Haryana seeks increased Union Budget allocations for infrastructure, agriculture, medical education, MSMEs, and capital investment.
Haryana requests enhanced central budgetary support for rural and urban infrastructure, agricultural rehabilitation and modernisation, and state capital projects, seeking an increase in RIDF to Rs 2,000 crore, raising the UIDF project cap to Rs 500 crore, and higher untied allocations with relaxed utilisation conditions under Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment.

Defence self-reliance prioritized as key to strategic autonomy, backed by licences, exports growth and skills development.
Self-reliance in defence production is framed as a national imperative for long-term strategic autonomy, driven by collaboration among defence research, DPSUs, private industry, MSMEs and startups, and catalysed by policy reforms and ease-of-doing-business measures. The secretary noted issuance of over 788 industrial licences to 462 companies and defence exports of Rs 23,162 crore in 2025. Human capital development-through Skill India, NSDC, Directorate General of Training, and Agnipath-linked certification-is essential, and regional defence ecosystem networks and testing infrastructure are needed to expand manufacturing hubs.

Codeine cough syrup racket: politician alleges raids focus on poll states while key financial probes remain limited.
Allegations assert central investigative agencies are focusing raids in poll-bound states rather than fully probing an extensive codeine-based cough syrup racket. State authorities report a special investigation team, registration of numerous cases, hundreds of named suspects and arrests, raids at many firms, and testing of over a thousand samples. The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering case against a principal accused and conducted searches at multiple premises, including associates' locations, manufacturers, distributors and storage facilities, while financial transactions connected to the trade remain under investigation.

MGNREGA repeal prompts nationwide campaign; demands for judge-supervised probe, electoral roll concerns, and UPSC face checks.
Opposition launched a 45-day nationwide campaign against repeal of the rural employment law; Congress demanded a six-month, judge-supervised completion of a federal murder investigation; a state chief minister alleged the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is excluding voters; UPSC mandated face authentication for candidates; police began probing alleged removal of documents by federal enforcement officials from a political consultancy; and opposition-ruled states requested additional central funds over a proposed 60:40 cost-sharing fiscal scheme.

Punjab seeks a special package: extra borrowing, flood relief, police funds, GST compensation, and higher farm incentives.
Punjab seeks a one-time additional borrowing limit of 1 per cent of GSDP under FRBM for disaster and security-related rehabilitation; Rs 1,000 crore special central assistance for police modernisation and emergency response; immediate release of Rs 7,757 crore in withheld Rural Development Fund; Rs 15,000 per acre incentive for paddy diversification; a predictable GST stabilisation or compensation mechanism to address ~Rs 6,000 crore annual revenue loss; and restoration of the original demand-driven MGNREGA funding structure.

VB G RAM G funding change increases state fiscal burden; states demand restoration of demand driven scheme and compensation.
The VB G RAM G Act substitutes MGNREGA and alters financing from 90:10 to 60:40, placing greater recurring cost and responsibility for additional man days on states, which opponents say weakens the employment guarantee and transfers significant fiscal burden to states; they demand restoration of demand driven funding and compensatory measures including a non lapsable infrastructure fund or merging surcharges into the divisible tax pool, plus a GST compensation or stabilisation mechanism.

Delhi requests procurement of 3,330 electric buses under PM E-DRIVE to expand and electrify public transport.
The Delhi government requested procurement of 3,330 additional low floor air conditioned electric buses through CESL under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, specifying 500 seven metre, 2,330 nine metre and 500 twelve metre buses to serve narrow streets, feeder routes and main corridors, and stated readiness to self finance procurement if subsidy or technical hurdles arise.

Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference to drive investments, MoUs, and plans for 100 GW renewable capacity by 2030.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the two-day Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot to drive investment commitments and collaboration across energy, manufacturing and services. The summit will facilitate 1,800+ business meetings and 1,500+ MoUs, feature 400+ exhibitors, and prioritise energy transition topics-100 GW renewable capacity, decentralised solar schemes, grid integration, storage, green hydrogen and nuclear roadmaps-alongside entrepreneur mentoring, RBSM buyer engagement and vendor meets to enable B2B, B2G and G2G project development.

Killing of Minnesota woman prompts calls for investigation, funding restrictions and possible impeachment of Homeland Security chief.
A fatal shooting by an ICE officer has triggered congressional demands for a full investigation and immediate policy reforms. Legislators are considering leveraging the DHS appropriations process to impose funding conditions, statutory limits on agents' authority, an unmasking requirement for enforcement officers, and restrictions on Border Patrol activity. Proposals span targeted funding restrictions, structural constraints on ICE operations, and calls for impeachment of the department head, reflecting sharp partisan division while citing prior agent-involved shootings as context for enhanced oversight.

Karnataka urges Centre to address shrinking fiscal space and seek revenue protection, funding, and employment support.
Karnataka requests that the Union Budget 2026-27 remedy a shrinking fiscal space caused by GST rationalisation, expanding state responsibilities, and increased social and urbanisation costs. It seeks a revenue protection mechanism, sharing of excise and cess revenues, restoration of demand-driven rural employment with uncapped central funding, urgent release and reimbursement of delayed central scheme payments (notably Jal Jeevan Mission), and targeted central allocations for price deficiency payments, frontline worker support, regional development and pending Finance Commission and disaster-relief grants.

