Union State Relations and Federal Structure

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Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
15 Oct, 2025

Meet Ladakh halfway, Pg11.

Ladakh unrest escalates after Sonam Wangchuk's arrest under NSA; demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule intensify amid China concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
10 Oct, 2025

Tusks and tensions, Pg10

Kerala's amendment to Wildlife Protection Act sparks federal debate over environmental governance and State autonomy in declaring 'vermin'.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
3 Oct, 2025

Should Ladakh get statehood?, Pg9

Ladakh's statehood demand intensifies amid protests and NSA detentions, as leaders debate constitutional safeguards and democratic representation post-UT conversion.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
30 Sep, 2025

Loyalty and Ladakh, Pg6

Ladakh unrest escalates as activist Sonam Wangchuk is detained under NSA amid statehood demands and broken promises.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
29 Sep, 2025

Analysing Indian States’ macro-fiscal health, Pg8

CAG report reveals stark fiscal disparities among Indian states, highlighting debt burdens, revenue sources, and welfare spending paradoxes.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
28 Sep, 2025

Why is Ladakh’s tribal population restive?, Pg12.

Prominent educationist and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980 after violent protests in Leh during his hunger strike demanding constitutional safeguards for Ladakh.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsConstitutional Bodies
27 Sep, 2025

In 2019, three Ministries gave nod to Ladakh’s tribal status, Pg10

Ladakh's tribal status bid: Ministries approved Sixth Schedule inclusion in 2019, reveals NCST minutes.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting
27 Sep, 2025

‘GST Council did not discuss compensation for States’, Pg1

States voice concerns over GST revenue losses and eroding fiscal autonomy due to Centre's policies, demand compensation discussion.

Population and Associated IssuesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal Structure
26 Sep, 2025

Citizens, domicile, migrants: Why should we worry about Provincial Citizenship?, Pg13

Provincial citizenship challenges national identity, sparking debate on domicile policies and constitutional rights, especially concerning internal migrants' status.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
26 Sep, 2025

Mistrust in Ladakh, Pg10

Ladakh unrest escalates after protests turn violent, demanding statehood, Sixth Schedule inclusion, and local job reservations.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
26 Sep, 2025

Taxation can't be used to discriminate against goods from other states: SC, Pg 12.

Supreme Court strikes down Rajasthan VAT exemption, reinforcing Article 304(a) against interstate trade discrimination via taxation policies.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
25 Sep, 2025

Leh protest turns deadly; Ministry blames activist, Pg1

Leh protest turns deadly amid demands for statehood and tribal status; MHA blames activist for inciting violence.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
25 Sep, 2025

4 killed in police firing in Leh as statehood protest turns violent, Pg 1.

Leh protests turn deadly: Four killed in police firing amid statehood and Sixth Schedule demands, BJP office torched.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
25 Sep, 2025

LADAKH PROTESTS: DEMAND FOR STATEHOOD, SIXTH SCHEDULE INCLUSION, Pg 20.

Ladakh protests intensify, demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion amidst Centre's reluctance and Sonam Wangchuk's activism.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems
24 Sep, 2025

Once again, anger over Almatti, Pg7

Almatti Dam dispute reignites tensions between Telangana and Karnataka over Krishna River water sharing, impacting irrigation and politics.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
24 Sep, 2025

Govt moves SC against verdict on mineral taxation rights, Pg9.

Centre challenges SC verdict on mineral taxation, asserting Parliament's power; curative petition filed regarding legislative competence over mineral rights.

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

Can timelines be fixed for Governors?, Pg10

SC examines Governor's powers, questions presidential reference on timelines for assenting to bills, and debates federalism.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting
22 Sep, 2025

States must explore levy of passenger, goods tax to raise revenue post GST cuts, Pg 13.

States urged to explore Passenger and Goods Tax (PGT) to offset potential GST revenue losses post-rate cuts.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
21 Sep, 2025

135 cases of President’s Rule, new party at helm 87 times after it was lifted, Pg 6.

Analysis reveals President's Rule imposed 135 times since 1953; ruling party changed 87 times post-revocation, impacting governance significantly.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State Legislatures
18 Sep, 2025

A judicial nudge following stuck legislative business, Pg6

Supreme Court sets timeline for Governors to assent to bills, sparking debate on constitutional powers and federalism.

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