Policies
ST quota raised to 22.5%, SC to 16.25%, while 11.25% reservation introduced for SEBC; new Annapurna rice scheme also approved
Private member proposal seeking animal sciences university turned down amid voice vote
Three-day literary event in Gangtok from April 26–28 to host Mamang Dai, William Dalrymple, and other leading voices from across India
Indian-origin writer among six contenders; shortlist dominated by women authors and translators
Yogi Adityanath directs roadmap after scheme closure left teachers without jobs for over two years
Court asks state to respond within three weeks over cancellation of 5% reservation in jobs and education
JK CM opposes local recruitment bill in civil services, says proposals are reviewed before rejection
Omar Abdullah calls criticism “unfair”, says each proposal is examined for feasibility as employment bill flagged for administrative challenges
IT minister flags global worries over addictive algorithms, stresses need to balance innovation, free speech and safeguards
Parliament passes transgender rights amendment bill 2026 as Rajya Sabha approves it despite opposition demand for select panel review and concerns over provisions
4 key ministry of education schemes, including SSA which supports public schools and PM POSHAN for mid-day meals, have seen poor actual spending against budget allocations
