Union State Relations and Federal Structure

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

Centre signals early delimitation, women’s quota for 2029 polls, Pg1

Government proposes delimitation based on 2011 Census, increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816 with 273 reserved for women before 2029 elections.

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

24 Mar, 2026

Centre signals early delimitation, women’s quota for 2029 polls, Pg1

Government proposes delimitation based on 2011 Census, increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816 with 273 reserved for women before 2029 elections.

24 Mar, 2026

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

Broken UGC needs reform. But the new higher education bill is not the answer, Pg11

Proposed higher education bill raises concerns over centralization, autonomy, and state funding, potentially worsening existing issues within the UGC.

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

24 Mar, 2026

Broken UGC needs reform. But the new higher education bill is not the answer, Pg11

Proposed higher education bill raises concerns over centralization, autonomy, and state funding, potentially worsening existing issues within the UGC.

24 Mar, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Constitutional Bodies

‘Double engine’ — cute slogan, a serious federal question, Pg6

Article scrutinizes 'double-engine' governance, highlighting concerns over fiscal federalism, gubernatorial delays, and potential erosion of constitutional balance due to political alignment.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Constitutional Bodies

23 Mar, 2026

‘Double engine’ — cute slogan, a serious federal question, Pg6

Article scrutinizes 'double-engine' governance, highlighting concerns over fiscal federalism, gubernatorial delays, and potential erosion of constitutional balance due to political alignment.

23 Mar, 2026

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

Focus on pollution, congestion: Govt clears dues of Rs 3,700 cr for two peripheral expressways, Pg5

Delhi government clears ₹3,700 crore dues for peripheral expressways, aiming to reduce pollution and congestion by diverting traffic.

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

22 Mar, 2026

Focus on pollution, congestion: Govt clears dues of Rs 3,700 cr for two peripheral expressways, Pg5

Delhi government clears ₹3,700 crore dues for peripheral expressways, aiming to reduce pollution and congestion by diverting traffic.

22 Mar, 2026

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

24 States, U.T.s set aside funds for new rural jobs scheme, Pg18

States allocate ₹31,000 crore for Viksit Bharat Guarantee, awaiting Centre's funding formula; Rajasthan sets aside ₹4,000 crore.

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

20 Mar, 2026

24 States, U.T.s set aside funds for new rural jobs scheme, Pg18

States allocate ₹31,000 crore for Viksit Bharat Guarantee, awaiting Centre's funding formula; Rajasthan sets aside ₹4,000 crore.

20 Mar, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Unfenced border with Myanmar in focus after arrest of seven foreigners, Pg16

India-Myanmar border security heightened after foreign nationals' arrest; only 43 km of 1,643 km border fenced.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

20 Mar, 2026

Unfenced border with Myanmar in focus after arrest of seven foreigners, Pg16

India-Myanmar border security heightened after foreign nationals' arrest; only 43 km of 1,643 km border fenced.

20 Mar, 2026

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

Centre to states: Up PNG rollout, get additional LPG for business, Pg15

To boost PNG adoption amid LPG shortages, Centre offers states incentives like increased LPG allocation for commercial use up to 30%.

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

19 Mar, 2026

Centre to states: Up PNG rollout, get additional LPG for business, Pg15

To boost PNG adoption amid LPG shortages, Centre offers states incentives like increased LPG allocation for commercial use up to 30%.

19 Mar, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector

‘UGC-like funding powers to fall under Shiksha Adhishthan’, Pg12

Education Ministry proposes UGC-like funding under Shiksha Adhishthan, raising concerns about centralization and federalism from opposition parties.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector

18 Mar, 2026

‘UGC-like funding powers to fall under Shiksha Adhishthan’, Pg12

Education Ministry proposes UGC-like funding under Shiksha Adhishthan, raising concerns about centralization and federalism from opposition parties.

18 Mar, 2026

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

ASI approves excavation at 8 sites in Tamil Nadu, Pg14

ASI approves excavation at 8 Tamil Nadu sites, including Keeladi, amid political debate over historical narratives and central clearances.

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

18 Mar, 2026

ASI approves excavation at 8 sites in Tamil Nadu, Pg14

ASI approves excavation at 8 Tamil Nadu sites, including Keeladi, amid political debate over historical narratives and central clearances.

