Junior Digest

India’s net direct tax collections increased 13.21% to Rs 13.38 lakh crore so far in FY27

New Delhi, October 15,2026: India’s net direct tax collections rose 13.21 per cent year-on-year to Rs 13.38 lakh crore as of October 14 in the financial year 2026-27, according to data released by the Income Tax Department, with refunds rising at a faster pace and gross collections increasing 14.89 per cent during the period.Net direct tax collections stood at Rs 13,37,866.98 crore as of October 14, compared with Rs 11,81,786.98 crore in the corresponding period of the previous financial year, the data showed.Gross direct tax collections increased to Rs 16,03,066.12 crore from Rs 13,95,278.39 crore a year earlier. However, refunds rose 24.22 per cent to Rs 2,65,199.14 crore, compared with Rs 2,13,491.41 crore in the corresponding period last year.Among the major components, corporate tax collections stood at Rs 5,99,062.48 crore on a net basis, up from Rs 4,96,798.62 crore a year earlier.Net non-corporate tax collections, which include taxes paid by individuals, Hindu Undivided Families, firms and other entities, rose to Rs 6,91,965.71 crore from Rs 6,53,804.16 crore in the year-ago period.
Securities Transaction Tax (STT) collections increased to Rs 46,840.43 crore from Rs 30,901.81 crore, reflecting a rise in collections from transactions in securities.The data also showed that gross corporate tax collections rose to Rs 7,52,961.56 crore from Rs 6,43,721.45 crore, while gross non-corporate tax collections increased to Rs 8,03,245.26 crore from Rs 7,20,353.91 crore.Refunds against corporate tax rose to Rs 1,53,899.08 crore from Rs 1,46,922.83 crore. Non-corporate tax refunds increased more sharply to Rs 1,11,279.55 crore from Rs 66,549.75 crore.The figures indicate that the growth in gross collections was partly offset by the increase in refunds, leaving net direct tax collections 13.21 per cent higher than in the corresponding period of FY2025-26.The data covers collections up to October 14, 2026, and provides a snapshot of direct tax receipts during the first half of the current financial year.

ECI says SIR had unanimous approval, cites Supreme Court backing

New Delhi, Oct 5,2026: The Election Commission of India on Monday sought to rebut what it described as a “misleading” claim over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, asserting that the exercise was approved unanimously by the full Commission and that the Supreme Court had upheld the framework governing it.

In a “Fact Check” posted on social media platform X, the poll panel said its June 24, 2025 order directing the conduct of SIR across all States and union Territories, beginning with Bihar, was issued “with the unanimous approval of the Commission”. The ECI further said the order had subsequently been upheld by the Supreme Court in its judgment of May 27, 2026. The Commission also referred to Press Note No. 120 issued on September 26, 2026, particularly paragraph 1(iii), in support of its position on the declaration attached to Form 6 during the SIR exercise.

“The declaration attached to Form 6 for SIR has been upheld by the Hon’ble Supreme Court,” the ECI said, quoting its earlier press note. The clarification comes against the backdrop of an intensifying political and legal controversy over the conduct of SIR and the procedural requirements associated with Form 6, which is used for enrolment of new voters. Opposition parties have questioned the legal basis and manner in which certain changes or additional requirements were introduced, while the Commission has maintained that its decisions were taken collectively and in accordance with the law.

In its September 26 statement, the ECI had maintained that there was no change to the statutory Form 6 prescribed under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. It said the requirement introduced during SIR was an additional declaration and that the statutory forms prescribed under the 1960 Rules would continue to be used during periods when SIR was not in operation. The Supreme Court’s May 27 judgment examined legal challenges relating to the Bihar SIR and the process of electoral-roll revision.

The judgment recorded that the final electoral roll published in Bihar on September 30, 2025 contained 7.42 crore electors, compared with 7.89 crore electors on June 24, 2025, when the SIR exercise was ordered. The ECI’s latest intervention assumes significance as the controversy over Form 6 has continued despite its September clarification. The Commission has repeatedly maintained that the SIR decision was taken with the approval of all three Election Commissioners, even as Opposition leaders have questioned the validity of specific procedural changes and alleged that they were introduced without adequate statutory authority.

The issue also reached the Supreme Court on Monday, when the court declined to grant an interim order seeking the suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar while issuing notice on a petition challenging decisions connected with the SIR exercise. The latest ECI fact check thus seeks to draw a distinction between the overarching decision to conduct SIR-which the Commission says received unanimous approval and was subsequently upheld by the Supreme Court-and the continuing dispute over the precise implementation of the additional Form 6 declaration.

