India-UK Trade Deal: PM Modi says India-US trade talks made “significant progress” after meeting Trump, with USTR Jamieson Greer set to visit next week; both sides aim for a balanced, commercially meaningful agreement. Telecom & Digital Rights: Telegram’s India block over alleged NEET paper-leak channels is challenged in Delhi High Court, with the company calling it unconstitutional and the government citing “inaction.” Healthcare Regulation: India curbs OTC cough syrups—buyers now need a valid prescription after rules tighten to reduce misuse and improve oversight. Energy & Grid: Ember says India needs about 10 GWh battery storage now to cut solar curtailment caused by coal plants’ minimum operating limits. Green Hydrogen: MNRE launches the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal to streamline compliance under the national scheme. Markets & IPOs: NSE files for a massive IPO (about ₹30,000 crore); India’s stock market also edges past South Korea in global valuation ranking. Sports: India crushes Afghanistan by 170 runs in the 2nd ODI to seal the series; women’s hockey: India beats Uruguay 3-2 to top Pool A. Business & Industry: Force Motors rolls out its 200,000th locally made Mercedes-Benz engine; Gravita gets LME brand listing for lead metal from Mundra.