Union State Relations and Federal Structure

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Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
4 Sep, 2025

Governors must act ‘forthwith’ on Bills, States argue in SC , Pg1

States demand Governors act 'forthwith' on Bills, challenging delays and asserting legislative power in Supreme Court.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
4 Sep, 2025

Reviving MGNREGA in West Bengal , Pg7

Calcutta High Court orders MGNREGA resumption in West Bengal, but Centre appeals to Supreme Court amid implementation challenges.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
4 Sep, 2025

India’s recent maritime reforms need course correction , Pg6

New maritime reforms centralize power, potentially undermining federal balance and fair competition, raising concerns about States' autonomy and regulatory overreach.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
3 Sep, 2025

Governors can’t sit over Bills endlessly: SC judges , Pg1

Supreme Court questions Governors' indefinite delay in assenting to Bills, raising concerns over constitutional function and potential overreach.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal Structure
1 Sep, 2025

The importance of India’s federal design , Pg8

Supreme Court examines the Centre's response on restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing federalism and constitutional design.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
29 Aug, 2025

Governor cannot act as ‘super CM’, Tamil Nadu tells Supreme Court , Pg12

Tamil Nadu argues Governor can't act as 'super CM' in Supreme Court, countering Centre's stance on gubernatorial discretion.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting
29 Aug, 2025

Should States be compensated for revenue loss from GST reforms? , Pg9

GST reforms may cause ₹45,000 crore loss in first year, but compliance and demand will offset it.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
27 Aug, 2025

SC asks why judiciary can’t review inaction of Governors on Bills , Pg1

Supreme Court questions Governors' inaction on State Bills, examining judicial review scope under Article 200 amid Centre-State disputes.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
22 Aug, 2025

Should SC sit powerless as Governors block Bills: CJI , Pg1

CJI questions Centre on Governors' Bill delays, asks if SC should be 'powerless' amid constitutional concerns and legislative deadlock.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting
22 Aug, 2025

Simplified two-rate GST structure gets GoM’s nod , Pg1

GoM approves simplified GST structure, recommending merging 12% slab into 5% and most of 28% into 18% for GST Council's consideration.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityProbity in Governance, Concept and Philosophical Basis
22 Aug, 2025

Lawfare politics , Pg8

Controversial bills empower Centre with arbitrary powers, enabling removal of elected officials via police action, undermining federalism and justice.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesProbity in Governance, Concept and Philosophical Basis
22 Aug, 2025

Bills, ‘political morality’ , Pg8

Contentious bills spark debate over political misuse, federalism, and constitutional safeguards, raising concerns about weaponizing laws against political opponents.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
21 Aug, 2025

Are elected govts. at mercy of Governors’ fancies: SC to Central govt. , Pg1

Supreme Court questions Centre on Governors' powers to withhold assent, potentially undermining elected governments, raising constitutional concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
20 Aug, 2025

‘SC stepped in due to egregious situation in T.N. Governor case’ , Pg1

Supreme Court questions Tamil Nadu Governor's delay in assenting to State Bills, raising constitutional concerns and Centre-State dynamics.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
20 Aug, 2025

States question Centre’s move seeking SC opinion to overrule ‘binding’ order , Pg12.

Kerala, Tamil Nadu question Centre's Presidential Reference seeking SC opinion on Governor's powers, citing settled law in Tamil Nadu Governor case.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
20 Aug, 2025

‘Bill for joint polls gives EC a free hand’ , Pg12

Ex-CJI Khanna flags 'unfettered discretion' to EC in 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, raising constitutional concerns before JPC.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State Legislatures
19 Aug, 2025

Who decides nominations to UT Assemblies? , Pg10

Debate intensifies over Lieutenant Governor's power to nominate members to UT Assemblies without consulting Council of Ministers.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting
19 Aug, 2025

Required reforms , Pg8

GST reforms proposed to benefit consumers and businesses through rate rationalization and simplified procedures, boosting consumption and reducing tax evasion.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting
18 Aug, 2025

Centre’s GST reforms will benefit the poor and middle class: Modi , Pg1

GST reforms to benefit poor, middle class, traders, and entrepreneurs, says PM Modi, targeting implementation by Diwali.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
17 Aug, 2025

Govt. says SC cannot treat Governors as ‘aliens or foreigners’ , Pg1

Centre defends Governors' constitutional role, asserting SC cannot impose timelines or limit discretion in State Bills assent, challenging judicial overreach.

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