Science
WHO Summit on Traditional Medicine
PM Modi released a commemorative postal stamp featuring Ashwagandha at the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi. The summit showcased India’s AYUSH systems and traditional medicine heritage, highlighting Ashwagandha’s benefits in stress relief and immunity support.
Infrastructure
Guwahati Airport Terminal Design
The newly inaugurated terminal at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati features a nature-themed design inspired by “Bamboo Orchids”. It reflects Assam’s biodiversity through bamboo elements, orchid-inspired aesthetics, and features like a Sky Forest.
Digital Governance
Gen Z Post Office Initiative
Jammu & Kashmir’s first Gen Z Post Office was inaugurated at AIIMS Vijaypur campus, making it the first AIIMS in India to host such a facility. These youth-oriented post offices integrate modern technology and services tailored for younger generations.
International
India-Netherlands Economic Cooperation
India and the Netherlands established the Joint Trade and Investment Committee (JTIC) through an MoU to institutionalize economic dialogue, promote bilateral trade and investment, address regulatory barriers, and facilitate two-way business cooperation through regular meetings.
Geopolitics
Operation Hawkeye Strike
Operation Hawkeye Strike was a joint US-Jordan military operation conducted in Syria, targeting ISIS infrastructure through overnight airstrikes. The operation aimed to weaken ISIS fighters, weapons, and infrastructure while reaffirming security cooperation between the two nations.
Monetary Policy
Risk-Based Deposit Insurance
The RBI Central Board approved a major reform introducing a risk-based deposit insurance framework for banks. Safer banks may face lower insurance burdens, while riskier banks pay more or face closer oversightβstrengthening financial stability and discouraging excessive risk-taking.
Business & Economy
Regional Rural Banks Branding
The Finance Ministry unveiled a new common logo for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to create a unified national identity after the “One State One RRB” consolidation reform. This supports modernization, strengthens public trust, and enhances financial inclusion in rural areas.
Arts & Culture
Turner Prize Historic Win
Scottish artist Nnena Kalu became the first artist with a learning disability to win the prestigious Turner Prize. This historic achievement marks an important milestone for inclusion, representation, and accessibility in contemporary arts.
Science
Health Technology Assessment Excellence
PGIMER, Chandigarh was recognised as India’s Best Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Institute for its leadership in evidence-based health policy and cost-effective healthcare decision-making, supporting equitable resource allocation and programmes like Ayushman BharatβPMJAY.
Technology
ISRO Commercial Space Launch
ISRO’s LVM3-M6 mission will launch the BlueBird-6 communication satellite of AST SpaceMobile (USA) under a commercial arrangement via NSIL (NewSpace India Limited). This reflects India’s growing prominence in the global commercial space launch market.