Polity refers to the structure and organisation of government. It encompasses political institutions and processes. In India, polity includes the Constitution, which outlines governance. It shapes the relationship between citizens and the state. Polity also involves political parties and electoral systems. Understanding polity is crucial for grasping democratic principles. It influences laws, rights, and the functioning of society.
The recent no-confidence motion against Om Birla, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, has brought renewed attention to the constitutional role and accountability of this key parliamentary office....
In February 2026, a dynamite explosion in an illegal coal mine in East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, killed 34 labourers. This tragic event marks longstanding issues of unregulated coal...
The 16th Finance Commission’s report, presented in 2026, marks critical issues in the functioning and funding of Panchayats and municipalities. It stresses the importance of recognising these bodies...
Recent discussions on synchronising India’s general and state elections have gained momentum. The proposal called ‘One Nation One Election’ (ONOE) aims to hold Lok Sabha and State Assembly...
India is set to have its most gender-representative Parliament in 2029. The Women’s Reservation Act will reserve one-third of Lok Sabha seats for women. This is the largest...
Recent discussions on judicial independence show its deeper meaning beyond protection from political influence. Supreme Court judge B.V. Nagarathna emphasised that judicial independence also means each judge can...
In 2026, the US Supreme Court ruled against former President Donald Trump’s 2025 tariffs on imports. The Court declared that the President cannot impose tariffs without Congress’s approval....
The Sixteenth Finance Commission (2026) introduced key changes in India's fiscal federalism. It maintained the States' share in central taxes at 41%, continuing a trend from the Fourteenth...
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DONER) marked its 25th anniversary in 2026. Established by then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, it aimed to address neglect...
The ongoing dispute between the judiciary and the executive over the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021, has intensified recently. The Supreme Court expressed displeasure at the Centre’s repeated requests...
