Overview
- The Ministry of External Affairs, through spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, rejected President Donald Trump’s assertion that he discussed Russian oil purchases with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling the claim incorrect.
- Commonwealth Sport’s Executive Board said it will recommend Amdavad (Ahmedabad) as the proposed host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, a step that awaits formal approval and planning.
- The Election Commission of India stated there is no communal bias in Bihar’s voter rolls after complaints of Muslim exclusion and instructed officials to ensure transparent enrolment processes.
- Following a Supreme Court order making Teachers’ Eligibility Tests mandatory for classes 1–8, states began implementation steps, with Tamil Nadu scheduling special TETs in 2026.
- All Gujarat ministers except Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel resigned ahead of a cabinet reshuffle, and the chief minister accepted their resignations.