Union State Relations and Federal Structure

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Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesEducation Sector
16 Dec, 2025

Amid Opp fire, Govt to send higher education regulator Bill to panel, Pg6

Government introduces Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 to establish higher education commission, faces opposition, and is sent to joint parliamentary committee.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
16 Dec, 2025

20 yrs on, a radical revamp of the rural jobs framework, Pg15

MGNREGA revamp: Centre proposes VB-G RAM G Bill, increasing workdays to 125 with shared state funding and seasonal work pauses.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable Sections
16 Dec, 2025

MGNREGA to RAM G — how the government kills a right, Pg12

MGNREGA faces repeal with VB-GRAM G Bill, 2025, shifting funding, centralizing control, and diluting social inclusion mandates.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
16 Dec, 2025

NREGA needs reform but changes fray safety net, Pg11

Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill increases workdays but burdens states with 40% funding share, risking scheme effectiveness.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
16 Dec, 2025

Govt changes NREG terms: States to pay, pause for farm work, Pg1

MGNREGA Overhaul: Centre proposes states to bear 40% wage costs, increases workdays to 125, and restricts work during peak seasons.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models
14 Dec, 2025

PSUs eye JVs with states to overcome land hurdles in large solar projects, Pg13

PSUs leverage joint ventures with states to unlock land for solar projects, addressing acquisition bottlenecks and boosting renewable energy capacity.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting
9 Dec, 2025

National security cess: RS Opp MPs seek clarity on allocation to states, Pg7

Rajya Sabha debates National Security Cess Bill, opposition questions revenue allocation to states, citing federalism concerns and health as state subject.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
8 Dec, 2025

What are concerns over the draft ISI Bill, 2025?, Pg8

Controversy erupts over draft ISI Bill, 2025, as academicians fear loss of autonomy and government overreach.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesHealth SectorGovernment Budgeting
5 Dec, 2025

Duty on tobacco tool to protect health, says NDA; will hurt poor the most: Opp, Pg6

Parliament approves Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, hiking tobacco taxes amid debate over revenue sharing and impact on the poor.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
4 Dec, 2025

Law Commission to brief House panel on simultaneous polls today, Pg10

Law Commission asserts simultaneous polls bill doesn't require state ratification, briefing Parliament panel on legal aspects and constitutional validity.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting
4 Dec, 2025

FM: Tobacco excise duty will be shared with states, Pg10

Lok Sabha passes Central Excise (Amendment) Bill on tobacco, ensuring states receive 41% share from divisible pool.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryBasics of Cyber Security
2 Dec, 2025

SC gives CBI free hand to stop ‘digital arrest’ scams, Pg1

Supreme Court directs CBI to investigate ₹3,000 crore 'digital arrest' scams targeting elderly, overriding state consent for pan-India probe.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureEducation Sector
2 Dec, 2025

Number of govt. schools falls, but those with fewer than 10 students see a steady rise, Pg10

Government school numbers decline, while schools with under 10 students rise to 65,000 in 2024-25, raising concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
2 Dec, 2025

The new action plan on AMR needs a shot in the arm, Pg6

NAP-AMR 2.0 launched amidst concerns over state-level implementation, demanding stronger Centre-State coordination and accountability for effective AMR control.

Art FormsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
2 Dec, 2025

Hornbill fest starts as Nagaland opposes travel curbs, Pg9

Nagaland government opposes Protected Area Permit regime, advocating for tourism boost during Hornbill Festival, urging complete withdrawal of PAP.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
2 Dec, 2025

Govt cleared school funds for Kerala after it signed PM-SHRI MoU, show answers in LS, Pg6

Kerala receives Rs 92.41 crore in school funds after signing PM-SHRI MoU, ending Centre-State standoff over education scheme implementation.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting
2 Dec, 2025

Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space, Pg10

Article analyzes the trends in fiscal space of states, Centre-state financial relations, and recommendations for the 16th Finance Commission.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal Structure
1 Dec, 2025

The Chandigarh question, Pg9

Centre's attempt to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 sparks controversy, raising concerns over federalism and Punjab's status.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureDisaster and Disaster Management
29 Nov, 2025

India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism, Pg6

Kerala's Wayanad landslides expose Centre-State asymmetry in disaster relief, raising concerns over India's cooperative federalism and disaster-risk finance framework.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
29 Nov, 2025

The ‘impartiality’ of a nominated Governor, Pg6

Article analyzes the constitutional debates surrounding the Governor's role, highlighting Dr. Ambedkar's vision of a non-interfering, constitutional head.

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