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The draft standards propose on-road emissions testing and new checks on pollution from brakes and tyres, with cars first in line for a phased rollout from April 2029

The Election Commission of India’s actions and questions around Forms 6 and 7 deepen doubts about its impartiality and transparency

There must be no information asymmetry between state and citizens

Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan asks census officials in Andhra Pradesh to complete the second phase with accuracy and within deadlines

The 2006 judgment referred to by a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant had laid down guidelines for transparent appointment process and a minimum tenure of two years

India must focus on cutting transmission of leprosy

MRP was designed as a ceiling to protect consumers. In healthcare, it can, however, also conceal how a price is built. India needs a differential profit and margin strategy

Governments must prepare people to deal with extreme weather events

The ICMR-led study found important gaps after animal bites; about one in five dog-bite victims had not received anti-rabies vaccine, while only 66.2% had received at least three doses and among those who received only one dose, nearly half did not complete the vaccination course

The Supreme Court did well to intervene in drug pricing by retailers

Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a series of key decisions, including the Rabi Price Policy for the 2027-28 marketing season, with an estimated payout of Rs 90,962 crore to farmers. MSPs for six Rabi crops, including wheat, barley, gram, lentil, rapeseed-mustard and safflower, were revised. The Cabinet also approved Rs 1,86,405 crore for PM DHARA and Rs 1,790 crore for an Intelligent Traffic Management System in Delhi.

Citizens and the media need to challenge the Digital Personal Data Protection Act’s amendment of Section 8(1)(j) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act

Of the 54,937 cases pending before various courts in the district, 3,908 cases were taken up for settlement at the Lok Adalat. Of these, 2,160 were settled

The judgment said the police must apply before the Magistrate, providing recorded reasons for seeking arrest

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing railway safety in India, with the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) unveiling multiple AI-driven initiatives at the recent AI Technology Transformation Conference in Hyderabad.

ISRO must focus on space technology as a tool for development

Former RBI Governor says consolidation risks eroding RRBs’ local character; says 11 small finance banks will not meet the sector’s unmet credit needs

Revising India’s bilateral investment treaty (BIT) requires consultation and stronger democratic accountability

Local governments should have clear responsibilities, finances; State Finance Commissions must become more effective; and local planning must become real rather than ceremonial