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Centre moots inter-State redistribution of Lok Sabha seats based on 2011 Census
The Union government has proposed the [Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill] and the Delimitation Bill to redistribute Lok Sabha seats among States based on the 2011 Census and implement 33% women's reservation. The drafts propose an inter-State redistribution of seats based on the 2011 Census, sparking major federal tensions as Southern states fear losing parliamentary representation due to their stabilized populations.
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Must ReadIndia unveils a power-packed FTA calendar: UK, Oman, New Zealand deals next
India is accelerating its economic integration by operationalizing major trade agreements, with the Oman deal taking effect in June 2026 and the New Zealand pact scheduled for signing in April 2026. Concurrently, India is re-engaging with the United States for an interim trade deal, though negotiations face complex hurdles due to sweeping US tariff changes and unilateral trade investigations.
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Must ReadExpanding permanent category with veto critical to real reform of UNSC: India
India has forcefully reiterated its demand for comprehensive reform of the [United Nations Security Council] during recent talks, insisting that any expansion of permanent membership must include veto powers. Speaking at the [Inter-Governmental Negotiations], India's representative cautioned that creating new membership tiers without veto rights would only deepen the existing global inequities.
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Must ReadAmaravati: India’s first quantum computing testing facility launched
Andhra Pradesh recently launched India’s first indigenous quantum computing testing facility, the Amaravati Quantum Reference Facility, located at SRM University. This initiative, part of the broader effort to establish the [Amaravati Quantum Valley], will host a 133-qubit IBM quantum computer.
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Must ReadHow delimitation based on 2011 Census will redraw India’s political map
The Union government introduced the [Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill] and a companion Delimitation Bill to increase the Lok Sabha's capacity from 543 to 850 seats. The legislation shifts the basis of territorial constituency allocation from the frozen 1971 Census to the 2011 Census, primarily to enable the implementation of women's reservation.
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Must ReadAatmanirbhar 2.0 in works to cushion India against supply chain, energy Pain
In response to the geopolitical fallout from the recent Gulf war and the closure of the [Strait of Hormuz], the Indian government is drafting an 'Aatmanirbhar 2.0' framework. Directed by the Prime Minister through the [Cabinet Committee on Security], the policy mandates ministries to build structural resilience against supply chain and energy disruptions by drastically reducing import dependence.
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Must ReadIndia to host Foreign Minister-level meetings of BRICS and Quad in May
India is scheduled to host the Foreign Ministers of both [BRICS] and the [Quad] in May 2026. This sequential hosting highlights India's unique diplomatic positioning between a non-Western multilateral grouping and a Western-backed security dialogue.
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Must ReadConstitution Amendment Bill proposes possible change in size of State Assemblies
The Union Government has introduced the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, to restart the delimitation process and alter the size of State Legislative Assemblies. This landmark legislation removes the long-standing constitutional freeze on the readjustment of assembly seats, which has been pegged to the 1971 Census since 1976.
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Must ReadCrude unlikely to return to pre-war levels soon; India's import bill may rise $70bn annually: Report
A recent brokerage report highlights that the ongoing West Asia conflict will likely keep global crude oil prices significantly above the pre-war $65 per barrel mark. This geopolitical disruption, threatening critical maritime chokepoints and increasing freight costs, is projected to inflate India's oil import bill by over $70 billion annually, carrying cascading effects for domestic inflation and economic growth.
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Must ReadDelimitation and Women’s reservation: Key parties’ stance
The Union government is considering an amendment to the [Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam] to expedite the 33% reservation for women in the [Lok Sabha] and State Assemblies. Originally, the quota's implementation was contingent upon the completion of the first census and delimitation exercise after 2026.
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Must ReadReservation ruse: On women’s quota and delimitation
The Union Government has introduced the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Delimitation Bill to operationalize the 33% women's reservation mandated by the 2023 constitutional amendment. However, the editorial highlights concerns that bundling women's empowerment with an early delimitation exercise acts as political cover for a sweeping reallocation of Lok Sabha seats, which could fundamentally alter India's federal balance of power based on recent demographic shifts.
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ImportantMapping the legislative vacuum in India’s heat crisis
Over 57% of Indian districts are now classified as heat-prone, signaling a definitive shift from temporary seasonal hardship to a systemic national crisis. The op-ed highlights the severe impact on India's 400-490 million informal workers who bear the brunt of extreme temperatures.
