Union State Relations and Federal Structure

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Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
9 Feb, 2026

The Centre and the margins, Pg7

Analysis reveals North-South imbalance in Lok Sabha representation, impacting federalism and governance priorities since 1967.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsConstitutional Bodies
9 Feb, 2026

3 poll-bound states to get a higher share in taxes, Bengal to see a dip, Pg8

16th Finance Commission recommends increased tax share for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, while West Bengal faces reduction; report tabled in Lok Sabha.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels
9 Feb, 2026

Centre readies Kuki-Zo peace deal, on lines of Nagaland pact, Pg1

Centre finalizes Kuki-Zo peace deal, mirroring Nagaland pact, granting autonomy and financial powers to Manipur's hill districts under Article 371C.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
6 Feb, 2026

Should the Governor's address be scrapped?, Pg9

Debate erupts over Governor's address legality; experts question constitutional obligation and potential reforms amid rising Centre-State tensions.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureHealth SectorGovernment Budgeting
6 Feb, 2026

More, and less, Pg8

Budget 2026 allocates ₹1.05 lakh crore to healthcare, focusing on biopharma, R&D, and affordability, but misses 2.5% GDP target.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
6 Feb, 2026

‘Expect funds inflow after the call between Prime Minister and (the US) President’, Pg11

FM expects fund inflow post PM-US President call; highlights private sector investment, capex implementation, and states' debt concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
5 Feb, 2026

The Budget and the imperative of fiscal consolidation, Pg6

Union Budget 2026-27 emphasizes fiscal consolidation, infrastructure development, and technology investments to achieve 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureConstitutional BodiesGovernment Budgeting
4 Feb, 2026

Has the 16th Finance Commission sidelined the States?, Pg9

16th Finance Commission maintains 41% vertical devolution, favouring Centre by excluding cesses/surcharges, sparking States' fiscal concerns and demands for increased share.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment Budgeting
3 Feb, 2026

A cautious nudge, Pg8

Finance Commission retains 41% vertical devolution, tweaks horizontal formula rewarding GDP contribution, but avoids structural fiscal federalism changes.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
3 Feb, 2026

Pennaiyar water dispute: SC directs Centre to set up tribunal, Pg5

Supreme Court mandates Centre to establish tribunal within a month to resolve Pennaiyar river water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting
3 Feb, 2026

Finance Commission strikes a new balance, Pg10

16th Finance Commission balances equity concerns by increasing southern states' share to 17% and recommending fiscal prudence for states.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment Budgeting
2 Feb, 2026

States’ devolution at 41%; South’s share up, Pg1

16th Finance Commission maintains 41% tax devolution to states, tweaks formula increasing Southern states' share; Centre accepts recommendations.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
2 Feb, 2026

Pushing welfare towards the States, Pg11

Budget 2026-27 witnesses reduced central allocations for social welfare schemes, shifting burden to states amid fiscal constraints.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
2 Feb, 2026

Debating Budget 2026 as turning point or tinkering, Pg10

Budget 2026 prioritizes domestic manufacturing, import reduction, and export acceleration amid geopolitical shifts and China's dominance in electronics and rare earth materials.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsConstitutional Bodies
2 Feb, 2026

16th Finance Commission recommends Rs 4.35-lakh cr grant for rural local bodies, Pg15

16th Finance Commission proposes ₹7.91-lakh crore grant for local bodies, doubling rural allocation to ₹4.35-lakh crore for 2026-31.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureConstitutional BodiesGovernment Budgeting
2 Feb, 2026

Higher tax share for south states, Hindi heartland states see dip, Pg1

16th Finance Commission's recommendations accepted; Southern states gain higher tax share, Hindi heartland states face decline in allocation.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
1 Feb, 2026

New debt-GDP fiscal anchor will likely open space for higher capex, Pg1

Centre shifts fiscal target to debt-GDP ratio, aiming 55% by FY27, allowing higher capex and gradual consolidation.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureRole of Civil Services in a Democracy
31 Jan, 2026

Norms modified for IPS officers taking up IG posts at Centre, Pg8

MHA mandates two-year central deputation for IPS officers to become eligible for IG posts, impacting 2011 batch onwards.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
31 Jan, 2026

​A job well done, Pg6

Economic Survey 2025-26 emphasizes strategic resilience, fiscal prudence, and addresses emerging risks like rupee depreciation and ethanol's impact.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting
30 Jan, 2026

Survey calls for relaxing FRBM for Centre, but says States’ finances worsening, Pg13

Economic Survey advocates FRBM Act relaxation for Centre amid geopolitical volatility, flags States' worsening finances due to rising expenditure.

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