Daily Bulletin

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with government secretaries to review the future action agenda, emphasizing the need to break administrative silos for integrated outcomes. He directed that technological self-reliance and cybersecurity be prioritised, and called for new academic courses to be designed in partnership with industry to meet emerging skill requirements. The Prime Minister also stressed the importance of proactive communication to counter misinformation on strategic national initiatives.

To mark the completion of four years of her presidency, President Smt Droupadi Murmu launched several new initiatives at Rashtrapati Bhavan. These include an application-based e-Audio Guide for visitors, the 'Bachpan Bal Parisar' for children residing in the President’s Estate, and RAAHI (Rashtrapati Bhavan Access And Heritage Interconnector), a fare-free electric bus service operated entirely by women to promote green and inclusive mobility.

Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, released a set of five books published by the Publications Division chronicling the first four years of Smt Droupadi Murmu's presidency. The publications, which include Rashtrapati Bhavan: Rashtra Ka Bhavan, Seva aur Samvedana, and an Odia compilation titled Ama Rastrapati Ama Gourav, document the key initiatives and events of her term.

The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) conducted the 38th National Good Governance Webinar, focusing on the sustainability and replication of initiatives awarded under the Prime Minister's Awards. The session featured a presentation on Uttar Pradesh's award-winning 'Solar-Powered Water Schemes' implemented under the National Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).

The Government of Goa has officially transferred the management of ESI Hospital, Margao to the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). The hospital will now function as an ESIC facility and is slated for an upgrade into an ESIC Medical College & Hospital to enhance healthcare infrastructure in the state.

The government has introduced the PM e-Bus Sewa-Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) Scheme with an outlay of ₹3,435.33 crore. Notified in October 2024, the scheme aims to provide a payment security mechanism to e-bus operators to mitigate risks from potential payment defaults by Public Transport Authorities and thereby encourage private sector participation.

The Lok Sabha has taken up the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 for consideration and passing. The bill seeks to fortify the existing 2024 Act by proposing the establishment of fast-track courts and significantly enhanced penalties for malpractices, including imprisonment up to ten years and fines up to ₹10 crore.

The Lok Sabha has taken up the Public Examinations (Amendment) Bill, 2026, for consideration and passing. The proposed legislation seeks to enhance transparency and curb malpractices by introducing stricter punishments for leaking question papers and includes provisions for establishing fast-track courts to ensure speedy trials.