Telegram vs NEET: Telegram has moved Delhi High Court after the Centre temporarily banned the app ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam, with Telegram CEO Pavel Durov also alleging Reliance/WhatsApp-backed lobbying and sabotage claims. Delhi Infrastructure: The Delhi government will use an EMI model for a ₹473.24-crore smart streetlight upgrade of about 93,000 lights, with monthly payments linked to performance and a real-time control centre. Politics in Maharashtra: Shiv Sena (UBT) issued a whip for all Lok Sabha MPs to attend a New Delhi meeting, amid “Operation Tiger” rumours of possible defections to Eknath Shinde’s camp. Defence Boost: India’s defence production hit a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY26, up 15.6%, with private sector output also rising and exports reaching Rs 38,424 crore. Markets & Oil: Indian bonds rose early as oil prices slid, but gains were capped ahead of the US Fed decision; investors also watched a possible China-style crude stockpiling push. G7 Diplomacy: Modi and Trump are set for talks in France, while Modi also met Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung to lift bilateral ties. Sports: ICC fined Pakistan women 5% of match fee for slow over-rate vs India in the T20 World Cup opener. Tech & AI: SAP Labs India launched its 2026 deep-tech startup cohort, and Sarvam AI’s latest funding keeps India’s sovereign AI push in focus. Weather/City: IMD forecasts heat with limited relief in Mumbai, while Delhi-NCR braces for rain and gusty winds.