The Ministry of External Affairs condemned attacks on three commercial vessels in the Black Sea, expressing concern for Indian crew members and calling for an immediate halt to such incidents in the interest of peace and stability.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced recruitment for 14,454 government posts and a ₹50,000 Bhagini Nivedita Scheme for unmarried women pursuing higher education, alongside pay hikes and new allowances.
The Government of India has standardized 28 geographical features in Ladakh, including peaks, passes, glaciers, rivers, and lakes, on the official Survey of India map. The move aims to improve recognition and public awareness of the region’s diverse terrain.
Gold prices in Delhi fell below ₹1.5 lakh per 10 grams for the first time in two months amid weak demand and a strong US dollar, while silver held steady at ₹2.32 lakh per kg.
Union Minister Jitin Prasada announced India’s long‑awaited FTA with the EU, highlighting technology transfer, AI, and local manufacturing as pillars of future industrial growth.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, marking India’s commitment to global cooperation against online crime. The treaty aims to enhance cross‑border evidence sharing and strengthen digital security worldwide.
The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Alexandria, Egypt, as part of its Lokayan 26 expedition. The 10‑month voyage spans 22,000 nautical miles across 13 countries, strengthening maritime cooperation between India and Egypt.
Bharat Taxi has launched operations in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj under a cooperative model where drivers are owners. The initiative, supported by the Ministry of Cooperation, aims to empower Saarthis and expand the cooperative movement into mobility services.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved raising the wage ceiling for mandatory EPFO coverage from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, expanding social security benefits to over 51 lakh additional employees.
Indian Railways has approved ₹252 crore for the rollout of Kavach Version 4.0 across 607.7 route kilometres of the Lucknow Division under the North Eastern Railway, strengthening train safety and modernizing protection systems.
Union Minister of State Dr. L. Murugan announced that India’s unemployment rate has dropped from 6% to 3.2%, attributing the improvement to the government’s flagship initiatives aimed at boosting job creation and entrepreneurship.
UPI stays free for all P2P transfers and merchant payments up to ₹2,000, covering 96% of transactions, while limited MDR applies only to larger deals.