Kush Maini achieved his first-ever Formula 2 win at the Hungarian Grand Prix after Richard Verschoor, the original sprint race winner, was disqualified due to a technical infringement.
This victory marks Maini’s fifth podium of the season, placing him eighth in the championship standings, just three points behind Dennis Hauger.
Indian Tennis Legends Leander Paes and Vijay Amritraj Inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame
In a momentous occasion for Indian and Asian tennis, former Indian tennis stars Leander Paes and Vijay Amritraj have become the first Asian men to be inducted into the prestigious International Tennis Hall of Fame.
This historic induction not only celebrates their individual achievements but also marks a significant milestone for tennis in the Asian continent.
Captain Supreetha C T Breaking Barriers at Siachen Glacier
In a landmark moment for gender equality and women’s empowerment in the Indian Armed Forces, Captain Supreetha C T has etched her name in history by becoming the first woman officer from the Corps of Army Air Defence to be operationally deployed at the Siachen Glacier.
This achievement not only highlights her personal valor but also marks a significant step forward in the ongoing integration of women into frontline combat roles in the Indian Army.
Airbus and Tata to Debut India’s First H125 Helicopter by 2026
Airbus and Tata are joining forces to manufacture India’s first H125 helicopter, which is set to roll out by 2026. This partnership aligns with India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and reflects Airbus’s commitment to investing in the Indian aerospace market despite regulatory challenges.
Airbus, in collaboration with Tata, plans to set up a final assembly line (FAL) for H-125 helicopters in India by winter. Eight potential sites have been identified for the assembly line
OVL Hikes Stake in Azerbaijani Oilfield with $60 Million Investment
ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL), a subsidiary of ONGC, has acquired Norwegian firm Equinor’s stake in Azerbaijan’s offshore Azeri Chirag Gunashli (ACG) oil field and an associated oil pipeline for $60 million. This increases OVL’s stake in the oil field to 2.95% and in the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline to 3.097%.
PM Modi Inaugurates World Heritage Committee’s 46th Session in New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, emphasizing India’s commitment to global heritage preservation.
PM Modi announced a $1 million contribution to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre for heritage conservation, particularly in the Global South.
He highlighted India’s efforts in conserving heritage sites in countries like Cambodia, Vietnam, and Myanmar.
Delhi’s Judicial System Enters the AI Era
In a significant leap towards modernizing the judicial system, Delhi Courts have embraced Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology with the inauguration of their first ‘Pilot Hybrid Court’. This innovative courtroom, equipped with a groundbreaking ‘Speech to Text Facility’, marks a new era in judicial proceedings, promising enhanced efficiency and productivity.