Pulse of the Public
Pulse of the Public
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 (NIPU-2026) to incentivize new gas-based urea manufacturing plants and move toward self-reliance.
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth chaired the 15th Defence Information Technology Consultative Committee meeting in New Delhi, focusing on self-reliance in defence IT and cutting-edge technologies. The committee cleared key policy initiatives including indigenous chip manufacturing and strategic data centres for the armed forces.
The Andhra Pradesh government has issued an official order enhancing the upper age limit for non-uniform public recruitment from 42 to 44 years till September 2027.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi, officially launching Phase 2 of the India Semiconductor Mission with an outlay of ₹1.275 lakh crore ($13.5 billion). The expanded policy framework covers six pillars, including fabless chip design, equipment manufacturing, advanced packaging, and talent development.
The Karnataka government has issued official administrative orders allowing professional engineers to prefix 'Er' before their names, following a similar decision for teachers.
The Union Cabinet approved the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission to December 2028 with a total outlay of ₹8.69 lakh crore. Dubbed JJM 2.0, the restructured framework shifts focus from constructing infrastructure to sustainable service delivery and digital tracking.
The Indian Air Force has launched its official Unmanned Aerial Systems Roadmap during Dronathon-2026 at the Pokhran range in Jaisalmer. The strategic document provides long-term operational guidelines for domestic defence manufacturers, start-ups, and research institutes.
The Karnataka Cabinet has approved ₹151.31 crore to purchase ballot boxes and enable live webcasting for upcoming local body elections. The decision prepares the state administration to conduct long-overdue panchayat raj polls by December 2026.
The Union Health Ministry has issued an advisory to all states declaring stem cell therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder restricted strictly to approved clinical trials, banning commercial routine usage.
The Telangana Legislative Assembly passed the Core Urban Region (Integrated Governance) Bill, 2026, replacing the 70-year-old GHMC Act with a unified administrative framework for Greater Hyderabad.
The Karnataka government has issued an official directive limiting the rendition of the national song Vande Mataram to its first two stanzas during state functions, specifying exceptions only for events attended by constitutional heads.
The Karnataka Cabinet decided to withdraw the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which allowed up to 5% of park land to be utilized for public projects. The decision follows intense public opposition and environmental concerns over green space loss in Bengaluru.
The Karnataka Government has notified the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026, barring employers from retaining employees' original documents and easing compliance rules.
The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the 'Udyoga Nidhi' scheme offering ₹2,500 monthly incentives per new hire to industries expanding in 11 backward districts. Backed by a ₹305 crore annual outlay, the scheme aims to decentralize industrial growth and curb youth migration.
The Dutch and Spanish governments have submitted a joint proposal to the European Commission advocating for a mandatory EU-wide minimum age of 15 for social media access. The proposal urges privacy-focused age verification rules to shield minors from addictive algorithms and harmful online content.
India has formally endorsed the international 'Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security' at the G20 Innovation Ministerial. The Department of Telecommunications will lead efforts targeting a 10 percent contribution to global 6G standards and patents.
The Telangana Legislative Assembly has passed the Telangana Municipalities (Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2026, providing for the co-option of transgender persons in urban local bodies. The landmark amendment guarantees institutional representation for the marginalized community in municipal governance.
The Assam Cabinet has approved the Assam Green Cess Policy, 2026, establishing a regulatory framework to levy a green cess on stone crushers, brick kilns, imported timber, and groundwater extraction. Revenue raised from the cess will fund flood embankment repairs and solar energy projects.