1. Gujarat Police Launch 'Operation Surakshit Cyberspace'

The Gujarat Police officially commenced 'Operation Surakshit Cyberspace', a highly targeted 28-day statewide campaign dedicated to elevating the online safety matrix.

• Timeline & Target: Running from July 1 to July 28, 2026, the operation specifically focuses on protecting women and children from cybercrimes, including online grooming, identity theft, financial fraud, cyberstalking, and bullying.
• The Blueprint: Coordinated by the CID Crime–Women Cell under the guidance of DGP G. S. Malik, the campaign utilizes a digital watchtower mechanism driven by advanced cyber intelligence to preemptively flag threats.
• Action Mandate: The police have committed to initiating preliminary enforcement action within 24 hours of receiving any cyber complaint involving women and children. The state intends to conduct awareness programs in 10,000 schools and 1,500 colleges to educate over 25 lakh citizens.

2. RBI Appoints Ravi Shankar as Executive Director

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) officially elevated senior career central banker and statistician Ravi Shankar to the post of Executive Director (ED), effective July 1, 2026.

• Key Responsibilities: In his new high-level administrative capacity, Shankar will lead the Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM). The wing is critically tasked with managing the central bank's statistical systems, processing macroeconomic indicators, conducting corporate surveys, and providing data analytics to steer monetary policy decisions.
• Decades of Experience: Prior to this appointment, he served as the Adviser-in-Charge within the same department. Holding a Master’s degree in Statistics from Banaras Hindu University, Shankar brings over three decades of core technical experience at the RBI, spanning debt management and the governance of government securities settlement systems.

3. West Bengal Launches 'Durga Squad' for Public and Digital Safety

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari officially flagged off the state's new elite, specialized law enforcement division known as the "Durga Squad" (Durga Suraksha Dasta).

• Infrastructure Rollout: Engineered to drastically reduce emergency response times for women in distress, the state has activated 24-hour dedicated women's help desks and cybercrime help desks across 500 police stations simultaneously.
• Field Patrols: The squad features specially trained female police personnel who have been equipped with high-performance patrolling motorcycles to navigate urban density and crime hotspots swiftly.
• Modernization Drive: The initiative forms a primary pillar of the state's police force modernization push, focusing on linking immediate physical field support with electronic cyber-fraud desks to counter financial scams and street harassment.

4. Nagaland's Hokato Hotozhe Sema Reaches World No. 1 Spot

In a massive milestone for Indian parasports, Nagaland's ace Paralympian Subedar Hokato Hotozhe Sema has officially climbed to the Number 1 spot in the global Men's Shot Put F57 category.

• The Rankings: According to the latest official World Para Athletics Rankings (2026), the legendary thrower secured the highest absolute position globally, reflecting his supreme consistency on the international circuit.
• Decorated Track Record: Serving in the 9 Assam Rifles, Hokato recently made history by becoming the first Paralympian to be conferred the prestigious Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM). This adds to a formidable career that includes an Arjuna Award and a historic bronze medal at the Paris Paralympics.