Union State Relations and Federal Structure

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

Treatise for federalism, Pg8

Tamil Nadu panel unveils report urging federalism reset akin to 1991 reforms amid growing centralization concerns.

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

21 Feb, 2026

Treatise for federalism, Pg8

Tamil Nadu panel unveils report urging federalism reset akin to 1991 reforms amid growing centralization concerns.

21 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

States' capex holds key to growth momentum, Pg11

States' capital expenditure shows promising growth at 12.4% for nine months, crucial for sustaining India's economic momentum.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

20 Feb, 2026

States' capex holds key to growth momentum, Pg11

States' capital expenditure shows promising growth at 12.4% for nine months, crucial for sustaining India's economic momentum.

20 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Parliament and State Legislatures

Simultaneous polls panel mulling curbs on no-trust motion, Pg13

JPC mulls barring no-confidence motions against governments with one year left, aiming for simultaneous polls by 2029.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Parliament and State Legislatures

19 Feb, 2026

Simultaneous polls panel mulling curbs on no-trust motion, Pg13

JPC mulls barring no-confidence motions against governments with one year left, aiming for simultaneous polls by 2029.

19 Feb, 2026

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

Joint panel gets time till Monsoon Session to report on UGC replacement Bill, Pg16

Parliamentary panel gets extension till Monsoon Session to review Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, facing opposition over federalism concerns.

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

13 Feb, 2026

Joint panel gets time till Monsoon Session to report on UGC replacement Bill, Pg16

Parliamentary panel gets extension till Monsoon Session to review Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, facing opposition over federalism concerns.

13 Feb, 2026

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

Simultaneous polls do not violate Constitution’s Basic Structure: Justice Gavai, Pg14

Ex-CJI Gavai asserts simultaneous polls do not violate Constitution's Basic Structure before Parliamentary panel reviewing the Constitution Amendment Bill, 2024.

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

13 Feb, 2026

Simultaneous polls do not violate Constitution’s Basic Structure: Justice Gavai, Pg14

Ex-CJI Gavai asserts simultaneous polls do not violate Constitution's Basic Structure before Parliamentary panel reviewing the Constitution Amendment Bill, 2024.

13 Feb, 2026

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

As country upscales power sector, Assam offers lessons, Pg10

India's power sector shifts focus to demand amid surplus, Assam's reforms offer key lessons in distribution efficiency and financial discipline.

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

13 Feb, 2026

As country upscales power sector, Assam offers lessons, Pg10

India's power sector shifts focus to demand amid surplus, Assam's reforms offer key lessons in distribution efficiency and financial discipline.

13 Feb, 2026

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

No reduction in States’ share in tax devolution, FM asserts in Lok Sabha, Pg13

Finance Minister defends tax devolution to states, asserting full compliance with 15th Finance Commission's 41% mandate.

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

12 Feb, 2026

No reduction in States’ share in tax devolution, FM asserts in Lok Sabha, Pg13

Finance Minister defends tax devolution to states, asserting full compliance with 15th Finance Commission's 41% mandate.

12 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Constitutional Bodies

Have States gained from the 16th FC?, Pg10

16th Finance Commission retains 41% state share in central taxes, rejects inclusion of cess/surcharge, and introduces GDP contribution criterion.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Constitutional Bodies

12 Feb, 2026

Have States gained from the 16th FC?, Pg10

16th Finance Commission retains 41% state share in central taxes, rejects inclusion of cess/surcharge, and introduces GDP contribution criterion.

12 Feb, 2026

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

Why I introduced a Bill for a permanent framework for state reorganisation, Pg11

Bill proposes permanent state reorganisation framework beyond language, focusing on economic viability, administrative efficacy, and national unity.

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

12 Feb, 2026

Why I introduced a Bill for a permanent framework for state reorganisation, Pg11

Bill proposes permanent state reorganisation framework beyond language, focusing on economic viability, administrative efficacy, and national unity.

