Aviation
APAC-AIG Meeting in India
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation will organize India’s first-ever Asia Pacific Accident Investigation Group (APAC-AIG) meeting and workshop to enhance regional cooperation in aviation safety investigations.
Railways
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Railway Station
The renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar station (formerly Aurangabad) falls under the Nanded Division of South Central Railway. The renaming reflects regional pride in Maratha heritage, honoring Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
Environment
Uttarakhand Green Tax β ANPR System
Uttarakhand’s upcoming green tax initiative will use Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras with automatic digital deduction for real-time tax collection. This ensures transparency and minimizes evasion in eco-sensitive zones.
Judiciary
Justice Surya Kant β 53rd CJI
Justice Surya Kant from Haryana has been recommended as the 53rd Chief Justice of India. He will be the first person from Haryana to hold this position, succeeding CJI Bhushan R. Gavai after being elevated to SC in 2019.
Pension & Finance
NPS/UPS β LC75 & BLC Options
The government has extended LC75 and BLC investment options under NPS (National Pension System) and UPS (Unified Pension Scheme) to Central Government employees, enabling more flexible and personalized retirement investment strategies.
International
East Timor β 11th ASEAN Member
East Timor (Timor-Leste) became the 11th member of ASEAN under President JosΓ© Ramos-Horta. This marks a significant milestone for the young nation, strengthening Southeast Asian regional cooperation and integration.
Technology
CR450 β World’s Fastest Bullet Train
China’s CR450, the world’s fastest bullet train reaching 453 km/h, will run commercially on the ShanghaiβChengdu corridor. This represents a major technological leap in global high-speed rail innovation.
Business & Economy
RelianceβMeta AI Joint Venture
Reliance Industries and Meta Platforms launched a βΉ855 crore joint venture named Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited (REIL). Objective: develop enterprise-grade AI solutions focusing on automation, analytics, and generative AI for businesses.
Banking & Finance
RBI HaRBInger 2025 Hackathon
RBI’s HaRBInger 2025 global hackathon theme: “Secure Banking through Identity, Integrity, and Inclusivity”. The Innovation for Transformation initiative promotes secure and innovative fintech solutions in the banking sector.
Science & Awards
Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025
Prof. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar received the Vigyan Ratna (Lifetime Achievement) under Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 for his pioneering work in Physics. The awards celebrated contributions across 13 scientific disciplines.