Mumbai Public Transport Push: On the first day of BKC’s Weekly Public Transport Day, commuters complained that auto rickshaw drivers refused meter fares and demanded up to ₹300, with Mumbai Police saying the issue was forwarded to the BKC Traffic Department. KEM Hospital Probe: KEM Hospital in Mumbai ordered an inquiry into MBBS student Sejal Pawar’s remarks about cadavers after a video went viral; the dean called the comments “highly unacceptable.” Air India Crash Anniversary: One year after Air India flight AI171 crashed near Ahmedabad, bereaved families are still seeking closure, with questions lingering over what happened. Women’s Empowerment & Politics: PM Modi highlighted “Nari Shakti” and women’s progress in science and innovation, while NDA leaders marked 12 years in office. Energy Diplomacy: EAM Jaishankar defended India’s Russia oil purchases, saying decisions were driven by cost and availability and rebutting Europe’s criticism. Rare Earth Deal: NLC India signed an MoU with CSIR-CECRI to advance rare earth and critical mineral recovery technologies. Health Aid: India handed Maldives 20,000 measles vaccine doses and about three tonnes of medical supplies to tackle a measles outbreak. AI & Startups: YouLabs raised $2.6m seed for preventive health and longevity; Coram AI raised $35m Series B for AI-enabled physical security. World Economy: The World Bank raised India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6.6%, citing resilient domestic demand despite West Asia risks.