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JPSC Members Resign Amid CID Summons; Jharkhand Governor Accepts All 3
All three members of Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) resign after CID summons over exam irregularities — Ajita Bhattacharya, Anima Hansda, and Jamal Ahmed quit.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Establish Unified Tribunal Selection Committee
Lok Sabha passed a Bill to set up a centralized panel for selecting tribunal chiefs and members, streamlining appointments.
NASA Invites ISRO to Join Artemis Moon Base Programme
Invited India to participate in its lunar surface exploration and Moon Base initiative during the Civil Space Joint Working Group.
India Assesses Impact of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement
Evaluated the security ramifications of the trilateral defence pact signed between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye.
President Assents to Bill Criminalising Insult to Vande Mataram
Granted presidential assent to legislation expanding penalties for disrespecting national symbols including Vande Mataram.
Lok Sabha passed a Bill to set up a centralized panel for selecting tribunal chiefs and members, streamlining appointments.
Granted presidential assent to legislation expanding penalties for disrespecting national symbols including Vande Mataram.
Passed constitutional bill amending First Schedule to officially change state name to Keralam.
Supreme Court collegium recommends just 4 judges to fill vacancies while 7 of 25 high courts lack regular Chief Justices — critical judicial infrastructure gap amid heavy pendency.
BSP president Mayawati opposes applying 'creamy layer' criteria to SC/ST reservations and criticizes RSS over constitutional amendment ideas — defends constitutional protections for disadvantaged groups.
Mayawati rejects proposed creamy layer exclusion for SC/ST reservations as 'casteist', criticizes RSS; defends constitutional guarantee of affirmative action for marginalized groups.
India to conduct first independent caste census in 2026, with Ladakh leading implementation; form to have 40 questions with defence structures recorded separately.
Enacted the Tribunals Reforms Bill aimed at rationalizing statutory tribunals and improving administrative justice delivery.
Ruled that rape survivors do not require judicial approval for medical pregnancy termination up to 24 weeks.
Recommended removal proceedings against sitting High Court judge after enquiry panel proved cash recovery charges.
Ordered CBI investigation into Chhattisgarh custodial death due to local administrative cover-up concerns.
Reaffirmed constitutional principles on internal party democracy and Symbol Order provisions during political dispute hearing.
Supreme Court agrees to examine whether digital platforms can be prosecuted under the POCSO Act for non-reporting of CSAM content.
Withdraws controversial restriction on NALSAR graduates following judicial reprimand over advocate enrolment rules.
Dismisses petition against meat shop closures, penalizing misuse of Public Interest Litigation for personal publicity.
Increased headline CPI inflation to 4.45% in July driven primarily by elevated food price pressures.
Parliament passes the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, capping state tax levies on minerals to standardize industrial costs.
Enforcement Directorate files chargesheets against Reliance Communications and Reliance Infrastructure in massive ₹40,000 crore bank fraud case — names senior executives including Gautam Doshi.
NSO Periodic Labour Force Survey shows rural unemployment rose to 4.8% and urban to 6.7% in the April-June quarter.
Notified regulatory amendments to the ILMDS Regulations to facilitate urban local body bond issuances.
Exposed procurement flaws after CAG revealed 93% of CPWD works were awarded below unrealistic government base rates.
SEBI relaxes KYC compliance norms for non-resident Indians and foreign nationals to streamline capital inflows into Indian markets.
Notifies a compliance window for returning students and professionals to declare unreported foreign income and assets.
Simplifies account opening procedures to boost foreign portfolio investment and enhance ease of doing business.
Amended municipal debt securities regulations to streamline framework for issuing municipal bonds.
Proposed easing eligibility criteria and expanding investment avenues for Accredited Investors under SEBI norms.
Clarifies that total bank deposits cannot be treated as undisclosed income under presumptive tax provisions.
Directed official review of denied claims under Forest Rights Act 2006 in J&K to protect traditional forest dwellers.
Outlines seven strategic pillars for national development and pushes for implementing constitutional women's reservation.
Government announces 1 crore houses completed under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) — India's largest affordable housing programme meets historic milestone affecting millions of beneficiaries.
Parliamentary Standing Committee raised concerns over 118 Eklavya schools operating from temporary structures, urging fast action.
Pharma and medical device sectors raise concerns over proposed reforms in the draft Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill.
Uncovered planning and coverage deficiencies in PMAY-G, Jal Jeevan Mission, and MGNREGA execution across state audits.
Passed legislation modernizing NCDC operations to strengthen financial and structural support for cooperatives.
Mandated 20% reservation and upper age relaxation for former Agniveers in Delhi Fire and Prison department services.
Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration launches digitization initiative connecting milk to milch animals; aims to eliminate adulteration through complete supply chain transparency.
Imposed a ₹10,000 fine on highway concessionaires if ambulances miss the 10-minute response time.
All three members of Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) resign after CID summons over exam irregularities — Ajita Bhattacharya, Anima Hansda, and Jamal Ahmed quit.
