Simplified two-rate GST structure gets GoM’s nod , Pg1

GoM approves simplified GST structure, recommending merging 12% slab into 5% and most of 28% into 18% for GST Council's consideration.

Lawfare politics , Pg8

Controversial bills empower Centre with arbitrary powers, enabling removal of elected officials via police action, undermining federalism and justice.

Bills, ‘political morality’ , Pg8

Contentious bills spark debate over political misuse, federalism, and constitutional safeguards, raising concerns about weaponizing laws against political opponents.

Are elected govts. at mercy of Governors’ fancies: SC to Central govt. , Pg1

Supreme Court questions Centre on Governors' powers to withhold assent, potentially undermining elected governments, raising constitutional concerns.

‘SC stepped in due to egregious situation in T.N. Governor case’ , Pg1

Supreme Court questions Tamil Nadu Governor's delay in assenting to State Bills, raising constitutional concerns and Centre-State dynamics.

States question Centre’s move seeking SC opinion to overrule ‘binding’ order , Pg12.

Kerala, Tamil Nadu question Centre's Presidential Reference seeking SC opinion on Governor's powers, citing settled law in Tamil Nadu Governor case.

‘Bill for joint polls gives EC a free hand’ , Pg12

Ex-CJI Khanna flags 'unfettered discretion' to EC in 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, raising constitutional concerns before JPC.

Who decides nominations to UT Assemblies? , Pg10

Debate intensifies over Lieutenant Governor's power to nominate members to UT Assemblies without consulting Council of Ministers.

Required reforms , Pg8

GST reforms proposed to benefit consumers and businesses through rate rationalization and simplified procedures, boosting consumption and reducing tax evasion.

Centre’s GST reforms will benefit the poor and middle class: Modi , Pg1

GST reforms to benefit poor, middle class, traders, and entrepreneurs, says PM Modi, targeting implementation by Diwali.

Govt. says SC cannot treat Governors as ‘aliens or foreigners’ , Pg1

Centre defends Governors' constitutional role, asserting SC cannot impose timelines or limit discretion in State Bills assent, challenging judicial overreach.

Major GST shake-up: 12% and 28% slabs to be axed , Pg1

GST overhaul: Centre proposes slashing tax slabs to boost consumption, reduce evasion, and simplify compliance, aiming for implementation this fiscal year.

Ceremonial heads , Pg10

Governors' actions in Tamil Nadu and Kerala spark controversy, challenging Supreme Court directives and raising questions about their role in state universities.

Aid and advice , Pg8

MHA defends LG's power to nominate J&K Assembly members without elected government's input, sparking constitutional concerns over democratic accountability.

Language lessons, pg 8

Healing Manipur, Pg 6.

Fixing Delhi’s air quality crisis, Pg 7.

Top court to hear Article 143 reference on President and Governor’s powers, Pg1

A better fight with J&K police under state reins, Pg8

Time is apt to restore J&K’s Statehood, Pg7