Union State Relations and Federal Structure

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Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Vulnerable Sections

MGNREGA to RAM G — how the government kills a right, Pg12

MGNREGA faces repeal with VB-GRAM G Bill, 2025, shifting funding, centralizing control, and diluting social inclusion mandates.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Vulnerable Sections

16 Dec, 2025

MGNREGA to RAM G — how the government kills a right, Pg12

MGNREGA faces repeal with VB-GRAM G Bill, 2025, shifting funding, centralizing control, and diluting social inclusion mandates.

16 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

NREGA needs reform but changes fray safety net, Pg11

Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill increases workdays but burdens states with 40% funding share, risking scheme effectiveness.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

16 Dec, 2025

NREGA needs reform but changes fray safety net, Pg11

Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill increases workdays but burdens states with 40% funding share, risking scheme effectiveness.

16 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Govt changes NREG terms: States to pay, pause for farm work, Pg1

MGNREGA Overhaul: Centre proposes states to bear 40% wage costs, increases workdays to 125, and restricts work during peak seasons.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

16 Dec, 2025

Govt changes NREG terms: States to pay, pause for farm work, Pg1

MGNREGA Overhaul: Centre proposes states to bear 40% wage costs, increases workdays to 125, and restricts work during peak seasons.

16 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

PSUs eye JVs with states to overcome land hurdles in large solar projects, Pg13

PSUs leverage joint ventures with states to unlock land for solar projects, addressing acquisition bottlenecks and boosting renewable energy capacity.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

14 Dec, 2025

PSUs eye JVs with states to overcome land hurdles in large solar projects, Pg13

PSUs leverage joint ventures with states to unlock land for solar projects, addressing acquisition bottlenecks and boosting renewable energy capacity.

14 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

National security cess: RS Opp MPs seek clarity on allocation to states, Pg7

Rajya Sabha debates National Security Cess Bill, opposition questions revenue allocation to states, citing federalism concerns and health as state subject.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

9 Dec, 2025

National security cess: RS Opp MPs seek clarity on allocation to states, Pg7

Rajya Sabha debates National Security Cess Bill, opposition questions revenue allocation to states, citing federalism concerns and health as state subject.

9 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

What are concerns over the draft ISI Bill, 2025?, Pg8

Controversy erupts over draft ISI Bill, 2025, as academicians fear loss of autonomy and government overreach.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

8 Dec, 2025

What are concerns over the draft ISI Bill, 2025?, Pg8

Controversy erupts over draft ISI Bill, 2025, as academicians fear loss of autonomy and government overreach.

8 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Health Sector Government Budgeting

Duty on tobacco tool to protect health, says NDA; will hurt poor the most: Opp, Pg6

Parliament approves Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, hiking tobacco taxes amid debate over revenue sharing and impact on the poor.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Health Sector Government Budgeting

5 Dec, 2025

Duty on tobacco tool to protect health, says NDA; will hurt poor the most: Opp, Pg6

Parliament approves Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, hiking tobacco taxes amid debate over revenue sharing and impact on the poor.

5 Dec, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

Law Commission to brief House panel on simultaneous polls today, Pg10

Law Commission asserts simultaneous polls bill doesn't require state ratification, briefing Parliament panel on legal aspects and constitutional validity.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

4 Dec, 2025

Law Commission to brief House panel on simultaneous polls today, Pg10

Law Commission asserts simultaneous polls bill doesn't require state ratification, briefing Parliament panel on legal aspects and constitutional validity.

4 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

FM: Tobacco excise duty will be shared with states, Pg10

Lok Sabha passes Central Excise (Amendment) Bill on tobacco, ensuring states receive 41% share from divisible pool.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

4 Dec, 2025

FM: Tobacco excise duty will be shared with states, Pg10

Lok Sabha passes Central Excise (Amendment) Bill on tobacco, ensuring states receive 41% share from divisible pool.

