Supreme Court Asks Centre to Consider Recognising Racial Slurs as Hate Crimes

The discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant under the 16th Finance Commission marks a major shift in fiscal federalism, raising serious concerns for Himachal Pradesh’s financial stability due to its structural revenue deficits and hill-state expenditure constraints.

The Supreme Court’s call for examining racial slurs as hate crimes highlights a critical gap in India’s criminal law, where identity-based violence is treated as ordinary crime, raising serious concerns for equality, dignity, and constitutional fraternity.

In 2026, India advances its Multipolar West strategy by deepening ties with France and Spain, promoting defence co-development, AI governance, and resilient supply chains to secure strategic autonomy in an evolving global order.

Assam’s recent political realignments, including leadership churn and strategic defections, reflect deeper structural tensions within India’s federal framework. The episode highlights how identity politics, central dominance, and constitutional guardrails shape electoral behaviour and state–Centre dynamics.