1.      BRICS Welcomes New Members: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Iran, and Ethiopia have joined BRICS, expanding its membership to ten nations, aiming to enhance global influence.

2.      Internet Shutdowns in Jammu and Kashmir: The Supreme Court questioned Jammu and Kashmir about the non-publication of orders for internet service suspensions.

3.      Interim Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the 2024 interim budget in Parliament.

4.      Radha Raturi Appointed as Uttarakhand's First Female Chief Secretary: Radha Raturi has been appointed as the first woman chief secretary of Uttarakhand.

5.      India Nominates "Maratha Military Landscapes" for UNESCO World Heritage List: India nominated the "Maratha Military Landscapes" for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

6.      Mahanadi Coalfields Limited's Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate Project: A joint venture between CIL and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited will set up a Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate Project at Mahanadi Coalfields Limited.