Census 2027 Phase 1 (Houselisting) Begins in Delhi Using 'Census 2027-HLO' App for Digital Self-Enumeration

Census 2027 Launches Digital Self-enumeration on May 17, Adds 4 New Questions on Internet, Smartphone, Water, Cereal

India's first digital Census in 15 years begins with voluntary self-enumeration from May 17, introducing four new socio-economic indicators. This landmark data collection, crucial for policy formulation and governance, will be followed by mandatory door-to-door enumeration in June. Aspirants must note the new questions, legal backing, and technological shift.

NIA Files 7,500-page Chargesheet Against 10 in Red Fort Blast Case; Links to Al-Qaeda Offshoot AGuH

The NIA has filed a detailed 7,500-page chargesheet linking the 2025 Red Fort car bomb attack to the Al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), exposing a deep-rooted jihadist conspiracy involving radicalised medical professionals. This case is a critical study point for India's legal framework against terrorism, including the UAPA, BNS, and other relevant acts.

Census 2027 Launched as India's First Digital Census, Includes Caste Enumeration and Forest Villages for First Time

The first phase of India's first digital Census 2027 has been launched in Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant shift in data collection methodology. The exercise, crucial for data-driven planning, includes for the first time the enumeration of caste and forest villages, providing a more comprehensive demographic and social database for policy formulation.

Census 2027: Caste Data After 1951, NRI Exclusion & Digital Enumeration for Lok Sabha Delimitation

The 2027 Census will be India's first fully digital enumeration, incorporating caste data for the first time since Independence. Its population figures will be used for the next Lok Sabha delimitation, raising critical questions about the exclusion of 1.58 crore Non-Resident Indians and the challenges of self-enumeration.

Delimitation Commission's Role Under Article 81(2)(a) Clarified Amid 50% Seat Increase Debate Using 2011 Census Data

A constitutional expert clarifies the independent role of the Delimitation Commission and questions the government's move to use outdated 2011 Census data for a proposed uniform 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats. This directly impacts the 'One Person, One Vote' principle and the representation balance between states, a critical topic for Polity mains and prelims.

Uttar Pradesh to Conduct Caste Enumeration Alongside 2026 Census Under Ordinary Residence Principle

The Uttar Pradesh census director has confirmed the state's upcoming census will include caste enumeration. This is a significant administrative move with major implications for social justice, policy formulation, and political representation in India's most populous state.

SC Reiterates 'Bail is Rule' Under UAPA, Declares India Naxal-Free, & Notifies Citizenship Rules with Passport Surrender Mandate

The Supreme Court reinforced the constitutional principle that 'bail is the rule, jail an exception' even under stringent UAPA laws, questioning prolonged incarceration. Simultaneously, the government declared India 'Naxal-free' after meeting a 2026 deadline, while also tightening citizenship rules for applicants from three neighbouring countries.

Census 2027 to Include Caste Enumeration for First Time Since 1931, SC Dismisses Petition Against It

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition against the caste census, a part of the delayed Census 2027. This marks the first nationwide caste enumeration since 1931, a significant shift in India's approach to caste data for welfare and representation, while reigniting the debate on creating a casteless society.