The poll panel has reiterated that the SIR-related declaration has judicial backing, while the statutory forms prescribed under the 1960 Rules remain applicable outside the SIR process.

Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill gets President Murmu’s assent

October 03, 2026: President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, completing a key constitutional step towards its implementation. Gujarat has become the second state after Uttarakhand to secure approval for a Uniform Civil Code, which seeks to establish a common legal framework for personal matters across religious communities.

The legislation will come into force after the Gujarat government notifies the rules. Members of Scheduled Tribes (STs) are excluded from its provisions.

The Gujarat Assembly passed the Bill in March following a seven-and-a-half-hour discussion. Before the legislation was passed by voice vote, Congress legislators staged a walkout and demanded that the Speaker refer it to a Select Committee.

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the legislation would promote equality and national integration. “The key aim of introducing the bill is to ensure social harmony and national unity. The Supreme Court has also suggested that UCC will ensure women’s rights are secured,” he said while introducing the Bill.

What does the Gujarat UCC provide?

The legislation establishes a common framework covering marriage, divorce, succession and inheritance, and live-in relationships, irrespective of religion.

It prescribes a minimum marriage age of 21 years for men and 18 years for women. Couples can solemnise marriages through religious ceremonies or under the Special Marriage Act, but registration is compulsory.

The Code prohibits a second marriage while an existing marriage remains valid, thereby disallowing polygamy. It also invalidates marriages between persons within prohibited degrees of relationship, unless an established custom or usage permits the union and is not contrary to public policy or morality.

The legislation further prohibits nikah halala, a practice requiring a divorced woman to marry another man and obtain a divorce before remarrying her former husband. It provides that divorced spouses can remarry without such a condition. Forcing or abetting the practice attracts legal consequences.

What are the rules for divorce and inheritance?

The Code establishes a common judicial procedure for divorce, replacing religion-specific methods of dissolving marriages, including customary out-of-court procedures and iddat-related processes.

Either spouse may seek divorce on grounds including adultery, cruelty, desertion for two continuous years, religious conversion and incurable unsoundness of mind. Wives have additional grounds where the husband is guilty of rape or an unnatural sexual offence, or has multiple wives from marriages contracted before the Code came into force.

Divorce by mutual consent is permitted if the couple has lived separately for at least one year.

For inheritance, the legislation introduces a common framework for intestate succession, applicable when a person dies without a will. The surviving spouse or spouses, surviving children, branches of predeceased children and surviving parents receive equal shares under the prescribed order of succession. Sons and daughters inherit equally, regardless of religion.

The Code does not alter testamentary succession, meaning property can still be distributed according to a valid will. If no eligible heirs survive, the estate passes to the government through Escheat.

How does the Code regulate live-in relationships?

Registration of live-in relationships is mandatory. Partners must submit a statement to the designated registrar, and couples must notify the authorities when their relationship ends.

A relationship cannot be registered if either partner is a minor, is already married, is in another live-in relationship or falls within a prohibited degree of relationship.

Failure to register a relationship after cohabiting for more than one month can attract imprisonment of up to three months, a fine of up to Rs 10,000, or both. The Bill also provides for a fine of up to Rs 10,000 for non-registration of marriages and divorces.

Children born from live-in relationships are recognised as legitimate children of the couple. Women deserted by their live-in partners can approach a competent court to seek maintenance.

What are the objections and constitutional concerns?

The Opposition criticised the legislation during its passage. Congress MLA Imran Khedawala described it as “against our society” and questioned its benefits, while alleging that the government should focus on other issues concerning Muslim women. AAP MLA Chatar Vasavane alleged that the Bill served electoral interests and raised concerns about its implications for tribal women marrying outside their communities.

Legal concerns also arise from compulsory registration and penalties for live-in relationships. A June 2026 analysis published by The Hindu noted that such provisions raise questions about individual autonomy and the State’s regulation of consensual adult relationships.

In S Khushboo v Kanniammal (2010), the Supreme Court held that morality and criminality are not synonymous and that live-in relationships and premarital sex should not be associated with criminality.

The analysis also cited Deepika Singh v Central Administrative Tribunal (2022), in which the Supreme Court recognised that non-traditional family structures deserve legal protection and social welfare benefits. Critics have been reported to argue that the UCCs do not adequately accommodate such family arrangements, including queer relationships.

