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2.India on Monday achieved a long-awaited milestone in its civil nuclear energy...

 1.With Strait of Hormuz becoming the point of contention between Iran and the US, UAE official Anwar Gargash said any settlement between the two sides must guarantee access through Hormuz, the key oil artery that is essential for 20% of the world's energy transport. Gargash, the diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, said Hormuz cannot be weaponised and stressed that its security is not a regional bargaining chip but a global economic imperative."The Strait of Hormuz cannot be held hostage by any country," Gargash was quoted as saying,

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/cant-hold-it-hostage-uae-says-access-to-strait-of-hormuz-a-must-in-us-iran-ceasefire-deal-101775476312446.html

2.India on Monday achieved a long-awaited milestone in its civil nuclear energy programme as the country's most advanced atomic reactor - the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu - attained criticality, marking the start of a sustained nuclear fission chain reaction and bringing the reactor one decisive step away from full operation.Announcing the development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described it as a defining moment in India's nuclear journey.

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/indias-most-advanced-atomic-reactor-prototype-fast-breeder-reactor-pfbr-at-kalpakkam-in-tamil-nadu-reaches-milestone-attains-criticality-11320590

3.In a landmark development for Andhra Pradesh, the long-pending dream of establishing Amaravati as the State’s capital received a decisive boost after Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2026. The move has formally granted legal backing to Amaravati as the capital, marking a significant milestone in the state’s political and administrative journey.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/amaravati-gains-legal-status-as-capital-andhra-pradesh-leaders-hail-historic-victory/article70832757.ece

4.India’s rapidly expanding service sector is transforming the way businesses define value, placing experiences, empathy, and human connection at the forefront. In this evolving landscape, hospitality is no longer confined to hotels and restaurants but is emerging as a core capability across industries. In an exclusive conversation with Asmita Mukherjee, Kanav Mata, Director & Regional Head (India, South Asia & Middle East) EHL Hospitality Business School, shares deep insights into how talent needs are being reshaped in an experience-driven economy

https://hospitalitybizindia.com/exclusive-news/hospitality-education-is-no-longer-just-about-hotels-and-restaurants-kanav-mata-ehl/

5.The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced a new regulatory framework specifically for the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) regarding ‘compliance obligations'. Effective from April 1, 2026, these guidelines clarify the legal obligations of ‘Buyer Apps and Seller Apps’ in a decentralised e-commerce ecosystem.

https://www.fnbnews.com/Top-News/fssai-announces-new-regulatory-framework-for-ondc-regarding-compliance-86493

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