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Trial rules eased: test licences in 45 days

Faster R&D approvals, but safety checks must hold.

India–EU FTA concluded

Textiles, leather and pharma gain. CBAM and standards remain sticking points.

Nipah: two cases in West Bengal, 196 contacts traced

Fast contact tracing under One Health keeps outbreaks small.

16th National Voters’ Day: “My India, My Vote”

The day is worth knowing for Prelims; the theme changes each year.

UP Statehood Day

MPLADS guidelines under revision

MPLADS is often questioned on use of funds.

MPLADS guidelines under revision

MPLADS is often questioned on use of funds.

ECINET launched in 22 languages

The idea is a single platform for every election service, so voters and officials stop juggling separate apps.

Cabinet extends Atal Pension Yojana to 2030-31

Most of India's workforce is informal. APY is one of the few pension options for them.

India-Myanmar trade committee: target USD 5 billion

Myanmar is the land bridge to ASEAN.