ISRO Targets Mid-2028 Launch of GSAT-7B
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is expected to launch GSAT-7B by mid-2028 as the Indian Army’s first dedicated communication satellite. The satellite is designed to provide secure,...
Praveen Kumar Wins High Jump Gold at Asian Para Games 2026
Indian para-athlete Praveen Kumar won gold in the men’s high jump T44/64 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on 21 October 2026. He cleared...
Important Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases in Africa
Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases (ERIDs) pose continuing health and development challenges across Africa. Their spread is shaped by interactions among people, animals and the environment, as well...
Nucelion Therapeutics and VeGen Bio Partner on CAR-T Therapy
On 21 October 2026, Nucelion Therapeutics and VeGen Bio announced a partnership to transfer technology and manufacture and commercialise CAR-T cell therapies in India. The collaboration centres on...
Sachin Khilari Wins Shot Put Gold at Asian Para Games 2026
Sachin Khilari won the men’s shot put F46 gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games on 21 October 2026. His throw of 15.87 metres set a Games...
eMudhra Revokes Eight Weak Intermediate CA Certificates
On October 17, 2026, security researcher Wayne discovered that private keys belonging to eight eMudhra intermediate Certificate Authorities (CAs) were weak. eMudhra said on October 21 that a...
Boeing 737-10 Receives FAA Certification
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) signed certification documents for the Boeing 737-10 on 20 October 2026. The aircraft is the largest model in the 737 MAX family....
Lingampalli Himaja’s RUDHRA Reaches James Dyson Award Global Top 20
As of 17 October 2026, 20-year-old Indian engineering student Lingampalli Himaja has reached the global top 20 of the James Dyson Award 2026 with RUDHRA, a voice-enabled Braille...
Government Schemes for Sports and Para-Athletes in India
India’s sports schemes combine grassroots participation, talent identification, elite preparation and financial support for athletes. Several initiatives also address barriers faced by para-athletes through dedicated competitions, training, scholarships...
Kasthuri Rajamani Wins Powerlifting Silver at Asian Para Games
India’s Kasthuri Rajamani won silver in the women’s 67kg powerlifting event at the Asian Para Games on 21 October 2026. The Games are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan....
Types of Para Sports and Athlete Classification
Para sports adapt competitive disciplines for athletes with physical, visual or intellectual impairments. Classification determines eligibility and groups athletes according to how an impairment affects performance in a...
