Union State Relations and Federal Structure

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Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

Resisting amendments for delimitation can harm the South, Pg10

Delimitation debate intensifies as BJP pushes for Lok Sabha expansion based on 2011 Census, sparking Southern states' concerns over representation.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

14 Apr, 2026

Resisting amendments for delimitation can harm the South, Pg10

Delimitation debate intensifies as BJP pushes for Lok Sabha expansion based on 2011 Census, sparking Southern states' concerns over representation.

14 Apr, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

An alternative to Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan Bill, Pg6

VBSA Bill faces scrutiny over centralization, autonomy, and equity concerns; Joint Parliamentary Committee reviews proposed amendments for inclusive higher education governance.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

11 Apr, 2026

An alternative to Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan Bill, Pg6

VBSA Bill faces scrutiny over centralization, autonomy, and equity concerns; Joint Parliamentary Committee reviews proposed amendments for inclusive higher education governance.

11 Apr, 2026

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

As Puducherry votes, how its status as a Union Territory differs from Delhi, J&K, Pg16

Puducherry elections spotlight UT governance differences: Delhi's power struggles, J&K's limited autonomy, and Puducherry's unique legislative history explained.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

10 Apr, 2026

As Puducherry votes, how its status as a Union Territory differs from Delhi, J&K, Pg16

Puducherry elections spotlight UT governance differences: Delhi's power struggles, J&K's limited autonomy, and Puducherry's unique legislative history explained.

10 Apr, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Constitutional Bodies

15th Finance Commission period set a record with 94.98% funds release for rural bodies, Pg12

15th Finance Commission achieves record 94.98% fund release for rural local bodies, empowering grassroots governance and development.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Constitutional Bodies

10 Apr, 2026

15th Finance Commission period set a record with 94.98% funds release for rural bodies, Pg12

15th Finance Commission achieves record 94.98% fund release for rural local bodies, empowering grassroots governance and development.

10 Apr, 2026

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

Delimitation, women’s reservation, political dynamics, Pg8

Government plans delimitation based on 2011 Census, potentially amending Women's Reservation Act and increasing Lok Sabha seats by 50%.

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

8 Apr, 2026

Delimitation, women’s reservation, political dynamics, Pg8

Government plans delimitation based on 2011 Census, potentially amending Women's Reservation Act and increasing Lok Sabha seats by 50%.

8 Apr, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government Budgeting

Finance commission strengthens local bodies, but at the cost of states, Pg11

16th Finance Commission recommendations spark federalism debate; critics allege weakened state autonomy due to altered fund distribution and increased central leverage.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government Budgeting

7 Apr, 2026

Finance commission strengthens local bodies, but at the cost of states, Pg11

16th Finance Commission recommendations spark federalism debate; critics allege weakened state autonomy due to altered fund distribution and increased central leverage.

7 Apr, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Representation of the People's Act Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

ECI transfer controversy, top court’s clarifications, Pg8

Debate erupts over ECI's authority to transfer State officials, raising questions on constitutional powers and federal balance.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Representation of the People's Act Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

3 Apr, 2026

ECI transfer controversy, top court’s clarifications, Pg8

Debate erupts over ECI's authority to transfer State officials, raising questions on constitutional powers and federal balance.

3 Apr, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Disaster and Disaster Management

Counting people is not counting disaster risk, Pg6

Flawed Finance Commission formula penalizes disaster-prone states like Odisha due to population-based exposure metrics, impacting disaster funding.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Disaster and Disaster Management

1 Apr, 2026

Counting people is not counting disaster risk, Pg6

Flawed Finance Commission formula penalizes disaster-prone states like Odisha due to population-based exposure metrics, impacting disaster funding.

1 Apr, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

Ensuring federalism within delimitation, Pg7

Delimitation exercise post-2026 census may consider demographic performance alongside population to ensure fair federalism and political representation.

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

31 Mar, 2026

Ensuring federalism within delimitation, Pg7

Delimitation exercise post-2026 census may consider demographic performance alongside population to ensure fair federalism and political representation.

