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Ladakh to receive unique elected body with legislative, executive, financial powers, not statehood, sparking local leaders' disappointment over lack of concrete progress.
Manipur's contentious demand for a 1951 NRC baseline sparks debate over illegal immigration, ethnic identity, and implementation challenges.
MHA proposes new Article 371 Chapter K for Ladakh, offering elected body with legislative powers over land, culture, and environment amidst demands for statehood.
New 2027 Census questions raise concerns over data privacy, utility, and potential misuse for NPR, impacting data quality and respondent fatigue.
Manipur government announces NRC update using 1951 as base year amidst ethnic divisions and ongoing illegal immigration from Myanmar.
Punjab Cabinet demands Centre halt High Court Chief Justice appointment, citing violation of Memorandum of Procedure and lack of state government consent.
Post-independence India navigated linguistic demands, leading to state reorganization that ultimately strengthened national unity and accommodated diverse identities.
Bihar mandates prior state consent for CBI probes involving state government employees, while expanding CBI's general jurisdiction for central staff.
Union government defers 2027 Census in Manipur following persistent demands for National Register of Citizens (NRC) amidst demographic change and ethnic conflict concerns.
Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor approves autonomous hill development councils for all seven districts, boosting local self-governance and empowerment.
Bihar and Jharkhand resolve 25-year Sone river water dispute, signing MoU for 5.75 MAF and 2 MAF allocation respectively, enabling crucial irrigation projects.
Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative, launched in 2024, promotes community-led water conservation and groundwater recharge through various schemes and public participation.
Tamil Nadu opens Mettur Dam amidst Cauvery water dispute, highlighting urgent need for inter-state distress-sharing pact.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar assures Bihar's interests will be considered for the 1996 Ganga Water Treaty renewal with Bangladesh, expiring 2026.
Union Minister's river-linking proposal sparks debate amidst persistent inter-state water disputes, Centre's delayed tribunal formation, and critical environmental concerns over mega projects.
India's Districts as Export Hubs initiative drives inclusive growth by transforming local products into global exports, strengthening MSMEs and generating employment nationwide.
Bihar and Jharkhand resolve decades-old Sone river water dispute, signing MoU for 5.75 MAF and 2 MAF allocation respectively, boosting irrigation and drinking water.
Centre defers Manipur Census operations following high-level review and intense public demands for NRC update, with High Court also ordering deferral.
Political demography highlights how uneven population trends, fertility rates, and migration challenge India's federalism, electoral representation, and future governance, urging sensitive policy management.
GST Council convenes after a year on September 12 to address blocked input tax credit and simplify registration framework.
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