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 1. India Launches National AI Teacher Assistant for Schools

The Ministry of Education has unveiled AI-powered digital teacher assistants to support students in government schools across the country.


 2. First Hydrogen-Powered Train Begins Trial Run in Himachal Pradesh

Indian Railways successfully started trial runs of India’s first hydrogen train between Kalka and Shimla, promoting green transportation.


 3. NITI Aayog Releases Report on Smart Farming in India

The latest report from NITI Aayog promotes drone-based agriculture, AI-driven crop health monitoring, and smart irrigation practices across rural regions.


 4. Chandrayaan-4 Set to Launch in October 2025

ISRO announced the October launch window for Chandrayaan-4, focused on sample return missions from the Moon’s south pole.


 5. UNESCO Lists Varanasi as World Heritage City

Varanasi has been officially recognized as a World Heritage Site for its cultural, spiritual, and architectural significance by UNESCO.


 6. India’s GDP Growth Forecast Raised to 7.5% by ADB

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) revised India’s growth projection for FY 2025-26 from 7.0% to 7.5%, citing robust domestic demand.


 7. NCERT To Introduce Financial Literacy in Class 9 Curriculum

Starting 2026, NCERT will add financial literacy covering banking, saving, digital payments, and tax basics for Class 9 students.


 8. India Wins 10 Medals at World Athletics U20 Championship

Indian athletes brought home 10 medals, including 4 golds, at the World U20 Athletics Championship held in Poland.


 9. Government Approves ‘Startup India 2.0’ Scheme

The Cabinet approved Startup India 2.0, focusing on Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, offering easier funding and global mentorship programs.


 10. Google Opens First AI Research Hub in Bengaluru

Google inaugurated its first AI research center in India, located in Bengaluru, to collaborate with local universities and startups.