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Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Under VB-G RAM G, States’ expenditure could go up six-fold, Pg7

States face six-fold expenditure hike under new VB-G RAM G, replacing MGNREGA from July 1, shifting significant financial burden.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

2 Jul, 2026

Under VB-G RAM G, States’ expenditure could go up six-fold, Pg7

States face six-fold expenditure hike under new VB-G RAM G, replacing MGNREGA from July 1, shifting significant financial burden.

2 Jul, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Yes and no, Pg6

New report exposes India's grassroots democracy crisis, revealing Gram Sabhas reduced to clearinghouses and state bypassing PESA rights, fueling rural alienation.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

2 Jul, 2026

Yes and no, Pg6

New report exposes India's grassroots democracy crisis, revealing Gram Sabhas reduced to clearinghouses and state bypassing PESA rights, fueling rural alienation.

2 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

Joint polls, Pg4

Delhi government signals readiness for 'One Nation One Election' despite tenure adjustments, as high-level committee consults stakeholders on electoral synchronisation.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

2 Jul, 2026

Joint polls, Pg4

Delhi government signals readiness for 'One Nation One Election' despite tenure adjustments, as high-level committee consults stakeholders on electoral synchronisation.

2 Jul, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries

Why US Supreme Court scrapped Trump's birthright citizenship order, Pg15

US Supreme Court delivers major judicial setback to Trump, scrapping his executive order and reaffirming birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, upholding 150-year precedent.

Population and Associated Issues Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries

2 Jul, 2026

Why US Supreme Court scrapped Trump's birthright citizenship order, Pg15

US Supreme Court delivers major judicial setback to Trump, scrapping his executive order and reaffirming birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, upholding 150-year precedent.

2 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Investment Models

The fiscal tightrope for State govts., Pg10

Kerala and Tamil Nadu navigate fiscal tightrope, burdened by alarming debt, high revenue expenditure, and limited capital for crucial development projects.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Investment Models

1 Jul, 2026

The fiscal tightrope for State govts., Pg10

Kerala and Tamil Nadu navigate fiscal tightrope, burdened by alarming debt, high revenue expenditure, and limited capital for crucial development projects.

1 Jul, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Why are States opposing VB-G RAM G, Pg14

States oppose new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme replacing MGNREGA, citing 40% financial burden and centralisation of power, sparking federalism concerns.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

30 Jun, 2026

Why are States opposing VB-G RAM G, Pg14

States oppose new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme replacing MGNREGA, citing 40% financial burden and centralisation of power, sparking federalism concerns.

30 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Pact to implement Yamuna water accord inked, Pg1

Union Home Minister Amit Shah brokers landmark Yamuna Water Project accord between Haryana and Rajasthan, ensuring vital water resource implementation.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure

30 Jun, 2026

Pact to implement Yamuna water accord inked, Pg1

Union Home Minister Amit Shah brokers landmark Yamuna Water Project accord between Haryana and Rajasthan, ensuring vital water resource implementation.

30 Jun, 2026

Architecture Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Ram Temple graft case concerns assets of a ‘juristic person’, Pg10

Ram Temple graft case exposes misappropriation, underscoring deity's unique legal standing as a 'juristic person' and 'minor' under Indian law.

Architecture Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

29 Jun, 2026

Ram Temple graft case concerns assets of a ‘juristic person’, Pg10

Ram Temple graft case exposes misappropriation, underscoring deity's unique legal standing as a 'juristic person' and 'minor' under Indian law.

29 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

Sharing waters, Pg6

Southern CMs and Union Minister inaugurate Tungabhadra dam gates, pledging inter-state water cooperation despite Upper Bhadra project disputes and critical siltation issues.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

29 Jun, 2026

Sharing waters, Pg6

Southern CMs and Union Minister inaugurate Tungabhadra dam gates, pledging inter-state water cooperation despite Upper Bhadra project disputes and critical siltation issues.

29 Jun, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

ONOE and Anti-Defection law, Pg16

Joint Parliamentary Committee debates One Nation, One Election, addressing constitutional hurdles, delimitation, and anti-defection law reforms for synchronized polls by 2034.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

29 Jun, 2026

ONOE and Anti-Defection law, Pg16

Joint Parliamentary Committee debates One Nation, One Election, addressing constitutional hurdles, delimitation, and anti-defection law reforms for synchronized polls by 2034.

