• The Supreme Court of India allowed withdrawal of artificial life support in the Harish Rana passive euthanasia case, adding a new dimension to the legal framework governing end-of-life decisions in India.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day visit to Assam, launching and inaugurating development projects worth over ₹24,000 crore focused on infrastructure, energy, connectivity, and welfare initiatives.

🔶 Judiciary & Reservation Policy

Supreme Court Clarification on Creamy Layer Criteria
The Supreme Court of India clarified that parental income alone cannot be the sole determinant for identifying the “creamy layer” within the Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservation framework.
Significance: The ruling highlights the need to consider multiple socio-economic indicators beyond income while determining eligibility for OBC reservation benefits.

🔶 Infrastructure & Connectivity Development

Noida International Airport Connectivity Corridor Approved
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Narendra Modi, approved the revised capital cost of ₹3,630.77 crore for a greenfield connectivity corridor linking Noida International Airport with surrounding transport networks.
Significance: Improves multimodal connectivity and supports regional economic growth around the airport.

🔶 Agriculture & Rural Credit Policy

Ground Level Credit Targets for Agriculture
The Government of India annually fixes Ground Level Credit (GLC) targets for banks to ensure adequate financing for the agriculture and allied sectors.
Significance: Enhances farm productivity, strengthens rural credit access, and supports agricultural growth.

🔶 Clean Energy & Hydrogen Economy

Green Ammonia and Green Methanol Standards Notified
The Government of India has officially notified standards for green ammonia and green methanol under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Significance: Encourages hydrogen-based fuels, reduces carbon emissions, and strengthens India’s transition toward a clean energy economy.