Commemorative Coin Honouring Sindhi Saint: President Droupadi Murmu released a ₹200 commemorative coin in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, marking the 200th birth anniversary of Pujya Mata Sahib Hasi Devi Ji, the fifth spiritual head of Shadani Darbar + Significance – Honours the revered spiritual leader of the Sindhi community and preserves her teachings and legacy + Denomination & Issuing Authority – ₹200 coin issued by the Union Finance Ministry + Design – Features Mata Sahib Hasi Devi Ji’s portrait on one side and the Ashoka Pillar with the denomination on the reverse + Release Venue – Lok Bhavan, Raipur, in the presence of state dignitaries + Availability – Available for acquisition through Shadani Darbar branches.

The Telecommunications (Regulatory Sandbox) Rules, 2026: Notified by the Department of Telecommunications under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, to enable controlled real-world testing of emerging telecom technologies with temporary regulatory relaxations + Purpose & Eligibility – Enables startups, R&D units and companies to test innovations such as 5G and IoT technologies + Application & Fees – Requires a ₹10,000 processing fee and prior laboratory test reports submitted through the official portal + Duration – Up to 24 months initially, with possible extensions of 12 months

VOC Port’s Green Terminal Initiative: Tuticorin International Container Terminal (TICT) at VOC Port, Tamil Nadu, declared a ‘Green Terminal’ after electrifying 100% of its operational equipment + Electric Mobility – Introduced 13 electric Internal Transfer Vehicles (E-ITVs) for cleaner, energy-efficient container handling + Green Infrastructure – Developing a methanol bunkering facility, green hydrogen pilot project and wind-energy facilities + Outer Harbour Project – Investment exceeding ₹15,000 crore to add 4 MTPA capacity and strengthen Tamil Nadu’s role as a southern India transhipment hub + Significance – Promotes port decarbonisation, clean energy adoption and sustainable maritime operations.