Indian Polity

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Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting
3 Feb, 2026

Finance Commission strikes a new balance, Pg10

16th Finance Commission balances equity concerns by increasing southern states' share to 17% and recommending fiscal prudence for states.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment Budgeting
2 Feb, 2026

States’ devolution at 41%; South’s share up, Pg1

16th Finance Commission maintains 41% tax devolution to states, tweaks formula increasing Southern states' share; Centre accepts recommendations.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting
2 Feb, 2026

What does the Budget offer urban India?, Pg12

Union Budget 2026 allocates ₹85,522 crore for urban development, an 11.6% decrease, prioritizing metro projects over essential services.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
2 Feb, 2026

Pushing welfare towards the States, Pg11

Budget 2026-27 witnesses reduced central allocations for social welfare schemes, shifting burden to states amid fiscal constraints.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
2 Feb, 2026

Debating Budget 2026 as turning point or tinkering, Pg10

Budget 2026 prioritizes domestic manufacturing, import reduction, and export acceleration amid geopolitical shifts and China's dominance in electronics and rare earth materials.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsConstitutional Bodies
2 Feb, 2026

16th Finance Commission recommends Rs 4.35-lakh cr grant for rural local bodies, Pg15

16th Finance Commission proposes ₹7.91-lakh crore grant for local bodies, doubling rural allocation to ₹4.35-lakh crore for 2026-31.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureConstitutional BodiesGovernment Budgeting
2 Feb, 2026

Higher tax share for south states, Hindi heartland states see dip, Pg1

16th Finance Commission's recommendations accepted; Southern states gain higher tax share, Hindi heartland states face decline in allocation.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
1 Feb, 2026

New debt-GDP fiscal anchor will likely open space for higher capex, Pg1

Centre shifts fiscal target to debt-GDP ratio, aiming 55% by FY27, allowing higher capex and gradual consolidation.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
31 Jan, 2026

Menstrual health in schools is integral to right to life: SC, Pg1

Supreme Court declares menstrual health a fundamental right, orders schools to provide sanitary napkins and hygiene facilities.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureRole of Civil Services in a Democracy
31 Jan, 2026

Norms modified for IPS officers taking up IG posts at Centre, Pg8

MHA mandates two-year central deputation for IPS officers to become eligible for IG posts, impacting 2011 batch onwards.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
31 Jan, 2026

HC raps U.P. police over shooting accused in legs during ‘encounters’, Pg1

Allahabad HC slams U.P. police for routine 'encounter' shootings, violating accused rights, directs strict adherence to SC guidelines.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
31 Jan, 2026

​A job well done, Pg6

Economic Survey 2025-26 emphasizes strategic resilience, fiscal prudence, and addresses emerging risks like rupee depreciation and ethanol's impact.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
31 Jan, 2026

Supreme Court flags reciprocity concerns in Pfizer-Softgel case, Pg9

Supreme Court raises sovereignty concerns in Pfizer case, questioning reciprocity in honoring Letters Rogatory from foreign courts.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
31 Jan, 2026

'Such encounters becoming routine': HC on man being shot before arrest in UP, Pg8

Allahabad HC slams UP police for routine 'encounter' shootings, demands DGP explanation on alleged extrajudicial actions violating rule of law.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
31 Jan, 2026

SC: Menstrual health is a part of fundamental right to life (Orders free sanitary pads, separate toilets in all govt and private schools), Pg1

Supreme Court mandates menstrual hygiene measures in all schools, recognizing menstrual health as a fundamental right under Article 21.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
30 Jan, 2026

SC asks States to evolve plan on domestic workers’ wages, Pg14

Supreme Court directs states to formulate mechanisms for including domestic workers under Minimum Wages Act and Code of Wages, 2019.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting
30 Jan, 2026

Survey calls for relaxing FRBM for Centre, but says States’ finances worsening, Pg13

Economic Survey advocates FRBM Act relaxation for Centre amid geopolitical volatility, flags States' worsening finances due to rising expenditure.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorGovernment Budgeting
30 Jan, 2026

Has health spending by the Centre increased?, Pg10

National Health Policy flounders as Union health spending lags, jeopardizing healthcare access and equity across states.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
30 Jan, 2026

Devolution, not debt, Pg8

States increasingly rely on debt over devolution for finances, raising concerns about fiscal autonomy and macroeconomic stability in India.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
30 Jan, 2026

‘India has 22 judges per 10 lakh people’, Pg6

India's judge-to-population ratio stands at 22 per 10 lakh, far below Law Commission's 1987 recommendation of 50.

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