Article 44 of the Constitution directs the State to endeavour to secure a Uniform Civil Code for citizens. Uttarakhand implemented its UCC in February 2024, while Gujarat’s law awaits notification of its implementation rules.

Gujarat is the second state after Uttarakhand became first in independent India to implement a Uniform Civil Code on January 27, 2025, introducing a common legal framework governing marriage, divorce, inheritance and live-in relationships, with an exemption for Scheduled Tribes.

Cabinet clears Rs 1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor-III

New Delhi, September 30,2026: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Rs 1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor Phase-III scheme to build transmission infrastructure for evacuation of up to 135 GW of renewable power and deploy 50 GWh of battery storage, as India prepares its grid for a sharp expansion in non-fossil energy capacity.Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, announcing the decision after the Cabinet meeting, said adequate transmission capacity would be critical as renewable generation rises, with the government seeking to ensure that grid infrastructure comes up ahead of new renewable projects.A presentation made during the briefing said that without adequate transmission infrastructure, renewable power could face curtailment, and stressed that transmission capacity needed to precede renewable-energy capacity addition.
The scheme, targeted for completion by FY 2032-33, has a total project outlay of Rs 1,86,405 crore.Of this, Rs 1,36,378 crore will go towards strengthening intra-state transmission systems, while Rs 50,000 crore has been earmarked for deployment of 50 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems.The Centre will provide financial assistance of Rs 54,082 crore.The scale of the scheme reflects the growing challenge of integrating larger volumes of solar and wind power into the grid. Unlike conventional generation, renewable output varies with sunlight and wind conditions, requiring stronger transmission networks as well as storage to balance supply and demand.The battery systems can be installed at renewable-energy generation sites or other locations considered important for grid flexibility. According to the Cabinet release, they are intended to address intermittency, transmission congestion, peak-hour curtailment and demand during non-solar hours.The government said the corridor will enable evacuation of up to 135 GW of renewable power across states and Union Territories.Vaishnaw’s presentation said India is targeting 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and is planning for around 786 GW by 2035-36. The Cabinet release separately said the scheme would contribute towards the longer-term target of 900 GW of installed non-fossil capacity by 2035.India’s rapidly expanding solar capacity is already increasing the need for supporting grid infrastructure. According to an official PIB backgrounder, India’s installed solar capacity had reached 162.15 GW by June 30, 2026, up from around 3 GW in 2014. :chatgpt-content-reference{index=”0″}Under GEC-III, all new or greenfield intra-state transmission projects will be awarded through tariff-based competitive bidding.Transmission service providers selected through the bidding process will build, own, operate and maintain the assets, while State Transmission Utilities will act as the overall implementing agencies.Upgradation and strengthening of existing, or brownfield, transmission networks will be carried out on a cost-plus basis.The government said the central assistance would help offset intra-state transmission charges and limit their impact on electricity costs for consumers.The scheme also marks a significant expansion of India’s Green Energy Corridor programme, which was originally designed to strengthen transmission networks in states with high renewable-energy potential.With renewable generation expanding faster, the focus is increasingly shifting from merely creating generation capacity to ensuring that electricity can be transmitted, stored and supplied when it is needed.

Tata Sons rejects Noel Tata’s objections, cites 3 legal opinions

Sept 25,2026: Tata Sons has rejected Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata’s objections to N Chandrasekaran’s reappointment as chairman, citing legal opinions from three senior lawyers to support the validity of the September 17 board resolution and the use of the chairman’s casting vote.

In a September 24 letter to Noel Tata, the holding company cited opinions from former Chief Justice of India U U Lalit, former Supreme Court judge B N Srikrishna and senior advocate Sudipto Sarkar. Tata Sons said the three opinions supported its interpretation of the company’s Articles of Association (AoA).

The dispute centres on the voting process for Chandrasekaran’s third five-year term. Chandrasekaran recused himself from the vote. Four of the five directors who voted backed his reappointment, including Tata Trusts nominee Venu Srinivasan, while Noel Tata voted against it. Harish Manwani, who presided over the meeting, subsequently exercised the casting vote.

Tata Trusts has challenged the validity of the resolution, arguing that the two Trust-nominated directors must provide the required affirmative majority and that a casting vote cannot be used when there was no equality of votes at the overall board level.

