1) UIDAI Partners with Starlink for Seamless Aadhaar-Based Customer Verification

• The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has partnered with Elon Musk’s satellite internet company Starlink to enable seamless Aadhaar-based verification in remote and rural areas.
• This collaboration will use satellite connectivity to ensure uninterrupted authentication services in regions with poor internet access.
• It supports the government’s push for digital inclusion and last-mile connectivity.

2) India Successfully Tests Agni-5 Missile from Chandipur Range, Odisha

• India conducted a successful test of the Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from the Chandipur test range in Odisha.
• The missile has a range of over 5,000 km, making it capable of striking deep targets across continents.
• Agni-5 strengthens India’s strategic deterrence capability under its nuclear doctrine of credible minimum deterrence.

3) First Khelo India Water Sports Games Begin in Jammu & Kashmir

• The first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Games were inaugurated in Jammu & Kashmir.
• Events include canoeing, kayaking, rowing, and water polo, aimed at promoting adventure and aquatic sports.
• It aligns with the Khelo India initiative to boost sports infrastructure and talent development at the grassroots level.

4) 28th National Conference on e-Governance to be Held in Visakhapatnam

• The 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) will be hosted in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
• Organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) in collaboration with MeitY, the conference will showcase best practices in digital governance.
• Key focus areas include AI in governance, cybersecurity, and citizen-centric digital services.

5) Punjab National Bank Becomes First Indian Bank to Shift Corporate Website to .bank.in Domain

• Punjab National Bank (PNB) has become the first bank in India to shift its corporate website to the .bank.in domain.
• This move enhances cybersecurity and trust, as the .bank.in domain is reserved exclusively for verified banking institutions.
• It reflects the growing emphasis on safe digital banking ecosystems.

6) Uttarakhand Dissolves Madrsa Board, Forms Minority Education Authority

• The Uttarakhand government has dissolved the Madarsa board.
• In its place, a new Minority Education Authority has been established to streamline oversight and ensure quality education in minority institutions.
• The move is aimed at modernising madrasa education and integrating it with mainstream skill and academic frameworks.