DoT Mandates SIM-Linking for Messaging Applications 

India has introduced a major cybersecurity reform in digital communication. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed that all popular messaging apps must remain permanently linked to an active SIM card, tightening verification controls and reducing online fraud. The regulation applies to platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Arattai, and other number-verified services.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a major upgrade to its evaluation format for the 2026 board examinations, aiming to make learning more analytical and application-driven. Instead of relying heavily on memory-based questions, the new pattern will emphasize understanding, problem-solving, and concept application.

Operation Eagle Force Breaks Major Nigerian Drug Syndicate Across Four Cities

In a sweeping anti-narcotics crackdown, Indian law enforcement has dismantled a vast drug trafficking network allegedly controlled by Nigerian nationals. The coordinated strike—codenamed Operation Eagle Force—is being regarded as one of the most impactful narcotics busts undertaken in 2025, exposing both the scale of illicit drug movement and the financial systems sustaining it.

Poonacha Earns Maiden Grand Slam Entry After Wildcard Playoff Triumph

Indian tennis player Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha has officially sealed a place in the 2026 Australian Open men’s doubles main draw, marking a landmark moment in his professional journey. Partnering Thailand’s Pruchya Isaro, the duo earned the berth by clinching the prestigious Asia–Pacific Wildcard Playoff, one of the final qualifying routes into the first Grand Slam of the season.

RBI’s Export Relief to Ease Liquidity Pressure on MECs, But Risks Remain: Ind-Ra

The Reserve Bank of India’s recent trade-relief package is expected to provide short-term liquidity support for mid and emerging corporate (MEC) exporters facing revenue losses due to global trade disruptions. According to India Ratings & Research (Ind-Ra), although the deferment of loan repayments is likely to significantly reduce immediate financial stress, the long-term solvency of these firms hinges on restoring export volumes, recovering lost markets and managing debt maturities scheduled for FY27.