state autonomy
Tamil Nadu Challenges Presidential Rejection of NEET Exemption Bill in Supreme Court: Constitutional Battle Over Medical Admissions
Nov 16, 2025 02:06 am CST
Tamil Nadu has petitioned the Supreme Court challenging the President's refusal to approve its NEET Exemption Bill, calling the decision "patently unconstitutional." The state argues that its Class XII-based admission system produced quality doctors while ensuring educational equity, unlike NEET which favors wealthy students who can afford coaching. The petition highlights constitutional provisions allowing state laws to prevail with presidential assent and seeks to restore Tamil Nadu's autonomy in determining medical admission policies.
Mamata Banerjee Demands Revocation of Gorkha Interlocutor Appointment in Letter to PM Modi Citing Federalism Concerns
Oct 18, 2025 07:44 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing shock over the unilateral appointment of an interlocutor for Gorkha-related discussions. She argues this decision violates cooperative federalism principles as it bypasses state consultation on matters directly affecting the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration, an autonomous body under the West Bengal government, and requests immediate revocation to preserve peace in the region.
Tamil Nadu Takes Supreme Court Action Against Governor's Bill Referral: Constitutional Battle Over University Governance
Oct 16, 2025 02:34 am CST
The Tamil Nadu government has challenged Governor RN Ravi in the Supreme Court over his decision to refer the Physical Education and Sports University Amendment Bill to the President instead of granting assent. This constitutional dispute centers on who controls Vice-Chancellor appointments, highlighting tensions between state autonomy and central regulations in India's federal system.
'States Likely To Lose Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore Due To GST 2.0': Karnataka Minister To NDTV
Sep 23, 2025 11:39 am CST
Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said that while he supports the new GST structure that came into effect on Monday, it is likely to cause a revenue loss of at least 1 to 1.5 lakh crores to states.
MK Stalin Vows 'No Entry for BJP' In Tamil Nadu At DMK's Mupperum Vizha Celebrations
Sep 18, 2025 03:20 pm CST
The DMK's annual Mupperum Vizha, held in Karur to mark the party's founding day and the birth anniversaries of Periyar and Anna, was transformed into a mass show of strength in western Tamil Nadu