🔹 1. India and Japan Sign 10-Year Strategic Energy Deal
India and Japan ink a long-term energy partnership agreement to collaborate on green hydrogen, clean energy tech, and power grid modernization.
🔹 2. Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Single-Use Plastics
The Supreme Court reaffirmed its support for the national ban on single-use plastics, directing stricter state-level implementation to tackle plastic pollution.
🔹 3. Cyclone ‘Meera’ Makes Landfall in West Bengal
Cyclone Meera hit the Digha coast with wind speeds over 120 km/h. No casualties reported so far; evacuation efforts praised nationwide.
🔹 4. Sensex Crosses 80,000 Mark for First Time
The Indian stock market hit a historic milestone as the Sensex breached 80,000, driven by strong FII inflows and robust banking performance.
🔹 5. Government Approves ₹12,000 Crore Startup Fund
To boost innovation, the Indian government cleared a new ₹12,000 crore fund to support early-stage tech startups and digital entrepreneurs.
🔹 6. CBSE Introduces AI-Enabled Exam Evaluation for 2026
CBSE announced that AI tools will assist in answer sheet evaluation starting with the 2026 board exams to ensure faster and unbiased results.
🔹 7. WHO Issues Alert on Dengue Surge in Asia
The World Health Organization has raised an alert over a sharp rise in dengue cases across South and Southeast Asia, urging immediate action.
🔹 8. India's First AI Traffic Management System Launched in Bengaluru
Bengaluru becomes the first Indian city to implement AI-based smart traffic management to reduce congestion and improve emergency vehicle mobility.
🔹 9. Rupee Strengthens to ₹81.74 Against Dollar
The Indian Rupee appreciated by 19 paise today, supported by strong export growth and positive global market cues.
🔹 10. India Wins Historic Test Match Against England at Lord’s
India registered a thrilling Test win at Lord’s, with Jasprit Bumrah taking a five-wicket haul and Shubman Gill scoring a match-winning century.
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