federalism

New Delhi, April 11 Ahead of the special three-day Parliament session, when the women's reservation law is expected to be amended, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said on Saturday that the proposed amendments should not be a political tool that undermines federalism and vitiates the vitality of...

New Delhi, April 9 Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh emphasized the role of young MPs and MLAs as key drivers in achieving the goal of 'Developed India' by 2047.Delivering the plenary address at the conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association India Region's Zone-7 in Panaji...

Chennai, April 9 Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday alleged that the proposed amendment to ensure 33 per cent reservation for women in the midst of elections in states including Tamil Nadu appeared to be yet another political maneuver aimed at shaping electoral narratives.Stalin alleged...

Bengaluru, April 5 Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent remarks on Lok Sabha seats, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said the concern is not whether the number of seats are increased, but how the expansion is carried out and who benefits...

New Delhi, April 5 Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has strongly refuted allegations made by leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), who accused him of failing to raise issues concerning Punjab in Parliament.In a detailed public statement released on Sunday, Chadha termed the accusations "completely...

Chennai, April 4 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin launched a sharp attack on the Union government and the CBSE on Saturday over the proposed implementation of the three-language policy from Class 6 in the 2026–27 academic year, terming it a "politically motivated move" that undermines...

Nagpur, April 1 The ongoing 69th All India Police Duty Meet in Nagpur discussed modern policing and investigative techniques with practical implementation through various programs involving core policing disciplines.The meet, inaugurated on March 29 and being hosted by the Maharashtra Police...

New Delhi, March 30 The CPI(M) on Monday demanded the withdrawal of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the interest of "constitutional morality," warning that it may lead to excessive government control and undermine federalism.In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra...

New Delhi, March 27 – The battle for Tamil Nadu played out in the Rajya Sabha on Friday as the DMK and AIADMK accused each other of mismanaging the state's finances and hindering the implementation of central schemes.While DMK leader P Wilson blamed the ruling NDA for not doing enough for the...

Hyderabad, March 24 Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said on Tuesday that due to "reckless borrowing" between 2014 and 2023, the BRS government burdened the state with massive debt.Responding to the debate on the budget in the Legislative Assembly, Vikramarka also said...

New Delhi, March 18 – The Lok Sabha on Wednesday approved an extension for the tenure of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), tasked with scrutinizing bills aimed at implementing simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies.The decision allows the panel more...

New Delhi, March 10 Trinamool Congress MP Mohammed Nadimul Haque accused the Centre on Tuesday of giving "stepmotherly" treatment to West Bengal and sought reasons for withholding funds meant for various schemes.Participating in a discussion on the working of the rural development ministry in...

New Delhi, March 7 Emphasizing that artificial intelligence is set to be a game-changer, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said his state will soon produce quantum computers for the world, while a data center is also being set up by Google in the southern state...

Kolkata, March 5 – In a remarkable development ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose tendered his resignation from his post on Thursday.Ananda Bose is currently in New Delhi, and he submitted his resignation to the office of President Droupadi Murmu...

New Delhi, March 4 India supports a peace process led by Myanmar and owned by Myanmar, which can deliver lasting peace and development for all in the Southeast Asian country, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday.The external affairs minister also highlighted the importance...

Bengaluru, March 3 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah endorsed Tamil Nadu counterpart M. K. Stalin's call for a national dialogue on recalibrating relations between the Union and states, and restoring the constitutional balance of Indian federalism.Reiterating Karnataka's willingness to...

Chennai, March 3 Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday thanked his Karnataka counterpart Siddaramaiah for his warm response to Tamil Nadu's initiative on improving relations between the Union and states.In a social media post, Stalin said he deeply appreciated Siddaramaiah's "thoughtful...

Chennai, March 3 Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday thanked his Karnataka counterpart Siddaramaiah for his warm response to Tamil Nadu's initiative on improving relations between the Union and State governments.In a social media post, Stalin said he deeply appreciated Siddaramaiah's...

Bengaluru, March 3 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written to his counterpart in Tamil Nadu, M K Stalin, expressing the state's strong support for a renewed national discourse on Centre-State relations.Siddaramaiah said he would urge the union government to provide an institutional...

Shimla, February 27 Tax policy plays a crucial role in mobilizing national resources for development, welfare, and infrastructure creation. An effective tax system forms the foundation of economic justice, social inclusion, and good governance, said Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Friday...