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States oppose new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme replacing MGNREGA, citing 40% financial burden and centralisation of power, sparking federalism concerns.
Southern CMs and Union Minister inaugurate Tungabhadra dam gates, pledging inter-state water cooperation despite Upper Bhadra project disputes and critical siltation issues.
Union Food Ministry drafts NFSA amendments, proposing 7kg foodgrains per person for AAY, sparking controversy over potential reduced allocations and 'North-South divide'.
New data reveals India's population to peak at 170 crore by 2062, intensifying demographic divergence, 'girl deficit,' and challenging delimitation and tax devolution.
India's TFR plummets to 1.9, below replacement, sparking an aging population crisis demanding robust social security and portable welfare for migrants.
Supreme Court mandates trauma care as Article 21 right, issues binding directions for integrated emergency response system across states.
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.
Ladakh observes shutdown as groups accuse Centre of diluting promises on Sixth Schedule, Article 371, and Statehood, demanding democratic rights and resource protection.
Centre issues 7th draft notification for Western Ghats ESA, facing persistent state objections over conservation-development conflict since 2014.
Kerala's new UDF government reveals alarming 78% committed expenditure, sparking fiscal crisis concerns and challenging welfare state model.
Ladakh groups declare June 23 shutdown, accusing Centre of reneging on statehood and Article 371K constitutional safeguard promises for the region.
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.
RBI's record ₹2.87 lakh crore surplus transfer to Union government sparks debate on fiscal centralisation and central bank's evolving role.
States' welfare and development spending skyrockets 131% in a decade, CAG report reveals, with revenue expenditure dominating budgets.
Ladakh agreement hits roadblock as MHA omits crucial clauses on elected administration's powers and Article 371 safeguards, sparking fresh concerns.
Union, Assam, Nagaland ink pact to resume oil/gas exploration in disputed border, targeting tenfold output increase and boosting national energy security.
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