Three Jharkhand Public Service Commission members resign following police investigation into exam fraud allegations; governor approves resignations amidst broader JPSC-JSSC recruitment crisis.
Ministry of Home Affairs added 11 entry points including land borders like Attari to the e-Visa framework, total reaching 88.
Decided to refer the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Act Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee following stakeholder concerns.
Referred foreign contribution regulation bill to a 31-member JPC following parliamentary opposition.
Jharkhand government concedes 98% of student protester demands including fast-track courts, CID investigation, and 90-day chargesheet targets; exam cancellation implemented.
Enforcement Directorate Director Rahul Navin's tenure extended for 12 months; IRS officer continues leading India's anti-money laundering agency amid major investigations.
Information and Broadcasting Ministry eliminates the 12-minute hourly advertisement cap for television channels to ensure parity with digital media.
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces reinvestigation on second anniversary of RG Kar Medical College doctor's rape-murder; also orders probe into cremation procedure.
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces new investigation into 2024 RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case on second anniversary — marks persistent demands for justice and accountability.
House committee urges Ministry of Social Justice to review the Rs 8 lakh annual income limit for its Free Coaching Scheme.
Proposed major amendments to the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Rules for faster compensation and rehabilitation.
Advanced social inclusion after the Union Government informed SC of agreeing to rail travel concessions for acid attack survivors.
NHRC issues notices to states and FSSAI over widespread sale of non-dairy analogue paneer violating consumer health under Article 21.
Examines the martial history, traditions, and distinct statutory exemptions of the historic Khalsa warrior order.
Identifies critical gaps in public transport safety infrastructure due to unmonitored passenger panic buttons.
Evaluated the security ramifications of the trilateral defence pact signed between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye.
Russian Deputy PM Khusnullin proposes direct Moscow-to-Indian Ocean rail corridor to avoid critical chokepoints; geopolitical significance amid global trade route tensions.
Russian Deputy PM Marat Khusnullin proposes direct rail connection Moscow to Indian Ocean to avoid Bosphorus and Strait of Hormuz choke points — major geopolitical and connectivity play.
Indian delegation and R&AW chief hold security and diplomatic discussions with Bangladesh leadership in Dhaka.
Introduced legislation enabling up to 100% tariffs on major Russian crude oil importing nations including India and China.
India firmly rejects Norwegian Foreign Minister's remarks on Kashmir in Pakistan, reiterating J&K as an integral, non-negotiable part of India.
Underlined regional energy grid interdependence as Bangladesh requested extra Indian electricity to manage grid stability.
Invited India to participate in its lunar surface exploration and Moon Base initiative during the Civil Space Joint Working Group.
Partners with NASA to explore permanent lunar human settlements near the water-ice-rich lunar south pole region.
Science & Technology Minister Jitendra Singh states India ranks among global leaders in quantum technology alongside advanced nations — strategic technological capability announcement.
Bhubaneswar space startup tests microgravity drug synthesis in orbit, advancing India's commercial bio-manufacturing capabilities.
Develops an advanced indigenous coronary stent designed to significantly reduce restenosis and blood clotting risks.
Perseid meteor shower, originated from comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, peaks alongside a rare six-planet astronomical alignment.
Highlighted safety flaws in Himalayan tunnel construction as 7 workers died at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti project in Uttarakhand.
Prohibited non-biodegradable plastic and foil sachets for packaging pan masala under updated food safety packaging regulations.
Pushed for strict enforcement after Katakey Committee urged Meghalaya to notify comprehensive action plan against rat-hole mining.
Southern Indian states record 130 human deaths due to elephant conflict, prompting calls for a unified inter-state management framework.
Innovations in sugarcane and corn-based bioplastics offer scalable alternatives to persistent petrochemical plastic waste.
Warned of severe ecological damage as oil spill from grounded tanker reaches 40 km of Oman coastline.
Reliance Industries partners with Rolls-Royce to jointly develop sovereign indigenous combat engines for India's 5th-gen fighter aircraft.
Air India flight captain who experienced sudden 300-ft altitude loss undergoes dope screening; initial test 'not negative' — sent for confirmatory analysis amid safety probe.
Government approves 78 gallantry awards, including 9 Kirti Chakras and 19 Shaurya Chakras, honoring military and police personnel.
Indian Army implementing integrated battle group structure combining infantry, armor, artillery, engineers, and support units; represents major doctrinal shift in land warfare organization.
Captain of Air India flight that experienced 300-foot altitude drop tests positive in initial screening; confirmatory analysis underway; AAIB investigating technical factors.
Indian theoretical physicist Deepak Dhar has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Dirac Medal for contributions to statistical physics.
Marked the end of an era in Indian historiography with the demise of modern history scholar Prof. Sumit Sarkar.
ED Director Rahul Navin granted one-year tenure extension as his fixed two-year term was ending — extends his appointment to July 2028.