*National News*
- *PM Modi and Fadnavis Hail UNESCO Recognition*: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, have welcomed the inclusion of Shivaji Maharaj's forts in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The decision was made during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris.
- *Amit Shah Unveils New Kerala BJP Office*: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has unveiled the new Kerala BJP office and urged party workers to win most of the 21,000 wards and garner 25% votes in the upcoming local body polls.
- *Security Heightened at Patna Airport*: Security has been heightened at Patna airport after a "hoax" bomb threat. A case has been registered by the police in this regard ¹.
*International News*
- *India-US Relations*: The Indian Coast Guard has rescued two crew members of a US yacht that malfunctioned off the Andaman coast. The yacht was found with its sail blown off and propeller entangled in ropes.
- *India-EFTA Pact*: Switzerland has ratified the India-EFTA pact, which is expected to boost India's economy. The pact aims to promote trade and investment between India and European Free Trade Association countries ² ³.
*Business and Economy*
- *Data Centres at Risk*: A study has found that more than 12% of Indian data centres are at risk from extreme weather events. This highlights the need for businesses to take measures to protect their infrastructure.
- *Farmers to Sell Produce Online*: The government is planning to allow farmers to sell their produce online, which is expected to benefit farmers and improve the agricultural sector ¹.
*Environment and Science*
- *Cheetah Conservation*: A cheetah named Nabha, translocated from Namibia under Project Cheetah, has been spotted in its new habitat. Project Cheetah is a flagship initiative of the Government of India to reintroduce cheetahs in the wild ¹.
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