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Politics
How a bill becomes a law in India
Three readings in each house, a committee if needed, the President’s assent — and the special routes for money bills, ordinances and…
How things work.
The news makes more sense when you know how the machinery works. Short, sourced guides to Parliament, elections, courts, budgets and the economy — written to be read in a few minutes.
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Economy
How the Union Budget works
What the Constitution calls the “annual financial statement”, how Parliament approves the spending, and the words — fiscal deficit…
Politics
How India elects its President and Vice-President
Not by the public, but by an electoral college of MPs and MLAs whose votes are weighted by population — and with ranked preferences rather…
Politics
How a Lok Sabha election works
From the announcement of the schedule to the counting of the last VVPAT slip: 543 constituencies, one winner each, and a majority of 272 to…
Law & Justice
How India’s courts are organised
One integrated system, from the district court to the Supreme Court — who hears what, how judges are appointed, and why removing one is…
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Economy
How GST works
One tax on goods and services, collected at every stage and credited back along the chain — with the Union and the states sharing it and…
Politics
How the Rajya Sabha works
A house that is never dissolved, elected by state legislators, with equal say on most laws — but not on money.
Politics
How a state government is formed
The governor’s invitation, the floor test, the size of the cabinet and what happens when the machinery breaks down.
Economy
How inflation is measured in India
The price indices behind the headline number, the RBI’s 4% target, and why your own costs can rise faster — or slower — than the official…
Media
How to spot misinformation before you share it
Seven quick checks that catch most false claims, old photos and fake screenshots — no special tools needed.
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World
How the UN Security Council works
Fifteen members, five vetoes and the only UN body whose decisions every member state must obey.
The reference shelf
Glossary A–ZThe words and acronyms in the news, each explained in a sentence or two.308 terms
Institutions A–ZWho does what — from the Election Commission to the IMF.70 institutions
TimelinesBig stories and big histories, date by date.12 timelines
Reference listsPrime ministers, presidents, prize winners and more, in tables.17 lists
States & union territoriesCapitals, history and the latest news for every part of India.36 places
Data hubOfficial figures, charted and explained.18 datasets
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