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The Election Commission of India estimates 2,500 CAPF companies may be needed for a single-phase West Bengal Assembly poll. Final decision on phases depends on feasibility, balancing security deployment with preventing voter intimidation and reducing multi-phase election complexity

Sovereign green bonds continue to anchor India’s modest sustainable bond market, dominating 62–94% of issuance. Social bonds remain niche. Despite $180 billion Asia-Pacific maturities in 2026, India’s green bonds gain investor demand, supporting climate finance goals amid economic and regulatory challenges

  The Supreme Court banned a class 8 NCERT book chapter on judicial corruption, ordering seizure of physical and digital copies. CJI Surya Kant cited contempt, warning of strict action, and issued show-cause notices to NCERT and education officials

The CBI secured the extradition of Anil Kumar Reddy Yeddula from the UAE to India in a cheating and criminal intimidation case. The operation involved INTERPOL coordination, Dubai Police, and Andhra Pradesh Police, continuing India’s efforts to repatriate wanted fugitives

A self-proclaimed "godman" in Yadgir, Mallikarjun Mutya, is absconding after a viral video showing him misbehaving with a minor sparked outrage. The KSCPCR registered a suo motu case, and police filed an FIR under the POCSO Act to initiate a manhunt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first world leader to surpass 100 million Instagram followers, leading global politicians on the platform. He is ahead of Donald Trump and other leaders, highlighting his expansive digital outreach and popularity in India and worldwide

A public spat erupted between TMC MP Mahua Moitra and Electoral Roll Observer CS Murugan over alleged WhatsApp directions to micro-observers during voter roll revisions. Abhishek Banerjee accused officials of bypassing Supreme Court norms, while Murugan denied issuing improper directives

The Indian Air Force will hold its largest exercise, Vayu Shakti-2026, at Pokhran near the Pakistan border, with President Droupadi Murmu co-piloting LCH Prachand. Rafale, Sukhoi-30 MKI and Apache helicopters will showcase combat capabilities amid heightened security

Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Delhi for fresh questioning in a Rs 40,000 crore bank fraud-linked money laundering case involving Reliance Communications. The ED recently attached his Mumbai residence and formed an SIT

Two Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Indravati river area of Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, with arms and explosives recovered. Separately, a Dantewada court sentenced two Maoists to five years’ imprisonment under the Explosive Substances Act

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney begins a landmark India visit aimed at resetting bilateral ties. Meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he will focus on trade, energy, technology and defence cooperation, targeting USD 50 billion trade by 2030 amid renewed diplomatic engagement

In Tel Aviv, Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Narendra Modi wearing traditional Indian attire, highlighting warm India-Israel ties. Leaders discussed defence, technology and trade cooperation, including Iron Dome collaboration, during Modi’s state visit marked by his Knesset address and diplomatic engagements

Mumbai markets opened higher as Sensex and Nifty gained on strong IT buying, fresh FII and DII inflows, and positive US cues. Tech Mahindra and Infosys led advances, while banking and cement stocks lagged amid stable domestic fundamentals and sectoral rotation

Paras Dogra’s unbeaten fighting knock helped Jammu and Kashmir post 527 for six against Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy final, but his on-field head-butting incident involving substitute KV Aneesh dominated proceedings and may invite disciplinary action

India face Zimbabwe in a crucial Super 8 clash needing a big victory to improve their net run rate after defeat to South Africa. Batting concerns at the top order remain key as India aim to revive their T20 World Cup campaign

India defeated world No 3 Australia 3-1 in a shoot-out after a 1-1 draw to end their losing streak in the FIH Pro League in Hobart, with Shilanand Lakra scoring the equaliser and goalkeeper Mohith starring in the shoot-out

Hyderabad golfer Vivaan Pinnapareddy continues to impress in the junior circuit, winning the Junior Golf Championship Category C title and securing multiple podium finishes in national tournaments, strengthening his ambition to represent India in international competitions

India midfielder Sangita Basfore said the team’s ultimate aim is to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup as the Blue Tigresses prepare for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, focusing on step-by-step progress and adapting to conditions in Australia

Budget 2026 rightly focuses on infrastructure investment, but physical assets must be complemented by sustained investment in human capital

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a historic address to Israel’s Knesset, backed the UN-endorsed Gaza Peace Initiative as a path to durable regional peace, reaffirmed India’s zero-tolerance stance on terrorism, and pledged steadfast solidarity with Israel

Grounding of the entire fleet of Tejas by IAF following a mishap is a sign of vulnerability of the indigenous fighter jet

The National Rifle Association of India concluded its largest National Judges Course at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, training 47 participants in ISSF rules, scoring and ethical judging practices as part of efforts to strengthen officiating standards in Indian shooting sports

As Tamil Nadu elections approach, seat-sharing talks within the DMK-led alliance have intensified. The Congress is seeking more Assembly seats and a Rajya Sabha berth, citing organisational strength, while negotiations remain ongoing amid alliance adjustments

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has proposed a Rs 80,952.56 crore budget for 2026-27, showing an increase over the previous year. Capital and revenue expenditure have also risen, with higher allocations for infrastructure and civic services