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Kerala reiterates demand for ₹24,000-cr. special package in Union Budget

Kerala has reiterated its demand for a ₹24,000-crore special economic package to tide over the “current liquidity stress,” a ₹2,000-crore rehabilitation package for landslides-hit Wayanad, and a special assistance of ₹5,000 crore for the Vizhinjam seaport project in the 2025-26 Union Budget. Several of the demands, including the ₹24,000-crore special package and the ₹5,000-crore aid for Vizhinjam port, had featured …

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6 days, 13 hours ago

Parliamentary panel flags States' lapses in tackling atrocities against Scheduled Castes

The Hindu

A parliamentary panel has raised concerns over the failure of several States to establish the necessary mechanisms to effectively address cases of atrocities against Scheduled Castes. Highlighting persistent systemic gaps, the Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment recommended that the central government should actively pursue the State governments to implement and strengthen the machinery required under the Protection of …

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1 week ago

BJP to send notice to 20 Lok Sabha MPs for not being present for voting on ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill

Hindustan Times

The Bharatiya Janata Party will send notice to 20 MPs who were absent during voting on ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill, which was tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Parliament Winter Session LIVE The Constitution Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Meghwal after a nearly 90-minute debate, followed by a division of votes. Meghwal also introduced The …

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1 week ago

'Anti-constitutional, robs people's mandate': Opposition slams Centre over ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill

Hindustan Times

The constitutional amendment bills for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously were introduced in the Parliament on Tuesday, with the opposition leaders heavily criticising the bill. Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee also attacked the saffron party over the ONOE bill, claiming it to be an "unashamed" attack on the nation's democracy. The TMC general secretary said that …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Second shot: Could cooperative federalism revive Indian farm reforms?

Live Mint

India’s farm sector has long been bonded to the state. To reduce the state’s role, enable private procurement of farm produce and grant market forces more space to shape outcomes, the Centre enacted a trio of laws in 2020, but only to roll them back in the face of farmer resistance. The first law would have let farmers sell their …

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1 week, 1 day ago

One Nation, One Election: Modi flags efficiency, critics cry federalism under fire

India Today

In the expanse of the Parliament floor, amidst shouts of dissent and chants of protest from the Opposition benches, two bills have been introduced that could fundamentally alter India’s democratic landscape. The two bills are the legal scaffolding for what the government has grandly branded One Nation, One Election —a proposal to synchronise Lok Sabha, state assembly and eventually local …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Democracy at risk or step forward? Top lawyers weigh in on One Nation One Poll

India Today

In a detailed examination of the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, two leading legal and constitutional experts, Harish Salve and Abhishek Manu Singhvi, presented sharply contrasting perspectives during separate interviews with India Today TV. The proposal of One Nation One Election, aimed at synchronising elections across India, has sparked a polarising debate on its potential impact on federalism, democracy, and …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Stalin: ONOE is against spirit of Constitution

Hindustan Times

Chennai: Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin on Monday said that the Dravida Muunetra Kazhagam government will resist the “One nation one election” which he described as anti-federal and impractical and said that it will push India into a unitary form of governance, killing its diversity and democracy in the process. The BJP lacks a majority to pass the …

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1 week, 5 days ago

‘Attack on federalism’: Opposition slams cabinet nod to One Nation, One Poll

New Indian Express

The Kovind committee had proposed simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies as the first step, and synchronised polls to local bodies within 100 days of the general election. If the Centre decides to carry out the Kovind committee proposal from 2029, as many as 17 states will have tenure of Assemblies for less than three years. The …

One Nation

1 week, 5 days ago

India's fourth NCCSs is to be held in Delhi from December 13-15

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The fourth 3-day long National Conference of Chief Secretaries this year will start on December 13 in the national capital here till December15 with an emphasis on the evolution and implementation of a common development agenda and blueprint for cohesive action in partnership with the States. The conference of Chief Secretaries is driven by the vision of the …

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1 week, 6 days ago

MK Stalin calls One Nation, One Election Bill 'draconian', says it will erase regional voices

India TV News

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday called the Union Cabinet's ‘One Nation, One Election Bill’ in Parliament 'draconian' and said this impractical and anti-democratic move will erase regional voices, erode federalism, and disrupt governance. "The Union Cabinet has approved introducing the draconian ‘One Nation, One Election Bill’ in Parliament. The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the 'One Nation, …

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1 week, 6 days ago

'Draconian, unconstitutional': Opposition on Cabinet nod to One Nation One Election

India Today

The Opposition INDIA bloc leaders attacked the BJP after sources earlier said that the 'One Nation, One Election' bill was cleared by the Union Cabinet, and said that it was an attempt to undermine democracy. AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal slammed the BJP over "misplaced priorities," saying, "The country needs one nation, one education, and one nation, one healthcare system. …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Pinarayi Vijayan advocates for Kerala-Tamil Nadu cooperative model for progress

India Today

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday called for the expansion of Kerala-Tamil Nadu’s cooperative federalism model to other states. Speaking at a public gathering at Vaikom Beach after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated the renovated Thanthai Periyar Memorial and Periyar Library, Vijayan hailed the enduring partnership between the two southern states. STRENGTHENING COOPERATION Drawing parallels between the …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Aditya Birla Group set to invest Rs 50,000 crore in Rajasthan: Kumar Mangalam Birla

India Today

Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla on Monday reaffirmed his company’s commitment to his home state Rajasthan, announcing plans to invest Rs 50,000 crore across cement, renewables, telecom, and retail in the coming years. Addressing the Rising Rajasthan Summit in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kumar Mangalam Birla said, “Across our businesses, we are committed to significantly …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Guest Column| Electoral reforms can contain commercial assault on democracy

