August 6, 2026

Year: 2026

Bengaluru’s new arterial road to be inaugurated by end of June.

** Bengaluru is all set to welcome a new arterial road, expected to be inaugurated by the end of June, which will provide a vital link between various parts of the city, including the IT hub and residential areas, and ease traffic congestion with its state-of-the-art infrastructure and traffic management systems.

High Court sets aside ICC finding on SBI employee.

** The High Court's latest judgment has sparked a debate on what constitutes a 'workplace' under the Protection of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 (POSH Act), after it set aside an ICC finding on an SBI employee accused of sexual harassment during a corporate outing. The ruling has left many in the corporate world questioning the Act's definition of a 'workplace' and its implications for employers and employees.

Centre identifies 315 El Nino-vulnerable districts

** The Indian government has identified 315 districts as vulnerable to the El Nino phenomenon, which could lead to severe drought, water scarcity, and food insecurity. The affected states, including Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, are at high risk due to inefficient irrigation systems and limited water storage capacity. The government has announced measures to mitigate the impact, including subsidies for drip irrigation systems and loans for farmers to invest in water-efficient technologies. However, experts warn that a long-term strategy is crucial to tackle the crisis effectively and safeguard India's agricultural sector from the adverse effects of climate change.