CURRENT AFFAIRS

The Union government has deferred discussion on the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha.

The Lok Sabha has passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, granting statutory status to Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh.

The Centre has proposed amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, indicating a significant shift in India’s approach to digital governance.

The government is planning a revamped version of the PM-KUSUM scheme, likely termed PM-KUSUM 2.0, to address implementation gaps, improve efficiency, and integrate battery storage systems for better energy management in agriculture.

A U.S. jury in Los Angeles has found Meta and YouTube liable for designing addictive social media platforms that harmed a young user, awarding $6 million in damages.

The Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has launched the PRISM-SG Portal in New Delhi to streamline inspection and approval processes for road and railway bridge infrastructure.

The government is considering increasing Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816 (a 50% rise) to facilitate the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women’s Reservation Act), 2023. The proposal, however, faces significant constitutional and legal hurdles.

The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme for the period 2026–2031, aiming to modernise and strengthen India’s immigration and visa management system.

The Union Cabinet has approved a revamped version of the UDAN Scheme (UDAN 2.0) with enhanced funding support and extended subsidy mechanisms to strengthen regional air connectivity.

The Supreme Court of India has witnessed successive recusals by Chief Justices in a case challenging the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, reigniting debate on judicial ethics, recusal standards, and the need for codification.