Lalit backed Tata Sons’ interpretation of the casting-vote provision. He said the split between the directors appointed under Article 104B created an occasion for the presiding chairman to exercise the casting vote under Article 121, and concluded that the September 17 resolution “was validly passed”.

Srikrishna also supported the procedure adopted by the board, saying it was “perfectly consonant with the letter and spirit of Article 121”. He said the provision should be read in a manner that allows board proceedings and the company’s business to move forward rather than remain deadlocked.

On Srinivasan’s vote in favour of Chandrasekaran, Srikrishna said the Trust nominee had “rightly acted pursuant to the statutory fiduciary duty” owed to the company.

Sarkar’s earlier opinion, obtained before the board meeting, also supported Tata Sons’ position on the casting vote. He additionally held that Article 118, which lays down a special process for selecting a new chairman, does not apply to the reappointment of an incumbent chairman.

Tata Trusts maintains its objection

Tata Trusts has maintained that the September 17 resolution was a “legal nullity”, arguing that the chairman’s appointment or reappointment requires the support of a majority of the Trust nominees. It has also cited an opinion from former CJI D. Y. Chandrachud backing its position.

The disagreement therefore hinges on competing interpretations of Articles 118 and 121 of Tata Sons’ AoA—specifically, whether the selection process applies to an incumbent seeking another term and whether a casting vote can resolve a split between the Trust nominees.

Tata Sons has now formally stood by Chandrasekaran’s reappointment, setting the stage for the next move by Tata Trusts in the dispute.

Centre makes veg, non-veg labels mandatory on soaps, shampoos, toothpastes

Panchkula, Sept 22,2026: Consumers will now be able to identify whether soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, cosmetics and toiletries are of vegetarian or non-vegetarian origin at a glance, with the Centre making colour-coded origin labels mandatory on their packaging.

The union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has notified the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2026, which require a green dot for products of vegetarian origin and, as applicable, a red or brown dot for non-vegetarian products.

The identification mark must be displayed at the top of the principal display panel on packaged soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, and other cosmetics and toiletries. The amendment was notified by the Department of Consumer Affairs on Monday through G.S.R. 826(E) and came into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. This measure establishes a clear visual disclosure requirement for personal-care products, allowing consumers to distinguish between vegetarian and non-vegetarian origins without relying solely on ingredient lists.

The government has amended Rule 6 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, by inserting the new labelling provision. The notification also omits sub-rule (8) of Rule 6. This change is important for consumers who base their purchasing decisions on the origin of ingredients in cosmetics and personal-care products.

Manufacturers and packers must ensure that packaging for covered products includes the required colour-coded declaration on the principal display panel, as specified in the amended rules.

EC allots ‘Football Player’ symbol to Mamata Banerjee faction, ‘Envelope’ to rival TMC group

New Delhi, Sep 18,2026:The Election Commission of India on Friday allotted the name “Mamata All India Trinamool Congress” and the “Football Player” election symbol to the faction led by Mamata Banerjee, while assigning “Democratic Trinamool Congress” and the “Envelope” symbol to the rival group headed by Arup Roy, paving the way for candidates of both factions to contest the ongoing by-elections after the Commission froze the original “All India Trinamool Congress” name and its reserved “Flowers & Grass” symbol.

The Commission’s September 18 order was issued to safeguard the nominations of candidates fielded by the two rival factions after both sides had already submitted nomination papers claiming to represent the All India Trinamool Congress in the Rejinagar and Nandigram Assembly constituencies in West Bengal and the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency in Assam. The two groups have been recognised as political parties in West Bengal, Meghalaya and Tripura. The fresh arrangement follows the Commission’s September 17 order barring both factions from using the name

In Rejinagar, Safiuzzaman Saikh filed his nomination as an AITC candidate with a Form-B authorised by Arup Roy, while Rabiul Alam Chowdhury filed another nomination claiming the same party’s backing with a Form-B authorised by Mamata Banerjee. In Nandigram, Ehteshmul Haque was backed by Roy, while Sanchita Pradhan (Dey) was backed by Banerjee. In Assam’s Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency, Abdul Salam filed his nomination with a Form-B authorised by Banerjee. The Returning Officers had deferred scrutiny of the nominations to September 18.

The Commission noted that, without its intervention, the Returning Officers could have been faced with two candidates claiming to have been nominated by the same political party whose name and symbol had already been frozen. Such a situation could have resulted in both nominations facing rejection and potentially deprived electors of a genuine electoral contest. Invoking its “residuary and inherent powers” under Article 324 of the Constitution and the Election Symbols Order, the Commission said the intervention was intended “to protect the democratic rights of the electors, preserve the integrity of the electoral process, and ensure that no candidate or faction is unfairly prejudiced pending a final determination of the dispute.”

