Union State Relations and Federal Structure

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Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Grand ambitions, Pg8

Ministry of Cooperation completes five years, boldly expanding cooperative model beyond agriculture, offering a vital alternative to hypercompetitive business for social equity.

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

8 Jul, 2026

Grand ambitions, Pg8

Ministry of Cooperation completes five years, boldly expanding cooperative model beyond agriculture, offering a vital alternative to hypercompetitive business for social equity.

8 Jul, 2026

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

India Energy Stack could power next-gen enterprise, Pg11

India Energy Stack, a digital public infrastructure, revolutionizes power sector data exchange, leveraging AI for cleaner, cheaper energy and economic growth.

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

7 Jul, 2026

India Energy Stack could power next-gen enterprise, Pg11

India Energy Stack, a digital public infrastructure, revolutionizes power sector data exchange, leveraging AI for cleaner, cheaper energy and economic growth.

7 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Cooperative life insurance firm to be set up soon: Shah, Pg13

Union Minister Amit Shah unveils new cooperative life insurance firm, boosting India's 8.5 lakh cooperatives and expanding financial services nationwide.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

7 Jul, 2026

Cooperative life insurance firm to be set up soon: Shah, Pg13

Union Minister Amit Shah unveils new cooperative life insurance firm, boosting India's 8.5 lakh cooperatives and expanding financial services nationwide.

7 Jul, 2026

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

India needs a second home for Asiatic lions, Pg7

Gujarat's resistance stalls Supreme Court-mandated Asiatic lion translocation to Kuno National Park, leaving the species vulnerable to extinction from a single habitat.

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

6 Jul, 2026

India needs a second home for Asiatic lions, Pg7

Gujarat's resistance stalls Supreme Court-mandated Asiatic lion translocation to Kuno National Park, leaving the species vulnerable to extinction from a single habitat.

6 Jul, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Delhi conclave raises federalism concerns over ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, Pg10

Eminent citizens at a Delhi conclave reject 'One Nation, One Election', citing federalism concerns, electoral transparency issues, and anxieties over citizenship and caste census implementation.

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

5 Jul, 2026

Delhi conclave raises federalism concerns over ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, Pg10

Eminent citizens at a Delhi conclave reject 'One Nation, One Election', citing federalism concerns, electoral transparency issues, and anxieties over citizenship and caste census implementation.

5 Jul, 2026

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

Inside India’s language conundrum, Pg9

CBSE's NEP 2020 three-language mandate forces 40 lakh students to drop foreign languages, sparking nationwide confusion, diplomatic concerns, and infrastructure hurdles.

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

4 Jul, 2026

Inside India’s language conundrum, Pg9

CBSE's NEP 2020 three-language mandate forces 40 lakh students to drop foreign languages, sparking nationwide confusion, diplomatic concerns, and infrastructure hurdles.

4 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Ladakh to have customised self-governance framework, Pg10

MHA proposes 'sui generis' self-governance model for Ladakh under Article 371, establishing UT-level elected body amidst ongoing Statehood and Sixth Schedule demands.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

4 Jul, 2026

Ladakh to have customised self-governance framework, Pg10

MHA proposes 'sui generis' self-governance model for Ladakh under Article 371, establishing UT-level elected body amidst ongoing Statehood and Sixth Schedule demands.

4 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Unwelcome surge, Pg10

India's June GST collections surged 13.9% to ₹1.95 lakh crore, but imported inflation and rupee depreciation, not domestic growth, fueled this 'unwelcome' buoyancy.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

3 Jul, 2026

Unwelcome surge, Pg10

India's June GST collections surged 13.9% to ₹1.95 lakh crore, but imported inflation and rupee depreciation, not domestic growth, fueled this 'unwelcome' buoyancy.

3 Jul, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Under VB-G RAM G, States’ expenditure could go up six-fold, Pg7

States face six-fold expenditure hike under new VB-G RAM G, replacing MGNREGA from July 1, shifting significant financial burden.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

2 Jul, 2026

Under VB-G RAM G, States’ expenditure could go up six-fold, Pg7

States face six-fold expenditure hike under new VB-G RAM G, replacing MGNREGA from July 1, shifting significant financial burden.

