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Jal Jeevan Mission: From Tap Coverage to Functional Water Security in Rural India

31-Jan-2026

A 2024 government-commissioned survey has revealed that although nearly 98% of rural households now have tap connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), only about three-fourths actually receive a regular, safe, and adequate water supply, exposing a gap between coverage and functionality.

Pechora Air Defence System: Revitalising India’s Legacy Missile Shield

31-Jan-2026

Bengaluru-based defence manufacturer Alpha Design Technologies Ltd (ADTL) has completed a major upgrade of the Indian Air Force’s Pechora surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, aligning with the government’s push to modernise ageing military platforms through indigenous capability and self-reliance.

Kyasanur Forest Disease: Understanding India’s Tick-Borne Viral Threat

31-Jan-2026

A 29-year-old man in Karnataka recently lost his life after contracting Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), commonly known as monkey fever. The incident has brought renewed attention to a disease that often remains underreported until outbreaks turn fatal.

Union Budget 2026–27: Navigating Growth, Revenue, and Investment Headwinds

31-Jan-2026

The Union Budget for 2026–27, to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will outline: The government’s growth expectations and spending priorities,Projected revenues from tax and non-tax sources, andThe level of borrowing (fiscal deficit) required to bridge the gap between income and expenditure.

Centre’s Health Spending Paradox: Rising State Outlays, Shrinking Union Commitment

31-Jan-2026

Recent data show that while States have steadily increased health expenditure, the Union government’s health spending as a share of GDP has declined in the post-pandemic period. This divergence has raised concerns about the Centre’s fiscal prioritisation of health, especially in the context of national commitments to strengthen public healthcare and reduce out-of-pocket expenditure.

India’s Solid Waste Reform 2026: From Landfills to Source-Level Sustainability

31-Jan-2026

The Union government has notified the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, making source-level processing of waste mandatory for bulk waste generators and local bodies across India. The rules mark a major shift in India’s urban environmental governance by strengthening accountability, reducing landfill dependence, and operationalising the circular economy framework.

India’s Consumption Conundrum: Spending Growth Without Strong Wage Momentum

31-Jan-2026

As the Union Budget 2026–27 approaches, policy focus is shifting away from short-term consumer relief measures towards other growth drivers. This makes it timely to assess whether household consumption—despite income tax cuts and GST rationalisation—has genuinely strengthened, or whether underlying wage and income weaknesses continue to constrain demand.

New Aadhaar App Dedicated to the Nation

30-Jan-2026

Recently, the Minister of State for Commerce and Industry and Electronics and Information Technology dedicated the new Aadhaar App to the nation, marking a significant milestone in the field of identity verification in the public interest.

Writ Jurisdiction of the Enforcement Directorate

30-Jan-2026

Recently, the Supreme Court agreed to consider an important constitutional question. The question is whether the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has the locus standi to file a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution.

ED’s Writ Powers Under Scrutiny: Redefining Federal Balance and Agency Autonomy

30-Jan-2026

The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a significant constitutional question: Does the Enforcement Directorate (ED) have the locus standi to file writ petitions under Article 226 of the Constitution?

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