Rajasthan Assembly will establish a 'Kargil Shaurya Vatika' in its premises to honour the soldiers who died in 1999 Kargil war.

On the occasion of Hariyali Amavasya on Thursday, a total of 1100 saplings will be planted in the vatika (garden) which will be inaugurated by Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani who will plant a Sindoor (vermilion) sapling.

Marking the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, 21 Veeranganas (war widows) of the soldiers will join Devnani in planting saplings.

ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) to develop a submersible spherical vessel, MATSYA-6000, which can carry humans into the sea up to a depth of 6km.

The human-occupied vehicle (HOV) is part of 'Samudrayaan', a project under the Deep Ocean Mission of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), according to ISRO.

In a release issued by the space agency on Wednesday, the design of the HOV along with development of the material for realisation was carried out by VSSC.

Ministry of Food Processing Industries will organise the 4th edition of World Food India 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from 25th of September this year. The theme of the four day event is Processing for Prosperity. Speaking at the Curtain Raiser event in New Delhi, Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan said the event will bring together the Stakeholders to share new ideas, innovation and best practices for the growth of food processing sector. He said, this sector has a potential to enhance the income of farmers, creating job opportunities and generating revenue. He emphasized for harnessing the the potential of this sector which is now untapped. Mr Paswan said that the aim of the government to make India a food processing hub.

The Union Minister also highlighted the schemes including Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana aiming to boost the food processing sector in the country.

On the occasion, Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries Avinash Joshi highlighted the sector’s significant contribution to Gross Value Addition and its leadership of milk, millets and pulses.

The US House of Representatives has passed the Genesis Act, a bill to regulate US dollar-pegged stablecoins, and sent it to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it into law. The bill passed with bipartisan support, 308-122, and marks a major step for the crypto industry, which has long pushed for clear federal rules.

If signed into law, the stablecoin bill would require tokens to be backed by liquid assets, such as US dollars and short-term Treasury bills, and for issuers to publicly disclose the composition of their reserves every month.

The House also passed two other crypto bills. One creates a wider regulatory framework for digital assets, which is called the Clarity Act, and the other would ban a US central bank digital currency.

Deepak Bagla has assumed charge as the mission director of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), an official statement said on Monday.

Prior to this, Bagla served as the managing director & CEO of Invest India, the government's national investment promotion and facilitation agency.

He has served on several high-level government committees and represented India in multiple international forums, including as president of World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA).

Bagla holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi, and Master's degrees in International Diplomacy and International Trade & Finance from Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.

The UN Security Council (UNSC) adopted a resolution to strengthen mechanisms for the peaceful settlement of international disputes. Resolution 2788, adopted unanimously by the 15-member council, urges all UN member states to utilise effectively the mechanisms as outlined in Article 33 of the UN Charter, including negotiation, inquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement, resort to regional agencies or arrangements, or other peaceful means of their own choice.

Resolution 2788 reaffirms the UNSC’s role to recommend appropriate procedures or methods of adjustment for the peaceful settlement of disputes, and calls on member states to take necessary measures for the effective implementation of UNSC resolutions for the peaceful settlement of disputes. The settlement encourages the UN secretary-general to ensure that the United Nations can lead and support mediation and preventive diplomacy efforts, encourages the secretary-general to continue to use his good offices, and calls on member states to support and cooperate with the secretary-general in this regard.

The Embassy of India, Kathmandu, Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, Government of Nepal and Project Implementing Agencies of Government of Nepal today signed Memorandums of Understandings (MoUs) for undertaking 5 High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in Nepal under the grant assistance of Government of India in Education and Health Sectors, at a total estimated cost of NRs. 390 million.

These five projects, namely, Construction of Shree Jan Shakti Secondary School Building in Dhanusha; Construction of Shree Mahobani Padam Secondary School in Parsa; Construction of Shree Basuki Secondary School in Achham; Construction of School Building, Hostel and Library of Benga Sah Secondary School in Bara and Construction of 5 Bed Hospital Building in Manang in Nepal shall be implemented through local authorities and institutions of the Government of Nepal including Municipalities and Rural Municipalities.

In a major decision aimed at promoting women’s empowerment, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved a one per cent discount in stamp duty on property worth up to one crore rupees, if it is purchased in the name of a woman. Till now, this exemption was applicable only on property up to 10 lakh rupees in the state, in which a maximum discount of 10,000 rupees was available. The decision in this regard was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at Lok Bhavan in Lucknow. In a statement, the UP government said a total of 37 proposals were also passed in the meeting. Giving information about the decision, UP’s Labour Minister Anil Rajbhar said that the government believes this decision will help middle-class women become property owners, which will not only increase their confidence but they will also make them financially more capable and respected in society.

Additionally, 858.11 crore rupees will be spent on civil infrastructure, with 45 institutes to be upgraded in the first phase. The project aims to integrate industry-aligned curricula and enhance students’ technical skills and employability. The government also decided to upgrade 121 government polytechnic institutes with the help of Tata Technologies Limited (TTL). An investment of 6,935.86 crore rupees will be made towards machines and equipment. The UP government also sanctioned the construction of the Chitrakoot Link Expressway with a total outlay of 939.67 crore rupees. The 15 km initially four-lane expressway will connect Bharatkoop in Chitrakoot to Ahmadganj village, linking the Varanasi-Banda National Highway and NH 135 BG.

The Reserve Bank of India has informed that the Financial Inclusion Index of the FI index for Financial Year 2025 has improved and stands at 67 percent as compared to 64.2 percent for FY 2024.

According to an official press release, RBI has said that the improvement in the index is largely due to increased usage and better quality, reflecting deepening of financial inclusion, and sustained financial literacy initiatives.

It added that growth was witnessed across all sub-indices, which include, Access, Usage and Quality.

The Access parameter reflects how easily financial services are available, the Usage parameter indicates how frequently and effectively people are using these services, while the Quality parameter includes aspects like financial literacy, consumer protection, and reduction in inequalities and service deficiencies.

The Indian Navy will host a one-day Shipbuilding Seminar in New Delhi today. The seminar on Nation Building through Shipbuilding will bring together key stakeholders from the Government, Indian Navy, shipyards, industry, classification societies, and academia. The event will facilitate cohesive and progress-oriented discussions on various policy aspects related to shipbuilding. During the event, participants will also explore futuristic technologies being implemented globally and address the challenges faced by Indian shipyards and industry in delivering ships that meet global standards.