Accordingly, Chowdhury’s nomination in Rejinagar will be treated as having been filed by the Mamata All India Trinamool Congress with the “Football Player” symbol, while Saikh’s nomination will be treated as having been filed by the Democratic Trinamool Congress with the “Envelope” symbol. The same arrangement will apply in Nandigram, where Pradhan’s nomination will be treated as that of a Mamata All India Trinamool Congress candidate with the “Football Player” symbol, while Haque’s nomination will be treated as that of a Democratic Trinamool Congress candidate with the “Envelope” symbol. In Nagaon, Salam’s nomination will likewise be treated as having been filed by the Mamata All India Trinamool Congress with the “Football Player” symbol.

The Commission has made it clear that its September 18 order does not amount to a final determination on the validity of the nomination papers or the competing claims over the party’s identity and organisational control. The Returning Officers have been directed to take the order into account during scrutiny and allotment of symbols while independently examining the nominations under Section 36 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

NCPCR rescues over 3,800 children in Pan-India campaign against child labour

New Delhi, Sep 4,2026: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has rescued more than 3,800 children as part of its nationwide “Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation” campaign aimed at protecting children from child labour, trafficking and exploitation. The campaign, launched on June 12 and continued until August 31, brought together State Governments and union Territory administrations, District Magistrates, Labour Departments, police authorities and other stakeholders to intensify efforts to identify and rescue children working in vulnerable conditions.
During the campaign, the NCPCR coordinated with State Governments and Union Territory Administrations, District Magistrates, Labour Departments, Police authorities and other stakeholders to intensify the identification, rescue and rehabilitation of children engaged in child labour and those vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation. The Ministry said that the NCPCR also held meetings with District Administrations to monitor the implementation of the campaign and address field-level issues.

The meetings focused on reviewing rescue operations, resolving operational bottlenecks, ensuring timely submission of Action Taken Reports and strengthening coordination among concerned departments and agencies. The Ministry said that the NCPCR also carried out awareness and outreach activities through social media and other communication platforms. These efforts focused on reporting child labour and highlighting the importance of rehabilitation and bringing rescued children back into the mainstream of education.

LS passes Anti-Paper leak bill

July 29,2026: The Lok Sabha today passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. The Bill seeks to amend the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. The legislation incorporates several significant provisions, including stringent penalties such as imprisonment for up to ten years, fines of up to ten crore rupees, and the seizure of the properties of convicted offenders. To ensure the expeditious disposal of cases, the legislation mandates that every State Government and Union Territory Administration establish Special Fast Track Courts for the day-to-day trial. It further provides that investigations into offences must be completed within two months from the date the information is recorded at the police station. The trials must be concluded within three months from the filing of the chargesheet.

Replying to the discussion on the bill, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr Jitendra Singh said, the amendment in the bill has been brought to make the law more stringent and ensure speedy justice. He said, the new Bill is a reaffirmation of the government’s commitment to safeguard the welfare of students and youth. Dr Singh said, the incidents of paper leaks have taken place in various states ruled by different parties.

Hitting out at the Opposition for their conduct, Dr Singh said that when an important bill is being discussed, the Opposition is playing politics, instead of offering suggestions. He also criticised Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi for using unparliamentary language, saying it is inappropriate and unfortunate. Replying to Mr Gandhi’s accusation against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Dr Singh said that the government repeatedly clarified that no shots were fired and only tear gas was used. He said, since no shots were fired, the question of issuing an order does not arise as the authority to issue such an order rests with the magistrate, not the Minister.

Earlier, participating in the discussion, JDU MP Dileshwar Kamait expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing the Bill in Parliament, stating that it will ensure a brighter future for students while enhancing transparency in the education system. He said that the bill has been brought in the interest of students. Mr Kamait added that the new legislation provides for time-bound investigations and stringent punishment to ensure accountability and curb malpractices.

Opposing the bill, N K Premachandran of RSP said that the bill is inadequate to achieve the purpose stated in the bill. He alleged that the changes brought in the proposed bill are merely cosmetic.

