Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesLeh protest turns deadly; Ministry blames activist, Pg1Leh protest turns deadly amid demands for statehood and tribal status; MHA blames activist for inciting violence.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges25 Sep, 2025Leh protest turns deadly; Ministry blames activist, Pg1Leh protest turns deadly amid demands for statehood and tribal status; MHA blames activist for inciting violence.25 Sep, 2025
Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismPost Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism4 killed in police firing in Leh as statehood protest turns violent, Pg 1.Leh protests turn deadly: Four killed in police firing amid statehood and Sixth Schedule demands, BJP office torched.Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismPost Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism25 Sep, 20254 killed in police firing in Leh as statehood protest turns violent, Pg 1.Leh protests turn deadly: Four killed in police firing amid statehood and Sixth Schedule demands, BJP office torched.25 Sep, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLADAKH PROTESTS: DEMAND FOR STATEHOOD, SIXTH SCHEDULE INCLUSION, Pg 20.Ladakh protests intensify, demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion amidst Centre's reluctance and Sonam Wangchuk's activism.Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors25 Sep, 2025LADAKH PROTESTS: DEMAND FOR STATEHOOD, SIXTH SCHEDULE INCLUSION, Pg 20.Ladakh protests intensify, demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion amidst Centre's reluctance and Sonam Wangchuk's activism.25 Sep, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsOnce again, anger over Almatti, Pg7Almatti Dam dispute reignites tensions between Telangana and Karnataka over Krishna River water sharing, impacting irrigation and politics.Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems24 Sep, 2025Once again, anger over Almatti, Pg7Almatti Dam dispute reignites tensions between Telangana and Karnataka over Krishna River water sharing, impacting irrigation and politics.24 Sep, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovt moves SC against verdict on mineral taxation rights, Pg9.Centre challenges SC verdict on mineral taxation, asserting Parliament's power; curative petition filed regarding legislative competence over mineral rights.Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary24 Sep, 2025Govt moves SC against verdict on mineral taxation rights, Pg9.Centre challenges SC verdict on mineral taxation, asserting Parliament's power; curative petition filed regarding legislative competence over mineral rights.24 Sep, 2025
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryCan timelines be fixed for Governors?, Pg10SC examines Governor's powers, questions presidential reference on timelines for assenting to bills, and debates federalism.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary22 Sep, 2025Can timelines be fixed for Governors?, Pg10SC examines Governor's powers, questions presidential reference on timelines for assenting to bills, and debates federalism.22 Sep, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingStates must explore levy of passenger, goods tax to raise revenue post GST cuts, Pg 13.States urged to explore Passenger and Goods Tax (PGT) to offset potential GST revenue losses post-rate cuts.Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting22 Sep, 2025States must explore levy of passenger, goods tax to raise revenue post GST cuts, Pg 13.States urged to explore Passenger and Goods Tax (PGT) to offset potential GST revenue losses post-rate cuts.22 Sep, 2025
Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesPost Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures135 cases of President’s Rule, new party at helm 87 times after it was lifted, Pg 6.Analysis reveals President's Rule imposed 135 times since 1953; ruling party changed 87 times post-revocation, impacting governance significantly.Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesPost Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures21 Sep, 2025135 cases of President’s Rule, new party at helm 87 times after it was lifted, Pg 6.Analysis reveals President's Rule imposed 135 times since 1953; ruling party changed 87 times post-revocation, impacting governance significantly.21 Sep, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesA judicial nudge following stuck legislative business, Pg6Supreme Court sets timeline for Governors to assent to bills, sparking debate on constitutional powers and federalism.Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State Legislatures18 Sep, 2025A judicial nudge following stuck legislative business, Pg6Supreme Court sets timeline for Governors to assent to bills, sparking debate on constitutional powers and federalism.18 Sep, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional clarity, Pg8Supreme Court reinforces Governors' limited power over State Bills, questioning indefinite withholding of assent and upholding federal balance.Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary17 Sep, 2025Constitutional clarity, Pg8Supreme Court reinforces Governors' limited power over State Bills, questioning indefinite withholding of assent and upholding federal balance.17 Sep, 2025
