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Supreme Court on Governors’ Assent Powers: April Verdict and Later Reconsideration

Article 200, Gubernatorial Discretion and the Federal Balance Debate

In April 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment in State of Tamil Nadu vs Governor of Tamil Nadu, addressing the long-standing issue of Governors indefinitely withholding assent to Bills passed by State legislatures. The ruling was widely viewed as an effort to protect legislative functioning and restore balance within India’s federal framework.

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India Launches First AI-Based Community Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy

MadhuNetrAI Platform Powers Nationwide Eye Disease Detection Initiative

India has taken a major step in technology-driven public healthcare with the launch of its first Artificial Intelligence–enabled community screening programme for Diabetic Retinopathy (DR). The initiative was formally launched in New Delhi on December 16, 2025, aiming to strengthen early detection of diabetic eye disease and improve population-level surveillance.

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Sahakar Sarathi Launched to Modernise Rural Cooperative Banks

Shared Service Entity to Drive Digital Transformation in RCBs

The Government of India has operationalised Sahakar Sarathi, a Shared Service Entity (SSE), to strengthen and modernise Rural Cooperative Banks (RCBs) across the country. The initiative is designed to provide RCBs with a common technology backbone, enabling them to offer standardised and digital banking services on par with other regulated banks.

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India’s First Wildlife-Safe Highway Launched on NH-45 in Madhya Pradesh

NHAI Introduces Innovative Wildlife Protection Measures on National Highway 45

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has unveiled India’s first wildlife-safe road on National Highway 45 (NH-45) in Madhya Pradesh, marking a significant step towards integrating infrastructure development with ecological conservation. The initiative is designed to minimise animal–vehicle collisions while ensuring smooth highway operations in sensitive forest landscapes.

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GS Delhi Aces Clinch Maiden Tennis Premier League Title

Delhi Franchise Triumphs in Seventh Season of Tennis Premier League

The seventh season of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) concluded with a historic triumph as GS Delhi Aces lifted their first-ever title, delivering a commanding performance in the grand finale against Yash Mumbai Eagles. The title clash was held at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium, drawing attention for its intensity and high-quality tennis.

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