2 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

Joint polls, Pg4

Delhi government signals readiness for 'One Nation One Election' despite tenure adjustments, as high-level committee consults stakeholders on electoral synchronisation.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

2 Jul, 2026

Joint polls, Pg4

Delhi government signals readiness for 'One Nation One Election' despite tenure adjustments, as high-level committee consults stakeholders on electoral synchronisation.

2 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Investment Models

The fiscal tightrope for State govts., Pg10

Kerala and Tamil Nadu navigate fiscal tightrope, burdened by alarming debt, high revenue expenditure, and limited capital for crucial development projects.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Investment Models

1 Jul, 2026

The fiscal tightrope for State govts., Pg10

Kerala and Tamil Nadu navigate fiscal tightrope, burdened by alarming debt, high revenue expenditure, and limited capital for crucial development projects.

1 Jul, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Why are States opposing VB-G RAM G, Pg14

States oppose new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme replacing MGNREGA, citing 40% financial burden and centralisation of power, sparking federalism concerns.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

30 Jun, 2026

Why are States opposing VB-G RAM G, Pg14

States oppose new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme replacing MGNREGA, citing 40% financial burden and centralisation of power, sparking federalism concerns.

30 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Pact to implement Yamuna water accord inked, Pg1

Union Home Minister Amit Shah brokers landmark Yamuna Water Project accord between Haryana and Rajasthan, ensuring vital water resource implementation.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure

30 Jun, 2026

Pact to implement Yamuna water accord inked, Pg1

Union Home Minister Amit Shah brokers landmark Yamuna Water Project accord between Haryana and Rajasthan, ensuring vital water resource implementation.

30 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

Sharing waters, Pg6

Southern CMs and Union Minister inaugurate Tungabhadra dam gates, pledging inter-state water cooperation despite Upper Bhadra project disputes and critical siltation issues.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

29 Jun, 2026

Sharing waters, Pg6

Southern CMs and Union Minister inaugurate Tungabhadra dam gates, pledging inter-state water cooperation despite Upper Bhadra project disputes and critical siltation issues.

29 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

States question VB-G RAM G financial burden, Pg1

BJP-ruled states and Punjab challenge new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme, citing 40% state financial burden replacing MGNREGA from July 1.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

28 Jun, 2026

States question VB-G RAM G financial burden, Pg1

BJP-ruled states and Punjab challenge new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme, citing 40% state financial burden replacing MGNREGA from July 1.

28 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Public Distribution System Buffer Stocks and Food Security

NFSA amendments: 7 kg of foodgrains for a person, and maximum 35 kg for a household, Pg10

Union Food Ministry drafts NFSA amendments, proposing 7kg foodgrains per person for AAY, sparking controversy over potential reduced allocations and 'North-South divide'.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Public Distribution System Buffer Stocks and Food Security

27 Jun, 2026

NFSA amendments: 7 kg of foodgrains for a person, and maximum 35 kg for a household, Pg10

Union Food Ministry drafts NFSA amendments, proposing 7kg foodgrains per person for AAY, sparking controversy over potential reduced allocations and 'North-South divide'.

27 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure

More children isn't the answer to delimitation, tax challenges, Pg12

New data reveals India's population to peak at 170 crore by 2062, intensifying demographic divergence, 'girl deficit,' and challenging delimitation and tax devolution.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure

27 Jun, 2026

More children isn't the answer to delimitation, tax challenges, Pg12

New data reveals India's population to peak at 170 crore by 2062, intensifying demographic divergence, 'girl deficit,' and challenging delimitation and tax devolution.

27 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

3 States close ranks on Tungabhadra basin, Pg1

Three states, Union Jal Shakti Minister forge historic consensus on Tungabhadra basin water management, initiating major desilting project.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

26 Jun, 2026

3 States close ranks on Tungabhadra basin, Pg1

Three states, Union Jal Shakti Minister forge historic consensus on Tungabhadra basin water management, initiating major desilting project.

26 Jun, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Sustaining India’s low-fertility future, Pg9

India's TFR plummets to 1.9, below replacement, sparking an aging population crisis demanding robust social security and portable welfare for migrants.

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

25 Jun, 2026

Sustaining India’s low-fertility future, Pg9

India's TFR plummets to 1.9, below replacement, sparking an aging population crisis demanding robust social security and portable welfare for migrants.

25 Jun, 2026

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