Swadeshi and Swabhasha urged to preserve culture and drive local manufacturing for national self reliance.
The minister urged adoption of Swadeshi and use of Swabhasha at home to preserve cultural roots and advance Aatmanirbhar Bharat, and called on businesses to manufacture at least one product not yet produced domestically to build national self reliance and competitiveness.

Gurugram excise officials convicted for bribery and sentenced; fines imposed and departmental action pending after sting.
Two officers and a clerk of the Haryana Excise and Taxation Department were prosecuted after an ACB sting in response to a complaint that a GST registration application was diverted and a bribe solicited; one inspector was caught accepting an advance, all were arrested and sent to judicial custody, prosecuted for bribery, sentenced to imprisonment and fined, and the department is reviewing further disciplinary action.

Himachal Pradesh launches rooftop and ground solar expansion at healthcare and panchayats to meet renewable targets.
The government ordered phased rooftop solar installations at healthcare institutions to advance green energy and cost savings, setting a target of 500 MW of solar capacity within two years and aiming to meet over 90 percent of the state's energy needs from renewables. The Green Panchayat Programme assigns Gram Panchayats to host 500 kW ground-mounted plants, with 24 initial approvals and a 150 MW programme aim; projects between 250 kW and 5 MW are allotted first-come, first-served, HPSEBL will purchase the power, and 20 percent of local electricity revenue will fund assistance for orphans and widows.

Khan Market upgrade begins: Middle Lane granite flooring and utilities, Rs 1.21 crore, three-month timeline.
NDMC began a Phase II redevelopment of Khan Market's Middle Lane comprising granite flooring and integrated service ducts for civil and electrical utilities, funded at Rs 1.21 crore and scheduled for completion in three months (by April 2026). Complementary works-including upgraded public toilets, parking, traffic management and entry improvements-are funded separately at about Rs 25 lakh with completion targeted by March 2026, aligning the initiative with municipal priorities for pedestrianisation, sustainability and heritage preservation.

Sansaar launches into the GCC through a B2B partnership, placing premium home-furnishing fabrics in regional trade outlets.
Sansaar has launched in the GCC through a strategic partnership with Bru Textiles' Fabric Library, using a B2B distribution model to place its premium home-furnishing fabric collections across select retail and trade counters, leveraging Fabric Library's regional presence and distribution expertise to enable phased international expansion.

Fatal shooting during ICE operation raises dispute over federal versus state investigative jurisdiction and use-of-force claims.
A fatal shooting by an ICE officer prompted conflicting accounts about whether the vehicle was used as a weapon and whether the officer was struck; federal authorities have announced a federal investigation while state investigators report being denied access to evidence, raising questions about intergovernmental investigative jurisdiction, evidence-sharing, and application of use-of-force standards in immigration enforcement.

Ukrainian and Russian strikes on energy infrastructure raise international humanitarian law issues over civilian protection and proportionality.
Attacks on energy and fuel-storage facilities raise international humanitarian law issues of distinction and proportionality where Ukrainian and Russian strikes risk depriving civilians of heat, light and water and prompt possible evacuations; both sides' use of drones, missiles and artillery to target energy infrastructure engages assessments of military necessity, foreseeable civilian harm, and obligations to take feasible precautions. The reported use of a hypersonic, nuclear-capable missile underscores escalation risks and the legal significance of weapons with wide-area effects.

Chandigarh University wins overall AIU inter-university wrestling championship, securing 11 golds among 16 medals, dominating both Greco Roman and Freestyle categories.
Chandigarh University won the Overall Championships in both Greco Roman and Freestyle at the All India Inter University Wrestling Championship 2025-26, securing 16 medals (11 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze). CU dominated Greco Roman (six golds, one bronze) and led Freestyle (five golds, three silver, one bronze), with standout individual golds in multiple weight categories. The five day event hosted by CU under the Association of Indian Universities drew over 200 universities and 2,700 wrestlers; the university attributed its success to institutional support including scholarships, coaching, infrastructure and athlete services.

Moumita Dutta Guru wins 'Beautiful Eyes' at Mrs India Pride of Nation 2025 International Edition, highlighting authentic presence.
Mrs India Pride of Nation 2025 International Edition awarded Moumita Dutta Guru the title Winner - Beautiful Eyes, reflecting a deliberate shift toward evaluation based on emotional intelligence, communication, social awareness, and clarity of personal vision. Hosted in Sri Lanka as an international expansion, the multi-day programme combined grooming, leadership interactions, cultural immersion, and mentorship in choreography and fashion to produce a merit-driven, credibility-focused platform celebrating diverse aspects of married women's leadership and presence.

Chhattisgarh rice mandi fee exemption extended for exporters for another year and to support processing and exports.
Chhattisgarh extended the mandi fee exemption for rice exporters for another year to promote exports and reduce exporter costs. The exemption, previously granted and due to lapse in December 2025, forms part of coordinated measures including a new industrial policy emphasising small-scale rice processing, procurement at Rs 3,100 per quintal with a 21-quintal per acre cap, and establishment of a regional APEDA office to strengthen export capacity.