Cabinet Approves Additional 2% DADR
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Cabinet approves 2% increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief for Central Government employees and pensioners, effective from January 2026.

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Lok Sabha Bills Rejected
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In the special session, the Lok Sabha did not adopt the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill after it failed to secure the special majority required under Article 368, resulting in the withdrawal of the associated Delimitation and Union Territories Laws Bills.

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Uttar Pradesh Revises Minimum Wages
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UP Government has announced the revision of minimum wages effective April 2026 in response to labour unrest in Noida and Greater Noida, aiming to ensure fair wages and sustained industrial harmony.

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Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty First Amendment) Bill
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The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty First Amendment) Bill, 2026 has been introduced in the Lok Sabha with the objective of reforming delimitation and representation provisions to reflect contemporary demographic realities.

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Delimitation Bill 2026
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Delimitation Bill, 2026 has been introduced in the Lok Sabha to restructure parliamentary and assembly constituencies in line with contemporary demographic realities and recent constitutional mandates, including women’s reservation.

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National Highways Fee
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MoRTH has notified the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2026 with graded fees for overloaded vehicles.

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Judicial Independence under Article 220
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This article aims to examine how Dr B.R. Ambedkar secured judicial independence through constitutional design, focusing on Article 220.

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Reserve Bank of India
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RBI has decided to keep policy rates unchanged at its MPC meeting, due to global geo-political risks and supply side inflationary pressures.

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UGC Warns Students Against Fake University
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UGC has declared Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management a fake university and warned students against enrolling in programmes leading to invalid degrees.

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Revised Variable Dearness Allowance Rates
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Ministry of Labour and Employment has revised Variable Dearness Allowance rates for multiple scheduled employments with effect from 1 April 2026.

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CCPA advisory on LPG charges
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CCPA has issued an advisory strengthening consumer protection by prohibiting restaurants from levying separate LPG and fuel charges.

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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act
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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 amends the IBC to ensure faster resolution, greater creditor oversight, improved accountability, and modernised insolvency and liquidation processes.

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Amaravati as capital of Andhra Pradesh
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Parliament passes the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2026, declaring Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh and ending post bifurcation uncertainty.

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shops and establishments
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Haryana Labour Department allows shops and establishments to set their own working hours, subject to compliance with employee protection rules.

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National Mental Health Programme postpartum mothers
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NMHP is a programme to strengthen mental healthcare services, with a focus on primary level care and special support for maternal and postpartum mental health.

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Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill
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Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, passed by the Rajya Sabha, aims to unify recruitment and service rules while strengthening command, coordination, and governance across CAPFs.

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Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions) Rules
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Aviation Ministry has notified Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions caused by Buildings and Trees etc.) Rules, 2026 addressing safety risks near airports.

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Income-tax (Amendment) Rules
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Finance Ministry has notified the Income-tax (Amendment) Rules, 2026, clarifying GAAR exclusion for pre-April 2017 investments.

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Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Scheme Rules
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Delhi Government notified the Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Scheme Rules, to ensure long-term empowerment and financial security of girl children, with cumulative benefits of Rs. 1 lakh or more through milestone-linked support.

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Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change reported a rise in biodiversity-linked IPR filings, as recorded by the National Biodiversity Authority.

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