Asian Games: History, Editions and Important Facts
The Asian Games, or Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years for athletes from across Asia. Recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), it is...
Major Joint Military Exercises Between India and Central Asian Countries
India’s military exercises with Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan strengthen defence diplomacy, interoperability and capacity building in Central Asia. DUSTLIK and KAZIND focus on counter-terrorism, while multilateral cooperation supports regional...
Social Security Schemes for Senior Citizens in India
Senior citizens need reliable income, affordable healthcare and legal protection to support a dignified life. India’s social security framework combines pensions, savings instruments, health cover, welfare assistance and...
Yashaswini Ghorpade and Harmeet Desai Secure Asian Championships Medal
Indian players Yashaswini Ghorpade and Harmeet Desai secured a mixed doubles medal at the 29th ITTF-ATTU Asian Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The medal was assured on 23 October...
FIFA Opens U.S. Media Rights Bidding for 2030 and 2034 World Cups
FIFA opened the bidding process for U.S. media rights to the 2030 FIFA World Cup on October 22, 2026. Broadcasters and digital platforms can submit proposals covering the...
NCDEX Launches NDEX and FINNDEX Equity Indices
On 22 October 2026, the National Commodities and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) launched NDEX and FINNDEX, two rule-based equity indices, in New Delhi. The launch extended NCDEX’s activities beyond...
Indian Navy to Host Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026
The Indian Navy will host the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2026 in New Delhi from 3 to 5 November 2026. Its theme is “Science, Technology and Academic Cooperation...
Ameena Nazreen A S Wins Global Youth Institute Award
Ameena Nazreen A S received a US$500 cash award at the Global Youth Institute on 23 October 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa. The institute was held as part...
Tamil Nadu Launches Thuli Rainwater Harvesting Campaign
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched the statewide ‘Thuli’ rainwater harvesting awareness campaign in Chennai on 21 October 2026. ‘Thuli’ means “drop” in Tamil. The launch...
Scientists Use Phage Therapy Against Resistant Joint Infection in Guntur
Doctors at Samishta Hospital (SHRI) in Guntur treated a 72-year-old man with a carbapenem-resistant infection of an artificial knee joint using phage therapy. The case, published on 22...
CCMB Researchers Identify DZIP3 Antiviral Alarm Switch
Researchers at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, announced the discovery of a cellular antiviral mechanism on 22 October 2026. The study identified DZIP3 as...