31 Mar, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Why is there controversy over the CAPF Bill?, Pg14

CAPF Bill 2026 sparks controversy over IPS officer deputation, challenging Supreme Court ruling and CAPF cadre promotions.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

29 Mar, 2026

Why is there controversy over the CAPF Bill?, Pg14

CAPF Bill 2026 sparks controversy over IPS officer deputation, challenging Supreme Court ruling and CAPF cadre promotions.

29 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

Women's quota: Govt to take Opp on board for hike in LS, Assembly seats, Pg9

Government seeks consensus on increasing Lok Sabha and Assembly seats for women's quota implementation post-Assembly elections, requiring constitutional amendments.

Women and Women's Organizations Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

25 Mar, 2026

Women's quota: Govt to take Opp on board for hike in LS, Assembly seats, Pg9

Government seeks consensus on increasing Lok Sabha and Assembly seats for women's quota implementation post-Assembly elections, requiring constitutional amendments.

25 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

Centre signals early delimitation, women’s quota for 2029 polls, Pg1

Government proposes delimitation based on 2011 Census, increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816 with 273 reserved for women before 2029 elections.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

24 Mar, 2026

Centre signals early delimitation, women’s quota for 2029 polls, Pg1

Government proposes delimitation based on 2011 Census, increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816 with 273 reserved for women before 2029 elections.

24 Mar, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Broken UGC needs reform. But the new higher education bill is not the answer, Pg11

Proposed higher education bill raises concerns over centralization, autonomy, and state funding, potentially worsening existing issues within the UGC.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

24 Mar, 2026

Broken UGC needs reform. But the new higher education bill is not the answer, Pg11

Proposed higher education bill raises concerns over centralization, autonomy, and state funding, potentially worsening existing issues within the UGC.

24 Mar, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Constitutional Bodies

‘Double engine’ — cute slogan, a serious federal question, Pg6

Article scrutinizes 'double-engine' governance, highlighting concerns over fiscal federalism, gubernatorial delays, and potential erosion of constitutional balance due to political alignment.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Constitutional Bodies

23 Mar, 2026

‘Double engine’ — cute slogan, a serious federal question, Pg6

Article scrutinizes 'double-engine' governance, highlighting concerns over fiscal federalism, gubernatorial delays, and potential erosion of constitutional balance due to political alignment.

23 Mar, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Focus on pollution, congestion: Govt clears dues of Rs 3,700 cr for two peripheral expressways, Pg5

Delhi government clears ₹3,700 crore dues for peripheral expressways, aiming to reduce pollution and congestion by diverting traffic.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

22 Mar, 2026

Focus on pollution, congestion: Govt clears dues of Rs 3,700 cr for two peripheral expressways, Pg5

Delhi government clears ₹3,700 crore dues for peripheral expressways, aiming to reduce pollution and congestion by diverting traffic.

22 Mar, 2026

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

24 States, U.T.s set aside funds for new rural jobs scheme, Pg18

States allocate ₹31,000 crore for Viksit Bharat Guarantee, awaiting Centre's funding formula; Rajasthan sets aside ₹4,000 crore.

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

20 Mar, 2026

24 States, U.T.s set aside funds for new rural jobs scheme, Pg18

States allocate ₹31,000 crore for Viksit Bharat Guarantee, awaiting Centre's funding formula; Rajasthan sets aside ₹4,000 crore.

20 Mar, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Unfenced border with Myanmar in focus after arrest of seven foreigners, Pg16

India-Myanmar border security heightened after foreign nationals' arrest; only 43 km of 1,643 km border fenced.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

20 Mar, 2026

Unfenced border with Myanmar in focus after arrest of seven foreigners, Pg16

India-Myanmar border security heightened after foreign nationals' arrest; only 43 km of 1,643 km border fenced.

20 Mar, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Centre to states: Up PNG rollout, get additional LPG for business, Pg15

To boost PNG adoption amid LPG shortages, Centre offers states incentives like increased LPG allocation for commercial use up to 30%.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

19 Mar, 2026

Centre to states: Up PNG rollout, get additional LPG for business, Pg15

To boost PNG adoption amid LPG shortages, Centre offers states incentives like increased LPG allocation for commercial use up to 30%.

