PM Modi Attends G20 Summit
The G20 Leaders’ Summit began in Johannesburg, South Africa, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to present India’s perspective on key global issues. This year’s theme, Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability, highlights priorities such as disaster resilience, debt sustainability, just energy transition, and inclusive growth through critical minerals.

PM Modi Meets Albanese
PM Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg. The leaders reviewed the steady expansion of the India-Australia partnership and identified key sectors for deeper collaboration.

Special Meeting
PM Narendra Modi held a significant interaction with Indian-origin tech entrepreneurs during his three-day visit to South Africa to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit. The meeting focused on technological innovation, collaboration in emerging sectors, and opportunities to strengthen ties between India and the Indian diaspora, driving global tech growth.

India Reaffirms Commitment
India reiterated its commitment to disaster and climate risk reduction across Asia-Pacific at the 10th APDIM Session in New Delhi. Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai highlighted the nation’s focus on inclusive disaster risk data governance, resilience, and regional cooperation to strengthen collective preparedness.

Sardar@150 Unity March
Union Minister and BJP President JP Nadda flagged off the Sardar@150 Unity March in New Delhi to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He emphasized that nationwide events are being organized to honour Patel’s enduring legacy of unity, leadership, and nation-building.

Pradhan Visits Bhadrak
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed a massive gathering at Dobal Kalipadia, Bhadrak, highlighting Odisha’s heritage and future roadmap. The event honored Raja Mukunda Deb, Odisha’s last Hindu ruler. Pradhan also joined the ‘Ekta Padyatra’ commemorating Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary, stressing unity and regional pride.

Ratna Bhandar Inventory Soon
Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan has announced that the long-awaited inventory of the Ratna Bhandar of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri will begin soon, following the preparation of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

Strong Reaction
The death of Makena, a 22-year-old elephant in Chandaka, has drawn strong reactions from Odisha’s Forest and Environment Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia. He said that if the death is found to be man-made, strict action will be taken after investigation.

Low-Pressure Area Brewing
According to observations, a cyclonic circulation remains active over the Malacca Strait. The system extends vertically up to 5.8 km above sea level. Meteorologists suggest that under its influence, a low-pressure area is likely to form over the South Andaman Sea within the next 24 hours.

India Vs SA, 2nd Test
South Africa ended day one of the second and final Test in Guwahati at 247/6 against India. Senuran Muthusamy and wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne were unbeaten at stumps. For India, Kuldeep Yadav took three wickets, while Bumrah, Siraj, and Jadeja picked one each.