Participating in the discussion, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said that the education system in the country has now become very expensive. He alleged that the money spent on conducting NEET-UG examination is more than the education budget of the country. Mr Gandhi said that the Students’ protest on the NEET issue was not violence or hatred but a deep expression of the youth, and all political parties must respect this expression.

Tripura intends to initiate talks with Mizoram to resolve inter-state border dispute

Agartala, July 13,2026: The Tripura government intends to resume talks with its Mizoram counterpart to address their long-standing inter-state border dispute, and, as a preparation, officials from both states are scheduled to meet this week.

According to the report, the upcoming meeting is expected to precede a proposed dialogue between the two chief ministers. Sources said Tripura’s Chief Minister, Dr Manik Saha, has initiated a new round of discussions to address the issues concerning the 109-km border shared between the two states.

This initiative follows a conversation between Dr Saha and Mizoram’s Chief Minister, Lalduhoma, during 73rd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) held in Shillong last month. Dr Saha mentioned his proposal for discussions aimed at resolving the border issues through mutual consultation.

Tripura CM explained that he proposed senior officials from both states thoroughly discuss the matter before the highest policy-level meeting, as a foundation for subsequent discussions between the chief ministers.

The recent NEC plenary gathering was attended by union Home Minister Amit Shah, union Minister for Development of the North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia, and Minister of State Sukanta Mujumdar, along with governors and chief ministers of all eight north-eastern states, where the issue was flagged.

Tripura shares an 856-km international border with Bangladesh, which makes up nearly 84 percent of its total boundary, and also shares a 53-km inter-state border with Assam and a 109-km border with Mizoram.

The boundary between Tripura and Mizoram has been a source of contention for years, often leading to tensions when either state conducts development or construction work in disputed areas. One such incident occurred last May when an under-construction tourism facility in Phuldungsei village along the Tripura-Mizoram border was damaged by an explosion, prompting police from both states to visit the site and maintain peace.

Following the incident, Tripura’s Tourism and Transport Minister, Sushanta Chowdhury, led a review meeting in Jampui and resolved to reconstruct the damaged eco-tourism infrastructure. Residents have noted that both states claim Phuldungsei as their territory, marking it as one of the most sensitive sections along the inter-state border.

Officials have stated that the tourism project is being developed under the Centre’s Swadesh Darshan scheme with an estimated budget of Rs 3.12 crore.

Additional security forces were deployed in the area post-explosion, and the Tripura government subsequently addressed the issue with their counterparts in Mizoram.

In recent years, officials from North Tripura’s administration, Mizoram’s Mamit district administration, and the Survey of India have engaged in multiple discussions to pinpoint and resolve disputed sections, yet a conclusive resolution remains elusive.

Meanwhile, some organisations in Mizoram have continued to raise objections to construction activities by the Tripura government in the bordering localities.

Junior Digest

India’s net direct tax collections increased 13.21% to Rs 13.38 lakh crore so far in FY27

ECI says SIR had unanimous approval, cites Supreme Court backing

Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill gets President Murmu’s assent

Cabinet clears Rs 1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor-III

Tata Sons rejects Noel Tata’s objections, cites 3 legal opinions

Centre makes veg, non-veg labels mandatory on soaps, shampoos, toothpastes

EC allots ‘Football Player’ symbol to Mamata Banerjee faction, ‘Envelope’ to rival TMC group

NCPCR rescues over 3,800 children in Pan-India campaign against child labour

LS passes Anti-Paper leak bill

Tripura intends to initiate talks with Mizoram to resolve inter-state border dispute

PM Modi inaugurates five major development projects over Rs.3,300 crore in Ladakh

SC clarifies it neither approved nor disapproved ECI’s modified Form 6

Supreme Court to hold national consultation on 10 years of Juvenile Justice Act on October 10–11

Rajnath Singh accuses Congress of seeking Bangladesh-style power change through violence

Veteran Actor Anant Nag To Receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Actor Nana Patekar passed away

Kerala Police launched the ‘Speak Up’special task force to prevent domestic violence and support survivors

Govt introduces Bills to overhaul Indian Statistical Institute and modernise Banking evidence laws in Lok Sabha

Parliament witnesses repeated adjournments over NEET, Ram Temple donation row

S.Janaki Passed away

Delhi HC seeks Centre, FSSAI’s response on sale of non-dairy products as Paneer

PM Modi flags off India’s first indigenous hydrogen-powered passenger train

PM announces fast-track courts for paper leak cases

PM hails EOS-05 launch as ‘Outstanding Achievement’