The Central Government has notified the final rules for implementation of four labour codes. A significant change is the removal of minimum wage calculation formula from the Code on Wages Rules 2025, which will have major implications for wage policy across India.
Source ↗The role of Governor's discretion in hung assembly situations has come under scrutiny, with reference to constitutional provisions under Article 164, Sarkaria Commission recommendations, and Supreme Court precedents including the landmark S.R. Bommai case of 1994.
Source ↗On May 8, 2026, the Government of India officially appointed Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the next Chief of Naval Staff, marking an important transition in the leadership of the Indian Navy.
Source ↗Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani has been appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff for the Indian Armed Forces, a critical position in coordinating the three services and implementing military reforms.
Source ↗The Indian military successfully tested an Advanced Agni missile equipped with MIRV technology, allowing for multiple warhead delivery capability. This marks a significant advancement in India's strategic nuclear deterrence capabilities.
Source ↗The Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully tested a scramjet combustor, marking a significant step forward in hypersonic technology development. This breakthrough enhances India's capability to develop advanced hypersonic weapons systems.
Source ↗Drone warfare has transformed border security along the Indo-Pak border. Operation Sindoor demonstrated the use of 300-400 drone swarms, while data shows infiltration has dropped by 76% between 2018-2021, marking a significant shift in security strategy by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Indian Army, and Border Security Force.
Source ↗The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has unveiled an ambitious Free Trade Agreement utilisation plan targeting $2 trillion in exports. The plan covers 38 countries representing a combined import market of $12 trillion, aimed at boosting India's global trade competitiveness.
Source ↗According to the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2025 by MoSPI and RBI, outstanding loans per informal establishment fell by 20% to ₹42,776 per unit, while the sector's GVA stands at ₹20 lakh crore, contributing 6.4% to national GVA.
Source ↗Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted the significant reach and social security impact of the Jan Suraksha schemes as they marked 11 years of implementation, highlighting their role in providing insurance and pension coverage to millions of Indians.
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