18 Mar, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Constitutional Bodies Government Budgeting

‘41%’ illusion: a quiet re-engineering of India’s fiscal federal landscape, Pg8

Finance Commission's recommendations reveal a shift in fiscal federalism, favoring economically strong states while deferring crucial structural reforms.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Constitutional Bodies Government Budgeting

11 Mar, 2026

‘41%’ illusion: a quiet re-engineering of India’s fiscal federal landscape, Pg8

Finance Commission's recommendations reveal a shift in fiscal federalism, favoring economically strong states while deferring crucial structural reforms.

11 Mar, 2026

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

VB-G RAM G Act: Centre yet to fix parameters before roll-out, Pg1

Centre yet to finalize objective parameters for fund allocation under VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, replacing MGNREGA and increasing guaranteed employment days.

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

9 Mar, 2026

VB-G RAM G Act: Centre yet to fix parameters before roll-out, Pg1

Centre yet to finalize objective parameters for fund allocation under VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, replacing MGNREGA and increasing guaranteed employment days.

9 Mar, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

Why are Finance Commission grants to cities still so limited?, Pg8

16th Finance Commission's recommendations emphasize cities increasing revenue, but devolution remains limited, raising federal concerns over urban planning autonomy.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

9 Mar, 2026

Why are Finance Commission grants to cities still so limited?, Pg8

16th Finance Commission's recommendations emphasize cities increasing revenue, but devolution remains limited, raising federal concerns over urban planning autonomy.

9 Mar, 2026

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

End of chapter, Pg6

Governors of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal transferred amidst constitutional controversies and strained Centre-State relations, impacting state governance and political dynamics.

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

9 Mar, 2026

End of chapter, Pg6

Governors of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal transferred amidst constitutional controversies and strained Centre-State relations, impacting state governance and political dynamics.

9 Mar, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Constitutional Bodies Government Budgeting

Sixteenth Finance Commission — misses and concerns, Pg6

Sixteenth Finance Commission retains states' share at 41%, recommends 'grand bargain' on cesses, raises concerns about fiscal impact.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Constitutional Bodies Government Budgeting

2 Mar, 2026

Sixteenth Finance Commission — misses and concerns, Pg6

Sixteenth Finance Commission retains states' share at 41%, recommends 'grand bargain' on cesses, raises concerns about fiscal impact.

2 Mar, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

Centre's fiscal deficit at 63% of full year target at Jan-end, Pg23

India's fiscal deficit reaches ₹9.8 lakh crore by January, 63% of the 2025-26 target, showing improved fiscal management.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

28 Feb, 2026

Centre's fiscal deficit at 63% of full year target at Jan-end, Pg23

India's fiscal deficit reaches ₹9.8 lakh crore by January, 63% of the 2025-26 target, showing improved fiscal management.

28 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Inter-state arrests: Law & procedure, Pg6

Delhi and Himachal Police clash over inter-state arrest protocols, highlighting legal grey areas and need for better coordination.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

27 Feb, 2026

Inter-state arrests: Law & procedure, Pg6

Delhi and Himachal Police clash over inter-state arrest protocols, highlighting legal grey areas and need for better coordination.

27 Feb, 2026

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

Cabinet nod to rename Kerala as Keralam, PM says 'will of people', Pg8

Cabinet approves renaming Kerala as 'Keralam' following state assembly resolution, aligning with constitutional process under Article 3.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

25 Feb, 2026

Cabinet nod to rename Kerala as Keralam, PM says 'will of people', Pg8

Cabinet approves renaming Kerala as 'Keralam' following state assembly resolution, aligning with constitutional process under Article 3.

25 Feb, 2026

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

Parliament’s historic law, an extended wait for women, Pg6

Women's Reservation Act implementation faces delay until 2034 due to census-delimitation clause, sparking debate over political intent and constitutional amendments.

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

23 Feb, 2026

Parliament’s historic law, an extended wait for women, Pg6

Women's Reservation Act implementation faces delay until 2034 due to census-delimitation clause, sparking debate over political intent and constitutional amendments.

23 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors