Research from the Centre For Law, Policy and Governance at NFPRC Foundation.
On 15 th July, 2026, the Union Cabinet and the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, approved several major initiatives to strengthen manufacturing,...
Questions of citizenship by birth are addressed differently across constitutional democracies, reflecting each country’s constitutional framework, legislative choices, and historical experience. In the United States,...
On 1 st July, 2026, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, approved major infrastructure initiatives aimed at strengthening road connectivity, eliminating...
Executive Summary - The Ordinance eliminates interest and capital gains taxes on Government Securities (G-Secs) for foreign institutional investors. This measure is enacted in response to recent capital outflows from...
On 10 th June 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, passed a resolution marking the day as a historic milestone in India’s democratic journey and applauded the Prime Minister for...
Executive Summary: Jharkhand’s 2026–27 Budget, presented under the “Abua Dishom” framework, proposes a total expenditure of ₹ 1.58 lakh crore. The state projects GSDP growth of 9.84%, rising to ₹ 6.24 lakh crore in...
Key Takeaways: The Uniform Civil Code, Assam Bill, 2026 creates a religion-neutral framework for family law, making Assam the first North-Eastern and fourth Indian State to enact a UCC. The Bill makes registration of...
On 3 rd June, 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, approved several major initiatives aimed at strengthening infrastructure, improving regional connectivity, ensuring economic...
On 27 th May, 2026, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, approved the integration and continuation of key Public Distribution System (PDS) schemes under the...
Executive Summary Odisha’s 2026–27 Budget combines fiscal consolidation with targeted developmental and capital expansion, aligned with the vision of transforming the state into a $ 500 billion economy by 2036. The...
Executive Summary Karnataka’s 2026–27 Budget combines continued expansion of flagship welfare schemes such as Gruhalakshmi with targeted investments in education, agriculture, and digital governance, reflecting a...
Executive Summary: India’s agricultural sector is presently exposed to a compound-risk scenario arising from the convergence of an emerging Super El Niño event, tightening global fertilizer markets, and elevated...
Executive Summary On 16 th May 2026, ASML Holding NV partnered with Tata Electronics to strengthen India’s domestic semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, marking a major step in the country’s chip ambitions. Tata...
Executive Summary: The Chhattisgarh Budget 2026–27 is centred on infrastructure expansion, welfare support, and economic modernisation, with a strong emphasis on roads, education, agriculture, and technology-led growth....
I. Executive Summary Gujarat’s 2026–27 Budget reflects a stable and investment-driven fiscal approach, combining sustained economic growth with continued emphasis on infrastructure and fiscal prudence. The state...
I. Key Highlights On 29 th April 2026, a six-judge majority of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) struck down Louisiana’s congressional map, known as SB8. The SCOTUS held that the map was a racial...
I. Introduction The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (‘Bill’) was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 23 rd March, 2026 by the Hon’ble Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. It proposes amendments to two central...
