Saturday, April 11, 2026

Topic: Union government

Union asks states to monitor ‘pro-Iran radical preachers’ after US–Israel strike on Iran

The Union Home Ministry has asked states to keep an eye on “pro-Iran radical preachers giving inflammatory statements” that may result in violence in the wake of the Israel-US attack on Iran, several news agencies reported citing officials.

“Why punish Kerala?” Pinarayi Vijayan leads Satyagraha, alleges Union’s ‘financial strangulation’

Vijayan described the Union’s decision to withhold adequate funds for Wayanad landslide relief as an act of “cruelty.” He further alleged that the Union government has been extending lump sum financial assistance to certain states that align with it politically, while neglecting Kerala’s rightful needs.

Union Govt revokes directive mandating Sanchar Saathi preloading after privacy uproar

The Union government has withdrawn its order requiring smartphone manufacturers to preinstall the state-developed Sanchar Saathi app on all devices, days after the move triggered concerns around privacy and potential state surveillance.

“If Constitution isn’t protected, nothing is supreme”: Mahmood Madani’s charge against Union govt, judiciary

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Mahmood Madani launched a sharp critique of the Union government, asserting that both the government and the judiciary were actively undermining the rights of minorities.

Kerala alleges Union govt of holding back ₹2,601-crore MSP dues to paddy farmers

The Kerala government on Monday charged the Union government with intentionally blocking the minimum support price (MSP) arrears that are due to paddy cultivators in the State.

SC slams Union Government over trial delays under NIA Act, says bail may be granted if special courts not set up

The Supreme Court of India on Friday criticised the Union government and the Maharashtra government for failing to establish special courts under laws like...