# POLITY & GOVERNANCE
- Lok Sabha passes two key Bills without debate Pg – 08
- Average of 7 minutes spent on each Bill Pg – 08
- No bifurcation plan for T.N. or other States: govt. Pg – 09
- Governor’s pardon power overrides 433A: SC Pg – 09
# ARTICLES OF THE DAY
- Poverty in India is on the rise again (Economy) Pg – 06
- Getting back in business in the Indo¬-Pacific (International Relations) Pg – 06
- Providing horizontal quota: the Bihar way (Polity & Governance) Pg – 07
- A confident exit from Afghanistan (International Relations) Pg – 07
# INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & SECURITY
- ‘Steep decline in cross¬ border firing’ Pg – 10
- Army urges Afghans to evacuate city Pg – 11
# ECONOMY
- Insolvency code has strayed from intent: Parliament panel Pg – 12
# SOCIAL ISSUES
- ‘Improve social security for workers’ Pg – 10