Polity & Governance
4Must ReadPolitySocialGS 2Prelims + Mainstamil_nadupan_india
Delimitation: Tamil Nadu Assembly adopts Govt’s resolution to freeze Lok Sabha seats at 543
The AIADMK, PMK, DMDK and BJP opposed the resolution, while other parties, including the DMK, supported it
The Hindu1 min read
PolitySecurityGS 2, GS 3
FCRA Bill sent to JPC amid Opposition protests; Rijiju challenges parties to cite provision against minorities
The Hindu1 min read
PolityGeoGS 2, GS 1
Cauvery water dispute hearing in Supreme Court posted to August 17 as Judge falls ill
The Hindu1 min read
PolitySocialGS 2
Settlement by parents in rape of minor cannot be sanctioned by law: Kerala High Court
The Hindu1 min read
International Relations
1Environment & Ecology
2Must ReadEnvGeoPolityGS 1, GS 2, GS 3Prelims + Mainspan_india
Centre redefines Ganga floodplain, drops ‘construction-free zone’ provision
The amendment removes the "construction-free zone" wording and instead says that the banks of the Ganga and its tributaries and their floodplains shall be maintained to reduce pollution sources and pressures, and preserve their natural groundwater recharge functions through necessary measures.
The Hindu1 min read
EnvPolityGS 2, GS 3
Assam CM defends move to reduce Kaziranga Eco-Sensitive Zone to 1 km from the default 10 km
The Hindu1 min read
Economy
7Must ReadEconomyOtherGS 3Prelims + Mainspan_india
Retail inflation hits 19-month high of 4.45% in July 2026 as food, fuel prices rise
While food, restaurant and accommodation services, and transport became more expensive in July, other services such as healthcare, recreation, sports and culture saw inflation cooling marginally.
The Hindu1 min read
EconomyS&TGS 3
India needs to step up public investment to attract private investments: Working paper by EAC-PM
Economic Times1 min read
EconomyIRGS 2, GS 3
Nirmala Sitharaman calls on multilateral banks to lay BRICS for private infra investment
Economic Times1 min read
EconomySocialGS 2, GS 3
India plans insurance reforms to rein in healthcare costs, sources say
Economic Times1 min read
EconomyPolityGS 2, GS 3
MSME rules next month, focus on global value chains
Economic Times1 min read
History & Culture
1Editorials & Analysis
8 articlesSupreme Court clarifies scope of police custody under BNSS
PolitySecurityGS 2, GS 3Prelims + MainsThe Hindu1 min read
Public sector banks’ bad loan write-offs shrink as recoveries rise
EconomyPolityGS 3Prelims + MainsThe Hindu1 min read
Cauvery Authority chief calls for better agricultural and water management practices, formation of river board to resolve dispute
PolityGeoEnvGS 2, GS 1Prelims + MainsThe Hindu1 min read
Why UPI surcharges are a bad idea
EconomyIRGS 2, GS 3Prelims + MainsThe Hindu1 min read
Peaceful dissent is a constitutional right
PolitySecurityGS 2, GS 3, GS 4Mains FocusThe Hindu1 min read