Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal at Mumbai Port has been declared plastic-free. It became the first marine oil terminal in India to completely eliminate single-use plastics. The declaration was made by the Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) during Swachhata Abhiyan 2026. The initiative is part of MbPA’s broader effort to reduce single-use plastics across its docks, residential colonies and coastal areas. Jawahar Dweep handles crude oil and petroleum products and has five jetties. The terminal is located at Mumbai Port, Maharashtra.

India won the women’s hockey gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. India defeated defending champions China 1–0 in the final. Lalremsiami scored the decisive goal for India. This was India’s first Asian Games women’s hockey gold in 44 years. India had last won the women’s hockey gold at the 1982 Asian Games. The victory also secured direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Indian goalkeeper Savita Punia played a crucial role in defence, including saving a penalty stroke.

Ukraine has used its FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for the first time. The missile was developed by Ukrainian defence company Fire Point. The FP-7 is a short-range tactical ballistic missile and is also developed for possible use as a ballistic missile interceptor. Ukraine is also developing the FP-9, a longer-range missile with a range of up to 850 km. The FP-7 and FP-9 are part of Ukraine’s efforts to strengthen its indigenous missile capabilities amid the war with Russia.

NABKISAN Finance Ltd, a subsidiary of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), listed India’s first Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) social bond on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The proceeds of this social bond are exclusively earmarked for funding projects that improve clean water access, sanitation facilities, and hygiene infrastructure. This issuance marks a significant milestone in India’s sustainable finance sector, leveraging the “use-of-proceeds” model where the debt obligation remains with the issuer while generating measurable, positive social outcomes for underserved communities.

Scientists have discovered two new gecko species in Telangana. Hemidactylus cairnicola was discovered in Nalgonda district. Hemidactylus koyaorum was identified in Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary, Warangal. The discovery was made through joint research involving the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and other institutions. With these discoveries, the number of endemic reptile species in Telangana increased to six. H. cairnicola is associated with traditional stone cairns, while H. koyaorum was named in honour of the Koya tribal community.