TN Govt Makes English Version of Union-State Relations Committee Report Public: Key Federalism Document

Bihar Govt Invokes DSPE Act Section 6; Makes CBI Prior Consent Mandatory for State Employee Probes

Bihar has issued a notification under Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, making prior state consent mandatory for CBI to probe state government employees. This move reinforces federal principles and is a critical topic for understanding state-federal relations and CBI jurisdiction.

Bihar, Jharkhand Sign Sone River Water MoU; Marks 4th Inter-State Water Agreement in 2026 under Cooperative Federalism

Bihar and Jharkhand signed an MoU for sharing Sone river water, resolving a long-pending dispute. This is the fourth inter-state water agreement in 2026, highlighting the government's push for cooperative federalism. The agreement will benefit lakhs of farmers in Bihar and Jharkhand districts.

Lok Sabha Passes Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026; State Renamed 'Keralam' via Article 3

The Lok Sabha has passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, to change the state's name from 'Kerala' to 'Keralam' in the Constitution. The Bill follows two unanimous state assembly resolutions and must now be passed by Rajya Sabha and receive President's assent. This is a key example of Article 3 procedure for state name change.

Union Cabinet Approves J&K High Court Bench in Ladakh to Enhance Access to Justice

The Union Cabinet has approved a bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court in Ladakh, significantly reducing travel burden for litigants from the remote Union Territory. This decision underscores the government's post-Article 370 commitment to ensuring constitutional safeguards and all-round development of Ladakh.

31st Southern Zonal Council: Amit Shah Highlights South India’s Role in National Development with Focus on Water, Delimitation, and Cooperative Federalism

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting, emphasizing the southern region's contribution to India's development through high literacy, trained manpower, and deep-sea expertise. Key issues discussed included water disputes (Mullaperiyar, Krishna waters), delimitation concerns, and cooperative federalism among southern states.

Himachal Pradesh High Court Strikes Down State Role in Agri V-C Picks, Mandates UGC 2018 Norms

The HP High Court struck down the 2025 amendments that gave the state government a decisive role in appointing V-Cs of agricultural universities, declaring them ultra vires the Constitution and UGC Act, 1956. Fresh selection must now follow Clause 7.3 of UGC Regulations, 2018. This is a high-yield example for federalism, judicial review, and university governance.

73rd/74th Amendments: India's Unfinished Decentralisation - Need Genuine 3F Devolution & Stronger State Finance Commissions

The article argues that India's decentralisation through the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments remains unfinished due to inadequate devolution of funds, functions, and functionaries (3Fs). With the 16th Finance Commission's window, it calls for second-generation reforms to make local governance effective. Critical for understanding federalism, local governance, and the role of Finance Commissions in UPSC/State PSC exams.

West Bengal Inter-University Transfer Bill Sparks Debate on University Autonomy vs State Control

The West Bengal Assembly passed an Inter-University Transfer Bill allowing the Governor to transfer teachers unilaterally, raising serious constitutional and legal questions about university autonomy. This move exemplifies the 'control model' of higher education that the first University Education Commission (1949) warned against, and could be struck down for targeting specific individuals and violating contractual rights.