Social media hyped a nationwide gig workers' strike on Dec 31, 2025, amplified by Dhruv Rathee and Congress-linked unions. OpIndia's ground checks in multiple cities showed deliveries on time, with workers prioritizing income over protests amid smooth operations.
Punjab’s subsidy burden has risen sharply to ₹20,500 crore. The Centre’s proposed power policy, seen as a push for privatisation, could force states to reform electricity distribution or risk losing financial grants.
The Solicitor General said that the actions of the President and the Governor fall within the category of proceedings that cannot be called into question in a court of law.
The announcement has come at a crucial time as the Union Budget 2025, the first budget of Modi 3.0, is set to be unveiled on 1st February. The 8th Pay Commission aligns with the government’s intent to adjust pay structures to reflect current economic conditions and inflation.