⚖️ 1) Punjab SC Commission Inaugurates India’s First Separate Courtroom for Speedy Hearings

• Event: The Punjab Scheduled Castes Commission inaugurated a dedicated courtroom for hearing SC-related cases.
• Significance:
• First such initiative in India
• Ensures faster grievance redressal, transparency, and improved access to justice for SC communities.
• Purpose: To reduce delays and strengthen social justice mechanisms in the state.

♟️ 2) Saryu Velpula & Eesha Sharma Become India’s 26th and 27th Women Grandmasters

• Achievement:
• Saryu Velpula → 26th Woman Grandmaster (WGM) of India
• Eesha Sharma → 27th Woman Grandmaster
• Significance: Strengthens India’s standing as a global chess powerhouse, especially in women’s chess.
• Context: India continues to produce young elite-level chess talent at an unprecedented rate.

🌍 3) 26th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World Opens in Lucknow

• Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
• Participants: Chief Justices, judges, legal scholars, and representatives from various countries.
• Agenda:
• Global justice reforms
• Human rights
• International judicial cooperation
• Significance: Enhances India’s profile in global legal diplomacy.

🇷🇺 4) Europe Agrees to Invite Russia Back to the G8

• Event: European leaders collectively agreed to extend an invitation for Russia to return to the G8 (which became G7 after Russia’s removal in 2014).
• Significance:
• Major geopolitical development
• Indicates a shift in Europe–Russia relations
• Impact: Could influence global diplomacy, energy policy, and security frameworks.

⚖️ 5) Justice Suryakant Becomes the 53rd Chief Justice of India

• Appointment: Justice Suryakant officially sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI).
• Background: Known for key judgments in constitutional and administrative law.
• Predecessor: Succeeds Justice D.Y. Chandrachud.
• Significance: Expected to lead significant judicial reforms and digitalisation initiatives.

🚢 6) Indian Navy Commissions INS Mahe — First Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Vessel

• Event: The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mahe, India’s first fully indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) vessel, in Mumbai.
• Features:
• Advanced sonar systems
• Indigenous combat suite
• Enhanced coastal defence and submarine detection capabilities
• Significance: Strengthens India’s self-reliance and maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.

🎾 7) Italy Wins Its Fourth Davis Cup Title

• Event: Italy clinched its 4th Davis Cup title.
• Significance:
• Major achievement in international tennis
• Reaffirms Italy’s rising stature in men’s tennis
• Context: The Davis Cup is the world’s premier international team tennis competition.