V. Sripathy, 23-year-old woman from the Malayali tribe in Yelagiri Hills, Tirupattur district, has scripted history by becoming the first civil judge from her community.
Bargur Cattle Research Station was awarded third place in the large ruminant category (institutions) by ICAR - National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) for conservation of the Bargur breed.
The Tamil Nadu legislative assembly adopted two resolutions opposing the scheduled delimitation exercise for redrawing of poll constituencies in 2026 and the Centre's proposed “one nation and one election” policy.
Noida has been honoured as a "water warrior" city by the Union water ministry for outstanding efforts in wastewater treatment and reuse.
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin became the second Indian bowler after former skipper Anil Kumble to take 500 Test wickets.
India's top-ranked men's singles tennis player Sumit Nagal secured the 98th spot in ATP's top 100 rankings after his Chennai Open Challenger victory.
Only 10 Indian men have ever reached the top 100 since the introduction of ATP rankings in 1973.