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The Hindu National Modi calls for cooperative federalism – Eastern States have remained neglected; they have to be strengthened if India is to progress, says PM. Govt. set to grant citizenship to Hindus from Bangladesh – According to the Assam Accord, all persons who crossed over from Bangladesh after 1971 are to be deported. Names of…

The Hindu National GST will economically integrate India: Jaitley – India will become one seamless market with the introduction of GST and result in economic integration of India, says Arun Jaitley. Experts dispute premise of juvenile law amendments – The basis for proposing amendments for stringent action is flawed and unlikely to act as a…

The Hindu National Audit reveals Rs. 29,237-cr. loss to Rlys. – Poor implementation of the dual freight policy for transportation of iron ore resulted in  loss of Rs. 29,237 crore to the Indian Railways, reports CAG. Every household to pay environmental compensation, says green tribunal – Collect payment of environmental compensation from every house hold…

The Hindu National Centre cites Justice Kannadasan case to question collegium system – Legality of the collegium system needs to be decided upon before the merits of the NJAC are considered, says Attorney General. Adult laws will cover 16-18 year olds – The Lok Sabha has passed a bill that provides for trying juveniles aged…

The Hindu National Most welcome, says Dhaka – Bangladesh has welcomed the passage of a Bill by India on Land Boundary Agreement to settle the decades-old boundary dispute. ‘1993 verdict of SC upset equilibrium of powers’ –  The 1993  judgment upset the delicate “equilibrium” achieved by the Constitution makers by giving the CJI primacy over…

The Hindu National SC questions U-turn by Centre – Centre says SC had tweaked the “original” Constitution 22 years ago to give the CJI and his collegium primacy to appoint judges. SC upholds alimony for live-in partner – The Supreme Court has said that a live-in partner is entitled to maintenance. Decision on Assam hailed –…

The Hindu National Pranab’s visit to Moscow signals ‘strategic autonomy’ –  Its a message to U.S. and EU that India will maintain its key relationship with Russia, even as it discusses new relationships  with them,  says former Ambassador to Russia. ‘States dragging their feet on food security law’ –  Only 11 States have so far…

The Hindu National Leniency for corrupt officials will weaken judiciary: SC – Any suspicion of leniency from the court to a convicted public servant would compromise the public’s faith in judiciary, the Supreme Court has said. Parliamentary panel criticises green budget cuts – The committee has also found that funds allocated in previous years remain…

The Hindu National Centre’s nod for India’s associate membership in CERN – The Centre has approved the demand of Indian scientists that the country be an associate member of CERN. Lakhvi’s release: India seeks U.N. help – India says Lakhvi’s release is in violation of the norms of the global body and it should raise…

The Hindu National “A blow to judicial independence” –  How lay men can be expected to possess specialised knowledge as to which judge is corrupt and which is not or evaluate the ability and knowledge of a High Court judge, asks Justice J.S. Khehar about Article 124A. Global pact will ensure transparency: Jaitley – With…