Political Developments
🇮🇳 India
- • PM Modi announces ‘One Nation, One Health Card’ initiative to be rolled out by December.
- • Parliament passes the Data Privacy Bill with new amendments for AI regulation.
- • Supreme Court begins final hearings on the river-linking project petitions.
- • West Bengal CM meets with Home Minister to discuss state security and funding.
International Affairs
🇹🇭 Thailand Update
Military council appoints interim leader as pro-democracy protests continue despite parliament’s dissolution.
🇺🇳 UN Climate Summit
India and China present a joint proposal on technology transfer for renewable energy at the emergency summit in Geneva.
🇩🇪 Germany-Israel Relations
Germany recalls its ambassador to Israel for “urgent consultations” following new settlement approvals.
Crisis Response
🇦🇫 Afghanistan Earthquake Aftermath
International aid efforts accelerate as aftershocks continue. India dispatches a third C-17 plane with medical supplies.
Economic & Markets
📊 Indian Markets Close Higher
💱 Currency Update
INR shows stability, closes at ₹88.11/$ amid RBI intervention fears.
🏛️ GST Council Meeting
Day 2 of 56th meeting concludes; sources indicate consensus on EV tax structure.
Sports Updates
🏑 Hockey Asia Cup 2025
India defeats South Korea 3-1 in a thrilling Super 4 encounter, secures spot in the final.
🏏 Cricket Asia Cup 2025
Ravi Shastri suggests Shubman Gill should open, citing his performance in recent T20s. Team holds first practice session in Dubai.
First match against Bangladesh scheduled for Saturday.
Entertainment Industry
📊 Box Office Performance
🎭 Industry News
- • Shah Rukh Khan announces his next film, a sci-fi thriller directed by Atlee.
- • Alia Bhatt to star in a new international spy series for a major streaming platform.
Technology & Business
🔬 Semiconductor Mission
Following Vikram chip launch, government announces ₹5,000 crore incentive package for chip design startups.
🏢 Corporate Updates
- • Infosys bags a $700M AI and cloud services deal with a major European bank.
- • Reliance announces plans for 10 new gigafactories for green hydrogen production.
- • Adani Group acquires a controlling stake in a major port in Sri Lanka.
Weather & Public Safety
🌊 Monsoon Impact
- • Yamuna water level recedes but remains above danger mark in Delhi.
- • Red alert issued for coastal Maharashtra and Gujarat due to a developing cyclone.
- • Kerala receives heavy rainfall; flood warnings issued for low-lying areas.
🚨 South China Sea
Tensions rise as a Philippine coast guard vessel and a Chinese maritime militia ship have a minor collision near Scarborough Shoal.
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