench) reaffirmed that rape survivors with pregnancies up to 24 weeks do not require court permission to undergo an abortion. The court dismissed a petition seeking judicial approval, citing earlier directives and the [Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Amendment Act, 2021], which simplified the procedure for vulnerable groups.
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Must ReadParliamentary panel backs govt steps to strengthen IBC recovery, seeks deeper action on fund diversion
A [Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance] has reviewed the [Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code] (IBC) and recommended sweeping reforms to address massive fund diversion and procedural delays. The committee highlighted a severe gap in recovery—out of Rs 3.76 lakh crore stuck in avoidance transactions, only Rs 7,500 crore was recovered.
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Must ReadA timely reset for the Food Security Act
A draft [National Food Security (Amendment) Bill] proposes significant changes to the [Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)] by linking entitlements to household size rather than providing a flat 35 kg per household. While aiming for equity, this shift raises concerns about reducing access for vulnerable, smaller households, prompting a debate on the need to transition India's food security framework from merely providing calories (cereals) to ensuring comprehensive **nutritional security** amidst a rising double burden of malnutrition and non-communicable diseases.
Must ReadTroubling bill: On the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026
The government has introduced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which proposes stricter regulations on civil society organizations (CSOs) receiving foreign funds. Key provisions include the automatic transfer of assets built with foreign funds to a government authority if an organization's registration lapses or is not renewed.
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Must ReadWhat does a ‘River Board’ mean for India? | Explained
The [Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA)] chairperson has proposed creating a river board for the entire Cauvery basin to resolve the ongoing water-sharing dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. This proposal highlights the concept of managing rivers as single hydrological units rather than dividing them by political boundaries, drawing attention to the underutilized [River Boards Act, 1956].
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Must ReadHow sustainable is India’s E20 push? | Explained
The Indian government is pushing forward with its **E20** (20% ethanol blending in petrol) target, aiming for an annual production of 10-11 billion litres of ethanol. This policy is designed to reduce crude oil import dependence and bolster the domestic agricultural economy, although it faces political criticism regarding potential vehicle damage and geopolitical pressures.
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