Defence
First Woman Officer from IMA
Sai Jadhav made history by becoming the first woman officer to pass out from the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. She was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Territorial Army, marking a significant milestone in gender inclusion in the armed forces.
Business & Economy
PLFS Labour Market Trends
The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) reported improved labour market conditions with declining unemployment rates and rising Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) and Worker Population Ratio (WPR), indicating higher economic participation across the country.
Business & Economy
Bharat Taxi Model
Bharat Taxi, operated by Sahkar Taxi Cooperative Limited, follows a driver-owned cooperative model with zero commission and no surge pricing. This driver-welfare-focused alternative promotes transparent fares and better earnings for drivers.
International
India-Saudi Visa Waiver
India and Saudi Arabia signed a visa waiver agreement granting mutual short-stay visa exemption for diplomatic, special, and official passport holders. This agreement aims to ease official travel and strengthen strategic cooperation between the two nations.
Technology
Amazon Pay Biometric UPI
Amazon Pay launched biometric authentication for UPI payments, allowing fingerprint/face authentication for transactions up to βΉ5,000 on Android devices. This feature reduces UPI PIN dependency while keeping biometric data securely on-device.
Business & Economy
Air India Awards Recognition
Air India won the Best Domestic Airline title at the Travel + Leisure India & South Asia Awards based on reader votes. This recognition reflects rising customer trust and improved service delivery during its Tata-led transformation.
International
Singapore Changi Airport Excellence
Singapore’s Changi Airport is a global benchmark known for sky-lit terminals, indoor gardens, the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, and seamless transit experience. These innovations prioritize passenger comfort and operational excellence.
International
India-Argentina Agricultural Cooperation
The ICARβINTA Work Plan between India and Argentina focuses on agricultural R&D collaboration including sustainable farming, biotechnology, digital agriculture, germplasm exchange, and climate-resilient practices to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
Technology
AI App Growth and Telecom Monetisation
A Bank of America (BofA) report highlights India’s rapid AI app usage growth, leading to increased data consumption. This trend presents telecom monetisation opportunities through higher ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) growth for operators like Jio and Airtel.
Science
WHO Traditional Medicine Summit
The WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine emphasizes integrating traditional systems (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy) into mainstream healthcare through scientific validation, policy frameworks, regulation, and protection of Indigenous knowledge.