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Judicial Corruption NCERT Chapter Prompts Court Scrutiny

Judicial Corruption NCERT Chapter Prompts Court Scrutiny

The Supreme Court examines an NCERT Class 8 chapter on judicial corruption, highlighting concerns about bias, integrity, and the impact on the judiciary’s image in education.
Government Rules Out E10 Petrol Option, E20 To Remain

Government Rules Out E10 Petrol Option, E20 To Remain

Consumers in India will have no choice regarding ethanol-blended petrol such as E10 and E20, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas clarified recently. This comes amid growing concerns and reports claiming that ethanol-blended fuel offers lower fuel efficiency.
Punjab Regularises 516 Forest Department Workers

Punjab Regularises 516 Forest Department Workers

The Punjab government has finally regularised 516 daily-wage Forest Department workers, providing long-awaited job security. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann also reinstated 237 pending promotions, marking a significant step toward ending the contractor system and securing the futures of state employees.
Punjab Imposes 5 Percent Private School Fee Cap

Punjab Imposes 5 Percent Private School Fee Cap

Punjab has imposed a strict 5 percent cap on private school fee hikes. This 2026 ordinance mandates fee disclosures and requires refunds for parents facing excessive charges from their children’s unaided private schools.