The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice, has called for transparency in the appointments process on the part of the judiciary and the government.

• FSSAI bans use of newspapers for packing food
• India designated as major US defence partner
• 2016 India International Science Festival held in New Delhi

English has been ranked first in the top 10 most powerful languages in the world according to the 2016 World Power Language Index (PLI).

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the practice of triple talaq (Talaq-e-bidat) among Muslims is unconstitutional and violates the rights of women enshrined in constitution.

Former US aviator, astronaut John Glenn passed away in Columbus, Ohio, US. He was 95.

Kerala Government has launched Haritha Keralam Mission, a comprehensive programme for creating new sustainable development perspectives in the state.

The 2016 India International Science festival (IISF) has started at CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (NPL) Campus in New Delhi.

The Union Government has announced package of incentives and measures for promotion of digital and cashless economy in the country.

India has been designated as a major defence partner of the United States. It puts India on a par with the closest allies and partners of the US.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has banned use of newspapers for wrapping and packing of food items.

• RBI keeps key rates unchanged in fifth bi-monthly monetary policy review
• Union Cabinet approves MoU between India and UK to support Ease of Doing Business in India
• Renowned journalist Cho S Ramaswamy passes away

The Union Cabinet has given its approval to Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and United Kingdom (UK) to support Ease of Doing Business in India.