Bihar announced the establishment of its **first women’s university** and also rolled out women-focused welfare measures under the **Viksit Bharat–Samridh Bihar** programme.
Read full analysisThe **ICC** removed Sri Lanka’s hosting rights for the **inaugural 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy** over concerns about political interference in cricket administration.
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs notified the **Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026**, making **Indian Standard Time (IST)** the common time reference for official, commercial and legal records.
Read full analysisIndia signed a **Letter of Offer and Acceptance** with the United States to procure **Javelin anti-tank guided missile systems** for the Indian Army.
Read full analysisEcuador declared a nationwide **red alert** as the **El Niño** climate phenomenon intensified, prompting emergency preparedness and evacuation measures.
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