19 Mar, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector

‘UGC-like funding powers to fall under Shiksha Adhishthan’, Pg12

Education Ministry proposes UGC-like funding under Shiksha Adhishthan, raising concerns about centralization and federalism from opposition parties.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector

18 Mar, 2026

‘UGC-like funding powers to fall under Shiksha Adhishthan’, Pg12

Education Ministry proposes UGC-like funding under Shiksha Adhishthan, raising concerns about centralization and federalism from opposition parties.

18 Mar, 2026

Architecture Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

ASI approves excavation at 8 sites in Tamil Nadu, Pg14

ASI approves excavation at 8 Tamil Nadu sites, including Keeladi, amid political debate over historical narratives and central clearances.

Architecture Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

18 Mar, 2026

ASI approves excavation at 8 sites in Tamil Nadu, Pg14

ASI approves excavation at 8 Tamil Nadu sites, including Keeladi, amid political debate over historical narratives and central clearances.

18 Mar, 2026

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Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Resisting amendments for delimitation can harm the South, Pg10

Resisting amendments for delimitation can harm the South, Pg10

An alternative to Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan Bill, Pg6

An alternative to Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan Bill, Pg6

As Puducherry votes, how its status as a Union Territory differs from Delhi, J&K, Pg16

As Puducherry votes, how its status as a Union Territory differs from Delhi, J&K, Pg16

15th Finance Commission period set a record with 94.98% funds release for rural bodies, Pg12

15th Finance Commission period set a record with 94.98% funds release for rural bodies, Pg12

Delimitation, women’s reservation, political dynamics, Pg8

Delimitation, women’s reservation, political dynamics, Pg8

Finance commission strengthens local bodies, but at the cost of states, Pg11

Finance commission strengthens local bodies, but at the cost of states, Pg11

ECI transfer controversy, top court’s clarifications, Pg8

ECI transfer controversy, top court’s clarifications, Pg8

Counting people is not counting disaster risk, Pg6

Counting people is not counting disaster risk, Pg6

Ensuring federalism within delimitation, Pg7

Ensuring federalism within delimitation, Pg7

Why is there controversy over the CAPF Bill?, Pg14

Why is there controversy over the CAPF Bill?, Pg14

Women's quota: Govt to take Opp on board for hike in LS, Assembly seats, Pg9

Women's quota: Govt to take Opp on board for hike in LS, Assembly seats, Pg9

Centre signals early delimitation, women’s quota for 2029 polls, Pg1

Centre signals early delimitation, women’s quota for 2029 polls, Pg1

Broken UGC needs reform. But the new higher education bill is not the answer, Pg11

Broken UGC needs reform. But the new higher education bill is not the answer, Pg11

‘Double engine’ — cute slogan, a serious federal question, Pg6

‘Double engine’ — cute slogan, a serious federal question, Pg6

Focus on pollution, congestion: Govt clears dues of Rs 3,700 cr for two peripheral expressways, Pg5

Focus on pollution, congestion: Govt clears dues of Rs 3,700 cr for two peripheral expressways, Pg5

24 States, U.T.s set aside funds for new rural jobs scheme, Pg18

24 States, U.T.s set aside funds for new rural jobs scheme, Pg18

Unfenced border with Myanmar in focus after arrest of seven foreigners, Pg16

Unfenced border with Myanmar in focus after arrest of seven foreigners, Pg16

Centre to states: Up PNG rollout, get additional LPG for business, Pg15

Centre to states: Up PNG rollout, get additional LPG for business, Pg15

‘UGC-like funding powers to fall under Shiksha Adhishthan’, Pg12

‘UGC-like funding powers to fall under Shiksha Adhishthan’, Pg12

ASI approves excavation at 8 sites in Tamil Nadu, Pg14

ASI approves excavation at 8 sites in Tamil Nadu, Pg14

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