# POLITY & GOVERNANCE

1. Lok Sabha passes two key Bills without debate Pg – 08
2. Average of 7 minutes spent on each Bill Pg – 08
3. No bifurcation plan for T.N. or other States: govt. Pg – 09
4. Governor’s pardon power overrides 433A: SC Pg – 09

# ARTICLES OF THE DAY

1. Poverty in India is on the rise again (Economy) Pg – 06
2. Getting back in business in the Indo¬-Pacific (International Relations) Pg – 06
3. Providing horizontal quota: the Bihar way (Polity & Governance) Pg – 07
4. A confident exit from Afghanistan (International Relations) Pg – 07

# INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & SECURITY

1. ‘Steep decline in cross¬ border firing’ Pg – 10
2. Army urges Afghans to evacuate city Pg – 11

# ECONOMY

1. Insolvency code has strayed from intent: Parliament panel Pg – 12

# SOCIAL ISSUES

1. ‘Improve social security for workers’ Pg – 10