29 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

States question VB-G RAM G financial burden, Pg1

BJP-ruled states and Punjab challenge new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme, citing 40% state financial burden replacing MGNREGA from July 1.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

28 Jun, 2026

States question VB-G RAM G financial burden, Pg1

BJP-ruled states and Punjab challenge new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme, citing 40% state financial burden replacing MGNREGA from July 1.

28 Jun, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Which document proves Indian citizenship?, Pg11

MEA official clarifies passports, Aadhaar, and voter IDs are not conclusive proof of Indian citizenship, exposing complex legal framework and lack of universal document.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

28 Jun, 2026

Which document proves Indian citizenship?, Pg11

MEA official clarifies passports, Aadhaar, and voter IDs are not conclusive proof of Indian citizenship, exposing complex legal framework and lack of universal document.

28 Jun, 2026

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

SIR enumeration in Delhi and four States to begin on June 30, Pg6

Election Commission begins massive Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Delhi and four states, aiming to prune voter lists after Supreme Court upheld validity.

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

28 Jun, 2026

SIR enumeration in Delhi and four States to begin on June 30, Pg6

Election Commission begins massive Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Delhi and four states, aiming to prune voter lists after Supreme Court upheld validity.

28 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Public Distribution System Buffer Stocks and Food Security

NFSA amendments: 7 kg of foodgrains for a person, and maximum 35 kg for a household, Pg10

Union Food Ministry drafts NFSA amendments, proposing 7kg foodgrains per person for AAY, sparking controversy over potential reduced allocations and 'North-South divide'.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Public Distribution System Buffer Stocks and Food Security

27 Jun, 2026

NFSA amendments: 7 kg of foodgrains for a person, and maximum 35 kg for a household, Pg10

Union Food Ministry drafts NFSA amendments, proposing 7kg foodgrains per person for AAY, sparking controversy over potential reduced allocations and 'North-South divide'.

27 Jun, 2026

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

A passport that doesn't count, a narrowing idea of citizenship, Pg13

Passport not conclusive proof of citizenship, MEA clarifies, sparking debate on India's narrowing definition and challenges in proving identity amidst legal ambiguities.

27 Jun, 2026

A passport that doesn't count, a narrowing idea of citizenship, Pg13

Passport not conclusive proof of citizenship, MEA clarifies, sparking debate on India's narrowing definition and challenges in proving identity amidst legal ambiguities.

27 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure

More children isn't the answer to delimitation, tax challenges, Pg12

New data reveals India's population to peak at 170 crore by 2062, intensifying demographic divergence, 'girl deficit,' and challenging delimitation and tax devolution.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure

27 Jun, 2026

More children isn't the answer to delimitation, tax challenges, Pg12

New data reveals India's population to peak at 170 crore by 2062, intensifying demographic divergence, 'girl deficit,' and challenging delimitation and tax devolution.

27 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

3 States close ranks on Tungabhadra basin, Pg1

Three states, Union Jal Shakti Minister forge historic consensus on Tungabhadra basin water management, initiating major desilting project.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

26 Jun, 2026

3 States close ranks on Tungabhadra basin, Pg1

Three states, Union Jal Shakti Minister forge historic consensus on Tungabhadra basin water management, initiating major desilting project.

26 Jun, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Vulnerable Sections

If passport is not proof of citizenship, what is, Pg12

MEA clarifies passports are travel documents, not standalone citizenship proof, sparking debate on India's complex legal framework and lack of universal certificate.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Vulnerable Sections

26 Jun, 2026

If passport is not proof of citizenship, what is, Pg12

MEA clarifies passports are travel documents, not standalone citizenship proof, sparking debate on India's complex legal framework and lack of universal certificate.

26 Jun, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Sustaining India’s low-fertility future, Pg9

India's TFR plummets to 1.9, below replacement, sparking an aging population crisis demanding robust social security and portable welfare for migrants.

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

25 Jun, 2026

Sustaining India’s low-fertility future, Pg9

India's TFR plummets to 1.9, below replacement, sparking an aging population crisis demanding robust social security and portable welfare for migrants.

25 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector