Image

Constitution 131st Amendment Bill Seeks to Bring Chandigarh Under Article 240

Constitution 131st Amendment Bill 2025: Centre Proposes Shift in Chandigarh’s Governance Framework

The Union Government’s decision to introduce the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the upcoming parliamentary session has triggered intense political discussions, particularly in Punjab. The Bill proposes to modify the constitutional arrangement for Chandigarh by bringing it under Article 240, a provision that empowers the President to frame regulations for Union Territories without a legislative assembly.

Month: 

Category: 

Insurance Laws Amendment Bill Targets Full Foreign Ownership and Market Expansion

Insurance Bill Proposes 100% FDI to Boost Sector Growth

The government has introduced a major reform proposal for India’s insurance industry by listing the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill for consideration in the upcoming winter session of Parliament. The proposed amendments seek to modernise the regulatory framework, attract deeper foreign investment, and widen insurance access across India’s underserved regions.

Month: 

Category: 

Tejas Fighter Jet Crashes During Dubai Air Show Aerobatic Display

Tejas Aircraft Crashes at Dubai Air Show

A tragic incident unfolded at the Dubai Air Show when an Indian Air Force Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) crashed during a high-precision aerobatic performance. The accident, which occurred in front of thousands of spectators, resulted in the death of the IAF pilot and marked only the second crash in the aircraft’s long two-decade service and testing history. The mishap has renewed scrutiny of air-show procedures, pilot safety and the Tejas platform’s operational record.

Month: 

Category: 

India to Resume Air Cargo Corridors with Afghanistan to Boost Bilateral Trade

India To Restart Air Cargo Links with Afghanistan

India has decided to resume direct air cargo services with Afghanistan, signalling a cautious but meaningful step toward restoring economic ties disrupted since political changes in Kabul in 2021. The announcement followed the visit of Afghanistan’s Taliban Trade Minister Al-Haj Nooruddin Azizi to New Delhi, marking the most significant bilateral trade re-engagement in recent years.

Month: 

Category: 

China Builds Nuclear-Resistant Floating Artificial Island for Deep-Sea Operations

China’s Nuclear-Resistant Floating Artificial Island

China has begun constructing a large-scale floating artificial island capable of operating in deep waters for extended durations. The project, slated for completion by 2028, is being positioned as a major scientific breakthrough, though its strategic potential in the South China Sea has drawn considerable international scrutiny. The platform’s massive size, advanced materials and nuclear-resistant design mark a significant leap in China’s maritime engineering ambitions.

Month: 

Category: