Aero India 2025: A "Maha Kumbh of Collaboration starts in Bengaluru
- Asia’s largest aerospace exhibition, Aero India-2025, begins in Bengaluru, India.
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh calls for greater cooperation and collaboration among friendly nations to ensure peace, stability, and a better world order.
- Domestic defence manufacturing and exports have crossed records of Rs 1.25 lakh crore and Rs 21,000 crore, respectively.
- The show is attended by 452 Indian exhibitors and 57 foreign exhibitors, with the participation of two of the world’s most advanced fifth-generation fighter aircraft.
• First-time participation of Su-57 (Russia) & F-35 Lightning II (USA).
Karnataka Micro Loan & Small Loan Ordinance, 2025
- Ordinance Resubmitted: Karnataka government re-submitted the ordinance to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot with clarifications, after he returned it seeking explanations.
- Governor’s Concerns:
- Punishment disproportionate – 10 years jail & ₹5 lakh fine excessive for a loan cap of ₹3 lakh.
- Law appears borrower-friendly, affecting lenders’ interests.
- Suggested tabling the bill in the upcoming budget session for discussion.
- Government’s Defense:
- Ordinance does not curb basic rights or restrict loan recovery.
- Bans unregistered lenders from giving loans or charging compound/penalty interest.
- Penalty is for harassment, not loan amount.
- Current Status: Re-submitted without changes but with clarifications, requesting the Governor’s reconsideration.
85-Year-Old Retired Teacher & Right to Die with Dignity
Who is H B Karibasamma?
- 85-year-old retired government teacher from Davanagere, Karnataka.
- Suffering from cancer & slipped disc for over 30 years.
- Fought for 24 years for the Right to Die with Dignity.
What is ‘Right to Die with Dignity’?
- Karnataka government implemented it on January 30, 2025.
- Allows terminally ill patients on life support to refuse treatment.
- Different from euthanasia – does not involve actively ending life.
- Supreme Court legalized passive euthanasia in 2018, but Karnataka recently enforced it.
Her Struggles & Sacrifices
- Sent petitions to the CM, PM, President, and Supreme Court.
- Lost property, financial security, and family ties due to her activism.
- Donated ₹6 lakh to BSF welfare.
Her Hope
- Wants to be Karnataka’s first beneficiary under this law.
Hopes to help other terminally ill patients get a peaceful death.
