1. International Diplomacy on the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders at the White House. This summit was a follow-up to a previous meeting between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, and focused on potential solutions to the ongoing conflict.
2. India's Sovereign Credit Rating Upgraded: S&P Global Ratings raised India's sovereign credit rating from 'BBB-' to 'BBB' with a stable outlook. This is the first upgrade by S&P for India since 2007, and it cites factors such as fiscal consolidation, strong investments, and macroeconomic stability.
3. Indian Aquanauts Achieve Deep-Sea Exploration Milestone: Two Indian aquanauts successfully completed record-setting dives in the Atlantic Ocean, reaching depths of 4,025 meters and 5,002 meters. This was done in collaboration with France and is a significant step forward for India's deep-sea exploration capabilities, paving the way for the country's own Samudrayaan Mission.
4. NDA Nominates Vice Presidential Candidate: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) announced its nomination of C.P. Radhakrishnan for the post of Vice President of India. The nomination was announced by BJP President J.P. Nadda.
5. India-Sri Lanka Naval Exercise: The 12th edition of the bilateral naval exercise, SLINEX-25, began in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The exercise aims to strengthen interoperability, maritime cooperation, and regional security between the two nations.