Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy accused the BJP-led Union government of insulting the people of Telangana by denying permission for his US visit.

India's Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan conveyed a 23-point 'Viksit Bharat' action plan to secretaries, which emerged from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interaction with Union government secretaries on July 22.

CJP's chief spokesperson Saurav Das criticized the disallowing of questions regarding NEET protests in the Lok Sabha, claiming the Union government blocked them.

A 100-level student was shot by suspected cultists at Ignatius Ajuru University in Rivers State, leading to the suspension of the Students' Union Government (SUG) Week.

A Naga tribe has moved the Gauhati High Court to challenge the Sumi-language Bible, prompting the court to issue notices to the Union government, Nagaland government, and the Bible Society of India.

The Supreme Court has ruled that no mining activity will be permitted within a 10-kilometer radius of a wetland conservation reserve in Himachal Pradesh without prior permission from the Union government.

The Vijay government in Tamil Nadu is considering a proposal to include weekly chicken biryani in school meal programs, while also criticizing the Union government for withholding educational funds.

The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over the meager compensation provided to retired High Court judges and has requested the Union government to form a committee to establish uniform guidelines.

The Indian Union government has increased the procurement price for onions for the fifth time this season, following continued challenges in meeting buffer stock targets.

The Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), has suspended two students for their alleged involvement in the cyberbullying of the institution’s suspended Students’ Union Government (SUG) President, James Iyanuoluwa Adio.

The University of Ibadan has confirmed the abduction of a female 300-level law student, causing anxiety among the university community. The Students' Union Government also verified the incident.

The Delhi High Court has requested a response from the Union Government regarding a plea for funding to treat a 3-year-old girl suffering from a rare disease, citing a 'constitutional right'.

India's Union government has scheduled a retest for the NEET-UG exam on June 21 and announced plans to shift the exam to a computer-based format by 2027 to prevent paper leaks.

A road crash involving 24 university students, mostly members of the Students’ Union Government executive, and a staff member resulted in three student deaths and one staff member fatality.

The Students’ Union Government of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) advised returning students to plan their movements carefully due to a scheduled restriction of movement within Jos, Plateau State.

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has reinstated its students' union after a ten-year suspension, with the Vice-Chancellor swearing in a new Students' Union Government (SUG) president and executives.

The SC bench also urged the Union government to consider introducing paternity leave as a social welfare measure.

M.K. Stalin has accused the BJP government of making wrong decisions that led to a shortage of LPG cylinders and urged the Union government to resolve the issue.

Punjab’s AAP government tabled a resolution in the State Assembly on the Union government’s failure in foreign policy and its impact on the country’s energy security

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma stated that paramilitary forces are likely to be withdrawn from the Bastar region by March 2027, with the Union government setting a March 2026 deadline for ending the Left-wing insurgency.

The criticism came even as the Union government invoked the Essential Commodities Act (EC Act) to ensure uninterrupted supply of domestic cooking gas.

Jawahirullah has called on the Union government to reverse the recent LPG price hike, arguing that it will impose an additional burden on the public.

The airport is being developed by Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model with the Uttar Pradesh government and the Union government

The Union government has allocated ₹736 crore under AMRUT 2.0 and AIIB schemes for drinking water and sewage projects in Anantapur, as announced by the Anantapur MP.

Officials said that a Union home ministry advisory asked them to keep a watch on the protests and on the groups or individuals who could provoke unrest

Trial court’s decision not only a setback to BJP but also to Congress that helped the BJP for vested political interests, he says

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Union Government of ignoring repeated proposals to rename West Bengal as ‘Bangla’, hours after the Union Cabinet approved Kerala’s renaming as ‘Keralam’.

The Union government has allocated ₹2,245.30 crore to Karnataka under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban (SBM-U) 2.0, with a portion awaiting the State's detailed action plan.

The Danube River has reached dramatically low water levels this month, causing concern among European Union governments. Romanian authorities have reportedly taken measures in response to the situation.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has criticized the union government for allegedly destroying students' futures and proposed an 'education-to-employment' roadmap for youth.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state will propose to the Union government to reduce the Kaziranga buffer zone from 10 km to 1 km.

