As India gears up for the Padma Awards 2026, several top sportspersons and contributors to Indian sports have been nominated for the country’s highest civilian honours. The list features Olympic champions, sports administrators, and medical experts—each playing a vital role in shaping India’s ...

A 17-year-old girl from Andhra Pradesh, Kunchala Kaivalya Reddy, has achieved a remarkable milestone by being selected for a prestigious astronaut training programme in the United States. Her journey, starting from the town of Nidadavole in East Godavari district, now leads her to a four-year ...

The government of Assam has taken a landmark step by approving the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill 2025. This move aims to prohibit the practice of polygamy — entering into more than one marriage while a first marriage subsists — making it a punishable offence. The legislation reflects the ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first Digital Museum of Tribal Freedom Fighters at Nava Raipur, Atal Nagar. The museum commemorates the courage, struggles, and sacrifices of tribal warriors who resisted British colonial rule and contributed to India’s freedom movement. Overview ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, marking another significant step in India’s push to modernise its railway infrastructure. These high-speed trains aim to provide faster, more comfortable, and energy-efficient travel while improving ...

In a historic stride for Indian healthcare and biotechnology, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched NexCAR19, India’s first indigenous CAR T-cell therapy, aimed at revolutionizing cancer treatment. Developed through a collaborative effort between ImmunoACT, IIT Bombay, and Tata Memorial ...

Gujarat has become the first Indian state to roll out a dedicated genome sequencing initiative for its tribal communities, marking a major step in applying biotechnology to public health. The program, part of the broader Genome India Project, aims to create a genetic reference database that can ...

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the globally revered spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living Foundation, has been conferred the World Leader for Peace and Security Award 2025 by the Boston Global Forum (BGF) and the AI World Society (AIWS). The honour places him among a distinguished ...

In a landmark step that merges health, technology, and international trade, India has exported its first consignment of fortified rice kernel (FRK) to Costa Rica. This 12-metric tonne shipment from Chhattisgarh, facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development ...

In a move highlighting their growing research and innovation ties, India and the United Kingdom jointly unveiled a new digital platform: the India‑United Kingdom Science and Technology Partnership (IN‑UK‑STP) Dashboard. The pilot version of the dashboard was formally launched in New Delhi by Ajay ...

For the first time, the Sahodaya School Complex conference—a flagship forum of the CBSE—has moved beyond Indian shores to be held internationally. The event titled “1st International & 31st Annual Conference of Sahodaya School Complexes – 2025” took place in Dubai, gathering over 1,000 school ...

David Beckham—global football legend and former England captain—has officially been knighted by King Charles III, becoming the latest addition to an elite club of footballing greats honoured for extraordinary contributions to the sport and society. The ceremony took place at Windsor Castle in ...