Union State Relations and Federal Structure
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Did abrogating special status for J&K make a difference?, Pg7
Analysis reveals limited transformation in J&K's economy, security, and civil liberties post-Article 370 abrogation, with statehood promise unfulfilled.
Highs And Lows, Pg6
July GST collections reached ₹2.11 lakh crore, yet import-driven growth and rupee depreciation mask weak domestic production and uneven state-level tax buoyancy.
Fiscal federalism, efficiency versus equity concerns, Pg6
16th Finance Commission's recommendations prioritize efficiency over equity, raising concerns about widening regional disparities and federal balance in India.
Jammu And Kashmir — The Elusive Quest For Statehood, Pg6
Seven years post Article 370 revocation, J&K grapples with continued direct rule, economic decline, and security challenges, intensifying calls for statehood restoration and democratic accountability.
Distress and dispute, Pg6
Monsoon failure exacerbates Cauvery water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, as states struggle with distress-sharing formula despite CWMA directives.
Union Government releases tax devolution of ₹1,09,019 crore to State Governments, as one advance instalment to accelerate their capital and developmental expenditure
Union Government releases ₹1.09 lakh crore advance tax devolution to states on August 1, 2026, boosting capital and developmental expenditure across India.
Western Ghats Conservation With Science And Dialogue, Pg6
Long-standing dispute over Ecologically Sensitive Area declaration in Western Ghats continues, involving expert panels, state opposition, and community concerns.
CWMA Upholds Order Directing Release of Cauvery Water to T.N., Pg1
Cauvery Water Management Authority upholds order for Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs daily to Tamil Nadu, despite Karnataka's distress appeal.
Why did Cauvery panel order Karnataka to release water?, Pg12
Cauvery Water Management Authority endorsed CWRC's order for Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs to Tamil Nadu amidst distress conditions, sparking state reactions.
Status of Naxalism in the Country
India declares near eradication of Left Wing Extremism, attributing success to the 2015 National Policy and coordinated Centre-State security and development efforts.
Strict regulations govern the use of sophisticated arms at protests, Pg16
Bihar Police suspends constable for unauthorized AK-47 firing during protest, igniting debate on police weapon protocols under new BNSS and state manuals.
India, Bangladesh must not just renew Ganga Treaty. They should reimagine it, Pg11
India and Bangladesh urged to reimagine the expiring 1996 Ganga Water Treaty, integrating climate change, federal politics, and broader regional cooperation for enduring ties.
Government Strengthens Nationwide Implementation of New Criminal Laws Through Training, Technology and Judicial Reforms
India implements new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA) nationwide from July 1, 2024, bolstering justice system through extensive training, technology integration, and judicial reforms.
Measures Taken to Tackle Cyber Frauds
DoT's ASTR AI tool and Sanchar Saathi's Chakshu facility disconnect 1.38 crore fraudulent mobile connections, bolstering India's cybercrime combat efforts.
10 more deaths raise Assam flood toll to 41, Pg1
Unprecedented Assam floods claim 41 lives, displace 6.5 lakh, as cloudburst in Nagaland triggers 60-year worst disaster.
FINANCE COMMISSION GRANTS TO PANCHAYATI RAJ INSTITUTIONS
15th Finance Commission disburses ₹2.21 lakh crore to rural local bodies, yet ₹14,922 crore remains unreleased due to non-compliance, emphasizing digital governance and devolution.
VB-GRAM-G SCHEME
Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, launched nationwide on July 1, 2026, ensuring rural employment and livelihoods.
NATIONAL CYBER CRIME DATA
India battles surging cybercrime, with cases doubling to 1.01 lakh by 2024; MHA deploys I4C, Samanvaya, and Cyber Commandos to fortify national security.
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