The Tamil Nadu assembly has passed a resolution urging the Union government to freeze the number of Lok Sabha seats at 543 and implement 33% women's reservation in legislative bodies based on this fixed number.

The Union government in India has almost completed its legislative agenda, passing several bills in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, despite ongoing protests from the Opposition during the monsoon session.

The NEET paper leak issue was a central topic during the Punjab Assembly session, where a censure motion was passed against the Centre. The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused the Union government of failing to protect the future of millions of students.

The Union government has approached the Supreme Court, requesting a 'purposive' interpretation of the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956, to allow retired Supreme Court and high court judges to adjudicate fresh cases in existing water tribunals.

A renewed effort by the Union government to pass a constitution amendment bill on women’s reservation and delimitation gained momentum. Nationalist Congress Party leader Supriya Sule stated her party would back the bill if all states receive a seat increase.

The Kerala assembly is urging the Union government to reform national entrance exams following a NEET paper leak, citing serious irregularities that affect students’ rights.

FUOYE has suspended two students for cyberbullying and leaking a private video of the institution’s former Student Union Government president.

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned the “unjust suspension” of James Adio, the Student Union Government President of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), and is engaging the Vice-Chancellor for an amicable resolution.

The Union government has cleared the appointment of five Supreme Court judges, following an expansion of the court's sanctioned strength from 33 to 37 judges.

Following allegations of a paper leak in the NEET-UG 2026 exam, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has written to the Union government, advocating for the scrapping of NEET and allowing states to fill medical seats based on Class 12 marks.

The Supreme Court of India issued a contempt warning to the Union government for its delay in allowing a 15-year-old Delhi girl to terminate her 28-week pregnancy at AIIMS.

An article discusses the need to unblock last-mile flows in fund transfers from the Union government to various states in India.

The Student Union Government president of Southern Delta University in Delta State reported that six female students alleged sexual harassment, not rape, during a recent traditional festival in Ozoro kingdom.

The Union Government’s top law officer orally submitted that the expert panel will work with J. Aniruddha Bose of the National Judicial Academy to finalise the curriculum for Class 8 and above

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has attributed the Union government's clearance for archaeological excavations to the persistent efforts of the DMK.

In the light of the Union government granting international airport status to the Madurai airport, S.

Industrialists from key centres across the State, including Hisar, Bahadurgarh and Karnal, have sought the intervention of the State and Union governments to resolve the issue of non-availability of…

India's Supreme Court has strongly criticized the Union government for its delay in improving conditions and providing benefits to disabled military cadets, threatening to summon top officials.

They will hold mahapanchayats in all States to rally farmers and workers against the “pro-corporate” policies of the Union government

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has restored its Students’ Union Government (SUG) after a nine-year suspension, electing new leaders for the 2025/2026 ses Read More: https://punchng.com/unilag-restores-sug-after-nine-year-suspension-elects-new-leaders/

Udhayanidhi Stalin has accused the Union government of misleading the people of Tamil Nadu regarding the promotion of the Tamil language, citing a significant disparity in funding compared to Sanskrit over the past decade.

Union government sanctions ₹76.32 lakh for reviving the handloom cluster; 84 weaver families get modern equipment worth ₹28 lakh in the first phase

Palaniswami alleges that the DMK party is disseminating false information against the Union government.

The Congress party staged protests in Erode against the policies of the Union government.

The Union government has granted final clearance for the Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi tunnel road project in Kerala, allowing for the conversion of forest land for its execution.

LDF convener T.P. Ramakrishnan says the front will take up the cause of voters struck off the electoral rolls at the State and national levels and is also mulling legal options

The Union government has formed a panel to find a 'permanent political solution' to the Gorkha issue in West Bengal, following a high-level meeting with state government and community leaders.

European Union governments are managing ongoing crises across the bloc despite many of their leaders being on holiday. This situation raises questions about how critical situations are handled in the absence of top officials.

