Union State Relations and Federal Structure

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Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
21 Nov, 2025

SC takes welcome step back, restores balance, Pg10

Supreme Court revisits timeline for presidential assent to bills, emphasizing separation of powers and avoiding executive overreach.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
21 Nov, 2025

No timelines for President and Governors on Bill: Supreme Court, Pg1

Supreme Court clarifies Governor's powers on Bills, rules out fixed timelines but mandates action, addressing Presidential Reference on constitutional discretion.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
20 Nov, 2025

SC advisory today on Presidential Reference on Governors’ timelines, Pg11

Supreme Court to advise on Presidential Reference regarding Governors' powers and timelines for assenting to State Bills, challenging court's authority.

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

Uniform organ transplant policy needed, says top court, Pg12

Supreme Court advocates for uniform organ transplant policy, addressing disparities in access and post-operative care for donors nationwide.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsConstitutional Bodies
19 Nov, 2025

What can local bodies expect from the 16th FC?, Pg8

16th Finance Commission report focuses on fiscal decentralization, resource allocation to local bodies, and addressing revenue-expenditure gaps for improved public services.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Nov, 2025

Delhi’s air, a ‘wicked problem’ in need of bold solutions, Pg6

Delhi's air pollution crisis demands urgent, coordinated action; health risks, economic costs, and potential solutions explored.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
16 Nov, 2025

T.N. moves SC over President’s refusal to give nod to Bill, Pg1

Tamil Nadu challenges President's denial of assent to NEET exemption Bill in Supreme Court, escalating Centre-State tensions.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInvestment Models
13 Nov, 2025

Inter-State rivalry that is fuelling India’s growth, Pg8

States compete fiercely for investments, shifting from central patronage to competitive federalism, boosting economic growth and policy innovation nationwide.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act
10 Nov, 2025

A controversial exercise, Pg7

DMK challenges Election Commission's voter roll revision in Supreme Court, alleging disenfranchisement and federal structure violation.

Women and Women's OrganizationsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
10 Nov, 2025

Assam Cabinet nod to anti-polygamy Bill, Pg8.

Assam Cabinet approves anti-polygamy Bill with 7-year jail term, excluding tribal communities and Sixth Schedule areas.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting
8 Nov, 2025

Where States Stand on Revenue Collections, Before and After GST, Pg 19.

The Central Government released state-wise data on GST revenue collections for October, drawing attention to how states’ revenue positions have changed since the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 2017.

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

Between Funds and Ideology – PM SHRI, Pg 14.

The article examines Kerala’s recent decision to join the Union Government’s PM SHRI (Prime Minister’s Schools for Rising India) scheme after three years of resistance. The move triggered political controversy within the state’s Left Democratic Front (LDF) over ideological and administrative concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
1 Nov, 2025

Legal battle over MGNREGS in Bengal, what happens after SC's order, Pg16.

Supreme Court greenlights MGNREGS restart in West Bengal after 3.5-year halt due to fund disputes and compliance issues.

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

​Federalism and funds, Pg6

Kerala pauses PM SHRI scheme implementation amid LDF strife over NEP-2020 compliance and withheld central funds, raising federalism concerns.

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

Row over PM-SHRI schools scheme, which Kerala has agreed to implement, Pg14.

Kerala U-turns on PM-SHRI school scheme amid funding disputes, sparking political clash over NEP 2020 implementation.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable Sections
28 Oct, 2025

SC junks Centre's appeal against Calcutta HC's MGNREGA order, Pg5.

Supreme Court upholds Calcutta HC order to implement MGNREGA in West Bengal from August 1, 2025, dismissing Centre's appeal.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
27 Oct, 2025

Uttarakhand Plans ‘Green Cess’ for Vehicles from Outside State, Pg7.

The Uttarakhand government has proposed a ‘Green Cess’ on vehicles entering from other states to reduce air pollution, improve air quality, and develop green infrastructure as part of its 25th Statehood Anniversary initiatives.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies
22 Oct, 2025

On CBI takeovers: a judicial standpoint, Pg8

Supreme Court's CBI takeover in Karur stampede case raises concerns over federalism and judiciary's role in state investigations, impacting police autonomy.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
18 Oct, 2025

LAB agrees to talks after Centre orders judicial probe into Sept. 24 Leh violence, Pg1

Centre orders judicial probe into Leh violence; LAB agrees to resume talks on statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting
17 Oct, 2025

Restoring fiscal space for the States, Pg12

States demand fiscal autonomy amid GST era, propose IT sharing to reduce dependence on central transfers and enhance revenue.

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