12 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

The Centre and the margins, Pg7

Analysis reveals North-South imbalance in Lok Sabha representation, impacting federalism and governance priorities since 1967.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

9 Feb, 2026

The Centre and the margins, Pg7

Analysis reveals North-South imbalance in Lok Sabha representation, impacting federalism and governance priorities since 1967.

9 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Constitutional Bodies

3 poll-bound states to get a higher share in taxes, Bengal to see a dip, Pg8

16th Finance Commission recommends increased tax share for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, while West Bengal faces reduction; report tabled in Lok Sabha.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Constitutional Bodies

9 Feb, 2026

3 poll-bound states to get a higher share in taxes, Bengal to see a dip, Pg8

16th Finance Commission recommends increased tax share for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, while West Bengal faces reduction; report tabled in Lok Sabha.

9 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

Centre readies Kuki-Zo peace deal, on lines of Nagaland pact, Pg1

Centre finalizes Kuki-Zo peace deal, mirroring Nagaland pact, granting autonomy and financial powers to Manipur's hill districts under Article 371C.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

9 Feb, 2026

Centre readies Kuki-Zo peace deal, on lines of Nagaland pact, Pg1

Centre finalizes Kuki-Zo peace deal, mirroring Nagaland pact, granting autonomy and financial powers to Manipur's hill districts under Article 371C.

9 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Should the Governor's address be scrapped?, Pg9

Debate erupts over Governor's address legality; experts question constitutional obligation and potential reforms amid rising Centre-State tensions.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

6 Feb, 2026

Should the Governor's address be scrapped?, Pg9

Debate erupts over Governor's address legality; experts question constitutional obligation and potential reforms amid rising Centre-State tensions.

6 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Health Sector Government Budgeting

More, and less, Pg8

Budget 2026 allocates ₹1.05 lakh crore to healthcare, focusing on biopharma, R&D, and affordability, but misses 2.5% GDP target.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Health Sector Government Budgeting

6 Feb, 2026

More, and less, Pg8

Budget 2026 allocates ₹1.05 lakh crore to healthcare, focusing on biopharma, R&D, and affordability, but misses 2.5% GDP target.

6 Feb, 2026

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

‘Expect funds inflow after the call between Prime Minister and (the US) President’, Pg11

FM expects fund inflow post PM-US President call; highlights private sector investment, capex implementation, and states' debt concerns.

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

6 Feb, 2026

‘Expect funds inflow after the call between Prime Minister and (the US) President’, Pg11

FM expects fund inflow post PM-US President call; highlights private sector investment, capex implementation, and states' debt concerns.

6 Feb, 2026

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

The Budget and the imperative of fiscal consolidation, Pg6

Union Budget 2026-27 emphasizes fiscal consolidation, infrastructure development, and technology investments to achieve 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.

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

5 Feb, 2026

The Budget and the imperative of fiscal consolidation, Pg6

Union Budget 2026-27 emphasizes fiscal consolidation, infrastructure development, and technology investments to achieve 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.

5 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Constitutional Bodies Government Budgeting

Has the 16th Finance Commission sidelined the States?, Pg9

16th Finance Commission maintains 41% vertical devolution, favouring Centre by excluding cesses/surcharges, sparking States' fiscal concerns and demands for increased share.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Constitutional Bodies Government Budgeting

4 Feb, 2026

Has the 16th Finance Commission sidelined the States?, Pg9

16th Finance Commission maintains 41% vertical devolution, favouring Centre by excluding cesses/surcharges, sparking States' fiscal concerns and demands for increased share.

4 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government Budgeting

A cautious nudge, Pg8

Finance Commission retains 41% vertical devolution, tweaks horizontal formula rewarding GDP contribution, but avoids structural fiscal federalism changes.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government Budgeting

3 Feb, 2026

A cautious nudge, Pg8

Finance Commission retains 41% vertical devolution, tweaks horizontal formula rewarding GDP contribution, but avoids structural fiscal federalism changes.

3 Feb, 2026

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