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsSC & Presidential reference, Pg 16.Presidential reference on Governor's powers intensifies Centre-state tensions, Supreme Court reserves opinion after extensive arguments on constitutional limits.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms15 Sep, 2025SC & Presidential reference, Pg 16.Presidential reference on Governor's powers intensifies Centre-state tensions, Supreme Court reserves opinion after extensive arguments on constitutional limits.15 Sep, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster ManagementUnion State Relations and Federal StructureConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster ManagementKerala Cabinet nod to draft Bill allowing killing of wild animals that attack people, Pg 7.Kerala approves Bill to kill wild animals attacking humans, relocate Schedule II species, and declare wild boar as vermin.Union State Relations and Federal StructureConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster ManagementUnion State Relations and Federal StructureConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management14 Sep, 2025Kerala Cabinet nod to draft Bill allowing killing of wild animals that attack people, Pg 7.Kerala approves Bill to kill wild animals attacking humans, relocate Schedule II species, and declare wild boar as vermin.14 Sep, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryIf a wing of democracy fails, would court have to sit idle, asks SC; reserves verdict, Pg9Supreme Court debates judicial intervention when other state organs fail; reserves verdict on presidential reference regarding Governor's powers.Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary12 Sep, 2025If a wing of democracy fails, would court have to sit idle, asks SC; reserves verdict, Pg9Supreme Court debates judicial intervention when other state organs fail; reserves verdict on presidential reference regarding Governor's powers.12 Sep, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySC flags Governors sitting on Bills as Centre terms dispute a ‘false alarm’, Pg13Supreme Court questions Governors' prolonged delays on Bills; Centre defends collaborative constitutional spirit amid State concerns over assent timelines.Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary11 Sep, 2025SC flags Governors sitting on Bills as Centre terms dispute a ‘false alarm’, Pg13Supreme Court questions Governors' prolonged delays on Bills; Centre defends collaborative constitutional spirit amid State concerns over assent timelines.11 Sep, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyThe GST templateGST Council approves historic tax reforms, streamlining rates and boosting compliance, marking a new era for Indian economy.Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the Economy11 Sep, 2025The GST templateGST Council approves historic tax reforms, streamlining rates and boosting compliance, marking a new era for Indian economy.11 Sep, 2025
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHow is it 'false alarm' when Bills kept pending for 4 years, SC asks CentreSupreme Court questions Centre on pending bills, highlighting constitutional concerns over Governor's role and potential delays in legislative processes.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary11 Sep, 2025How is it 'false alarm' when Bills kept pending for 4 years, SC asks CentreSupreme Court questions Centre on pending bills, highlighting constitutional concerns over Governor's role and potential delays in legislative processes.11 Sep, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernors must act as true guides and philosophers to States, says CJI Gavai, Pg11CJI emphasizes collaborative Governor-State relations; Supreme Court debates fixed timelines for Governors' assent to bills amid concerns of dyarchy.Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary10 Sep, 2025Governors must act as true guides and philosophers to States, says CJI Gavai, Pg11CJI emphasizes collaborative Governor-State relations; Supreme Court debates fixed timelines for Governors' assent to bills amid concerns of dyarchy.10 Sep, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySC underlines 'reasonable time' for nod to Bills, flags 'risk' in fixing time limitSupreme Court debates Governor's role in assenting to bills; questions fixing time limits amid states' concerns over discretionary powers.Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary10 Sep, 2025SC underlines 'reasonable time' for nod to Bills, flags 'risk' in fixing time limitSupreme Court debates Governor's role in assenting to bills; questions fixing time limits amid states' concerns over discretionary powers.10 Sep, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureEducation SectorUnion State Relations and Federal StructureEducation SectorThe Chancellor , Pg8Kerala Governor challenges CM's role in VC appointments, sparking debate on Governor's powers and Centre-State relations in education governance.Union State Relations and Federal StructureEducation SectorUnion State Relations and Federal StructureEducation Sector6 Sep, 2025The Chancellor , Pg8Kerala Governor challenges CM's role in VC appointments, sparking debate on Governor's powers and Centre-State relations in education governance.6 Sep, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingGST Council approves two-rate tax slab effective September 22 , Pg1GST Council approves major rate restructuring effective September 22, impacting common goods, sin items, and revenue implications.Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting4 Sep, 2025GST Council approves two-rate tax slab effective September 22 , Pg1GST Council approves major rate restructuring effective September 22, impacting common goods, sin items, and revenue implications.4 Sep, 2025