Union State Relations and Federal Structure
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PM calls for cooperative resolution of water disputes, Pg12
PM Modi urges states to resolve water disputes cooperatively, citing Ken-Betwa project as a model for integrated water management.
How plurality and democracy go hand in hand, Pg9
Kerala elections highlight linguistic and land issues in border regions, revealing the importance of plurality in a democracy.
VB-G RAM G rules: What changes as scheme set to replace NREGS, Pg17
VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 to replace MGNREGA from July 1st, shifting funding burden to states.
Baby bait, Pg6
Andhra Pradesh proposes incentives for larger families amid falling fertility rates, raising concerns about socio-economic impacts and ecological sustainability.
Centre promised more legislative powers for Ladakh, says delegation, Pg9
Centre proposes legislative powers for Ladakh within UT framework, considering Article 371 safeguards after talks with civil society.
VB-G RAM G: States to get funds based on finance panel model, Pg8
Centre to allocate VB-G RAM G funds using 16th Finance Commission's formula, shifting from MGNREGA's funding model.
Should the NEET-UG be decentralised?, Pg9
NEET-UG controversy reignites debate on decentralization, fairness, and systemic reforms amidst allegations of paper leaks and administrative lapses.
Ladakh seeks belonging through representation, Pg8
Ladakh demands legislature for self-governance, rejecting administrative decentralization as insufficient representation and questioning government's broken promises of constitutional safeguards.
In federalism challenges, consensus is the solution, Pg9
Authors highlight growing democratic deficit and fiscal transfer imbalances challenging Indian federalism, urging consensus-based solutions for nation-building amidst political divisiveness.
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