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Empowering High Courts: Decentralized e-courts funding for tailored tech reforms and faster justice delivery is crucial for efficiency.
Centre brokers Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) agreement granting autonomy to eastern Nagaland, addressing developmental disparities and security concerns.
RWAs to collaborate with local bodies under ₹1-lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund, fostering citizen-centric urban development through public-private partnerships.
JPC mulls barring no-confidence motions against governments with one year left, aiming for simultaneous polls by 2029.
Urban Challenge Fund pushes cities towards market-linked finance, risking weaker ULBs and essential services due to fiscal constraints.
16th Finance Commission retains 41% state share in central taxes, rejects inclusion of cess/surcharge, and introduces GDP contribution criterion.
16th Finance Commission recommends increased tax share for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, while West Bengal faces reduction; report tabled in Lok Sabha.
Centre finalizes Kuki-Zo peace deal, mirroring Nagaland pact, granting autonomy and financial powers to Manipur's hill districts under Article 371C.
Centre, Nagaland, and ENPO ink pact establishing Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority, devolving powers over 46 subjects in six districts.
India overhauls waste management with SWM Rules 2026, emphasizing source segregation and landfill reduction starting April 1st.
Thousands of tribal farmers protest in Maharashtra demanding land rights, irrigation, employment, and proper implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006.
16th Finance Commission maintains 41% tax devolution to states, tweaks formula increasing Southern states' share; Centre accepts recommendations.
Union Budget 2026 allocates ₹85,522 crore for urban development, an 11.6% decrease, prioritizing metro projects over essential services.
16th Finance Commission proposes ₹7.91-lakh crore grant for local bodies, doubling rural allocation to ₹4.35-lakh crore for 2026-31.
New Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 mandate waste segregation at source, placing greater responsibility on bulk waste generators.
India aims for larger, better-equipped schools by 2035, mirroring China's success, to enhance education quality and accessibility nationwide.
India's economy enters 'Goldilocks' phase with 7.4% growth, low inflation; reforms and investment drive optimism for sustained expansion.
Government transitions from MGNREGA to VB-GRAM G Act, allowing verified NREGA job cards during the initial phase.
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