India-Mauritius Relation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam held comprehensive bilateral talks in Varanasi. As many as four MoUs in the field of science & technology, Oceanography, administrative training & telemetry were exchanged between the two countries.

India-UAE Boost Education Ties

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met UAE’s Acting Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, to strengthen bilateral cooperation in education, innovation, and research, reaffirming their commitment to deepen strategic knowledge partnerships between India and the UAE.

Trusted Traveller Programme

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Fast Track Immigration–Trusted Traveller Programme via video conferencing at five airports—Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Trichy, Calicut, and Amritsar—aiming to streamline immigration processes and enhance passenger convenience across key travel hubs.

CBI Extradites Fugitive from Kuwait

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) successfully facilitated the extradition of Munawar Khan from Kuwait via INTERPOL channels. Khan, wanted in a forgery and cheating case, was returned to India as part of ongoing efforts to combat transnational crime.

India-ADB Ink $126M Tourism Pact

India and the Asian Development Bank signed a $126 million loan agreement to promote sustainable tourism in Uttarakhand, focusing on climate-resilient infrastructure, inclusive development, and boosting livelihoods in the Tehri Lake region through strategic rural investment.

New Urban Hub Plan

The Odisha Cabinet has approved five major proposals, notably granting in-principle approval to the “New City Development Scheme,” which envisions a modern, inclusive urban hub within the Bhubaneswar Development Plan Area to boost infrastructure and regional growth.

Operation Prahar

Odisha Police has initiated “Operation Prahar,” a statewide anti-narcotics campaign targeting all districts to eradicate drug abuse and dismantle illegal trafficking networks. The operation reflects a firm commitment to making Odisha a drug-free and safer state for its citizens.

Musk Loses Richest Title

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison and close ally of US President Donald Trump, has overtaken Elon Musk to become the world’s richest person, marking a major shift in global billionaire rankings and tech industry leadership.

India-Pak T20 Clash

The Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing on a plea to cancel the India-Pakistan Asia Cup T20 match scheduled for September 14 in Dubai, with Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi reaffirming that the match should proceed as planned.

India Crushes UAE

India delivered a dominant performance in the Asia Cup at Dubai, defeating host UAE by 9 wickets. Chasing a modest 58-run target, India sealed victory in just 4.3 overs, showcasing explosive batting and clinical execution.