Union State Relations and Federal Structure

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Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
20 Aug, 2026

Punjab’s decade-long journey towards a formal sacrilege law, Pg9

Punjab's persistent efforts to enact a sacrilege law face constitutional challenges, federal objections, and judicial scrutiny over secularism, equality, and legislative competence.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
20 Aug, 2026

Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026

New MMDR Act 2026 reforms mining, secures state revenue, attracts investment, and boosts critical mineral production for Viksit Bharat 2047.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
19 Aug, 2026

On Minerals And Mines, Strike Federal Balance, Pg15

Parliament passes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2026, restricting states' mineral levy powers, sparking fiscal federalism debate and revenue concerns for mineral-rich states.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
19 Aug, 2026

Employment Guarantee Has Slipped Into Limbo, Pg6

India's new VB-G RAM G employment guarantee scheme faces severe crisis, witnessing over 40% decline in rural job creation amid chaotic transition from MGNREGA.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
19 Aug, 2026

MMDR Amendment Act, 2026

MMDR Amendment Act, 2026 standardizes mineral taxation, boosting mining viability, energy security, and state revenues, fostering a predictable investment climate.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
18 Aug, 2026

The Centre-states tussle over the Mines and Minerals Bill, Pg12

New Mines and Minerals Bill sparks Centre-state tussle over mineral taxation, threatening state revenues and raising federalism concerns after Supreme Court ruling.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
17 Aug, 2026

The federal dilemma of delimitation, Pg10

Tamil Nadu's resolution to freeze Lok Sabha seats at 543 ignites federalism debate, challenging future delimitation and women's reservation implementation.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
17 Aug, 2026

India’s Democracy Needs Different Electoral Rhythms, Pg8

One Nation, One Election proposal poses an existential threat to India's federal architecture and parliamentary democracy, prioritizing administrative convenience over democratic substance.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
15 Aug, 2026

MMDR Amendment to Bring Long Term Stability in Major Minerals Sector

Parliament passes MMDR Amendment Bill 2026 to boost investment and stability in major minerals sector, ensuring states' revenue share.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
14 Aug, 2026

RS passes mining Bill, minister says won't affect states' revenue, Pg8

Rajya Sabha passes controversial mining Bill, prohibiting states from imposing levies on major minerals, despite Supreme Court upholding state powers, raising federalism concerns.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
13 Aug, 2026

What Was Promised By NREGA's New Version, Where It Falls Short, Pg14

New VB-G RAM G scheme, replacing MGNREGA, fails to deliver promised rural employment, showing a 50% dip in work provision and household participation.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFood Processing and Related Industries
13 Aug, 2026

National Cooperative Development Corporation Bill gets House approval, Pg10

Rajya Sabha passes National Cooperative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, expanding NCDC's role to directly fund cooperative societies.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
13 Aug, 2026

Parliament House Passes Bill To Rename Kerala As Keralam, Pg5

Rajya Sabha passes Bill to rename Kerala as Keralam, amending the Constitution's First Schedule after state assembly's unanimous resolution.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
13 Aug, 2026

Amid Opposition protests, Lok Sabha clears Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, Pg11

Lok Sabha passes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill amidst Opposition protests, granting Centre greater control over mineral regulation and preventing state-level taxes.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
13 Aug, 2026

Resolution to freeze LS seats at 543 gets T.N. Assembly nod, Pg1

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to freeze Lok Sabha seats at 543 and implement 33% women's reservation by 2029.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies
12 Aug, 2026

Karnataka Told to Release Water to T.N., Pg1

Cauvery Water Management Authority directs Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days amidst severe hydrological distress.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
11 Aug, 2026

Govt: 2012 Rules for clinics ensure quality healthcare, Pg9

Union Health Ministry defends 2012 Clinical Establishments Rules in Supreme Court, citing Article 47 to regulate healthcare pricing and ensure quality, accessibility, and affordability.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorE Governance
11 Aug, 2026

Tracking Nursing, Pg6

National Nurses Registration and Tracking System fails to enroll over 31 lakh nurses, hindering healthcare resource deployment and patient safety due to federal tensions.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies
10 Aug, 2026

Mediating Telangana’s Inter-State Issues, Pg7

Telangana prepares to present Krishna river water disputes against Karnataka at the Southern Zonal Council meeting, seeking Centre's intervention.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
9 Aug, 2026

On Rural Jobs, The 60:40 Dilemma, Pg11

Centre's new 60:40 funding rule for rural jobs scheme (VB-GRAM-G) sparks fiscal dilemma and strong opposition from states.

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