Daily Bulletin

The Ministry of Electronics & IT has expanded the DigiLocker platform by successfully onboarding 68 Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) and Power Departments from 35 States and Union Territories. This integration allows electricity consumers to securely access and manage their digital electricity bills directly within the DigiLocker application. The initiative enhances citizen convenience by providing a trusted, single-window platform for essential utility documents.

Indian Railways has initiated a nationwide drive to conduct comprehensive fire safety audits across all its stations to enhance passenger safety. The audits will assess critical infrastructure, including station buildings, electrical systems, and firefighting equipment, to ensure compliance with safety standards. Joint inspection teams, comprising railway officials and State Fire Department personnel, will identify deficiencies and prioritise corrective actions.

The Reserve Bank of India has invited public comments on a draft framework aimed at streamlining regulations for its supervised entities. The proposal seeks to harmonise and consolidate instructions related to critical control and assurance functions, including risk management, compliance, and internal audit. The objective is to enhance governance standards and simplify the compliance process for financial institutions.

At the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Conclave in New Delhi, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi affirmed that the alliance would continue to work towards fulfilling the aspirations of the nation's citizens. During the event, the NDA adopted a resolution commending the Prime Minister for his long tenure as an elected head of government.

The Government of Manipur has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti to implement the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0. The agreement formalises the collaboration to accelerate the provision of safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections. This MoU is a critical step towards improving water infrastructure and public health standards across the state.

Marking his 13th year in office, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi stated that the 'nation’s destiny changed in 2014'. He contrasted the economic growth rates under previous administrations with those achieved during the NDA governments. The Prime Minister's comments were intended to highlight the governance and policy shifts that he asserts have placed the country on a higher growth trajectory.

The Trinamool Congress is reportedly facing internal challenges, evidenced by the resignation of two Rajya Sabha MPs, Ms. Sushmita Dev and Mr. Sukhendu Sekhar Ray. Concurrently, senior TMC leader Mr. Abhishek Banerjee met with Congress leader Mr. Rahul Gandhi, following a meeting between Ms. Mamata Banerjee and Ms. Sonia Gandhi, suggesting efforts to manage political alliances amidst the departures.

A new First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee concerning an alleged attack on a local BJP leader in 2018. The complainant, Shri Abhijit Das, was the BJP's candidate against Mr. Banerjee in the Diamond Harbour constituency in both the 2014 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This legal development adds to the political controversies surrounding the prominent West Bengal leader.