
Former Principal Scientific Adviser highlighted the role of new genetic tools—such as CRISPR gene-editing and apomixis—in safeguarding India’s staple crops against climate stress.
The Union Government’s approval of the strategic stake sale in IDBI Bank, has positioned the Centre to exceed its full-year disinvestment and asset monetisation target of ₹80,000 crore.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister, approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY), as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with an outlay of ₹7,395.55 crore for 2026–27 to 2030–31.
Union Minister launched the 60-day Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 4.0 (TFYC 4.0) in New Delhi, administering the ‘Say No to Tobacco’ pledge to promote tobacco-free campuses, youth awareness and addiction prevention.
The Union Cabinet approved the Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS), with a total budgetary outlay of ₹10,000 crore through FY 2039–40.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister, approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme, with an outlay of ₹1,856.67 crore spanning from 2026 to 2033–34.
Karnataka Forest Department personnel apprehended eight poachers following a late-night chase and exchange of fire in the Akkikandi forest range of Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary.
The Union Government announced a three-percentage-point hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), increasing the rate from 60% to 63% of basic pay and pension with retrospective effect from July 1, 2026.
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri, an indigenously designed and built guided-missile stealth frigate, arrived at Busan Naval Harbour in South Korea, to participate in the India–Republic of Korea Navy (IN-RoKN) Bilateral Maritime Exercise.