4 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Basics of Cyber Security

SC gives CBI free hand to stop ‘digital arrest’ scams, Pg1

Supreme Court directs CBI to investigate ₹3,000 crore 'digital arrest' scams targeting elderly, overriding state consent for pan-India probe.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Basics of Cyber Security

2 Dec, 2025

SC gives CBI free hand to stop ‘digital arrest’ scams, Pg1

Supreme Court directs CBI to investigate ₹3,000 crore 'digital arrest' scams targeting elderly, overriding state consent for pan-India probe.

2 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Education Sector

Number of govt. schools falls, but those with fewer than 10 students see a steady rise, Pg10

Government school numbers decline, while schools with under 10 students rise to 65,000 in 2024-25, raising concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Education Sector

2 Dec, 2025

Number of govt. schools falls, but those with fewer than 10 students see a steady rise, Pg10

Government school numbers decline, while schools with under 10 students rise to 65,000 in 2024-25, raising concerns.

2 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

The new action plan on AMR needs a shot in the arm, Pg6

NAP-AMR 2.0 launched amidst concerns over state-level implementation, demanding stronger Centre-State coordination and accountability for effective AMR control.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

2 Dec, 2025

The new action plan on AMR needs a shot in the arm, Pg6

NAP-AMR 2.0 launched amidst concerns over state-level implementation, demanding stronger Centre-State coordination and accountability for effective AMR control.

2 Dec, 2025

Art Forms Union State Relations and Federal Structure Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Hornbill fest starts as Nagaland opposes travel curbs, Pg9

Nagaland government opposes Protected Area Permit regime, advocating for tourism boost during Hornbill Festival, urging complete withdrawal of PAP.

Art Forms Union State Relations and Federal Structure Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

2 Dec, 2025

Hornbill fest starts as Nagaland opposes travel curbs, Pg9

Nagaland government opposes Protected Area Permit regime, advocating for tourism boost during Hornbill Festival, urging complete withdrawal of PAP.

2 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Govt cleared school funds for Kerala after it signed PM-SHRI MoU, show answers in LS, Pg6

Kerala receives Rs 92.41 crore in school funds after signing PM-SHRI MoU, ending Centre-State standoff over education scheme implementation.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

2 Dec, 2025

Govt cleared school funds for Kerala after it signed PM-SHRI MoU, show answers in LS, Pg6

Kerala receives Rs 92.41 crore in school funds after signing PM-SHRI MoU, ending Centre-State standoff over education scheme implementation.

2 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space, Pg10

Article analyzes the trends in fiscal space of states, Centre-state financial relations, and recommendations for the 16th Finance Commission.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

2 Dec, 2025

Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space, Pg10

Article analyzes the trends in fiscal space of states, Centre-state financial relations, and recommendations for the 16th Finance Commission.

2 Dec, 2025

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure

The Chandigarh question, Pg9

Centre's attempt to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 sparks controversy, raising concerns over federalism and Punjab's status.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure

1 Dec, 2025

The Chandigarh question, Pg9

Centre's attempt to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 sparks controversy, raising concerns over federalism and Punjab's status.

1 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Disaster and Disaster Management

India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism, Pg6

Kerala's Wayanad landslides expose Centre-State asymmetry in disaster relief, raising concerns over India's cooperative federalism and disaster-risk finance framework.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Disaster and Disaster Management

29 Nov, 2025

India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism, Pg6

Kerala's Wayanad landslides expose Centre-State asymmetry in disaster relief, raising concerns over India's cooperative federalism and disaster-risk finance framework.

29 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

The ‘impartiality’ of a nominated Governor, Pg6

Article analyzes the constitutional debates surrounding the Governor's role, highlighting Dr. Ambedkar's vision of a non-interfering, constitutional head.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

29 Nov, 2025

The ‘impartiality’ of a nominated Governor, Pg6

Article analyzes the constitutional debates surrounding the Governor's role, highlighting Dr. Ambedkar's vision of a non-interfering, constitutional head.

29 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation