Discovery of Potash Reserves:
- The Punjab government announced plans to explore potash mining in Fazilka and Sri Muktsar Sahib districts.
- This discovery could reduce India’s dependence on potash imports and boost the domestic fertilizer industry.
Dunki Routes:
- A US military aircraft carrying 104 deported Indian nationals landed at Amritsar airport.
- These individuals had attempted to reach the US through the “dunki route,” a dangerous and illegal immigration path.
Bill Proposing 100 Days Parliamentary Sitting:
- Senior Opposition leaders in the Rajya Sabha introduced Private Member Bills seeking to mandate a minimum of 100-120 parliamentary sittings per year.
- The aim is to enhance legislative accountability and scrutiny.
International Criminal Court:
- U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel.