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Punjab Assembly Passes 9 Bills Amid Criticism

Punjab Assembly Passes Nine Bills Amid Opposition Criticism Why in the News ? The Punjab Legislative Assembly passed nine Bills in a single day, covering education, infrastructure, taxation, employment and environmental protection. Opposition parties criticised the government for allegedly providing legislators inadequate time to scrutinise the legislation, calling the exercise majoritarian and undemocratic. Nine Bills …

05Aug 2026

Supreme Court Extends Cruelty Protection to Live-Ins

Supreme Court Extends Domestic Cruelty Protection Beyond Marriage Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has ruled that women in certain live-in relationships can invoke criminal protection against domestic cruelty under Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (formerly Section 498A IPC), provided the relationship reflects an intent to marry. Supreme Court Expands Criminal …

05Aug 2026

Nauru Renamed Naoero to Reclaim Identity

Nauru Renamed Naoero To Reclaim Indigenous National Identity Why in the News ? The Republic of Nauru has officially adopted the indigenous name Republic of Naoero to strengthen its cultural identity, preserve its endangered language, and distance itself from colonial-era nomenclature, reflecting a broader global trend of decolonisation and cultural revival. Why Nauru Changed Its …

05Aug 2026

Parliament Clears Birth Death Bill Amid Protests

Parliament Clears Birth Death Registration Amendment Bill Amid Protests Why in the News ? Parliament has passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing stricter provisions for delayed registration of births and deaths. The legislation was cleared amid Opposition protests over other issues, including demands for accountability on recent incidents. Key Provisions …

05Aug 2026

RBI Monetary Policy: Balancing Inflation & Growth

RBI Monetary Policy Balancing Inflation Growth And Stability Syllabus: GS-3: Banking Sector & NBFCs, Monetary Policy, Growth & Development Why in the News ? The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is scheduled to announce its latest monetary policy. While most economists expect a status quo on the repo rate, …

05Aug 2026

NATO’s Strategic Shift: Impact on Europe, US, India

NATO’s Strategic Transformation: Implications for Europe, the United States and India Syllabus: GS – 2 – Multilateral Organizations and India’s Foreign Policy Focus : The article examines NATO’s transition towards a more balanced transatlantic security architecture, with Europe assuming greater responsibility for its conventional defence while the United States shifts strategic attention to the Indo-Pacific. …

04Aug 2026

West Bengal Clears Land for Border Fencing

West Bengal Clears Land For India-Bangladesh Border Fencing Project Why in the News ? The West Bengal Cabinet has approved the transfer of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for completing the India–Bangladesh border fencing project. The decision removes a major bottleneck in strengthening border security, surveillance, and cross-border crime prevention. West Bengal’s Decision …

04Aug 2026

Lok Sabha Passes SC Judges Bill: Strength Up to 37

Lok Sabha Passes Supreme Court Judges Strength Amendment Bill Why in the News ? The Lok Sabha has passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, increasing the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38. The legislation aims to reduce judicial pendency and improve the efficiency of the apex court. …

04Aug 2026

Puri Rath Yatra Seeks UNESCO Recognition

Odisha Seeks UNESCO Recognition For Puri Rath Yatra Tradition Why in the News ? The Odisha Government has requested the Union Ministry of Culture to support the nomination of the Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra for inscription on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, highlighting its global cultural and spiritual significance. Odisha’s …

04Aug 2026

MSME Amendment Bill 2026 Passed in Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha Passes Landmark MSME Development Amendment Bill 2026 Why in the News ? The Rajya Sabha has passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing a national digital registration platform and mandatory TReDS-based invoice settlement for CPSEs to strengthen MSME liquidity and improve ease of doing business, attracting investment decisions …

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