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MHA extends controversial AFSPA for six months in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh, granting special powers to armed forces.
Union Agriculture Minister calls for 'Team Agriculture' to make India a global food basket, sanctioning ₹1200 crore under PM-RKVY and boosting farmer welfare.
J&K Assembly passes resolution for full statehood with 60 legislators' support, despite BJP walkout and official opposition, reigniting political debate.
Ladakh's demand for Sixth Schedule status sparks debate, as government proposes Article 371-K for a unique governance model balancing autonomy and national security.
Karnataka Legislature unanimously rejects Kasturirangan report for Western Ghats ESA, demanding a physical survey and citing livelihood impacts on local communities.
Andhra Pradesh refuses to defend Centre's controversial 2026 amendments to Transgender Persons Act in Supreme Court, citing constitutional validity concerns.
Union government and banks to finalize UPI subsidy post-MDR implementation, ensuring merchants don't pass charges to customers from October 15.
Union Home Ministry extends controversial AFSPA for six months in parts of Manipur, Arunachal, and Nagaland amid persistent security concerns.
Karnataka faces mounting pressure to accept Western Ghats ESA framework, balancing farmer livelihoods and conservation, as other states advance implementation.
Article advocates for accountable lottery regulation over prohibition, citing revenue loss, black market growth, and proposing amendments to the Lotteries Act.
Centre engages Ladakh leadership on constitutional safeguards and development, proposing Article 371 arrangement for land, jobs, and culture protection.
Karnataka Assembly rejects Kasturirangan Report for Western Ghats, demanding review and ground truthing due to "unscientific" satellite data.
Government flags significant fiscal strains for states due to demographic ageing, AI, and climate risks, necessitating spending overhaul for 2047 development.
Centre proposes Article 371K for Ladakh, granting special constitutional safeguards and an elected UT-level body with legislative, executive, and financial powers.
Office of PSA convened first State Nodal Officers Meeting to enhance I-STEM portal's reach, improving access and utilization of scientific R&D infrastructure.
Ladakh's autonomy debate intensifies, linking constitutional safeguards to land, water security, and ecological preservation amidst calls for greater local governance.
Union Home Minister indicates UCC implementation in NDA states by 2029, sparking debate on constitutional provisions, gender justice, and religious freedom.
New MMDR Amendment Act 2026 sparks federalism debate by restricting states' power to tax mineral rights, impacting fiscal autonomy and revenue generation.
Six states signed MoU for the long-pending Rs 15,000 crore Kishau Multipurpose Project on Tons River, with Centre bearing 90% cost.
Ladakh to receive unique elected body with legislative, executive, financial powers, not statehood, sparking local leaders' disappointment over lack of concrete progress.
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