Indore, Amravati, and Dewas were recognized as top performers in air pollution reduction under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). Union Minister Bhupender Yadav announced that wards within cities will be assessed for air quality efforts starting next year. He highlighted the increase in Ramsar sites and emphasized a holistic approach to combatting pollution, urging cities to prioritize clean air.

In a political shift, three Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in Manipur have joined the Indian National Congress. The event occurred in Delhi. Among the leaders are former Members of the Legislative Assembly Y Surchandra Singh and L Radhakishore Singh. AICC representatives welcomed the leaders.

Two Kuki-Zo groups, KNO and UPF, recently signed a pact with the Centre. They clarified that reopening National Highway 2 does not mean free movement between Meitei and Kuki-Zo areas. Buffer zones remain important. The groups urge against misinformation. They want a Union Territory with legislature for the Kuki-Zo people within India's constitution. The government is responsible for highway security.

The government aims to transform the Northeast into a key aviation hub. It will connect India and Southeast Asia. Air connectivity has improved significantly in the region. The number of airports has increased. The Udaan scheme is extended to boost regional aviation. Several new airport projects are planned across the northeastern states. These projects include new terminals and runway extensions.

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicts a potential return of La Nina from September 2025, influencing global weather patterns. Despite La Nina's cooling effect, temperatures are expected to remain above average, with a 55% chance of La Nina conditions during September-November 2025. These seasonal forecasts are crucial for economic savings and preparedness across various sectors.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju assured that tribals in the northeast and other regions will be exempt from the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC), allowing them to maintain their traditional customs. He clarified the government's position, emphasizing that while the UCC aims for equal civil laws nationwide, tribal communities under Schedules 5 & 6 will retain their autonomy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in China for the SCO summit amidst shifting global dynamics, marked by trade tensions between the US and other nations. His meeting with President Xi Jinping gains significance as they address economic ties and strive to normalize relations strained by the Ladakh border issue.

Amit Shah addressed the All India Speakers Conference. He said disruption of Parliament for political gains is not good. Shah emphasized the importance of debate and discussion in the House. He urged members to uphold the dignity of the Speaker. Shah also paid tribute to Vitthalbhai Patel. Patel was the first elected Indian Speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly.

A parliamentary panel urges revising the OBC creamy layer income ceiling, last updated in 2017, to include more eligible families due to inflation and rising incomes. The committee also highlights the unresolved issue of post equivalence in autonomous bodies, impacting service allocation for qualified OBC candidates. Concerns are raised over decreased scholarship beneficiaries and underutilized funds, hindering OBC welfare.