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AppCoMS 2.0: Information Commission Upgrades Appeals Portal

AppCoMS 2.0: Information Commission Upgrades Appeals Portal

Why in news?The Central Information Commission launched the upgraded Appeal and Complaint Management System, called AppCoMS 2.0. What the upgraded sys...

Mahadayi Projects Stuck between Allocation and Clearance

Mahadayi Projects Stuck between Allocation and Clearance

Why in news?The Union government told Parliament that no Mahadayi environmental-clearance proposal from Karnataka was pending before it. Why the state...

Supreme Court Examines Consumer Commission Case Delays

Supreme Court Examines Consumer Commission Case Delays

Why in news?The Supreme Court expressed concern over pending cases at the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and discussed regional bench...

Cauvery Sanctuary Firing Draws Legal and Wildlife Scrutiny

Cauvery Sanctuary Firing Draws Legal and Wildlife Scrutiny

Why in news?Three men described by officials as alleged poachers died during firing involving forest personnel in Karnataka’s Cauvery Wildlife Sanct...

e-Samudra: Digitising India's Maritime Administration

e-Samudra: Digitising India's Maritime Administration

Why in news? e-Samudra featured in the government’s July 2026 maritime strategy update. The platform is now supporting the transition of ship, seafa...

CPGRAMS: Grievance Disposal Rises with New AI Tools

CPGRAMS: Grievance Disposal Rises with New AI Tools

Why in news? Recent official reports highlighted rising use of India’s central grievance platform; they also reported faster disposal and new artifi...

Kambalakonda: Eco-Sensitive Zone Rules Face Court Scrutiny

Kambalakonda: Eco-Sensitive Zone Rules Face Court Scrutiny

Why in news? The Andhra Pradesh High Court reportedly advanced a hearing concerning Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary. The case involves land and propos...

Mullaperiyar Dam: Budget Promise Reopens Interstate Dispute

Mullaperiyar Dam: Budget Promise Reopens Interstate Dispute

Why in news? Tamil Nadu’s revised 2026–27 budget promised to pursue a higher water level at Mullaperiyar Dam. It linked this goal to farm support ...

Asan Conservation Reserve: Court Clarifies Mining Safeguards

Asan Conservation Reserve: Court Clarifies Mining Safeguards

Why in news? The Supreme Court revisited mining safeguards around Asan Conservation Reserve. It discussed equal treatment for comparable wetland conse...

Clean Slate Doctrine: Supreme Court on Insolvency Set-Off

Clean Slate Doctrine: Supreme Court on Insolvency Set-Off

Why in news? The Supreme Court clarified the insolvency clean slate doctrine in Ujaas Energy. The Court delivered its judgment on 20 March 2026. An un...

NAKSHA Programme: Geospatial Urban Land Records Mapping

NAKSHA Programme: Geospatial Urban Land Records Mapping

Why in news? Goa began a formal NAKSHA inquiry after field verification in three urban areas. The notified inquiry period runs from 16 July through 14...

DAANVEER Initiative: Computer Donations for Gram Panchayats

DAANVEER Initiative: Computer Donations for Gram Panchayats

Why in news? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the DAANVEER Initiative on 29 July 2026. It enables voluntary computer donations to eligible Gram...

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