Union State Relations and Federal Structure

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Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Furore over the Mekedatu project, Pg9

Tamil Nadu Assembly opposes Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project, reigniting Cauvery water dispute; seeks tribunal under Inter-State River Water Disputes Act.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

25 Jun, 2026

Furore over the Mekedatu project, Pg9

Tamil Nadu Assembly opposes Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project, reigniting Cauvery water dispute; seeks tribunal under Inter-State River Water Disputes Act.

25 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Razor’s edge, Pg8

El Niño-driven monsoon deficit threatens India's kharif crops, sparking food inflation fears and demanding urgent water-centric agricultural reforms and inter-ministerial coordination.

25 Jun, 2026

Razor’s edge, Pg8

El Niño-driven monsoon deficit threatens India's kharif crops, sparking food inflation fears and demanding urgent water-centric agricultural reforms and inter-ministerial coordination.

25 Jun, 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

Centre is trying to dilute its promise, say Ladakh groups, Pg16

Ladakh observes shutdown as groups accuse Centre of diluting promises on Sixth Schedule, Article 371, and Statehood, demanding democratic rights and resource protection.

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

24 Jun, 2026

Centre is trying to dilute its promise, say Ladakh groups, Pg16

Ladakh observes shutdown as groups accuse Centre of diluting promises on Sixth Schedule, Article 371, and Statehood, demanding democratic rights and resource protection.

24 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

ESA for Western Ghats: Why conservation is key, Pg9

Centre issues 7th draft notification for Western Ghats ESA, facing persistent state objections over conservation-development conflict since 2014.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

23 Jun, 2026

ESA for Western Ghats: Why conservation is key, Pg9

Centre issues 7th draft notification for Western Ghats ESA, facing persistent state objections over conservation-development conflict since 2014.

23 Jun, 2026

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

The curious case of Kerala’s committed expenditure, Pg9

Kerala's new UDF government reveals alarming 78% committed expenditure, sparking fiscal crisis concerns and challenging welfare state model.

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

22 Jun, 2026

The curious case of Kerala’s committed expenditure, Pg9

Kerala's new UDF government reveals alarming 78% committed expenditure, sparking fiscal crisis concerns and challenging welfare state model.

22 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Ladakh groups call for protest over Centre’s ‘backtracking’, Pg10

Ladakh groups declare June 23 shutdown, accusing Centre of reneging on statehood and Article 371K constitutional safeguard promises for the region.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

21 Jun, 2026

Ladakh groups call for protest over Centre’s ‘backtracking’, Pg10

Ladakh groups declare June 23 shutdown, accusing Centre of reneging on statehood and Article 371K constitutional safeguard promises for the region.

21 Jun, 2026

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

Rural workers, activists call for repeal of new jobs Act; to stage protest from July 1, Pg12

Rural workers launch indefinite protest against new VB-G RAM G Act replacing MGNREGA, citing insufficient funds and state burden, demanding repeal from July 1.

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

18 Jun, 2026

Rural workers, activists call for repeal of new jobs Act; to stage protest from July 1, Pg12

Rural workers launch indefinite protest against new VB-G RAM G Act replacing MGNREGA, citing insufficient funds and state burden, demanding repeal from July 1.

18 Jun, 2026

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

The RBI and its growing fiscal role, Pg8

RBI's record ₹2.87 lakh crore surplus transfer to Union government sparks debate on fiscal centralisation and central bank's evolving role.

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

18 Jun, 2026

The RBI and its growing fiscal role, Pg8

RBI's record ₹2.87 lakh crore surplus transfer to Union government sparks debate on fiscal centralisation and central bank's evolving role.

18 Jun, 2026

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

States' development, welfare spending surges 131% in 10 years: CAG, Pg17

States' welfare and development spending skyrockets 131% in a decade, CAG report reveals, with revenue expenditure dominating budgets.

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

17 Jun, 2026

States' development, welfare spending surges 131% in 10 years: CAG, Pg17

States' welfare and development spending skyrockets 131% in a decade, CAG report reveals, with revenue expenditure dominating budgets.

17 Jun, 2026

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Ladakh agreement hits roadblock over 'key omissions' in fine print, Pg9

Ladakh agreement hits roadblock as MHA omits crucial clauses on elected administration's powers and Article 371 safeguards, sparking fresh concerns.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

15 Jun, 2026

Ladakh agreement hits roadblock over 'key omissions' in fine print, Pg9

Ladakh agreement hits roadblock as MHA omits crucial clauses on elected administration's powers and Article 371 safeguards, sparking fresh concerns.

