Union State Relations and Federal Structure

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Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

Joint polls, Pg4

Delhi government signals readiness for 'One Nation One Election' despite tenure adjustments, as high-level committee consults stakeholders on electoral synchronisation.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

2 Jul, 2026

Joint polls, Pg4

Delhi government signals readiness for 'One Nation One Election' despite tenure adjustments, as high-level committee consults stakeholders on electoral synchronisation.

2 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Investment Models

The fiscal tightrope for State govts., Pg10

Kerala and Tamil Nadu navigate fiscal tightrope, burdened by alarming debt, high revenue expenditure, and limited capital for crucial development projects.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Investment Models

1 Jul, 2026

The fiscal tightrope for State govts., Pg10

Kerala and Tamil Nadu navigate fiscal tightrope, burdened by alarming debt, high revenue expenditure, and limited capital for crucial development projects.

1 Jul, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Why are States opposing VB-G RAM G, Pg14

States oppose new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme replacing MGNREGA, citing 40% financial burden and centralisation of power, sparking federalism concerns.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

30 Jun, 2026

Why are States opposing VB-G RAM G, Pg14

States oppose new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme replacing MGNREGA, citing 40% financial burden and centralisation of power, sparking federalism concerns.

30 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Pact to implement Yamuna water accord inked, Pg1

Union Home Minister Amit Shah brokers landmark Yamuna Water Project accord between Haryana and Rajasthan, ensuring vital water resource implementation.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure

30 Jun, 2026

Pact to implement Yamuna water accord inked, Pg1

Union Home Minister Amit Shah brokers landmark Yamuna Water Project accord between Haryana and Rajasthan, ensuring vital water resource implementation.

30 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

Sharing waters, Pg6

Southern CMs and Union Minister inaugurate Tungabhadra dam gates, pledging inter-state water cooperation despite Upper Bhadra project disputes and critical siltation issues.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

29 Jun, 2026

Sharing waters, Pg6

Southern CMs and Union Minister inaugurate Tungabhadra dam gates, pledging inter-state water cooperation despite Upper Bhadra project disputes and critical siltation issues.

29 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

States question VB-G RAM G financial burden, Pg1

BJP-ruled states and Punjab challenge new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme, citing 40% state financial burden replacing MGNREGA from July 1.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

28 Jun, 2026

States question VB-G RAM G financial burden, Pg1

BJP-ruled states and Punjab challenge new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme, citing 40% state financial burden replacing MGNREGA from July 1.

28 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Public Distribution System Buffer Stocks and Food Security

NFSA amendments: 7 kg of foodgrains for a person, and maximum 35 kg for a household, Pg10

Union Food Ministry drafts NFSA amendments, proposing 7kg foodgrains per person for AAY, sparking controversy over potential reduced allocations and 'North-South divide'.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Public Distribution System Buffer Stocks and Food Security

27 Jun, 2026

NFSA amendments: 7 kg of foodgrains for a person, and maximum 35 kg for a household, Pg10

Union Food Ministry drafts NFSA amendments, proposing 7kg foodgrains per person for AAY, sparking controversy over potential reduced allocations and 'North-South divide'.

27 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure

More children isn't the answer to delimitation, tax challenges, Pg12

New data reveals India's population to peak at 170 crore by 2062, intensifying demographic divergence, 'girl deficit,' and challenging delimitation and tax devolution.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure

27 Jun, 2026

More children isn't the answer to delimitation, tax challenges, Pg12

New data reveals India's population to peak at 170 crore by 2062, intensifying demographic divergence, 'girl deficit,' and challenging delimitation and tax devolution.

27 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

3 States close ranks on Tungabhadra basin, Pg1

Three states, Union Jal Shakti Minister forge historic consensus on Tungabhadra basin water management, initiating major desilting project.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

26 Jun, 2026

3 States close ranks on Tungabhadra basin, Pg1

Three states, Union Jal Shakti Minister forge historic consensus on Tungabhadra basin water management, initiating major desilting project.

