National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) 

• NHAI has decided to shift the Kherki Daula toll plaza on NH-48 to Kukdola village, about 13 km away from its current location and 1 km ahead of the KMP-Delhi-Jaipur highway intersection on the Gurugram side. 
• NHAI is a statutory body, responsible for developing, maintaining and managing National Highways in India. 
• It operates under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. 
• Established by the NHAI Act, 1998 and became operational in February 1995.

India’s first e-waste recycling park

• India’s first e-waste recycling park will be set up in Holambi Kalan, Delhi, to process 51,000 tonnes of e-waste annually. 

What is E-Waste? 

• E-waste, or electronic waste, refers to discarded electronic devices and equipment after their use.  
• This includes items such as computers, televisions, mobile phones, printers, refrigerators, and air conditioners.  
• E-waste often contains harmful substances like lead, mercury, cadmium, and chromium, which can pollute the environment if not disposed of correctly.

NaMo App

• PM Narendra Modi has urged citizens to participate in the Jan Man Survey on the NaMo App, focusing on India’s growth journey over the last 11 years. 
• NaMo App helps citizens connect directly with their local Member of Parliament (MP). 
• This section aims to deepen democratic participation by enabling easier communication, engagement in events, and active participation in cultural and sporting activities organized by MPs.

Multilingual AI Solutions for Indian Railways 

• BHASHINI (Bhasha Internet) and CRIS (Centre for Railway Information Systems) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deploy multilingual Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions for Indian Railways’ platforms like National Train Enquiry System (NTES) and RailMadad. 
• The partnership will integrate BHASHINI’s advanced language technology stack including Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Text-to-Speech (TTS), Text-to-Text Translation, and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to offer railway services in 22 Indian languages.

National e-Governance Awards 2025 

• Rohini Gram Panchayat in Dhule, Maharashtra, won the Gold Award in the National e-Governance Awards 2025 for implementing 956+ digital services. 
• The award is presented by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) and the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. 
• Rohini sets a benchmark in digital rural governance and tribal empowerment under the Digital India initiative. 

Ibex Tarana 

• Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi visited Garhwal, Uttarakhand, to assess troop readiness and morale at forward posts. 
• He inaugurated Ibex Tarana 88.4 FM, a community radio station in Jyotirmath, promoting local culture, youth engagement, and civil-military cooperation. 
• The station broadcasts on education, employment, disaster preparedness, tourism, and regional arts. 
• Gen Dwivedi also honoured veterans with the Veterans Achievement Award for their service and social contributions.