Daily Bulletin

During the Paschimbanga Divas celebrations in Hooghly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the extension of several central welfare schemes to West Bengal. Key initiatives include the rollout of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), the integration of the state into the Digital Agriculture Mission, and the inclusion of all eligible poor families under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme. The Prime Minister also paid tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee for his role in ensuring West Bengal remained part of India.

The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) launched a new quarterly newsletter, Economic Security Insights, to foster discourse on financial integrity and economic risks. The launch coincided with the introduction of a new Master’s in Financial and Economic Crimes (MFEC) programme, a first-of-its-kind inter-ministerial initiative jointly offered by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU). The programme aims to develop a specialised cadre to combat complex financial offences.

During a visit to Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Pahadpur village in the Mayurbhanj district will be developed as a 'Surya Gram' (Solar Village). The announcement aligns with the government's focus on promoting renewable energy and sustainable development in rural areas.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has deployed extensive security measures for the NEET-UG re-examination to prevent malpractices. These include the installation of approximately 1.3 lakh CCTV cameras and 51,000 jammers across centres, while local administrations have imposed prohibitory orders to secure the venues.

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has suspended Dr. Syed Maqbool, an Associate Professor of Cardiology, over allegations of medical fraud. Dr. Maqbool is accused of manipulating patient records and performing unnecessary cardiac procedures to generate fraudulent claims under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)-SEHAT scheme.

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has officially withdrawn from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led Secular Progressive Alliance in Tamil Nadu, marking a significant political realignment. This decision follows the IUML's recent alignment with the Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), a party founded by actor Vijay.

The Uttarakhand government is set to introduce specific regulations for adventure sports, starting with bungee jumping, to enhance safety and standardise operations. According to the State Tourism Secretary, a draft of the new rules has been prepared after extensive consultations with industry stakeholders.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has clarified that a NEET aspirant from Nagpur had voluntarily selected Abu Dhabi as their primary examination centre, with Dubai as the second preference. The statement addresses public discourse regarding the allocation of an overseas examination centre to the student.