Union Cabinet Approves Increase in Supreme Court Judge Strength

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sanctioned the introduction of The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, aimed at increasing the number of Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37, excluding the Chief Justice of India. This legislation seeks to improve the court's efficiency and speed in delivering justice. The costs associated with the additional judges will be covered by the Consolidated Fund of India. This amendment continues a trend of incremental increases in the court's judge strength since 1956.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link