Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced onion sales at ₹24/kg in Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad to stabilise prices during the festive season, alongside tomatoes at ₹30/kg.
PM Modi lauded teachers as a force in nation-building while addressing National Awardee Teachers, linking their role to GST reforms, self-reliance, and innovation.
NHRC chief Justice V. Ramasubramanian urged action against discrimination faced by Transgender people in healthcare, jobs, housing, and education at a national conference.
World Coconut Day was marked at ICAR-CIARI, Sri Vijaya Puram, with demonstrations on coconut-based farming, agro-ecotourism, and innovations for livelihood security.
A nationwide emergency alert test by the National Disaster Management Authority triggered phones across India, showcasing the Cell Broadcast system designed for real-time disaster warnings.
Andaman officially enters the Guinness process with a 2,400 sq.m underwater tricolour at Swaraj Dweep, aiming to surpass Egypt’s 2024 record through a coordinated deep-sea dive.