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- PIBCabinet Approves 6-Lane Elevated Corridor in Varanasi Under Hybrid Annuity ModelThe Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, approved a 46.039 km six-lane greenfield elevated corridor between NH-19 and Varanasi Ring Road at a total capital cost of ₹14,447.64 crore under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM). This project aims to decongest Varanasi's road network, reduce travel time by 67%, and boost connectivity to key religious, educational, and cultural sites.Infrastructure · Economy · Polity
- PIBprelimsCabinet approves Varuna River Elevated Corridor in Varanasi under HAMThe Union Cabinet has approved a 43.218 km elevated corridor along the Varuna River in Varanasi to decongest the city. This project, under the Hybrid Annuity Model, aims to improve connectivity between NH-31 and Varanasi Ring Road, reducing travel time by 50%.Infrastructure · Economy · Polity
- Free Press JournalprelimsMHA Designates New Special NIA Court in Mumbai for MaharashtraThe Ministry of Home Affairs has designated Court Room No. 26 of the City Civil and Sessions Court in Mumbai as Maharashtra's new special NIA court. This replaces the 2019 notification and aims to ensure faster and more efficient trials of all NIA-investigated scheduled offences across the state.Polity · Security
- Asianet NewsableSC to Review Patna HC Ruling on Attempt to RapeThe Supreme Court has expressed concern over a Patna High Court judgment that held removing a woman's salwar and molesting her does not constitute an attempt to rape. The apex court will examine the order and has approved new judicial sensitivity guidelines for all courts.Polity · Society
- Asianet NewsableJual Oram vs Chidambaram on 131st Amendment Bill and 2026 DelimitationUnion Minister Jual Oram countered former Finance Minister P Chidambaram's claims regarding the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill, asserting that the 2026 delimitation is a constitutional requirement, not a new BJP process. This exchange highlights political tensions over the upcoming delimitation exercise.Polity · Constitution
- Asianet NewsableSC PIL seeks to limit Article 30 scope, regulate minority institutionsA PIL in the Supreme Court challenges the scope of Article 30, arguing it should only cover secular education and not religious instruction. It also seeks regulation of all institutions educating children under 14, raising significant constitutional questions about minority rights and child education.Polity · Constitution · Education
- Asianet NewsableprelimsDelhi HC Notice to UPSC on Scribes for Disabled CandidatesThe Delhi High Court has issued a notice to UPSC on a PIL seeking to prevent former civil services aspirants and coaching faculty from acting as scribes for disabled candidates. This aims to ensure a level playing field in examinations.Polity · Governance
- PRSMonthly Policy Review — June 2026: GDP, RBI, FCRA, NFSAThis monthly policy review by PRS Legislative Research covers key economic and policy developments in June 2026, including GDP growth estimates, RBI's monetary policy stance, and important regulatory changes. It is relevant for UPSC and SSC exams as it touches on current affairs across economy, polity, and security.Economy · Polity · Security · Governance
- PRSCentral Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026The Bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament in April 2026, aiming to consolidate and harmonize service rules for officers of five Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). It seeks to override existing laws and court orders to ensure uniformity in recruitment, deputation, and promotions.Polity · Security
- PRSAndhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Amaravati as CapitalThe Bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament in April 2026, formally designating Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh. This resolves a long-standing political and administrative issue following the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh in 2014.Polity · Governance · Centre-State Relations
- PRSConstitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026: Delimitation and Women's ReservationThree delimitation bills introduced in Lok Sabha on April 16, 2026, aim to increase Lok Sabha seats to 850, enable delimitation based on 2011 census, and remove the census-linked trigger for women's reservation. The bills were negatived on April 17, 2026, but their provisions are critical for upcoming elections and representation.Polity · Constitution · Parliament · Women Empowerment
- PRSIndustrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026: Key Features and AnalysisThe Ministry of Labour and Employment notified the Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026 on May 8, 2026, replacing the Industrial Disputes (Central) Rules, 1957 and the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central Rules, 1946. These rules operationalise key provisions of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, including procedures for layoffs, retrenchment, closure, and the constitution of works and grievance redressal committees.Polity · Economy · Social Justice
- PRSUnion Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Delimitation & Women ReservationThe Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was introduced in Lok Sabha on April 16, 2026, alongside two other bills to enable delimitation based on the 2011 census and implement women's reservation. This is significant because it addresses the delay in implementing the 106th Constitutional Amendment (women's reservation) by removing the requirement of a fresh census for its commencement.Polity · Constitutional Amendments · Women Reservation
- PRSDelimitation Bill 2026: Key Features and ImplicationsThree Bills introduced in Lok Sabha on April 16, 2026 aim to increase Lok Sabha seats, enable delimitation based on 2011 census, and facilitate women's reservation. This marks the first major delimitation exercise since 2008 and will reshape political representation.Polity · Constitution · Elections
- PRSSupreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026The government has promulgated the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026, to increase the number of Supreme Court judges. This ordinance amends the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956.Polity · Judiciary
- PRSTransgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026The Bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament in March 2026, seeking to amend the 2019 Act. It introduces significant changes in the definition of transgender persons, recognition process, and penal provisions.Polity · Social Justice · Society
- PRSCorporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Key ChangesThe Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was introduced in Lok Sabha on March 23, 2026, aiming to amend the Companies Act, 2013 and the LLP Act, 2008. It proposes significant changes in decriminalisation, CSR thresholds, merger approvals, and compliance simplification, impacting corporate governance and ease of doing business.Polity · Economy
- PRSForeign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in Lok Sabha on March 25, 2026, aiming to tighten control over foreign contributions and assets of NGOs. It proposes a new framework for vesting of foreign contribution and assets in a Designated Authority upon cancellation, surrender, or cessation of registration.Polity · Governance
- PRSJan Vishwas Bill 2026: Decriminalising 80 Central ActsThe Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 was passed by both Houses of Parliament in April 2026. It aims to decriminalise or rationalise offences across 80 central Acts, continuing the government's ease of doing business reforms.Governance · Polity · Economy
- PIBPanchayati Raj Ministry Promotes Financial Self-Reliance of Panchayats via Virtual WorkshopsThe Ministry of Panchayati Raj conducted virtual outreach workshops on 13-14 July 2026 under the 'Aatmanirbhar Panchayat' programme, covering seven states. This initiative aims to enhance the financial self-reliance of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) by boosting their Own Source Revenue (OSR). The programme has now expanded to ten states, inviting innovative project proposals from eligible panchayats.Polity · Governance · Economy
- PIB80th BOCCS Meeting: Review of Canteen Services Department OperationsDefence Minister of State Sanjay Seth reviewed the functioning of the Canteen Services Department (CSD) during the 80th Board of Control Canteen Services (BOCCS) meeting in Ranchi on 14 July 2026. The meeting focused on improving service quality for serving and retired defence personnel and their families.Polity · Economy