Sustainability of the union requires a careful balance between centripetal forces, such as GST, and respect for states' aspirations and their need for autonomy
4 min read31 May 2017The notice seeks a resolution condemning the Modi govt for destabilising the Uttarakhand govt, imposing President's rule in the state
1 min read23 Apr 2016Given America's immensity, federal structure and regional variations, drawing comparative political analogies with it can yield more productive insights for Indian politics
2 min read5 Feb 2016The home minister said the govt has attached utmost importance to strengthening the institutions of Zonal Council and Inter-State Council
1 min read12 Dec 2015Kejriwal is conveying to non-BJP CMs that the Centre's notification is detrimental to India's federal structure and it may happen to their states as well
1 min read28 May 2015Given the low level of education in the country, an advertisement with a picture would convey the message more effectively, says Karunanidhi
1 min read15 May 2015PM says it has been a 'misfortune' that in the past there have been tensions between states and the centre
4 min read10 May 2015UPA govt weakening federal structure: BJP
1 min read4 Jun 2011The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared