Modi was also awarded the ‘Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross’ in recognition of his contribution to India-Sweden relationship. 

 Rahul Gandhi called the education ministry a “department of disasters” while saying Dharmendra Pradhan “has failed every single age group of India’s students”. 

 The revised framework removes government-administered price fixation, allows producers to position products within pricing slabs based on market considerations 

 28 individuals, 14 from each community, were released on May 15; the remaining are still held captive by the respective groups 

 The Prime Minister is on a visit to Sweden at the invitation of Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.