26 Jun, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Sustaining India’s low-fertility future, Pg9

India's TFR plummets to 1.9, below replacement, sparking an aging population crisis demanding robust social security and portable welfare for migrants.

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

25 Jun, 2026

Sustaining India’s low-fertility future, Pg9

India's TFR plummets to 1.9, below replacement, sparking an aging population crisis demanding robust social security and portable welfare for migrants.

25 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Clearing the road to timely trauma care in India, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates trauma care as Article 21 right, issues binding directions for integrated emergency response system across states.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

25 Jun, 2026

Clearing the road to timely trauma care in India, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates trauma care as Article 21 right, issues binding directions for integrated emergency response system across states.

25 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Furore over the Mekedatu project, Pg9

Tamil Nadu Assembly opposes Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project, reigniting Cauvery water dispute; seeks tribunal under Inter-State River Water Disputes Act.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

25 Jun, 2026

Furore over the Mekedatu project, Pg9

Tamil Nadu Assembly opposes Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project, reigniting Cauvery water dispute; seeks tribunal under Inter-State River Water Disputes Act.

25 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Razor’s edge, Pg8

El Niño-driven monsoon deficit threatens India's kharif crops, sparking food inflation fears and demanding urgent water-centric agricultural reforms and inter-ministerial coordination.

25 Jun, 2026

Razor’s edge, Pg8

El Niño-driven monsoon deficit threatens India's kharif crops, sparking food inflation fears and demanding urgent water-centric agricultural reforms and inter-ministerial coordination.

25 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Centre is trying to dilute its promise, say Ladakh groups, Pg16

Ladakh observes shutdown as groups accuse Centre of diluting promises on Sixth Schedule, Article 371, and Statehood, demanding democratic rights and resource protection.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

24 Jun, 2026

Centre is trying to dilute its promise, say Ladakh groups, Pg16

Ladakh observes shutdown as groups accuse Centre of diluting promises on Sixth Schedule, Article 371, and Statehood, demanding democratic rights and resource protection.

24 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

ESA for Western Ghats: Why conservation is key, Pg9

Centre issues 7th draft notification for Western Ghats ESA, facing persistent state objections over conservation-development conflict since 2014.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

23 Jun, 2026

ESA for Western Ghats: Why conservation is key, Pg9

Centre issues 7th draft notification for Western Ghats ESA, facing persistent state objections over conservation-development conflict since 2014.

23 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

The curious case of Kerala’s committed expenditure, Pg9

Kerala's new UDF government reveals alarming 78% committed expenditure, sparking fiscal crisis concerns and challenging welfare state model.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

22 Jun, 2026

The curious case of Kerala’s committed expenditure, Pg9

Kerala's new UDF government reveals alarming 78% committed expenditure, sparking fiscal crisis concerns and challenging welfare state model.

22 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Ladakh groups call for protest over Centre’s ‘backtracking’, Pg10

Ladakh groups declare June 23 shutdown, accusing Centre of reneging on statehood and Article 371K constitutional safeguard promises for the region.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

21 Jun, 2026

Ladakh groups call for protest over Centre’s ‘backtracking’, Pg10

Ladakh groups declare June 23 shutdown, accusing Centre of reneging on statehood and Article 371K constitutional safeguard promises for the region.

21 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Rural workers, activists call for repeal of new jobs Act; to stage protest from July 1, Pg12

Rural workers launch indefinite protest against new VB-G RAM G Act replacing MGNREGA, citing insufficient funds and state burden, demanding repeal from July 1.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

18 Jun, 2026

Rural workers, activists call for repeal of new jobs Act; to stage protest from July 1, Pg12

Rural workers launch indefinite protest against new VB-G RAM G Act replacing MGNREGA, citing insufficient funds and state burden, demanding repeal from July 1.

18 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting