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Lieutenant General JS Sidana took charge as the 33rd Director General of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers. Lieutenant General JS Sidana is an alumnus of the National Defense Academy, Khadakwasla. He joined the army in 1985.

The African country Congo has appointed Judith Suminwa Tuluka as the country's first female Prime Minister. Tuluka's appointment has come at a time when there is an atmosphere of tension in the area bordering Rwanda. Congo is a Central African country, its capital is Kinshasa.

Top Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna along with his Australian partner Matt Ebden won the Miami Open men's doubles title. Bopanna broke his own record of becoming the oldest ATP Masters 1000 champion. Earlier this year, Bopanna won her first doubles Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.

Great Indian wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni has become the first Indian wicketkeeper to score 7,000 runs in T20 cricket. Dhoni achieved this feat against Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL. The record for scoring the most runs as a wicketkeeper-batsman is in the name of South Africa's Quinton de Kock who has scored 8,578 runs so far.

Shefali B as Principal Director General of Press Information Bureau (PIB). Sharan has assumed charge. Sharan is a 1990 batch officer of the Indian Information Service. PIB is the nodal agency of the Government of India for disseminating information including government policies in print and electronic media.

Joyshree Das Verma has taken charge as the 41st National President of FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO). Israel has appointed him as its Honorary Consul for Northeast India. Verma is also the director of HR firm Kapro Management Solutions Private Limited.

Tripura's traditional products, Matabari Pera Prasad and Rignai Pachara textiles have recently earned Geographical Indication (GI) tags, taking the total to 4 GI protected products from the state. Matabari Pera Prasad, a sweet from Tripureshwari Temple, is made from milk and sugar. Rignai Pachra textiles, traditional hand-woven garments, symbolize the cultural heritage of Tripura. GI recognition of these products highlights their importance and authenticity, attracting global attention and marketing opportunities.

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Documents obtained through an RTI application by Annamalai reveal India's inconsistent approach to the Katchatheevu island dispute with Sri Lanka. Katchatheevu, a small island in the Palk Strait, lacks permanent settlement and a source of fresh water. Historically administered by both India and Sri Lanka, a 1974 agreement marked its boundary. Indian fishermen, especially those from Tamil Nadu, face challenges due to conflicting claims to the island.

Adani Total Energy Biomass Limited (ATBL), a subsidiary of Adani Total Gas Limited (ATGL), has commissioned the first phase of Barsana biogas plant in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. The total capacity of this project, developed in three phases, will be 600 tonnes per day, which will produce 42 tonnes per day compressed biogas (CBG) and 217 tonnes per day organic fertilizer. It is set to become India's largest agro-waste-based bio-CNG plant, costing over ₹200 crore, using advanced anaerobic digestion technology to improve sustainability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Utkal Day, also known as Odisha Day, commemorates the formation of Odisha on April 1, 1936. It reflects the cultural and historical significance of the state, marking the end of the struggle for a separate identity from British colonial rule. Celebrated annually, the festival showcases the rich heritage of Odisha through festivities including decorations and cultural performances.