An Indian House panel has criticized the Union government's flagship welfare program for fisherfolk, reporting that only about 2.1% of the estimated 28 million fisherfolk received assistance during the annual fishing ban between 2020 and 2025.

The initial cohort of Agniveers is set to complete their four-year military service later this year, with the Union government considering options for them to choose their next service within central armed police forces.

The Leh Apex Body has given the Union government one month to withdraw allegations against protesters and provide compensation to families affected by last year’s tragedies, including four deceased relatives.

A Tamil Nadu minister is reviewing the inclusion of chicken biryani in the mid-day meal program, while also criticizing the Union government for allegedly withholding educational funds over policy and language disputes.

The Supreme Court has urged the Union government to amend the National Highways Act, 1956, to ensure that disputes over compensation for land acquired for national highway projects are decided by 'judicially trained minds'.

The Vice Chancellor of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, praised the peaceful and transparent conduct of the university's student union government election.

Sarbananda Sonowal announced that the Union government will prioritize the Goa Water Metro project, similar to the one in Kochi, which aims to connect Panaji to riverine towns and villages.

The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has suspended two senior officials and the Student Union Government (SUG) president following accusations of unauthorized money collection from students. The university has pledged to investigate the matter.

A report highlights the long-standing dispute between the Union Government and the Gymkhana Club, revealing that the government sent its first notice to the club in 1956.

Folagbade Ayoola, the newly elected Student Union Government (SUG) president of Ondo varsity, has appointed nearly 40 aides and special advisers to facilitate the effective administration of the union.

Blessing Alims, the first female Student Union Government (SUG) president of UNICAL, has achieved a First Class degree while leading over 45,000 students, marking an inspiring academic and leadership milestone.

The Indian Union Government has requested the Congress party to vacate two bungalows it occupies on Akbar Road and Raisina Road in Delhi, prompting questions about the reasons behind the directive.

Released activist Sonam Wangchuk returned to Ladakh to a warm reception, urging the Union government for "win-win" talks with Ladakhi leaders and emphasizing a "give and take" approach to protect Ladakh's culture and environment.

The Union government has officially banned the song 'Sarke Chunariya' following widespread outrage over its vulgar lyrics and visuals. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the ban in Lok Sabha, emphasizing that freedom of speech in India has reasonable constitutional limitations concerning public order, decency, and morality. The move comes after numerous complaints and criticism from women's commissions and public figures.

Vaiko, a prominent political figure, has publicly criticized the Union government regarding the ongoing LPG crisis.

In the memorandum dated March 10, the MPs expressed concern that the proposal sent by the government of Karnataka to include the Act in the Ninth Schedule has been pending with the Union Government…

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has written to Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, requesting a revisit of the methodology for supplying adequate natural gas to meet power plant demands.

The Karnataka High Court has directed the Union government to file a reply within four weeks regarding X Corp's appeal against the Sahyog portal.

Former DMRC chairman’s plan has drawn attention as neither the State nor the Union government has expressed interest in taking it forward

The Union government has stated that there is no need to panic as the country possesses sufficient fertilizer stocks to meet the demands of the upcoming kharif cropping season.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has accused the BJP-led Union Government of crossing limits in its attempts to impose Hindi, saying the naming of the Regional Railway office entrance in Hindi…

Mr. Kumaraswamy stated that the Union government has taken all necessary steps to facilitate the safe return of stranded Indians, particularly those in transit hubs such as Dubai.

K.N. Harilal, chairman of the 7th State Finance Commission, stated that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system, where indirect taxes are unilaterally determined by the Union government, is undermining the financial autonomy of Indian states.

Union Government to establish content creator labs in 15,000 secondary schools to boost the ‘orange economy’

Court says petitioner-advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay should take his apprehensions that fake Aadhaar cards are manufactured on an “industrial scale” in the border areas to the Union Government

Why are apple producers concerned about the trade deals with the U.S. and the EU? Why are countries in the West able to produce a better yield of apples? What about controlled-atmosphere cold storage prices? Why are party leaders urging the Union government to re-evaluate the deal?