Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingWhat is T.N.’s new hybrid pension model?, Pg8Tamil Nadu introduces TAPS, a hybrid pension scheme effective January 1, 2026, balancing financial strain and employee benefits.Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting20 Jan, 2026What is T.N.’s new hybrid pension model?, Pg8Tamil Nadu introduces TAPS, a hybrid pension scheme effective January 1, 2026, balancing financial strain and employee benefits.20 Jan, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingTax cuts leave governments little room for welfare spending, Pg11Tax cuts constrain government finances, limiting welfare spending despite expanded tax base and competitive populism, impacting future fiscal policies.Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting20 Jan, 2026Tax cuts leave governments little room for welfare spending, Pg11Tax cuts constrain government finances, limiting welfare spending despite expanded tax base and competitive populism, impacting future fiscal policies.20 Jan, 2026
Government BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBudget 2026-27 must keep the growth momentum, Pg8Budget 2026-27 eyes growth via defence boost, export incentives, tax reforms, and corporate bond market deepening.Government BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development17 Jan, 2026Budget 2026-27 must keep the growth momentum, Pg8Budget 2026-27 eyes growth via defence boost, export incentives, tax reforms, and corporate bond market deepening.17 Jan, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRetail inflation at 3-month high of 1.33% in December, Pg1Retail inflation climbs to 1.33% in December 2025, a three-month high, but remains below RBI's 2% comfort level.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting13 Jan, 2026Retail inflation at 3-month high of 1.33% in December, Pg1Retail inflation climbs to 1.33% in December 2025, a three-month high, but remains below RBI's 2% comfort level.13 Jan, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting‘Old’ CPI inflation rises to 1.33% in Dec, ends 2025 outside RBI’s 2-6% range, Pg21India's CPI inflation edges up to 1.33% in December 2025 due to base effect, new CPI series to be released.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting13 Jan, 2026‘Old’ CPI inflation rises to 1.33% in Dec, ends 2025 outside RBI’s 2-6% range, Pg21India's CPI inflation edges up to 1.33% in December 2025 due to base effect, new CPI series to be released.13 Jan, 2026
Government BudgetingGovernment BudgetingNet direct tax collection rises 8.82% to Rs 18.38L cr till Jan 11, Pg21India's net direct tax collection surges 8.82% to ₹18.38L cr by January 11, driven by corporate tax growth.Government BudgetingGovernment Budgeting13 Jan, 2026Net direct tax collection rises 8.82% to Rs 18.38L cr till Jan 11, Pg21India's net direct tax collection surges 8.82% to ₹18.38L cr by January 11, driven by corporate tax growth.13 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingJal Jeevan outlay to be cut 60% this year, Pg1Jal Jeevan Mission faces 60% budget cut amid extension uncertainty and reported irregularities, impacting rural tap water goals.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting13 Jan, 2026Jal Jeevan outlay to be cut 60% this year, Pg1Jal Jeevan Mission faces 60% budget cut amid extension uncertainty and reported irregularities, impacting rural tap water goals.13 Jan, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingStates flag revenue loss after GST cuts, erosion of fiscal powers, Pg13States voice concerns over revenue losses post-GST rationalization, demand greater fiscal autonomy and equitable Centre-State funding during pre-budget meet.Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting11 Jan, 2026States flag revenue loss after GST cuts, erosion of fiscal powers, Pg13States voice concerns over revenue losses post-GST rationalization, demand greater fiscal autonomy and equitable Centre-State funding during pre-budget meet.11 Jan, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingBudget Session to begin on January 28, Pg9Budget Session 2025 to commence on January 28, featuring President's Address and Budget presentation on February 1.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting10 Jan, 2026Budget Session to begin on January 28, Pg9Budget Session 2025 to commence on January 28, featuring President's Address and Budget presentation on February 1.10 Jan, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGovernment BudgetingSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsGovernment BudgetingSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateLutnick's deal timeline collides with Op Sindoor, Trump's 'ceasefire' claim, Pg1US trade deal timeline coincides with 'Op Sindoor' and Trump's ceasefire claim, impacting India-US-Pakistan relations.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGovernment BudgetingSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsGovernment BudgetingSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate10 Jan, 2026Lutnick's deal timeline collides with Op Sindoor, Trump's 'ceasefire' claim, Pg1US trade deal timeline coincides with 'Op Sindoor' and Trump's ceasefire claim, impacting India-US-Pakistan relations.10 Jan, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingGSDP share as criterion for central-State transfers, Pg10States demand GSDP-based central fund allocation for fair tax devolution, challenging current Finance Commission formulas favouring equity over contribution.Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting9 Jan, 2026GSDP share as criterion for central-State transfers, Pg10States demand GSDP-based central fund allocation for fair tax devolution, challenging current Finance Commission formulas favouring equity over contribution.9 Jan, 2026
