Here’s some heartening news to begin 2026 on a hopeful note. Last year, The Indian Express highlighted how officer cadets who had been disabled during military training were discharged and left to fend for themselves, paying for medical treatment with no support. In August, the Supreme Court stepped in, taking suo motu cognisance of their plight. Soon after, the Ministry of Defence issued an order extending Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) benefits to these cadets. This entitles to free treatment at military hospitals and empanelled private facilities. We spoke to some of these officer cadets, who described the move as a “huge relief.” The Supreme Court-appointed amicus curiae has gone a step further, recommending disability pensions and rehabilitation support for them as well. Read our report. On that note, let’s get to the rest of today’s edition👇 🚨 Big Story The government is seeking public feedback on the draft rules for the four Labour Codes that were notified in November. These include the Code on Wages, the Code on Social Security, the Industrial Relations Code, …