The Centre has released an additional Rs 1,09,019 crore as tax devolution to states ahead of the scheduled August payout to strengthen state finances, accelerate capital expenditure and support development, while India's fiscal deficit stood at Rs 3.1 lakh crore in the first quarter
The Congress criticised the Centre's expenditure-sharing formula under the VB G RAM G Act, alleging it weakens federalism and burdens states financially. The party said replacing MGNREGA with the new scheme centralises decision-making while undermining states' fiscal autonomy
Supreme Court of India criticised state governments over rising stray dog attacks, calling the situation “deeply disturbing” and warning against administrative inertia. The court stressed that authorities must ensure public safety through coordinated, time-bound action and cannot ignore constitutional obligations under Article 21
Heavy rains in Warangal and Khammam districts have damaged maize and paddy stocks in market yards. Farmers are struggling with reduced prices from traders, while the Meteorological Department has warned of waterlogging in low-lying areas. Urgent government intervention is sought
In a letter dated March 12 to chief secretaries of all states and UTs, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying also said that these breeds of dogs, which have already been kept as pets, should be sterilised to prevent further breeding.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that GST council’s recommendations are not binding on the Centre and state governments. A bench headed by Justice D.Y Chandrachud said GST Council recommendations only have a persuasive value as India is a cooperative federalism, and the Centre and states have simultaneous powers to legislate on Goods and […]
Hyderabad: The Union Government recently partially withdrawn the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), 1958 from parts of three Northeast states— Assam, Nagaland and Manipur. Currently, AFSPA remains in force in parts of these three states as well as in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. Read more about the law that has […]
