India’s aviation regulator summoned IndiGo executives over repeated delays and will appoint an overseer to track the carrier’s operations. CBSE set mandatory section-wise answer presentation rules for the 2026 board exams with detailed guidance for Class 10 Science and Social Science. The US Embassy in India issued an advisory urging visa applicants to keep to their scheduled appointment times due to heavy demand for interview slots. TTD began strict inspections at prasadam counters after reports of laddu boxes and silk shawls being substituted with polyester items. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed UNESCO’s inclusion of Deepavali on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, calling it global recognition of Indian traditions.