Pitt’s India Act
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[ read more ]Government of India Act 1858
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[ read more ]The Carnatic Wars
The Carnatic Wars Though the British and the French came to India for trading proposes, they were ultimately drawn into the politics of India. Both had visions for establishing...
[ read more ]British Conquest for Bengal: Battles of Plassey and Buxar
British Conquest for Bengal: Battles of Plassey and Buxar Bengal in the 17th-18th Century In Mughal Period: Bengal was the most fertile and the richest province of the Mughal Empire and included present...
[ read more ]The Company Rule in India (1773-1858)
The Company Rule in India (1773-1858) Beginning of Rule: The British East India Company was established as a trading company in 1600 and transformed into a ruling body in 1765....
[ read more ]Basic Structure Doctrine: Kesavananda Bharati Case
Basic Structure Doctrine: Kesavananda Bharati Case Main petitioner, Kesavananda Bharati, of Kesavananda Bharati Sripadagalvaru and Ors v State of Kerala Case, 1973 (known for the basic structure doctrine of the Supreme Court), passed away. Key Points...
[ read more ]Capacity Building for Conflict Resolution – 2nd ARC
Capacity Building for Conflict Resolution – 2nd ARC CHAPTER 4. Land Related Issues Introduction Implementation of land reforms in rural areas in the 1950s and 1960s abolished intermediaries and...
[ read more ]Capacity Building for Conflict Resolution – 2nd ARC
Capacity Building for Conflict Resolution – 2nd ARC CHAPTER 1. Introduction Conflict is an unavoidable facet of human life. The maturity of a society is thus measured not so...
[ read more ]Federalism and Emerging Challenges
Federalism and Emerging Challenges Recently, several states have complained about the growing crisis of Indian federalism. They have argued about the Ordinances and the Bills brought by the Centre which encroaches on...
[ read more ]Council of Ministers
Council of Ministers Recently, the Prime Minister expanded and reshuffled his Council of Ministers (COM). The Prime Minister now has 77 ministers, nearly half of them new. Key Points About: Article...
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