Inclusive GrowthDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingMGNREGA overhaul plugs gaps, keeps up with changing times, Pg11MGNREGA revamped as VB-GRAM, aiming 125 workdays, productive asset creation, and Gram Panchayat empowerment for Viksit Bharat 2047.Inclusive GrowthDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting9 Jan, 2026MGNREGA overhaul plugs gaps, keeps up with changing times, Pg11MGNREGA revamped as VB-GRAM, aiming 125 workdays, productive asset creation, and Gram Panchayat empowerment for Viksit Bharat 2047.9 Jan, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingGovt. pegs FY26 growth at 7.4% amid tariff concerns, Pg1Government projects India's FY26 GDP growth at 7.4% despite U.S. tariffs and slowing consumer spending.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting8 Jan, 2026Govt. pegs FY26 growth at 7.4% amid tariff concerns, Pg1Government projects India's FY26 GDP growth at 7.4% despite U.S. tariffs and slowing consumer spending.8 Jan, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingThe middle path, Pg6Tamil Nadu introduces Assured Pension Scheme, balancing electoral promises with fiscal prudence amidst debt concerns and revenue growth challenges.Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting8 Jan, 2026The middle path, Pg6Tamil Nadu introduces Assured Pension Scheme, balancing electoral promises with fiscal prudence amidst debt concerns and revenue growth challenges.8 Jan, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingGDP growth in FY26 expected at 7.4% despite US tariff troubles, Pg1India's real GDP growth projected at 7.4% for FY26, manufacturing rebounds despite US tariffs, nominal growth slows to 8%.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting8 Jan, 2026GDP growth in FY26 expected at 7.4% despite US tariff troubles, Pg1India's real GDP growth projected at 7.4% for FY26, manufacturing rebounds despite US tariffs, nominal growth slows to 8%.8 Jan, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRBI proposes to cap bank dividend payout at 75% of PAT, Pg15RBI proposes capping bank dividend payouts at 75% of net profit to bolster financial stability and capital reserves.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting7 Jan, 2026RBI proposes to cap bank dividend payout at 75% of PAT, Pg15RBI proposes capping bank dividend payouts at 75% of net profit to bolster financial stability and capital reserves.7 Jan, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting‘New era of fiscal prudence’: Delhi can now get loans from open market, Pg4RBI empowers Delhi government with direct market borrowing access, ending reliance on costly NSSF loans for capital expenditure.Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting6 Jan, 2026‘New era of fiscal prudence’: Delhi can now get loans from open market, Pg4RBI empowers Delhi government with direct market borrowing access, ending reliance on costly NSSF loans for capital expenditure.6 Jan, 2026
Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingTo make the new law work, evaluate MGNREGA honestly, Pg12MGNREGA's impact varies across states due to funding gaps and administrative issues, hindering its effectiveness as a safety net.Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting6 Jan, 2026To make the new law work, evaluate MGNREGA honestly, Pg12MGNREGA's impact varies across states due to funding gaps and administrative issues, hindering its effectiveness as a safety net.6 Jan, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingGoing forward, much depends on states' room for spending, Pg10States' fiscal deficit, welfare schemes, and capital spending are analyzed, highlighting the role of central government loans and Finance Commission recommendations.Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting5 Jan, 2026Going forward, much depends on states' room for spending, Pg10States' fiscal deficit, welfare schemes, and capital spending are analyzed, highlighting the role of central government loans and Finance Commission recommendations.5 Jan, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingFor Centre & state finances, a reckoning, Pg10Rising fiscal deficits and debt levels threaten states' financial stability, potentially crowding out private investment and hindering economic growth by 2026.Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting5 Jan, 2026For Centre & state finances, a reckoning, Pg10Rising fiscal deficits and debt levels threaten states' financial stability, potentially crowding out private investment and hindering economic growth by 2026.5 Jan, 2026