Anuparna Roy made history at the Venice Film Festival, winning Best Director for 'Songs of Forgotten Trees,' a film about migrant women in Mumbai. She dedicated her award to the children of Gaza, drawing both praise and criticism. Roy, who overcame parental skepticism to pursue filmmaking, drew inspiration from personal experiences. Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine as Light' also achieved global recognition, winning the Grand Prix at Cannes. The film explores love and societal constraints in Mumbai.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal celebrated the 'Make in India' initiative's 10th anniversary, highlighting its strong results evidenced by recent GDP growth. He launched initiatives like LDB 2.0, IPRS 3.0, and the HSN Code Guidebook to boost manufacturing, logistics, and industrial competitiveness. Integrated logistics plans are underway with ADB in eight cities. Goyal cited infrastructure development and increased Indo-UAE trade, emphasizing the vision of a $30-32 trillion Indian economy by 2047 and lauding foreign investment and local sourcing by companies like Hafele.

Following President Trump's H-1B visa proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee, confusion arose, causing a surge in airfares between the U.S. and India. Some H-1B holders rushed back to the U.S., fearing the new charge applied immediately. Allegedly, 4Chan users attempted to inflate prices, but the White House clarified the fee only applied to new petitions. Despite clarification, chaos ensued, with companies urging employees to return, sparking outrage and concern about the "American dream."

The Indian government defended Unnat P. Pandit's appointment as CGPDTM, citing national interest and institutional exigency, after allegations of a "backdoor appointment" were raised by AIPOWA. The association claimed procedural violations, ineligibility, and a flawed selection process, alleging Pandit lacked necessary qualifications. The government argued a prior advertisement yielded no qualified candidates, justifying the selection of individuals with expertise in IPR. AIPOWA also alleged intimidation of its members and raised concerns about outsourcing and administrative lapses during Pandit's tenure. The Supreme Court is examining the case.

Veteran actor Mohanlal will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced the award, recognizing his 40-year career and over 400 films across multiple languages. Prime Minister Modi and Information Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw congratulated Mohanlal. Industry colleagues also praised him, acknowledging his influence. Mohanlal expressed gratitude for the recognition. He had previously received Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards.

India's child adoptions surged to a decade-high of 4,515 in FY24-25, with Maharashtra leading. Initiatives by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, including identification drives and new adoption agencies, boosted this trend. However, a disparity exists between over 36,000 prospective parents and only 2,749 legally available children, primarily special-needs cases. Most prefer girls and young children, lengthening wait times. Addressing legal delays, prejudices against older/special-needs children, and providing support are crucial for improving the adoption ecosystem.