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Section 79 of IT Act: X’s Challenge Against Govt’s Use of IT Act Section 79(3)(b)

Context: Elon Musk-owned X (formerly Twitter) has challenged the Indian government’s use of Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act, 2000 to moderate and remove content on social media. What is Section 79 of IT Act? Section 79 of the Information...

Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0, Proposed Reforms and Challenges

Context: The recently announced Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0 at the Union government level aims to simplify and humanize India's legal framework. Jan Vishwas Bill: State of India's Legislative Framework Legislative Data (Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy Report) The Vidhi Centre...

Zonal Councils of India, Objectives, Composition and Functions

Zonal Councils Zonal councils are Indian government bodies that help with development and coordination among states. They monitor various policies and programs in states and make suggestions for better growth. India has five zones, and each state belongs to one...

Delimitation: Issues, Legal and Constitutional Basis for Delimitation

Context: There has been a renewed debate about delimitation after the issue was raised by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The debate on fresh delimitation of legislative constituencies has intensified, raising multiple concerns and possible solutions. More In News...

Women Representation in Politics, Trend and Challenges

Context: Although India has produced several influential women leaders, overall political participation among women remains low. Women Representation in Politics 2024 In 2024, India elected 74 female Members of Parliament (MPs) to the Lok Sabha, which is four less than...

List of Chief Ministers of Karnataka and their Tenure

The Chief Minister of Karnataka is the executive head of the state government, responsible for governance, policy implementation, and administration. Since its formation, Karnataka has seen dynamic leadership that has shaped the state's development across sectors such as education, infrastructure,...

Electoral Reforms in India, Challenges, Reforms and Issues

Context: The Election Commission (EC) has invited political parties to discuss strengthening the election process. More in News This follows allegations of electoral roll manipulation during the recent assembly elections and concerns over duplicate Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers...

Rule 267 of Rajya Sabha, Purpose, Process and Historical Context

Rule 267 of the Rajya Sabha Purpose: Rule 267 of Rajya Sabha allows a member to request the suspension of the day’s listed business to discuss a matter of urgent public importance. A member submits a notice under Rule 267...

Largest UT of India: Ladakh, Check All Details

Largest UT of India: India, the seventh-largest country in the world, consists of 28 states and 8 Union Territories (UTs). Among these UTs, Ladakh is the largest in terms of area. Spanning over 59,146 square kilometers, Ladakh was carved out...

List of Women Chief Ministers in India 2025

India has witnessed several strong and influential women leaders who have served as Chief Ministers across various states. These women have played a crucial role in shaping governance, promoting social welfare, and leading significant reforms. Their leadership has inspired future...