Bangladesh’s first National MPI reveals stark child poverty: UNICEF.

  • Bangladesh released its first National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), supported by UNICEF and the European Union (EU).
  • 28.9% of children live in multidimensional poverty, compared to 21.44% of adults.
  • Children are 35% more likely to suffer multidimensional poverty than adults.
  • Over 39 million people in Bangladesh live in multidimensional poverty.


Putin orders gov't to develop Russia's high-speed rail roadmap.

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the creation of a roadmap for a high-speed rail network.
  • The roadmap must be developed by March 31, 2026.
  • An initial fund of 300 billion rubles will be allocated from the National Wealth Fund.
  • The project focuses on the Moscow–St. Petersburg high-speed rail line, Russia’s first high-speed railway.


Haryana cabinet approves amendments to mineral mining rules.

  • The Haryana Cabinet approved amendments to mineral mining rules.
  • This enables the state to implement the Inter-State Transit Pass (ISTP) framework.
  • A fee of ₹80 per metric tonne will be charged on all vehicles transporting minerals into Haryana.
  • The fee is applicable regardless of the destination or consumption point.
  • Payment must be made through the relevant department’s portal.


Lucknow to Name New Road After Space Hero Shubhanshu Shukla!

  • Lucknow will honour space hero Shubhanshu Shukla by naming a road after him.
  • The road, to be called Shubhanshu Shukla Marg, will be located in Triveni Nagar.
  • It will lead directly to his ancestral home.
  • The Lucknow Municipal Corporation has sanctioned a ₹10 lakh budget for the project.
  • The initiative is seen as a tribute to his contribution to India’s space journey.


UP’s First Private Railway Station.

  • Uttar Pradesh (UP) marked a milestone by getting its first privately managed railway station.
  • Gomti Nagar is now the first private railway station in Uttar Pradesh and the entire Northeast Railway zone.
  • Gomti Nagar is among the busiest stations in the state.
  • The move to privatize its management aims to offer world-class passenger facilities.

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