One-Liner Current Affairs

Mandatory EPFO wage ceiling increased from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month

Employee contribution rises to ₹3,000 monthly (12% of ceiling), from ₹1,800

Employers contribute ₹917 alongside employee contribution under revised limit

US and China agreed to cut tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods during Xi Jinping's Washington visit.

A formal bilateral AI dialogue was launched as part of the agreement.

The deals establish new official communication channels covering technology, diplomacy, and foreign policy.

EAM S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India's right to defend itself against terrorism at UNGA.

AFSPA grants special operational powers to armed forces in regions declared as disturbed areas.

Extension covers select districts in Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh.

AFSPA is applied for maintaining public order in conflict-affected regions.

SEBI Board Meeting was held on September 24, 2026, approving key regulatory decisions.

Decisions affected domestic capital markets and institutional compliance standards.

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Railway line reached Rowghat in Chhattisgarh for the first time in history.

Bihar's first Victim Rights Centre was inaugurated by CJI Surya Kant.

VRC aims to improve legal access for vulnerable, unheard citizens struggling with the legal system.

CJI emphasized justice must extend beyond courtroom walls to reach vulnerable populations.

Election Commission of India announced nine new operational decisions on Saturday addressing concerns from Commissioners Sandhu and Joshi.

Form 6 issues and West Bengal appeals remained unaddressed in the announced measures.

Individual Election Commissioners can formally record concerns that prompt institutional review and decision-making.

Nikita Kumari, 17-year-old from Haryana, delivered standout performance on senior India debut in women's kabaddi.

Indian women's kabaddi team defeated Iran to secure gold medal.

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