Hindustan Times

Recent elections in Haryana and Maharashtra have once again been marred by often repeated criticism over the increasing use of money and abuse of electronic voting machines. It is essentially an attitude of respect and reverence towards fellow men.” By embracing systemic reforms and strengthening existing institutions, we can ensure that elections remain a reflection of the people’s will and …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

India’s basic constitutional values need eternal vigilance

Hindustan Times

If, as Abraham Lincoln said, “The most reliable way to deal with the future is to create it”, our faith in our Constitution must be reinforced on its 75th birthday, since it has served us so well in the past. Fourthly, federalism, not found anywhere in the world’s longest Constitution, has unprecedentedly been held to be a part of our …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra voters will reject betrayers, says CM Revanth Reddy

New Indian Express

HYDERABAD: Pointing out that the BJP has failed to win elections in the top metropolises — Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad — in the country, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday predicted that the saffron party would face defeat in Mumbai too in the elections to the Maharashtra Assembly. Revanth exuded confidence that Maha Vikas Aghadi, of which …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

While Vacating His Seat, Has CJI DY Chandrachud Strengthened Fiscal Federalism?

The Quint

In matters relating to the interpretation of lists under Schedule VII, there needs to be a liberal understanding of the entries as done in Mineral Area Development Authority and Lalta Prasad Vaish and Sons. In FN Balsara, the Supreme Court reversed the Bombay High Court's ruling that the Government of India Act of 1935 and other provisional enactments suggested that …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Supreme Court's Contentious Jurisprudence Under CJI DY Chandrachud

The Quint

Effectively, the court ruled that the President of India can abrogate Article 370 even after the dissolution of the “Constituent Assembly” of J&K State - something that formed the bedrock of the special constitutional arrangement between J&K and the Indian Dominion, and recognised under Article 370. Holding that J&K did not retain any internal sovereignty after accession, the majority opinion …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

India hosts Myanmar military junta officers, allied politicians for discussions

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI: India hosted a delegation representing Myanmar’s military junta and allied political forces this week for discussions on democracy and federalism as part of efforts to foster a solution to the neighbouring country’s security challenges, people familiar with the matter said. The people cited above said the anti-junta resistance forces were not part of a workshop hosted in New …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

CJI DY Chandrachud bids adieu to Supreme Court: Top 5 crucial verdicts delivered by him

India TV News

On the last day in the Supreme Court, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud leaves behind a legacy of important decisions on privacy, federalism, LGBTQ+ rights, and more. While addressing his farewell function, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said, "Thank you so much for such a great honour.I would like to thank from the bottom of my heart the Supreme Court …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Took Revolutionary Steps in One Year: Revanth

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: “My government, unlike the previous BRS regime, did not sell an inch of land to mobilise resources in the last 11 months but managed to meet the expenditure of thousands of crores of rupees for welfare and development,” asserted Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. In an exclusive interview with Deccan Chronicle, the Chief Minister rated the performance of his …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP's 40% Commission Drained Karnataka's Resources, Leaving State in Debt and Undermining Development

Hindustan Times

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed his deep disappointment over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'empty' promises and the 40% commission corruption within the BJP Karnataka unit. He claims that the party has failed to fulfill its promises to the state, leaving Karnataka to suffer under a heavy debt burden. Modi, on the other hand, has defended his policies and highlighted …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

States Seek to Establish Space Coast Compact to Protect American Prosperity

Live Mint

Tensions between SpaceX and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have escalated into a public debate, with SpaceX challenging the agency's authority to impose strict regulations on its operations. The FAA is seeking $633,009 in civil fines for alleged violations related to two recent SpaceX launches. SpaceX has maintained that the FAA's actions are arbitrary and politically motivated, arguing that the …

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Kerala reiterates demand for ₹24,000-cr. special package in Union Budget

Parliamentary panel flags States' lapses in tackling atrocities against Scheduled Castes

BJP to send notice to 20 Lok Sabha MPs for not being present for voting on ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill

'Anti-constitutional, robs people's mandate': Opposition slams Centre over ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill

Second shot: Could cooperative federalism revive Indian farm reforms?

One Nation, One Election: Modi flags efficiency, critics cry federalism under fire

Democracy at risk or step forward? Top lawyers weigh in on One Nation One Poll

Stalin: ONOE is against spirit of Constitution

‘Attack on federalism’: Opposition slams cabinet nod to One Nation, One Poll

India's fourth NCCSs is to be held in Delhi from December 13-15

MK Stalin calls One Nation, One Election Bill 'draconian', says it will erase regional voices

'Draconian, unconstitutional': Opposition on Cabinet nod to One Nation One Election

Pinarayi Vijayan advocates for Kerala-Tamil Nadu cooperative model for progress

Aditya Birla Group set to invest Rs 50,000 crore in Rajasthan: Kumar Mangalam Birla

Guest Column| Electoral reforms can contain commercial assault on democracy

India’s basic constitutional values need eternal vigilance

Maharashtra voters will reject betrayers, says CM Revanth Reddy

While Vacating His Seat, Has CJI DY Chandrachud Strengthened Fiscal Federalism?

The Supreme Court's Contentious Jurisprudence Under CJI DY Chandrachud

India hosts Myanmar military junta officers, allied politicians for discussions

CJI DY Chandrachud bids adieu to Supreme Court: Top 5 crucial verdicts delivered by him

Took Revolutionary Steps in One Year: Revanth

BJP's 40% Commission Drained Karnataka's Resources, Leaving State in Debt and Undermining Development

States Seek to Establish Space Coast Compact to Protect American Prosperity