Daily Bulletin

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has directed all recognised National Sports Federations for Olympic disciplines to publish their athlete qualification and selection criteria for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games by July 15, 2026. The initiative aims to enhance transparency and accountability, with the ministry stipulating that such policies for major international events should be publicised at least two years in advance.

Highlighting governance reforms guided by the 'Nagrik Devo Bhava' (Citizen First) principle, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cited the success of platforms like DigiLocker, with over 700 million users, and the e-Sanjeevni telemedicine service, which has facilitated 480 million consultations. He also reaffirmed India's role as a first responder in global crises, operating on the principle of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' by providing non-discriminatory humanitarian aid.

During a review of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Bibinagar, Hyderabad, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda noted that 87.4% of the ₹1,110.55 crore project is complete. He highlighted the institute's research achievements, including ₹64 crore in grants for 129 projects and a collaboration with DRDO on a carbon-impregnated leg prosthesis, while also stating that the number of AIIMS nationwide has increased to 23.

The Government of Jharkhand has presented a comprehensive roadmap to establish the state as India’s leading hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven governance. The strategic plan focuses on integrating AI technologies across various public services and administrative functions to improve efficiency, transparency, and service delivery for citizens.

Protestor Shri Abhijeet Dipke has alleged that a video from a demonstration at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, was deleted by government authorities. The video reportedly showed protestors pleading with Delhi Police to permit the use of tarpaulins for shelter amid heavy rainfall, raising questions about the handling of protests and freedom of expression.

Three former Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders—Shri Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, Smt. Sushmita Dev, and Shri Prakash Chik Baraik—have officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The leaders, who resigned from their Rajya Sabha seats in June, will contest the forthcoming by-elections for the same seats they had vacated.

A group of Opposition parties plans to send a letter detailing concerns about the role of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to all judges of the Supreme Court. According to Trinamool Congress leader Shri Derek O’Brien, the decision was made after an earlier communication on the matter addressed to the Chief Justice of India allegedly received no response.

As part of a major urban mobility initiative, municipal authorities in Bengaluru have cleared 430 kilometres of footpaths of encroachments to ensure pedestrian safety. The government also announced plans to issue new identification cards to street vendors to regulate their activities while providing them with formal recognition.