A cautious nudge: on the Sixteenth Finance Commission’s recommendations
2 Feb 2026
FC-16 recommends retaining 41% vertical devolution; States seek 50%. Focuses on fiscal federalism & State finances.
Daily analysis from The Hindu & Indian Express.
FC-16 recommends retaining 41% vertical devolution; States seek 50%. Focuses on fiscal federalism & State finances.
Budget 2026 prioritizes fiscal consolidation & capex but delays crucial reforms like privatization & subsidy rationalization.
Union Budget 2026-27 prioritizes prudence & medium-term growth via sectoral measures, avoiding 'Big Bang' reforms amid global uncertainties.
RTI Act's role in enhancing governance & transparency, countering calls for re-examination based on concerns about hindering policymaking.
Uttarakhand's anti-conversion law (UFRA) faces low conviction rates, highlighting judicial intervention against executive overreach.
UGC's equity rules aim to address campus discrimination, particularly caste-based, but face legal challenges & concerns over scope.
Economic Survey 2025-26 emphasizes risk-taking, agility & strategic resilience for India's growth amidst global uncertainties.
Assam CM's call to use Form 7 to 'trouble' a demographic group raises concerns about divisive rhetoric & EC/SC authority.
Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights growth projections (6.8-7.2% in 2026-27) amidst paradoxes like falling rupee & investor pullout.
Amendments to drug rules aim to ease manufacturing for research, reducing timelines but requiring stringent quality control.
Wikipedia at 25: A contrast to the AI-driven internet, highlighting the value of collaborative knowledge creation.
UGC's new equity regulations aim to address rising caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions.