Polity & Governance: The Supreme Court of India is reviewing the reappointment of unelected ministers in Bihar. Under Article 164(4) of the Constitution, a minister who is not a member of the state legislature for six consecutive months shall cease to be a minister. The court is examining if reappointing such a person without election violates the spirit of the Constitution.
Infrastructure & Aviation: IndiGo has been selected to operate the Gaya-Bangkok international flight route. Gaya International Airport serves as a vital gateway for the Buddhist Circuit, connecting Bodh Gaya to South-East Asian nations.
Law & Order: Bihar Government has empowered Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) Inspectors with the power of arrest without a warrant. This change is intended to speed up investigations in disproportionate assets and bribery cases involving gazetted officers.
National Politics: The shifting political landscape in Delhi, following rebellions in other regional parties like TMC, is impacting the 'Kingmaker' status of Bihar-based parties like the JD(U) within the NDA coalition.