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Key Highlights of the Day

National & Corporate Awards

NTPC Limited has once again proved its excellence by being certified as the ‘Top Employer in India’ for 2026. This marks the fourth consecutive year the Maharatna PSU has received this honor from the Top Employers Institute. In the leadership domain, Prof. Dheeraj Sharma, Director of IIM Rohtak, was conferred with the Exemplary Governance Leadership Award.

Defense & Science Advancements

India’s defense self-reliance reached a new milestone as the Defense Minister inaugurated a fully automated 30 mm ammunition facility in Nagpur. Furthermore, the export of Pinaka rockets to Armenia signifies India’s growing stature as a global defense exporter. On the maritime front, INS Sagardhwani commenced its 5th ‘Sagar Maitri’ mission to boost scientific ties in the Indian Ocean.

Environment & Infrastructure

India entered the Blue Economy frontier with the launch of its first open-sea fish farming project in the Andaman Sea. In West Bengal, Prime Minister Modi introduced green transport via a state-of-the-art electric catamaran and flagged off new Amrit Bharat Express trains to improve regional connectivity.

Legal & Governance Updates

A landmark Supreme Court ruling has clarified that meritorious reserved candidates scoring above the general cutoff must be adjusted against unreserved seats. Additionally, Jharkhand has resumed sand mining following the notification of PESA Rules 2025, balancing economic growth with tribal rights.

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