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Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
Navanethem “Navi” Pillay was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize on 9 October 2026. The South African jurist was recognised for efforts to promote peace and international law....
Israel to Honour Pilot Smit Machchhar for Heroism
Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced on 8 October 2026 that Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar will receive the Presidential Award for Civil Heroism. The award recognises his actions...
Anne Carson Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature
Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson received the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature on 8 October 2026. The Swedish Academy announced the award in Stockholm, citing her literary...
Nana Patekar Dies at 75
Veteran actor Nana Patekar died at the age of 75 on 8 October 2026 after suffering a severe cardiac arrest. He was found unconscious at his residence in...
Kagan and Soai Win 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai received the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry on 7 October 2026 for discoveries concerning non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis....
Mahesh Kakde Wins Ramanujan Prize 2026
Professor Mahesh Kakde of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, received the Ramanujan Prize 2026 for his contributions to algebraic number theory. The International Centre for Theoretical...
NLC India Names PLSS Chaitanya Prakash as Power Director
PLSS Chaitanya Prakash assumed charge as the Director (Power) of NLC India Limited (NLCIL) on 5 October 2026. His appointment is effective from the date of assuming charge...
Jeffrey Archer Dies at 86
Jeffrey Archer, the British novelist and former politician, died at the age of 86 on 5 October 2026. He died at his home, and his final novel, Adam...
Veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao dies at 94 in Chennai
Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, a veteran Indian filmmaker, died on 3 October 2026 in Chennai at the age of 94. He was undergoing treatment at Kauvery Hospital for age-related...
UPSC Marks Centenary Celebrations with Manthan
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) held its centenary celebrations titled Manthan on 30 September 2026 and 1 October 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The Commission...
Bodhana Sivanandan Becomes Youngest Woman Grandmaster
Bodhana Sivanandan became the youngest Woman Grandmaster (WGM) in chess history at the age of 11 years on 28 September 2026. She secured her third and final WGM...
