Rajya Sabha passes 'The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026' #Parliament

MEA S Jaishankar had a call with the Ukrainian FM and discussed attacks by Ukrainians on Indian sea farers in the Black Sea and said such action is unacceptable by India!!

#Foreignaffairs

In a historic first, the 🇧🇷Brazilian Senior Football team has agreed to visit 🇮🇳India for a friendly match in the month of October!!! A truly watershed moment for Indian Football fans!!

#sports

Sales of 100-octane ethanol-free premium petrol have more than doubled recently amid E20 fuel fears, led by Delhi. Users worry about vehicle damage and 3-5% lower mileage from ethanol blends.

The fuel costs ~57% more than regular petrol (₹160 in Delhi, ₹167.35 in Mumbai), sells at <1% of stations, and targets high-performance vehicles. The government plans no revival of E0/E10 and expects demand to ease once E20 concerns subside. #Automobile

Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari informed Rajya Sabha that BS-III vehicles made between 2005-2016 may need some rubber parts and gaskets replaced when using E20 petrol, but studies by IOCL, ARAI and others show no major impact on overall vehicle performance.

In March Nitin Gadkari said in Parliament that “if anyone can show even a single vehicle that has been damaged by E20 fuel, then bring it forward.”

#Automobile

Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari told Rajya Sabha that independent third-party quality audits for National Highway projects are conducted case-by-case, including pre-completion checks. Strict action is taken against defaulters: 11 officers removed, 11 facing disciplinary action.

Engineers and independent supervisors monitor construction daily, flagging deficiencies to concessionaires for correction. The government ensures NHs meet Indian Roads Congress standards. #Infra

PM Modi New Video on Government Policies on Paper Leak #Education

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia has officially announced the establishment of an international alliance aimed at safeguarding maritime traffic in the Red Sea, with the participation of fourteen nations.

The names of 14 countries are – Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan (Arab States) and Pakistan, Egypt and Turkiye.

Bangladesh, Nigeria, Sudan, Djibouti, Maldives and Yemen (Saudi backed PLC Government) are also part of the Group.

#InternationalNews

Out of these 14 countries only 5 Countries have a Functional Navy

1. 🇹🇷Turkiye (Submarine - 14, Frigates - 17, Corvettes - 9)

2. 🇪🇬 Egypt (Submarine - 8, Frigates - 13, Corvettes - 7)

3. 🇵🇰 Pakistan (Submarine - 6, Frigates - 9, Corvettes - 6)

4. 🇧🇩 Bangladesh - (Submarine - 2, Frigates - 7, Corvettes - 6)

5. 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia (Frigate - 7,Corvettes - 9)

Rest all countries don't make a difference at all, at least in Firepower (Qatar, Kuwait & Bahrain should first try to lift the Blockade of Strait of Hormuz) 😁

Also how much of Saudi Arabia Navy is based in Red Sea also matters because what are they gonna do from the Persian Gulf??

It all comes down to Pakistan (protecting their masters) Egypt, Turkiye & Bangladesh

#InternationalNews

🇺🇸🇧🇭⚔️🇮🇷 Iran Army announces conducting an Arash-2 UAV strike against US Sheikh Isa Air base, Bahrain; targeting power generators, the navigation system, and administrative & support buildings of US forces

Dilip Gavit wins 🥇 & Mohammed Basil wins🥈 for India in Men's 100m T47 Final at #CWG2026

Amit Shah announced a national co-operative life insurance company and policies enabling cooperative banks and PACS to distribute insurance, expanding grassroots financial access.

This initiative strengthens rural inclusion, generates income for cooperatives, and boosts competitiveness against commercial banks.

These measures confirm cooperatives' central role in India's economic model, driving insurance penetration, resilience, and empowerment nationwide. #Economy

Marksans Pharma has completed its acquisition of Germany-based ABCnow GmbH for €892,384 (~₹10 crore), securing 100% ownership. The deal gives Marksans direct distribution infrastructure in Germany to expand its OTC pharmaceutical presence in Europe. #Pharma #Economy

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food regulator FSSAI approved a new plant-based Vitamin D3 supplement from soy oil waste, a vegetarian alternative to lanolin-derived D3.

This is significant as up to 90% of Indians are Vitamin D deficient. Experts highlight health benefits for bones and immunity but caution against excessive supplementation. #Food

NavIC has three operational satellites (IRNSS-1B, IRNSS-1I, NVS-01), below the four needed for standalone positioning. It cannot provide independent navigation but offers timing services. The armed forces use NavIC in a multi-constellation GNSS setup to ensure security.

To restore full capability, NVS-03 is ready for launch, while NVS-04 and NVS-05 are nearing completion, stated by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh in the Lok Sabha. #Space #NationalSecurity

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SEBI has replaced the dollar-based registration fees for Foreign Portfolio Investors and Foreign Venture Capital Investors with a rupee-denominated system, shifting the $1,000 fee to ₹90,000 and the $2,500 Category-I fee to ₹2.3 lakh; the change takes effect in six months to ease transition, aiming to simplify payments, reduce operational hurdles, and strengthen the rupee’s role in financial markets. #Economy

Uttarakhand has become India’s sixth fully literate state, joining Mizoram, Goa, Tripura, Himachal Pradesh, and Sikkim, with officials highlighting this milestone as part of the National Education Policy 2020 and the ULLAS programme, which expand literacy to include digital, financial, and lifelong learning skills for holistic development. #Education