Governance refers to the processes and structures that guide decision-making. It involves the distribution of power and authority. Effective governance ensures accountability and transparency. It shapes policies that affect citizens' lives. In India, governance is influenced by its diverse culture and legal framework. The Constitution provides a foundation for democratic practices. Good governance promotes social justice and economic development.
World Day of Social Justice will be observed on 20 February 2026 with a special programme in New Delhi. The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment will organise...
Kerala has approved a Bill to create a Nativity Card system for people recognised as natives of the State. The proposed card is intended to serve as an...
Packaged food labelling has come under renewed judicial scrutiny after the Supreme Court asked the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India to examine mandatory front-of-package warning labels...
The Central Consumer Protection Authority has penalised Snapdeal for facilitating the sale of toys that did not comply with the mandatory Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020 and Bureau...
New York and New Jersey have sued the Trump administration over the freezing of $16 billion in federal funding for a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River....
Arunachal Pradesh has authorised the capture of a tiger that killed a head constable on the Roing–Mayodia road inside Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary. The decision was taken after the...
The Union Government has stated that Odisha’s proposal to include the Jhodia community in the Scheduled Tribes list as a synonym of Paroja is under process and was...
Denotified tribes, nomadic tribes and semi-nomadic tribes are pressing for a separate column in the 2027 Census, which will include caste enumeration for the first time since 1931....
The Election Commission of India will host a National Conference of State Election Commissioners on 24 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The meeting will bring together...
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to constitute a tribunal to resolve the long-pending inter-state water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over the Pennaiyar River. The...
