Overview
- During meetings in Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and Israel expect to soon finalise a Free Trade Agreement, signalling a near‑term push on economic ties.
- NCERT apologised for a Class 8 chapter referencing corruption in the judiciary, halted distribution, and said the book will be rewritten under Supreme Court scrutiny.
- The Education Ministry moved to stop digital circulation of the withdrawn NCERT text, and Modi called for fixing accountability over the episode.
- India’s aviation regulator grounded four VSR Ventures Learjet aircraft after an audit found safety and compliance lapses.
- The United States imposed roughly 126% tariffs on certain Indian solar imports, while India announced a 48‑hour free‑cancellation window for airline tickets.