Atal Pension Yojana
The Narendra Modi government has approved the continuation of the Atal Pension Yojana till 2030-31, extending funding support for promotional and developmental activities. Launched in May 2015, the scheme aims to provide old-age income security to unorganised sector workers.

Energy Vision 2047
The Ministry of Power today unveiled the Draft National Electricity Policy 2026, designed to transform India’s power sector in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. The policy sets ambitious targets of 2,000 kWh per capita consumption by 2030 and 4,000 kWh by 2047.

Pillars of Democracy
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, addressing the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management 2026 in New Delhi, emphasized that booth level officers are the foundational pillar of electoral democracy. He highlighted India as the mother of democracy, stressing pure electoral rolls for inclusivity.

High Alert At Srimandir
Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri has come under heightened security after a threatening post surfaced on Facebook claiming the shrine would be blown up. Following the threat, police have intensified security measures around the 12th-centry shrine.

Police Advisory
Balasore Police issued a strong advisory urging citizens to exercise caution and responsibility while using social media platforms. The advisory specifically warns against posting messages that incite hatred or cause harm to individuals or communities based on religion, caste, or other identities.

Subhadra Yojana Aid
Financial assistance under the Subhadra Yojana will be credited to beneficiaries’ bank accounts tomorrow. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida confirmed that 1,78,398 newly registered women have been included in this phase and will receive their first installment, strengthening women’s financial empowerment initiatives.

Sunita Williams Bids Farewell
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams has retired from NASA after 27 years of distinguished service. Selected in 1998, she completed three missions, spending 608 days in space-the second-highest cumulative time by a NASA astronaut-cementing her legacy in space exploration.

US FIFA PASS
The US State Department launched FIFA PASS to provide priority visa appointments for confirmed World Cup ticket holders. More than 500 additional consular staff will be deployed to process FWC26 visa applications. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest ever, featuring 48 teams, hosted jointly by the US, Canada, and Mexico across 11 US cities.

Saina Retires
Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal announced her retirement from the competitive game, ending a storied career that spanned nearly two decades. The former World No.1 and 2012 Olympic bronze medallist inspired generations, reshaping Indian badminton with her grit and achievements.

Santosh Trophy Begins
The 79th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy kicked off in Assam today. In a thrilling Group A encounter, Rajasthan FC edged past Uttarakhand with a 3-2 victory, marking an exciting start to the prestigious national football tournament.