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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that India will hold the presidency of Vietnam. The announcement was made via a personal message from the Prime Minister. No specific dates or terms for the presidency were provided in the report.

During an official visit, the Vietnamese President and his delegation visited the Mahathir Gandhi Memorial to honor India's national hero. On the final morning of the visit, the President and his delegation paid respects at the Ho Chi Minh statue in New Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated in social media posts that new projects will enhance connectivity and improve operational efficiency. He noted these developments will boost India's infrastructure and economic growth.

President Donald Trump announced that Project Freedom, an initiative to escort ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, will be suspended for a period. The transcript confirms President Trump's announcement to pause the Strait of Hormuz escort plan, citing potential agreements with Iran and referencing China's actions. The RTHK Radio 1 Cantonese transcript mentions President Trump pausing a plan related to the Strait of Hormuz to observe potential agreements with Iran, but does not provide further details on the plan itself. The United States has paused its plan to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions with Iran. Following reports of Iran's Foreign Minister Al-Araghi's visit to Beijing and discussions on regional stability, US President Trump reportedly reversed a decision to pause the Strait of Hormuz escort plan.

Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is set to launch the School Management Committee (SMC) Guidelines 2026. The guidelines are being launched under the NIPUN Bharat Mission to improve foundational literacy and numeracy among children.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged three individuals in connection with a bio-terror plot. The agency issued strict directives regarding the case. The investigation involves the terrorist organization Islamic State. The investigation follows allegations of a terrorist organization's involvement. The investigation targets links to the terrorist group. The filing follows an investigation into the alleged conspiracy. The details of the plot and the specific charges were not immediately disclosed. The charges target individuals allegedly involved in planning biological attacks. Three individuals have been accused in connection with the scheme. The NIA is seeking support from ten additional members of the state assembly to proceed with the case.

Indian Prime Minister Modi and Vietnamese President To Lam are scheduled to hold talks in New Delhi to discuss bilateral relations and regional and global issues of mutual interest. The Vietnamese leader is also expected to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat.

The Rin Line guarantee scheme has been approved at a rate of 0.10 percent. The scheme is intended to cover MSMEs and other entities under its framework.

The Indian cabinet has fixed the fair and remunerative price for sugarcane at 365 rupees per quintal for the 2026-27 season. This decision aims to benefit 3.2 million farmers.

Political parties BJP and BRS are protesting the postponement of elections.