The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched VAANI 3.0, which stands for Vibrant Advocacy for Advancement and Nurturing of Indian Languages. The initiative seeks to promote technical education, research and learning in Indian languages.
Bollywood actress Sayani Gupta has been conferred the Harvard South Asian "Person of the Year" Award 2026. The "Person of the Year" title is a recognition linked to Harvard's South Asian community and honours individuals for the impact of their work.
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has become the first in India to introduce a structured player contract system for domestic cricketers. The scheme will take effect from the 2026–27 season. Its purpose is to give players who compete in domestic tournaments greater financial stability, rather than relying only on match fees.
KITG 2026: Celebrating Indigenous Talent in Chhattisgarh The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 concluded in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, with Karnataka being crowned the overall champions. The event was a major initiative by the Sports Authority of India to identify and nurture sporting talent from tribal communities across the nation.
Global Debut: Indian Artisanal Cheese Sweeps International Awards India made a historic debut at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026 held in São Paulo, winning 1 Super Gold, 2 Gold, and 1 Silver medal. The competition featured top cheesemakers from over 30 countries and was evaluated by an elite panel of international experts.
Nadendla Bhaskar Rao: A Key Figure in Andhra's Political History Former Chief Minister of united Andhra Pradesh Nadendla Bhaskar Rao passed away at the age of 90 in Hyderabad. A founding member of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), his political life was marked by several high-profile roles and a significant constitutional event in the 1980s.
Mohsina Kidwai: A Life Dedicated to Public Service Veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister Mohsina Kidwai passed away in Noida at the age of 94 in April 2026. A stalwart of the Indian National Congress, her political career spanned over six decades, during which she held several critical portfolios at both the state and central levels.
Odisha's Tech Leap: India’s First 3D Chip Stacking Facility In a historic move for India's electronics mission, Odisha will host the ground-breaking of the nation’s first Advanced 3D semiconductor chip packaging unit in Bhubaneswar. This facility marks India's entry into high-end 3D heterogeneous integration technology.
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