National

1. DRDO's Success: Missile from Drone Successfully Tested ULPGM-V3

The Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully completed trials of the indigenous ULPGM-V3 missile near Kurnool. Designed for drone warfare, the fire-and-forget missile supports air-to-ground and air-to-air operations, enhancing India’s precision strike capabilities and strengthening indigenous defence manufacturing through MSME participation.

2. Tamil Nadu announces Free Silt Removal from Tanks & Ponds for Farmers

Tamil Nadu launched a free silt removal initiative covering nearly 40,000 tanks and ponds statewide. Farmers and pottery workers can collect nutrient-rich silt to improve soil quality while simultaneously increasing reservoir storage capacity before the northeast monsoon, supporting both agriculture and water conservation efforts.

3. Supreme Court Seeks Central Govt's Opinion on 30% Reservation for Women Lawyers

The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre and states on a PIL demanding 30% reservation for women advocates in government legal panels and PSU appointments. The petition highlighted severe gender imbalance within India’s legal profession and sought greater representation in institutional leadership positions.

4. India Conducts PRAGATI 2026 Exercise with 12 Friendly Nations

India commenced the multinational military exercise PRAGATI 2026 at Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya with participation from 12 regional countries. Focused on counter-terrorism operations in jungle and semi-mountainous terrain, the exercise aims to strengthen defence cooperation, intelligence-sharing, and coordinated Indo-Pacific regional security.

World News

5. Thailand Scraps 60-Day Free Visa Policy, Citing Crime by Foreigners

Thailand strengthened immigration policies amid concerns regarding illegal businesses, transnational crimes, and misuse of tourist visa exemptions. While temporary visa waivers continue to support tourism, authorities have intensified monitoring and enforcement to prevent prolonged unregulated foreign stays and improve national security oversight.

6.Iran War Cost for USA: 42 Aircrafts Lost, $29 Billion Dollars 

Estimated losses linked to prolonged US-Iran regional tensions underline the enormous economic and military burden of sustained instability in the Middle East. Proxy conflicts, drone warfare, missile skirmishes, and defence deployments continue placing significant strain on military resources and international security budgets globally.

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Economy

7. Meta Ordered  Work from Home First, Then Lays Off 8000 Employees citing AI reason

Meta’s reported workforce restructuring and layoffs reflect wider global technology sector trends emphasizing operational efficiency and artificial intelligence integration. Companies are increasingly reducing structural overheads, shifting toward hybrid work environments, and automating functions to improve profitability and long-term competitiveness in evolving digital markets.

8. Swiggy, Zomato Delivery Cost Likely to Hike as Fuel Prices Rise very soon

Food delivery platforms Swiggy and Zomato are increasing delivery-related charges as rising fuel prices continue impacting logistics expenses. Since gig-worker transportation costs heavily depend on petrol and diesel rates, companies are adjusting pricing models to sustain operations and maintain delivery partner earnings stability.

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Odisha

9. Suryastra Rockets Successfully Tested at Chandipur, Balasore

Pune-based Nibe Limited successfully tested the indigenous Suryastra Universal Rocket Launcher at Chandipur’s Integrated Test Range in Balasore. The system demonstrated exceptional accuracy with long-range variants of 150 km and 300 km, marking a major achievement for India’s private defence manufacturing sector.

10. Odisha Govt's Ama Bus Services to  Expand in Six More Cities.

Odisha is expanding its Ama Bus Service to connect six additional urban and semi-urban clusters. The initiative aims to improve affordable transportation access for rural populations travelling to cities for employment, education, and daily commuting, strengthening regional connectivity and public transport infrastructure statewide. cities are Keonjhar, Baripada, Angul, Jharsuguda and Balasore.

11. “Shaktishree” App to ensure Safety of Girl Students in  Colleges across Odisha.

Odisha is launching the Shaktishree mobile application to strengthen women’s safety around higher education institutions. The app will provide GPS tracking, instant SOS alerts connected to police control rooms, and safe-corridor mapping, helping female college students access rapid emergency support and secure mobility assistance.