1 Center approves development of Kota-Bundi Green Field Airport, 1507 crores will be spent
The Central Government will develop Kota-Bundi Green Field Airport in Rajasthan at a cost of Rs 1507 crore . The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the proposal of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for development of the airport at Kota-Bundi . The project includes construction of a terminal building spread over an area of 20 thousand square meters . The terminal building will be capable of handling 1000 passengers per annum (PHP) during peak hours . Its annual capacity will be 20 lakh passengers per annum (MPPA) . The size of runway 11/29 will be 3200 meters by 45 meters. There will also be an apron with 07 parking bays for A-321 type aircraft . Two link taxiways, ATC-cum-technical block, fire station, car park and related works are included in the project. The existing Kota airport is owned by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) . It consists of a runway (08/26) of 1220 m x 38 m dimension , suitable for code ‘B’ aircraft (such as Do-228) and an apron that can accommodate two such aircraft. It is noteworthy that Kota, located on the banks of the Chambal River, is known as the industrial capital of Rajasthan. Apart from this, Kota is also famous as an educational coaching center of India. The Rajasthan government has transferred 440.06 hectares of land to AAI for the development of a greenfield airport suitable for operating A-321 type aircraft.
2 Former Supreme Court Justice B Sudarshan Reddy will be India Block’s candidate in the Vice Presidential election
A meeting of India Block leaders was held at the residence of Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge . The Vice Presidential election was discussed in detail in this meeting and a consensus was reached on the name of B. Sudarshan Reddy as the Vice Presidential candidate . B. Sudarshan Reddy will be the opposition candidate in the Vice Presidential election, who will face NDA candidate CP Radhakrishnan . B. Sudarshan Reddy is a former Supreme Court judge .
3 ICMR created ‘Cerebo’ device, it will detect fatal brain injury and bleeding in just two minutes
4 Delhi Government’s big step: Now complaints can be registered from home through ‘Delhi Mitra’ app
The Delhi Cabinet has approved the launch of ‘ Delhi Mitra ‘ mobile app. Through this app , the people of Delhi will be able to convey their complaints directly to the government . Now the citizens will not have to visit the concerned departments, rather problems and complaints related to all the departments can be registered sitting at home. The interesting thing is that this app was suggested by the citizens of Delhi themselves. In a letter sent to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, people had demanded to make such an app through which they can easily convey their problems to the government.
TikTok and Nepal Tourism Board on Tuesday announced a partnership to promote Nepal’s tourism sector through a creator-led campaign . This in-app experience is expected to help travellers discover the country’s must-see destinations and places they don’t know about. Nepal Tourism Board and TikTok will work together with local and globally renowned travel creators. During this campaign, creators will showcase Nepal’s natural beauty and cultural heritage like festivals, art, cuisine and community traditions on TikTok.
6 Union Communications Minister Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia launched the new digital era of postal services
Under the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and under the guidance of Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia , the Department of Posts (DoP) has successfully rolled out IT 2.0 – Advanced Postal Technology (APT) . This landmark digital upgrade is a transformational step in the journey of modernization of each of the Department’s 1.65 lakh post offices, in line with the Government of India’s vision of Digital India and Make in India. IT 2.0 brings faster, more reliable and citizen-centric postal and financial services to every corner of the country, reaffirming India Post’s commitment to inclusivity and service excellence. The key features of APT include:
Micro-services , open API based architecture
- Single, Unified User Interface
- Cloud Ready Deployment
- Complete digital solution from booking to delivery
- Next-generation functionality – QR-code payments, OTP based delivery, etc.
- Open network system – ensures reliable connectivity even in rural areas
- 10-digit alphanumeric Digipin – to enhance delivery accuracy
- Improved reporting and analytics
7 Coal India signed an agreement with Konkan Railway Corporation Limited
Public sector Coal India Limited (CIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) in Kolkata. This non-binding agreement between the two companies has been made to develop rail infrastructure projects. The company said that a strategic partnership has been made with Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) for the development and maintenance of rail infrastructure projects for Coal India and its subsidiaries. This agreement is an important step towards improving coal transportation for Coal India and its subsidiaries . CIL, which contributes more than 80 percent of domestic coal production, is actively strengthening its rail infrastructure to improve coal transportation. Coal mining company CIL had earlier also signed an agreement with Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Limited.
US tech giant OpenAI on Tuesday announced the launch of a new subscription plan , ‘ ChatGPT Go ‘, for Indian users . A company release said that ‘ChatGPT Go’ is available at a rate of Rs 399 per month including GST , which can be paid through UPI. This new plan aims to make advanced AI tools more accessible and affordable for users in India. All the features of ‘ChatGPT Go’ are powered by GPT-5, where users can use Indian languages . ‘ChatGPT Go’ offers ten times more message limit with GPT-5 than the free plan . The release said that it offers ten times more image generation per day. Users can upload 10 times more files and images per day. Apart from this, it also has twice the memory for personalized responses. According to the company, India is the second largest market for ChatGPT and one of the fastest growing markets. GPT-5 is available to all users, with Plus subscribers getting access to extended use and Pro subscribers getting access to GPT-5 Pro.
9 Asia Cup 2025: Suryakumar Yadav is the captain of the Indian team, Shubman Gill is the vice-captain, Yashasvi Jaiswal is out
BCCI has announced the Indian cricket team for Asia Cup 2025. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar selected a 15-member team . This time the command of the team will be in the hands of Suryakumar Yadav , while young batsman Shubman Gill has been made the vice-captain. At the same time, opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal has been dropped from the team . Chief selector Ajit Agarkar has expressed confidence in Gill as the third opener and he has also been given the responsibility of vice-captain. Wicketkeeper batsman Sanju Samson retained his place in the team, while Jitesh Sharma has been included as the second wicketkeeper .
In Bulgaria , in the wrestling championship for players under 20 years of age, Sumit Malik has won silver . He defeated Mogamed Azamiro of Russia in the 57 kg weight category . In the women’s category of the competition, Srishti has reached the final of the 68 kg weight category . In the 57 kg weight category, Tapasya has also entered the final by defeating Sowaka Uchida of Japan.
11 Asian Shooting Championship: India’s Girish Gupta won gold medal in 10m air pistol
India’s Girish Gupta has won the gold medal in the 10 meter air pistol event at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent , Kazakhstan . Girish scored 241.3 points in the final. India’s Dev Pratap won the silver medal with 238.6 points . India won two gold and three silver medals on the first day. Kapil Bainsala won the gold medal in the junior men’s air pistol . Kapil also won silver medals in the senior and junior men’s team competition. Earlier, Kapil gave India its first gold medal in the 10 meter air pistol event. India’s Jonathan Gavin Antony won the bronze medal. The team of Kapil, Jonathan and Vijay Tomar won the silver medal. In the senior men’s category, the team of Anmol Jain, Aditya Malra and Saurabh Chaudhary won the silver medal. The final matches of the women’s air pistol event will be held today on the second day of the championship.
12 India’s Rashmika Sehgal won gold medal in Asian Shooting Championship in Kazakhstan
India’s Rashmika Sehgal won gold on the second day of the 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Kazakhstan . This is India’s third gold in the individual event in this competition. Korea’s Han Seungyun won the silver of the competition. Earlier, Manu Bhaker won another international medal by finishing third in the final of the women’s 10 meter air pistol event . Rashmika, along with Vanshika Chaudhary and Mohini Singh , won gold for her team . Manu Bhaker won bronze in the team event along with Palak and Suruchi Phogat . India has so far won five gold, two silver and four bronze in the competition.