15 Jun, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Union State Relations and Federal Structure Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Why an Assam-Nagaland pact raises hopes of higher oil & gas output from Northeast, Pg13

Union, Assam, Nagaland ink pact to resume oil/gas exploration in disputed border, targeting tenfold output increase and boosting national energy security.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Union State Relations and Federal Structure Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

14 Jun, 2026

Why an Assam-Nagaland pact raises hopes of higher oil & gas output from Northeast, Pg13

Union, Assam, Nagaland ink pact to resume oil/gas exploration in disputed border, targeting tenfold output increase and boosting national energy security.

14 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Equality of treatment for Persons with Disabilities, Pg8

Experts advocate Minimum Universal Disability Pension Floor Rate for India's 4.5 crore PwDs, urging uniform national support to ensure dignity and economic inclusion.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

13 Jun, 2026

Equality of treatment for Persons with Disabilities, Pg8

Experts advocate Minimum Universal Disability Pension Floor Rate for India's 4.5 crore PwDs, urging uniform national support to ensure dignity and economic inclusion.

13 Jun, 2026

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

Should India incentivise bigger families?, Pg9

Andhra Pradesh offers cash for more children as India's TFR drops to 1.9, sparking debate on population incentives, federalism, and demographic shifts.

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

12 Jun, 2026

Should India incentivise bigger families?, Pg9

Andhra Pradesh offers cash for more children as India's TFR drops to 1.9, sparking debate on population incentives, federalism, and demographic shifts.

12 Jun, 2026

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

Negotiating federalism in higher education, Pg9

Centre-State tensions intensify in higher education over NEP 2020, regulatory control, and funding, highlighting India's evolving federal architecture.

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

11 Jun, 2026

Negotiating federalism in higher education, Pg9

Centre-State tensions intensify in higher education over NEP 2020, regulatory control, and funding, highlighting India's evolving federal architecture.

11 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Ayushman may cover beneficiaries of Bengal's Swasthya Sathi; state govt set to bear full cost, Pg8

West Bengal to onboard 2.45 crore Swasthya Sathi beneficiaries onto Ayushman Bharat, state government fully funding premium for national hospital access.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

9 Jun, 2026

Ayushman may cover beneficiaries of Bengal's Swasthya Sathi; state govt set to bear full cost, Pg8

West Bengal to onboard 2.45 crore Swasthya Sathi beneficiaries onto Ayushman Bharat, state government fully funding premium for national hospital access.

9 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Money Laundering and its Prevention

Why did SC back curbs on online gaming?, Pg13

Supreme Court upholds 28% GST on online gaming and state bans, impacting industry and raising questions on legislative competence.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Money Laundering and its Prevention

7 Jun, 2026

Why did SC back curbs on online gaming?, Pg13

Supreme Court upholds 28% GST on online gaming and state bans, impacting industry and raising questions on legislative competence.

7 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Funding India’s climate future, a trillion-dollar question, Pg8

India needs $10.1 trillion for 2070 net-zero, demanding urgent RBI action, green finance, and a robust climate taxonomy to bridge the massive funding gap.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jun, 2026

Funding India’s climate future, a trillion-dollar question, Pg8

India needs $10.1 trillion for 2070 net-zero, demanding urgent RBI action, green finance, and a robust climate taxonomy to bridge the massive funding gap.

5 Jun, 2026

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

Govt seeks to bring back delimitation Bill, push joint polls by 2029, Pg3

Government seeks to revive Delimitation Bill and push 'One Nation, One Election' by 2029 amid political realignment efforts.

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

1 Jun, 2026

Govt seeks to bring back delimitation Bill, push joint polls by 2029, Pg3

Government seeks to revive Delimitation Bill and push 'One Nation, One Election' by 2029 amid political realignment efforts.

1 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Fertiliser Policy: Why Centre And States Need Better Alignment,Pg12

India's fertiliser challenge is no longer merely about availability; it is about achieving balanced nutrient use, healthy soils and sustainable agricultural growth.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

30 May, 2026

Fertiliser Policy: Why Centre And States Need Better Alignment,Pg12

India's fertiliser challenge is no longer merely about availability; it is about achieving balanced nutrient use, healthy soils and sustainable agricultural growth.

30 May, 2026

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