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On 17 August 2026, the Supreme Court rejected a PIL seeking to change the base year for Sikkim's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls from 2002 to 1993, upholding the Election Commission's decision. The judgment underscores the uniform application of the 2002 base year nationwide and advises petitioners to app…
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to clarify whether courts can award fair compensation despite the SHANTI Act’s ₹3,000 crore liability cap and whether appointing AERB members via the Atomic Energy Commission creates a conflict of interest. The issue raises constitutional questions under Articles 14, 19 and 21 and…
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President Droupadi Murmu assented to the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 on 17 August 2026, officially renaming the state to Keralam. The change, approved by both houses of Parliament and the Kerala Assembly, involves amending the First Schedule under Article 3, illustrating the constitutional process for alteri…
The Assam government, led by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, seeks to reduce the Eco‑Sensitive Zone around Kaziranga National Park from 10 km to 1 km, arguing it will aid urban growth. Environmentalists and opposition parties warn that the cut could heighten human‑animal conflict and damage critical wildlife corridors, making…
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Praveen Chakravarty opposed a population‑based delimitation that would cut Tamil Nadu’s Lok Sabha share, urging a fixed strength of 543 seats after 2029. He linked the issue to rising Gen Z activism and the 2026 Tamil Nadu election where the youth‑driven TVK reshaped state politics.
On 17 August 2026, the Supreme Court directed the Special Investigation Team to complete its probe into alleged misappropriation of Ram Temple donations and allowed suggestions to be sent to the Solicitor General. The court emphasized transparency, inclusion of a forensic auditor, and retained the power to intervene if…
On 17 August 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the formation of a High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat, aimed at reviewing the banking sector to align it with India's growth goals while ensuring financial stability, inclusion, and consumer protection. The committee's recommendations will…
The One Nation, One Election (ONOE) proposal seeks simultaneous national and state polls, but critics warn it clashes with India's constitutional federalism and parliamentary system, risking democratic imbalance. UPSC aspirants must assess its constitutional implications and the trade‑off between administrative conveni…
The Indian Army, led by the 9 Gorkha Rifles, will join Thailand's forces in Surat Thani for the MAITREE‑XV joint exercise from 18‑31 August 2026, focusing on counter‑insurgency and counter‑terrorism in jungle terrain. The drill, under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, aims to boost interoperability and deepen India‑Thaila…
In August 2026, NALSAR law students protested the invitation of Chief Justice Surya Kant to their convocation, prompting the Bar Council of India to threaten enrollment bans. The Supreme Court intervened, questioning BCI’s authority and highlighting the constitutional right to peaceful dissent under Article 19(1)(a).
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will retake the English, Commerce and Sociology papers of the UGC‑NET June 2026 exam after admitting major errors, prompting the Congress to demand accountability and clarification on delayed results affecting JRF and Assistant Professor eligibility.
The BJP has launched a nationwide campaign against Kerala's V.D. Satheesan government for omitting the national song Vande Mataram from the 2026 Independence Day ceremony, alleging pressure from the IUML and citing the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Act, 2026. The dispute highlights federal‑state…
The National Testing Agency will re‑conduct UGC‑NET exams for English, Sociology and Commerce on 9‑10 September 2026 after widespread errors and question repetitions were reported. No extra fee will be charged, and results for the remaining 84 subjects will be released as scheduled, underscoring the agency's commitment…
On 17 August 2026, the Supreme Court halted the Allahabad High Court's disproportionate assets probe against Rahul Gandhi, emphasizing that any court‑ordered investigation must adhere to natural justice. The order pauses CBI and ED inquiries and defers the High Court hearing, underscoring the interplay between investig…
On 15 August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech targeted youth, announcing skill training for 1 crore, free online exam coaching, and a push for AI, quantum and defence self‑reliance. He also introduced the controversial ‘dimagi naxals’ narrative, framing critics as threats, while urging an in…