1. Yeshe Dorjee Thongshi conferred Bhupen Hazarika Award.
2. India 60th most innovative globally, China at 22nd. Switzerland, Sweden, The Netherlands, The US and UK retained their top spots.
3. Competition Commission of India (CCI) imposes Rs. 87 crore fine on Hyundai Motor India.
4. Indian-origin Leo Varadkar becomes Ireland’s youngest PM.
5. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully test fires anti-tank Nag missile.
6. Union Cabinet approves MoU between India and Palestine on agriculture cooperation.
7. Union Cabinet approves proposal to introduce Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance Bill 2017.
8. Union Health Ministry launches Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight.
10. Former Jamia Milia Islamia faculty member, Dr. Bharti Sharma receives Highest French Honour.
11. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank grants USD 150 mn loan for India Infrastructure Fund.
12. India tops global remittance-receiving list surpassing China.
