Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) Formed Under MeitY as Unified Regulator for 3 Game Categories Under 2025 Act

Parliamentary Panel Demands Meta Apology Over PM Video Removal, Threatens Revocation of Safe Harbour Under IT Act Section 79

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and IT, chaired by Nishikant Dubey, has demanded Meta apologize for erroneously blocking PM Modi's video, or face revocation of safe harbour under Section 79 of the IT Act. Similar action is threatened against Google India for financial frauds. This highlights the government's push to enforce intermediary accountability and the conditional nature of safe harbour immunity.

Task Force Recommends Inflation-Adjusted Relief Hike, Counselling Under SC/ST Act

A government task force has recommended major changes to the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules, including inflation-indexed relief hikes, mandatory counselling, and 24-hour FIR reporting. Separately, the NCST has proposed legal safeguards to protect tribal livelihoods during land disputes and curb counter FIRs. These proposals are critical for aspirants as they touch upon the SC/ST Act, a high-yield topic for Prelims and Mains in Polity and Social Justice.

31st Southern Zonal Council: Amit Shah Highlights South India’s Role in National Development with Focus on Water, Delimitation, and Cooperative Federalism

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting, emphasizing the southern region's contribution to India's development through high literacy, trained manpower, and deep-sea expertise. Key issues discussed included water disputes (Mullaperiyar, Krishna waters), delimitation concerns, and cooperative federalism among southern states.

MHA Seeks Input on Composition of Proposed Ladakh UT-Level Body Under Article 371(K)

The Centre is proposing a unique governance model for Ladakh under Article 371(K), avoiding statehood or full legislature. This has implications for federalism, constitutional amendments, and special provisions for regions. MHA's questionnaire seeks specifics on the new body's composition and powers, indicating progress in negotiations.

MHA Empowers District Collectors in 8 States/UTs to Grant Citizenship under CAA 2019

The MHA has transferred power from Empowered Committees to District Collectors in eight states/UTs to process pending CAA applications, bypassing state governments. This follows BJP's win in West Bengal and aims to expedite citizenship for six non-Muslim communities from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh who entered India before December 31, 2014.

Centre Proposes Sui Generis Model for Ladakh Under Article 371(K), Needs 2/3 Parliament Majority

The Centre has proposed a unique 'sui generis' governance model for Ladakh, distinct from statehood or a UT with legislature. The new framework will be embedded via a constitutional amendment under Article 371(K), requiring a two-thirds majority in Parliament. This is a key development for aspirants tracking special provisions and Union Territory governance.

SC Upholds EC's SIR, Citizenship Under MHA; 13 Crore Deletions, Aadhaar Alternative Proposed

The Supreme Court upheld the EC's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which deleted over 13 crore names, but clarified that citizenship determination is solely under the Ministry of Home Affairs. This raises critical debates on voter rights, due process, and the viability of Aadhaar-based verification as a cost-effective, inclusive alternative to house-to-house surveys.

MHA Proposes Chapter K Under Article 371: Elected Body for Ladakh UT

The MHA has proposed a new constitutional provision under Article 371 (Chapter K) to establish an elected body with legislative powers for the Union Territory of Ladakh. This is a major structural reform addressing demands since Ladakh lost its special status in 2019, with key implications for federalism and UT governance.