ImportantC Raja Mohan writes | Amid a widening Gulf, the need for a bridge between India and South Korea
The ongoing regional conflict in the Gulf and threats to maritime transit have exposed Asia's deep reliance on energy flows through the [Strait of Hormuz]. This vulnerability presents a strategic opportunity for India and South Korea to deepen their bilateral partnership beyond commerce.
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Must ReadCourts can't sit in judgement in matters of religious belief of denomination: TDB tells Supreme Court
The [Travancore Devaswom Board] has formally asserted before a nine-judge Constitution Bench of the [Supreme Court] that secular courts cannot sit in judgment over the subjective religious beliefs of a denomination. This ongoing high-profile hearing stems from the review petitions filed against the landmark 2018 Sabarimala temple entry verdict, which had originally allowed women of all ages to enter the shrine.
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Must ReadDelimitation is about federalism vs franchise. Post-2014 politics is too broken to offer any answers
The Union government has introduced the [Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill] and the [Delimitation Bill] to potentially increase the [Lok Sabha]'s strength to 850 and restart the constituency readjustment process. This legislative package has sparked a national debate over balancing equal electoral franchise with the rights of states, particularly concerning Southern states that fear losing political representation due to their successful population control measures.
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Must ReadStalin interview: ‘Vajpayee froze delimitation to preserve balance until the country evolved more evenly. Why abandon that wisdom now?’
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has raised urgent concerns over the upcoming delimitation exercise and its linkage to the implementation of the Women's Reservation Act.
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The alarming rise of medicalisation in India
Air India recently signaled potential pay cuts or de-rostering for cabin crew members with a higher Body Mass Index (BMI), aligning with strict aviation medical guidelines. This announcement coincides with the patent expiry of the anti-obesity drug semaglutide in India, triggering a flood of generic alternatives and sparking a broader debate on the 'medicalisation' of lifestyle and metabolic conditions.
ImportantFor the US and Iran, there are three crucial issues. They can all be resolved
The article analyzes the ongoing diplomatic negotiations between the US and Iran over three critical geopolitical issues: Iran's nuclear enrichment program, the militarization of the [Strait of Hormuz], and the Israel-Lebanon conflict. Despite deadlocked talks in Islamabad, a potential peace framework remains viable if Iran surrenders its highly enriched uranium in exchange for US sanctions relief and regional de-escalation.
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Must ReadWomen’s Representation Bill is about redefining power
The article evaluates the transformative potential of the [106th Constitutional Amendment Act] (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam), which mandates a 33% reservation for women in the [Lok Sabha] and state legislative assemblies. The author emphasizes that tying this reservation to the upcoming census and delimitation exercise will ensure a structural shift from 'women's development' to 'women-led development' by expanding representational space.
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ImportantKoppal will change your idea of wildlife conservation, semi-arid landscape emerges as key refuge, study urges rethink of ‘wasteland’ classification
A recent study conducted in the [Deccan Peninsula], specifically Karnataka's [Koppal] district, reveals that human-used semi-arid landscapes are critical refuges for wildlife. The research highlights how low-intensity rainfed farming and pastoralism sustain species like wolves and hyenas.
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Must ReadWhen religious freedom collides with the right to life
A 9-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is currently hearing petitions challenging the constitutionality of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a practice prevalent in the Dawoodi Bohra community. The core legal dispute examines whether this customary practice—locally known as 'khafz'—is protected under religious freedom or if it violates fundamental human rights.
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Must ReadFood worth ₹1.55 lakh crore wasted annually
On March 30, the global community observes the International Day of Zero Waste, highlighting the severe socio-economic impacts of the food waste crisis. The [UNEP Food Waste Index] 2024 report reveals a glaring paradox: while millions face starvation, the world wastes 1.05 billion tonnes of food annually.
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Must ReadTelangana’s 3.13% representation in Parliament is bare minimum, not ceiling: Kavitha
Telangana Jagruthi president K. Kavitha has raised concerns over the upcoming delimitation exercise, asserting that Telangana's proportional representation in Parliament must be protected.
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ImportantNorth Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity: IAEA chief
North Korea has reportedly made serious advancements in its nuclear weapons capabilities, including the probable addition of a new uranium enrichment facility at a key complex, according to the [International Atomic Energy Agency]. This dual-track approach of both uranium enrichment and plutonium reprocessing provides Pyongyang with a highly effective and accelerated pathway to acquiring weapons-grade fissile material, heightening global security concerns.
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