Sriram Krishnan, one of the highest-profile Indian-American technology advisers in the Trump administration, announced that he will leave his role at the White House at the end of this month after helping shape the administration's artificial intelligence strategy over the past 18 months.

In a statement posted on social media, Krishnan said he would take a break before returning to work on major AI-related challenges facing the United States.

"I'll be leaving my role at the White House at the end of this month. After a break I'll be working on helping tackle some of the large challenges facing America on AI," he wrote.

Krishnan described his government service as "the privilege of a lifetime" and said it was "an honor to serve under President Donald Trump".

Andhra Pradesh is set to leverage AI to improve neonatal healthcare, with the State government launching a pilot project to automatically assess and record health indicators of newborn babies through smartphone-based video technology.

In a statement issued on Saturday, Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav announced that AI-powered newborn health monitoring services will be integrated into the mobile application used by Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs).

The technology will enable automatic recording of critical health parameters such as weight, height, head circumference, chest circumference and arm measurements without physically touching the infant.

West Bengal is poised to become the 36th State/Union Territory in the country to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), marking a major milestone in India's journey towards universal health coverage and equitable healthcare access, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Sunday. The formal induction of the state into the flagship health insurance scheme will take place on Monday through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Health Authority (NHA), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal.

The MoU signing ceremony will be presided over by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda and attended by senior leaders and officials from both the Centre and the state. Among those expected to be present are West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Union Ministers of State Pratap Rao Jadhav and Anupriya Patel, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava, and West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Agarwal.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will launch the Land Port Management System (LPMS) on Tuesday in New Delhi.

The initiative reflects the Narendra Modi government’s commitment to smart border management, aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and security in cross-border trade and passenger movement through technology-driven solutions.

The Ministry of Home Affairs said the launch of LPMS will be a landmark step in India’s move towards a modern, technology-enabled border management system. It added that the platform aligns with the goal of strengthening trade facilitation, connectivity, national security, and the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

LPMS is a digital platform designed to integrate operations across land ports into a unified system. It will enable secure, real-time exchange of logistics and regulatory information, bringing land ports on a par with digital systems already in place at airports and seaports.

India’s push for defence self-reliance is often measured in big-ticket platforms – fighter jets, aircraft carriers, submarines and missiles. But a recent move by the Indian Navy highlights a less glamorous reality: even the most advanced combat aircraft are only as effective as the weapons they can carry.

The Navy has issued a requirement for indigenous 80-mm air-to-ground rockets for its MiG-29K fighter fleet, a step aimed at reducing dependence on imported munitions and strengthening wartime readiness. While the development may appear minor compared to multi-billion-dollar fighter or missile programmes, defence planners increasingly view ammunition and weapons stocks as one of the most critical components of military preparedness.

Pakistan has significantly expanded its Earth-observation satellite network over the past 16 months, launching six satellites between January 2025 and June 2026, according to a report by ThePrint.

As per the report, most of the newly launched satellites are positioned in orbits that allow frequent imaging of Indian territory, particularly northern India and the Jammu and Kashmir region, raising questions about their potential strategic and security implications.

The rapid pace of such launches comes more than a year after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire following Operation Sindoor. While the security situation on the ground has remained relatively stable, Pakistan appears to have quietly strengthened its space-based surveillance capabilities with support from China in satellite development and launch services.

India has widened its nuclear lead over Pakistan, with its estimated arsenal reaching 190 warheads compared to Pakistan's 170, according to the latest assessment by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

In its Yearbook 2026, released June 8, SIPRI said both South Asian neighbours continued to modernise and strengthen their nuclear forces during 2025, even as nuclear risks increased globally and arms-control frameworks weakened.

SIPRI estimates that India possessed around 190 nuclear warheads as of January 2026, up slightly from previous assessments, while Pakistan's stockpile stood at approximately 170 warheads. The figures give India a lead of about 20 warheads over its western neighbour.

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) said on Monday it has secured a 10-year marine services contract for Argentina's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) export, marking its entry into South America and expanding its international marine services footprint and reinforcing growing energy linkages between India and Argentina.

India's largest integrated transport utility said the contract has been awarded to APSEZ's step-down subsidiary -- The Adani Harbour International FZCO -- through a consortium with Argentina-based Meridian Group, following a global competitive tender process conducted by Southern Energy SA (SESA).

The Adani Group-Meridian consortium will deliver marine services for the Southern Energy FLNG project, supported by an estimated investment commitment of $70 million.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have the lowest fertility rate in India, according to the National Family Health Survey-6 recently released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The Union Territory has a total fertility rate (TFR), of less than half the replacement rate, indicating a significant population decline.

NFHS-6 shows India’s total fertility rate remaining the same as in NFHS-5, conducted in 2019-20, but several states and Union Territories have seen a significant decline. A TFR below 2.1 indicates a decline in population over time. A TFR of 2.1 is known as the replacement rate.

Although India’s TFR is already lower than this, Andaman and Nicobar is the only Union Territory with a TFR below one. It is the lowest TFR in the country.

On the occasion of World Environment Day, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri today launched E85 fuel for flex-fuel vehicles in New Delhi. Addressing the launching ceremony, Mr Puri described it as a landmark initiative in India’s transition towards cleaner and more sustainable energy. The Minister announced that E85 fuel will be priced approximately 20 rupees per litre lower than normal E20 blended fuel. Highlighting the benefits of E85, Mr. Puri said, it offers substantial environmental advantages by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and lowering dependence on imported crude oil. He added that wider adoption of ethanol-based fuels would support farmers, strengthen the rural economy, and contribute to India’s energy security. He said, around 50 to 100 E85 dispensing stations will be operational within a few weeks across the country. Mr Puri further added that the number of dispensing stations is expected to increase to 500 stations by the end of this year and five thousand stations by the end of 2027. He emphasized that India’s growing ethanol production capacity, supported by diversified feedstocks such as maize, agricultural residues, and bamboo, has strengthened the energy security.