Karnataka Notifies 1% Welfare Fee on Gig Platforms, Capped at ₹1.50 per Transaction Under New 2025 Act

Karnataka Bans HFSS Foods Near Schools Under FSS Act, 50-Metre Radius

Karnataka has banned the sale of High Fat, Sugar and Salt (HFSS) foods within 50 metres of schools and colleges, effective from July 24, 2026, under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. This is a significant public health measure targeting childhood obesity and unhealthy eating habits, with implications for state-level governance, food safety regulations, and school health policies.

MahaRERA Strikes Down Builder's Unilateral Cancellation Clause, Orders Interest from Oct 2023 Under RERA Act

MahaRERA has declared illegal a contractual clause that allowed a builder to unilaterally cancel a flat allotment via Power of Attorney, reinforcing statutory safeguards under the RERA Act. The developer was ordered to pay interest for delayed possession from October 1, 2023. This ruling is a key example of regulatory protection for homebuyers and a must-know for exams covering RERA, consumer rights, and state-level governance.

Karnataka Suspends Food Licences of Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket for Selling Poisonous Datura

Karnataka's food safety department has suspended licences of Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, and BigBasket for selling toxic Datura as a food product, posing serious public health risks. This action under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 highlights regulatory gaps in e-commerce food sales and the vulnerability of online platforms to illegal products. For exams: testable data includes specific platforms, the poisonous substance, and legal framework.

Bihar Cabinet Nod: 16 Medical Colleges under PPP Model with PwC Advisor; ₹8.27 Cr Sanctioned

Bihar Cabinet approves PPP model for 16 medical colleges, appointing PwC as transaction advisor with ₹8.27 Cr. Also establishes Sports Science Centre at Rajgir, sanctions ₹6.12 Cr for Har Ghar Tiranga campaign 2026, creates 19+3 special courts for SC/ST and NDPS cases, and approves water supply projects under AMRUT 2.0. This is a multi-dimensional governance decision covering healthcare, sports, patriotism, and judicial reforms.

Himachal HC Holds Surrogate Mothers Entitled to 180 Days Maternity Leave Under CCS Rules

Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that commissioning mothers via surrogacy cannot be denied maternity leave, even if the state has not adopted the Centre's 2024 rules. The court reaffirmed that motherhood cannot be distinguished by the method of birth, setting a binding precedent for the state.

Bihar Cabinet Approves 300 B.Ed. Colleges to Multidisciplinary Degree Colleges Under NEP 2020

The Bihar cabinet has approved converting 300 standalone private B.Ed. colleges into multidisciplinary degree colleges, aligning with NEP 2020. Alongside, key schemes like the Student Credit Card and Kushal Yuva Programme were extended, and significant financial outlays were approved for solar energy and waste-to-energy projects. This is crucial for aspirants as it touches upon education policy, state schemes, renewable energy, and urban governance.

Bombay HC Rules Community Health Volunteers Entitled to Minimum Wage Under 1948 Act

The Bombay High Court has ruled that community health volunteers working for the BMC are entitled to minimum wages under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, rejecting the argument that their honorarium exempts them. This judgment strengthens labour rights for contractual and volunteer workers, an important topic for UPSC labour jurisprudence and social security.

16th FC Report: UCT Schemes Exceed 50% of Education Budget in 3 States, Fiscal Space Shrinks

The 16th Finance Commission and Economic Survey have raised concerns over the rising fiscal burden of Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) schemes for women. In states like Jharkhand, UCT spending exceeds 10% of total state expenditure and over 50% of education spending, threatening other public services. With 44% of state expenditure locked in interest, pensions, and salaries, fiscal space is shrinking.