The Home Ministry has amended prison rules to prevent caste-based discrimination and redefine habitual offenders. The changes, following a Supreme Court order, aim to ensure equality, fairness, and humane treatment of prisoners. Key changes include the introduction of Section 55(A) and the prohibition of manual scavenging.
The Urengoy-Pomary-Uzhgorod pipeline, a significant Russian natural gas export, has been halted due to Ukraine's refusal to renew a transit agreement, marking the end of Moscow's dominance over Europe's energy supply. The European Union has diversified energy sources and improved infrastructure to handle non-Russian gas supplies, with alternative supplies arranged by Slovakia and Austria.
Bangladesh's 2025 textbooks credit Ziaur Rahman with declaring the country's independence on March 26, 1971, removing Mujib's title as 'Father of the Nation'. This shift in Bangladesh could further polarize the political situation, as the political legacies of Mujib and Ziaur continue to shape the country's political landscape.
A belly landing involves an aircraft landing without deploying its landing gear due to mechanical failures. This risky maneuver requires precise leveling, controlled descent, and flap adjustments to minimize damage and ensure passenger safety, though it often results in significant aircraft damage.
India faces challenges in modernizing its air force as China advances its fighter jet technology. While India plans to procure over 500 aircraft, delays in indigenous projects like LCA-Mk2, AMCA, and MRFA, combined with aging fleets and foreign engine dependency, pose hurdles to achieving self-reliance and operational readiness.