Union State Relations and Federal Structure

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Union State Relations and Federal Structure Constitutional Bodies Government Budgeting

‘41%’ illusion: a quiet re-engineering of India’s fiscal federal landscape, Pg8

Finance Commission's recommendations reveal a shift in fiscal federalism, favoring economically strong states while deferring crucial structural reforms.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Constitutional Bodies Government Budgeting

11 Mar, 2026

‘41%’ illusion: a quiet re-engineering of India’s fiscal federal landscape, Pg8

Finance Commission's recommendations reveal a shift in fiscal federalism, favoring economically strong states while deferring crucial structural reforms.

11 Mar, 2026

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

VB-G RAM G Act: Centre yet to fix parameters before roll-out, Pg1

Centre yet to finalize objective parameters for fund allocation under VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, replacing MGNREGA and increasing guaranteed employment days.

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

9 Mar, 2026

VB-G RAM G Act: Centre yet to fix parameters before roll-out, Pg1

Centre yet to finalize objective parameters for fund allocation under VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, replacing MGNREGA and increasing guaranteed employment days.

9 Mar, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

Why are Finance Commission grants to cities still so limited?, Pg8

16th Finance Commission's recommendations emphasize cities increasing revenue, but devolution remains limited, raising federal concerns over urban planning autonomy.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

9 Mar, 2026

Why are Finance Commission grants to cities still so limited?, Pg8

16th Finance Commission's recommendations emphasize cities increasing revenue, but devolution remains limited, raising federal concerns over urban planning autonomy.

9 Mar, 2026

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

End of chapter, Pg6

Governors of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal transferred amidst constitutional controversies and strained Centre-State relations, impacting state governance and political dynamics.

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

9 Mar, 2026

End of chapter, Pg6

Governors of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal transferred amidst constitutional controversies and strained Centre-State relations, impacting state governance and political dynamics.

9 Mar, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Constitutional Bodies Government Budgeting

Sixteenth Finance Commission — misses and concerns, Pg6

Sixteenth Finance Commission retains states' share at 41%, recommends 'grand bargain' on cesses, raises concerns about fiscal impact.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Constitutional Bodies Government Budgeting

2 Mar, 2026

Sixteenth Finance Commission — misses and concerns, Pg6

Sixteenth Finance Commission retains states' share at 41%, recommends 'grand bargain' on cesses, raises concerns about fiscal impact.

2 Mar, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

Centre's fiscal deficit at 63% of full year target at Jan-end, Pg23

India's fiscal deficit reaches ₹9.8 lakh crore by January, 63% of the 2025-26 target, showing improved fiscal management.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

28 Feb, 2026

Centre's fiscal deficit at 63% of full year target at Jan-end, Pg23

India's fiscal deficit reaches ₹9.8 lakh crore by January, 63% of the 2025-26 target, showing improved fiscal management.

28 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Inter-state arrests: Law & procedure, Pg6

Delhi and Himachal Police clash over inter-state arrest protocols, highlighting legal grey areas and need for better coordination.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

27 Feb, 2026

Inter-state arrests: Law & procedure, Pg6

Delhi and Himachal Police clash over inter-state arrest protocols, highlighting legal grey areas and need for better coordination.

27 Feb, 2026

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

Cabinet nod to rename Kerala as Keralam, PM says 'will of people', Pg8

Cabinet approves renaming Kerala as 'Keralam' following state assembly resolution, aligning with constitutional process under Article 3.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

25 Feb, 2026

Cabinet nod to rename Kerala as Keralam, PM says 'will of people', Pg8

Cabinet approves renaming Kerala as 'Keralam' following state assembly resolution, aligning with constitutional process under Article 3.

25 Feb, 2026

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

Parliament’s historic law, an extended wait for women, Pg6

Women's Reservation Act implementation faces delay until 2034 due to census-delimitation clause, sparking debate over political intent and constitutional amendments.

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

23 Feb, 2026

Parliament’s historic law, an extended wait for women, Pg6

Women's Reservation Act implementation faces delay until 2034 due to census-delimitation clause, sparking debate over political intent and constitutional amendments.

23 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Centre constitutes committee for implementation of CAA in West Bengal, Pg10

Centre forms panel for CAA implementation in West Bengal amid political tensions, aiming to grant citizenship to eligible individuals.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

21 Feb, 2026

Centre constitutes committee for implementation of CAA in West Bengal, Pg10

Centre forms panel for CAA implementation in West Bengal amid political tensions, aiming to grant citizenship to eligible individuals.

21 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

'Trust deficit': SC orders deployment of district judges for Bengal SIR, Pg3

Supreme Court orders deployment of district judges in West Bengal for electoral roll revision due to trust deficit.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

21 Feb, 2026

'Trust deficit': SC orders deployment of district judges for Bengal SIR, Pg3

Supreme Court orders deployment of district judges in West Bengal for electoral roll revision due to trust deficit.

21 Feb, 2026

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Treatise for federalism, Pg8

Tamil Nadu panel unveils report urging federalism reset akin to 1991 reforms amid growing centralization concerns.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure

21 Feb, 2026

Treatise for federalism, Pg8

Tamil Nadu panel unveils report urging federalism reset akin to 1991 reforms amid growing centralization concerns.

21 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

States' capex holds key to growth momentum, Pg11

States' capital expenditure shows promising growth at 12.4% for nine months, crucial for sustaining India's economic momentum.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

20 Feb, 2026

States' capex holds key to growth momentum, Pg11

States' capital expenditure shows promising growth at 12.4% for nine months, crucial for sustaining India's economic momentum.

20 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Parliament and State Legislatures

Simultaneous polls panel mulling curbs on no-trust motion, Pg13

JPC mulls barring no-confidence motions against governments with one year left, aiming for simultaneous polls by 2029.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Parliament and State Legislatures

19 Feb, 2026

Simultaneous polls panel mulling curbs on no-trust motion, Pg13

JPC mulls barring no-confidence motions against governments with one year left, aiming for simultaneous polls by 2029.

19 Feb, 2026

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

Joint panel gets time till Monsoon Session to report on UGC replacement Bill, Pg16

Parliamentary panel gets extension till Monsoon Session to review Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, facing opposition over federalism concerns.

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

13 Feb, 2026

Joint panel gets time till Monsoon Session to report on UGC replacement Bill, Pg16

Parliamentary panel gets extension till Monsoon Session to review Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, facing opposition over federalism concerns.

13 Feb, 2026

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

Simultaneous polls do not violate Constitution’s Basic Structure: Justice Gavai, Pg14

Ex-CJI Gavai asserts simultaneous polls do not violate Constitution's Basic Structure before Parliamentary panel reviewing the Constitution Amendment Bill, 2024.

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

13 Feb, 2026

Simultaneous polls do not violate Constitution’s Basic Structure: Justice Gavai, Pg14

Ex-CJI Gavai asserts simultaneous polls do not violate Constitution's Basic Structure before Parliamentary panel reviewing the Constitution Amendment Bill, 2024.

13 Feb, 2026

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