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Polity & Governance
Delhi HC Establishes Judicial Framework for 'Right to Be Forgotten' Under Article 21
The Delhi High Court has created India's first judicial framework for enforcing the 'right to be forgotten', recognizing it as an integral facet of the fundamental right to privacy under Article 21, with significant implications for digital rights and personal data protection.
- Right to be forgotten has been recognized as an integral facet of the fundamental right to privacy under Article 21 by the Delhi High Court, expanding constitutional protections in the digital age.
- The court established two mechanisms: de-indexing (removing names from search results) and masking (replacing identifiers in court records), creating a balance between privacy and public interest.
- [GS2-Polity] This judgment builds upon the Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd) vs Union Of India privacy verdict, operationalizing privacy rights in practical judicial terms.
Environment & Science
Delhi Ridge Management Board reconstituted under Supreme Court mandate for environmental governance
The Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi approved the reconstitution of the Delhi Ridge Management Board (DRMB) as per Supreme Court directives, establishing a multi-agency mechanism for environmental protection under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Polity & Governance
Vatican's AI Ethics Encyclical and Anthropic's IPO: Governance and Ethical Dimensions of Technology
Pope Leo XIV's encyclical 'Magnifica Humanitas' critiques AI's ethical risks, coinciding with Anthropic's $65 billion funding round and IPO filing, raising questions about corporate legitimacy and moral governance in technology.
Polity & GovernanceGS2
CBSE Governance Crisis: Teen Blogger Exposes Tender Irregularities, Sparks Systemic Reforms
A 17-year-old student's blog exposing irregularities in CBSE's tender process led to high-level government action including transfers of top officials and a parliamentary committee inquiry, highlighting systemic governance failures in India's education system.
CBSE Procurement Scandal Exposes Governance Gaps in Education System
The Centre transferred CBSE officials and initiated an inquiry into the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system procurement after a 17-year-old blogger exposed irregularities, highlighting systemic governance failures in India's education sector.
CBSE's On-Screen Marking System Failure Exposes Governance Crisis in Education Evaluation
CBSE's implementation of On-Screen Marking (OSM) for Class 12 exams led to widespread discrepancies in results, eroding trust in India's examination system and highlighting systemic governance failures in digital education reforms.
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Highlights Systemic Maritime Safety and Governance Challenges
The Baltimore bridge collapse following the m.v. Dali incident exposes systemic vulnerabilities in maritime safety governance and raises concerns about criminalizing technical failures in complex emergencies.
NFHS-6 Data Gaps Highlight Governance Challenges in Health Statistics
The National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) omitted key health indicators like anaemia prevalence and sanitation data, raising concerns about data transparency and policy formulation.
Political Tensions in West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee's Protest Over Post-Poll Violence and Governance Issues
TMC chief Mamata Banerjee led a protest in Kolkata against alleged attacks on party leaders and workers, and the Railways' hawker eviction drive, highlighting ongoing political tensions and governance challenges in West Bengal.
Supreme Court Upholds Pen-and-Paper NEET Re-test Format, Defers Systemic Reforms
The Supreme Court refused to mandate a computer-based NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, citing practical difficulties, while deferring broader reforms in NTA's functioning until July, highlighting systemic governance challenges in India's examination system.
Supreme Court Verdict on Online Gaming: GST Applicability and State Ban Powers Upheld
The Supreme Court ruled that online gaming platforms are subject to GST on the entire stake amount and upheld state laws banning such platforms, classifying them as gambling activities with significant social consequences.
CBSE OSM Controversy Exposes Governance Lapses in Digital Education Reforms
The CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system faces scrutiny due to technical failures, alleged tender irregularities, and leadership changes, highlighting systemic governance issues in India's education sector.
CBSE's On-Screen Marking System: Governance Challenges in Digital Education Reform
CBSE's shift to On-Screen Marking (OSM) for Class 12 evaluations faces technical and implementation challenges, raising concerns about fair assessment and the role of technology in education governance.
Supreme Court Strength Nears Full Capacity with Five New Judicial Appointments
Five new judges, including four high court chief justices and a senior advocate, were sworn into the Supreme Court, bringing its working strength to 36 out of 37 sanctioned positions, aimed at reducing case pendency and enhancing judicial efficiency.
EconomyGS3
IBC's Decadal Impact: Transforming India's Debt Resolution Framework and Banking Sector Health
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) completes 10 years, resolving ₹4.3 lakh crore in stressed assets and reducing banking sector NPAs from 11.8% to 2.22%, with recent 2026 amendments ushering in IBC 2.0 for enhanced efficiency.