• India and Sri Lanka to seal defence pact
PM Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will hold talks in Colombo, where the two sides are set to sign a landmark defence cooperation pact. Agreements on debt restructuring, a currency swap framework and the Trincomalee oil project are also expected during the meeting.
• Home minister in Bastar for security review
Amit Shah will visit Dantewada to attend the closing ceremony of the Bastar Pandum festival celebrating tribal culture. He will also meet local representatives and security personnel engaged in anti-Naxal operations. The visit signals the Centre’s continued focus on restoring peace in one of the most affected regions.
• Naval Commanders’ Conference in Karwar
The first phase of the Naval Commanders’ Conference 2025 is being held at the Karwar naval base in Karnataka, with defence minister Rajnath Singh flagging off the Indian Ocean Ship Sagar, inaugurating key maritime infrastructure under Project Seabird, and reviewing the Navy’s operational readiness.
• Delhi govt to roll out Ayushman Bharat scheme
The Delhi government is set to launch the Ayushman Bharat scheme, focusing first on the ‘poorest’ households, including Antyodaya Anna Yojana and priority beneficiaries. Health minister Pankaj Singh said 1 lakh people will be enrolled initially to strengthen healthcare delivery.
• IPL 2025
CSK vs DC at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Noor Ahmed and Kuldeep Yadav headline a key spin battle as Chennai Super Kings face Delhi Capitals in Chennai. While DC’s middle order looks sharper, CSK grapple with Rahul Tripathi’s form and MS Dhoni’s waning impact.
PBKS vs RR at New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh
Sanju Samson returns to lead Rajasthan Royals in a crucial contest against the in-form Punjab Kings, captained by Shreyas Iyer. All eyes will be on Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has struggled for runs and changed teams in domestic cricket.
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Other key events
• Donald Trump ’s 10% tariffs on all countries effective from today
• Special court hearing in RG Kar financial scam case
• Mumbai Police’s third summons to comedian Kunal Kamra to appear for questioning over remarks on deputy CM Eknath Shinde
• Deadline for TikTok to find a non-Chinese owner ends
• Nationwide protests in US against Trump administration and Elon Musk
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Anniversaries
• National Maritime Day
• Birth anniversary of freedom fighter and former deputy PM Babu Jagjivan Ram
• The country’s first Naval Museum opened in Mumbai this day in 1979
• The first Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd sponsored by the Government of India was established this day in 1961
• Fox Broadcasting made its prime-time TV debut this day in 1987
• Kurt Cobain, lead singer, guitarist and songwriter for the rock band Nirvana, committed suicide this day in 1994, at his Seattle home
Unlocking the past
Last updated at 9.30pm | Compiled by Rajesh Sharma
PM Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will hold talks in Colombo, where the two sides are set to sign a landmark defence cooperation pact. Agreements on debt restructuring, a currency swap framework and the Trincomalee oil project are also expected during the meeting.
• Home minister in Bastar for security review
Amit Shah will visit Dantewada to attend the closing ceremony of the Bastar Pandum festival celebrating tribal culture. He will also meet local representatives and security personnel engaged in anti-Naxal operations. The visit signals the Centre’s continued focus on restoring peace in one of the most affected regions.
• Naval Commanders’ Conference in Karwar
The first phase of the Naval Commanders’ Conference 2025 is being held at the Karwar naval base in Karnataka, with defence minister Rajnath Singh flagging off the Indian Ocean Ship Sagar, inaugurating key maritime infrastructure under Project Seabird, and reviewing the Navy’s operational readiness.
• Delhi govt to roll out Ayushman Bharat scheme
The Delhi government is set to launch the Ayushman Bharat scheme, focusing first on the ‘poorest’ households, including Antyodaya Anna Yojana and priority beneficiaries. Health minister Pankaj Singh said 1 lakh people will be enrolled initially to strengthen healthcare delivery.
• IPL 2025
CSK vs DC at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Noor Ahmed and Kuldeep Yadav headline a key spin battle as Chennai Super Kings face Delhi Capitals in Chennai. While DC’s middle order looks sharper, CSK grapple with Rahul Tripathi’s form and MS Dhoni’s waning impact.
PBKS vs RR at New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh
Sanju Samson returns to lead Rajasthan Royals in a crucial contest against the in-form Punjab Kings, captained by Shreyas Iyer. All eyes will be on Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has struggled for runs and changed teams in domestic cricket.
‘Brutality not justice’, how Indian police justifies torture: Report
Other key events
• Donald Trump ’s 10% tariffs on all countries effective from today
• Special court hearing in RG Kar financial scam case
• Mumbai Police’s third summons to comedian Kunal Kamra to appear for questioning over remarks on deputy CM Eknath Shinde
• Deadline for TikTok to find a non-Chinese owner ends
• Nationwide protests in US against Trump administration and Elon Musk
After 5yrs in deep freeze, why Naidu’s dream capital is hot property again
How Waqf bill seriously undermines policy of one nation, one law
Anniversaries
• National Maritime Day
• Birth anniversary of freedom fighter and former deputy PM Babu Jagjivan Ram
• The country’s first Naval Museum opened in Mumbai this day in 1979
• The first Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd sponsored by the Government of India was established this day in 1961
• Fox Broadcasting made its prime-time TV debut this day in 1987
• Kurt Cobain, lead singer, guitarist and songwriter for the rock band Nirvana, committed suicide this day in 1994, at his Seattle home
Unlocking the past
Last updated at 9.30pm | Compiled by Rajesh Sharma
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