Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasizes rare earths as key to Kazakhstan's economy amid global demand. India seeks to reduce reliance on China by partnering with Kazakhstan, leveraging its vast rare earth resources to enhance energy security and sustainability.

India's fisheries sector, supporting three crore livelihoods, has seen an 83% production rise to 175 lakh tons in 2022-23, becoming the second-largest globally. The focus is on enhancing extension services through Matsya Seva Kendras and Sagar Mitras, aiding sustainable practices and capacity building.

The U.K. House of Commons has voted to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales, marking a significant shift in societal attitudes. The proposed law allows terminally ill adults with less than six months to live to end their life with authorization. This follows a history of legal challenges and debates over ethical implications, with broad public support and similar laws being considered in other regions.

The Reserve Bank of India has formed a committee, led by Professor Pushpak Bhattacharyya, to establish a Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement of Artificial Intelligence (FREE-AI) in the financial sector, aiming to assess AI adoption, risks, and governance.

India records the highest number of stampedes globally, with 3,935 incidents and over 3,000 deaths from 1996 to 2022. These often occur at religious festivals, political rallies, and celebrity events, highlighting a chronic failure in crowd safety management.