With the Defence Forces of Pakistan Act, 2026 taking effect, along with amendments to the National Command Authority Act, 2010, Pakistan is now virtually moving towards military dictatorship
The Supreme Court fixed August 17 for final hearing on petitions challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, while expressing concern over safeguarding the rights of transgender persons holding identity cards issued under the previous legal framework
The Lok Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, increasing the apex court's strength from 34 to 38 judges, without debate amid Opposition protests over the NEET paper leak and alleged Ram temple donation theft
The government introduced the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha to replace the 1891 law, recognising digital and virtual banking records as admissible evidence, expanding the definition of bankers' books, and modernising the legal framework for technology-driven banking
The Rajya Sabha has passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, extending legal protection to the national song Vande Mataram. The law makes insulting or obstructing its rendition a punishable offence with up to three years’ imprisonment or fine.
The Telangana government has constituted a Cabinet Sub-Committee to draft recommendations for the proposed Rohit Vemula Telangana Bill, 2026, aimed at preventing identity-based discrimination in higher educational institutions. The move comes a day after the Karnataka cabinet approved a similar bill.
The Rajya Sabha began debate on the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to grant statutory status to Amaravati as the State’s sole capital, ending years of uncertainty following the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh.
The Telangana Assembly has passed the Employees’ Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026, mandating salary deductions to support neglected parents. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy described the law as a social responsibility aimed at restoring dignity to the elderly.
Netflix has announced a strong 2026 lineup featuring new seasons of Emily in Paris, Bridgerton, One Piece, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Enola Holmes and the film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, promising a year packed with entertainment.
