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• T. Rabi Sankar appointed as part-time Member of the 16th Finance Commission

  The commission, chaired by former vice chairman of Niti Aayog Arvind Panagariya, has four members and is assisted by Secretary Ritvik Pandey, two joint secretaries and one economic advisor.

  

• Gujarat Sports Minister Holds Strategic Talks in London on Hosting Commonwealth Games 2030

  The discussions also touched upon governance standards, institutional mechanisms, sustainability planning, transport and infrastructure strategies, and athlete services. The delegation aimed to gather key inputs and align India’s preparations with international expectations.

  

• Gujarat Strengthens Focus on Sustainable Urban Development with Green Building Mandate

  A central pillar of Gujarat’s urban policy shift is the mandate for all new government buildings to be constructed as green buildings. This directive, issued by the Urban Development and Urban Housing Department, is aimed at setting an institutional standard for sustainable construction and resource-efficient public infrastructure.

  

• Uttarakhand’s Green Transition: A Blueprint for Sustainable & Inclusive Development

  Among India’s 13 Himalayan states, Uttarakhand could illuminate a path for any region juggling the tightrope of economic necessity and ecological caution. If the state succeeds in fusing sustainability with its governance playbook, it may unveil a replicable paradigm – one that dislodges the familiar narrative of picking the economy or protecting the environment.

  

• BRICS Declaration Backs India’s Call on Terrorism, Responsible AI and Economic Inclusion

  Highlighting the outcomes of the two-day forum, the Speaker noted that the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—engaged in meaningful dialogue focused on strengthening parliamentary cooperation, ensuring AI transparency and accountability, and advancing inclusive economic growth.

  

• MoSPI National Workshop Highlights Push for Hybrid Data Ecosystem in Policy Making

  Experts call for integration of traditional and alternate data sources; AI, geospatial tools, mobile and scanner data seen as key to agile governance

  

• CCPA Issues Advisory to E-Commerce Platforms for Self-Audit to Eliminate Dark Patterns

  Platforms given 3-month timeline to ensure compliance with 2023 Dark Pattern Guidelines; Joint Working Group formed for enforcement and awareness

  

• SAIL Hosts Defence Customer Conclave 2025 in Durgapur to Boost Self-Reliance in Defence Manufacturing

  Focus on indigenisation, import substitution, and deeper collaboration with defence PSUs under Atmanirbhar Bharat

  

• Puducherry Legislative Assembly Set to Go Paperless with Launch of National e-Vidhan Application

  Once implemented, Puducherry will join the ranks of 18 legislative houses across India that have fully adopted the NeVA platform, aligning with the vision of ‘One Nation – One Application’.

  

• MP govt to organise summit to promote solar energy on June 10: Official

  The Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam has already floated tenders for the selection of developers for these projects. These projects will be operated under 25-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with the government.

  

• Government Conducts High-Level Workshop to Streamline IDY 2025 Outreach Across Ministries

  Over 400 officials join virtual session to align communication and planning for International Day of Yoga’s 10th anniversary

  

• India, Japan Explore New Frontiers of Collaboration During Rising India Conclave in Tokyo

  The programme brought together policymakers, diplomats, corporate leaders, and thought influencers from both India and Japan to explore new frontiers of collaboration in diplomacy, business, technology, and cultural exchange.

  

• India Aims for Joint Rare Earth Mineral Exploration with 5 Central Asian Nations

  The Indian government wants to develop domestic manufacturing capabilities and is reportedly considering offering production-based fiscal incentives to companies in the field of rare earth materials.

  

• Designing a Future-Ready India: Autodesk's Viksit Bharat Summit Showcases Next-Gen Infrastructure Technologies

  Under the theme “Accelerating Growth with Design & Make”, the summit spotlighted how Building Information Modeling (BIM), Digital Twins, Smart Manufacturing, and Urban Infrastructure Platforms are redefining project planning, execution, and monitoring across sectors.

  

• MHADA Extends Deadline for Special Amnesty on Occupancy Certificates, Premium Waivers Till December 2025

  The extension - cleared under the leadership of Sanjeev Jaiswal, Vice President and CEO of MHADA - aims to ease financial and legal hurdles for societies awaiting Occupancy Certificates (OCs) and dealing with interest on additional premium payments.

  

• How Data Tells Stories: An Expert's Insights on the Future of Careers in Analytics and AI

  In today's digital age, data is more than just numbers—it's a narrative waiting to be uncovered.

  

• Breaking the Silos: Solving ERP Data Interoperability with Export Automation in Workday

  As companies grow and adopt specialized platforms for human capital management (HCM), finance, compliance, or procurement, data silos become a formidable barrier.

  

• IIT Delhi Marks World Environment Day 2025 with Focus on Plastic Pollution and Sustainability

  The event, organized by the Academic Outreach and New Initiatives Office, featured expert talks and student engagement programs focused on sustainable living and environmental responsibility.