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Politics & government

Union Territory

An area governed directly by the Union government through an administrator. India has eight; Delhi, Puducherry and Jammu and Kashmir also have elected legislatures.

“Union Territory” in our stories

Law & JusticeIndia

How India’s courts are organised

One integrated system, from the district court to the Supreme Court — who hears what, how judges are appointed, and why removing one is almost impossible.

·Rational Times Explainers·2 min read
EconomyIndia

How GST works

One tax on goods and services, collected at every stage and credited back along the chain — with the Union and the states sharing it and deciding its rates together.

·Rational Times Explainers·2 min read