Amid the political uproar in Punjab over the Centre’s move to bring Chandigarh under the President’s direct control, Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar has said Chandigarh is an “integral part of Punjab” and assured that the “confusion” will be resolved

The Union home ministry clarified that the central government has no plans to introduce a bill altering Chandigarh’s governance or administrative structure in the upcoming Parliament session. This statement followed a political controversy over a proposal to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution, which had sparked concerns about Punjab’s rights over the city.

New labour codes effective November 21, 2025, mandate basic salary at 50% of CTC, potentially lowering take-home pay as retirement contributions rise. These unified laws aim to simplify compliance and boost worker safeguards. Expect higher provident fund and gratuity payments, impacting immediate earnings while enhancing long-term retirement security for employees.