Polity & Governance: The cabinet approved a Bill to remove the two-child norm and education bars for municipal and panchayat polls, effectively reversing a 30-year-old policy.
Economy & Finance: The cabinet cleared projects worth ₹1.74 lakh crore, including a significant cost revision of ₹79,459 crore for the HPCL Rajasthan refinery expansion.
Industry: The new Industrial Development Policy 2026 specifically targets the 'talent economy' to boost local employment and technological integration.