- Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar for a record tenth time, following the NDA’s large election win.
- Stock markets rallied globally as Nvidia posted forecast-beating results; investors cheered the AI theme, while U.S. jobs data and rate-cut hopes were watched closely.
- A large-scale hacking campaign targeting WhatsApp accounts via thousands of malicious URLs has been exposed, especially active in the Middle East and Asia.
- Air India unveiled a new in-flight global menu for both international and domestic travellers, signalling a push to enhance service.
- Pollution in New Delhi reached “severe” levels with the AQI near dangerous thresholds; schools were asked to halt outdoor sports.
- With heightened security after the recent car-blast near the Red Fort, authorities are preparing for a major upcoming event there, expected to be attended by President Droupadi Murmu and Home Minister Amit Shah.
- A cultural milestone: Ghoomar Mahotsav in Rajasthan saw around 6,000 participants, a new record for the state-level event celebrating the traditional folk-dance Ghoomar.
- In sports, the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 semi-finals lineup was set: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka advanced from the group stage.
- India’s policy-maker Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that India will maintain a “stable policy environment, moderate inflation and strong growth” to attract global investors.
- Indian equity markets ended higher: The SENSEX closed up by ~446 points and the Nifty was at ~26,192, driven by gains in financial and oil & gas sectors.
