Intel Leadership Change.

Intel has made Santhosh Viswanathan the vice-president and managing director of Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region. The decision is part of the strategic emphasis by Intel to enhance its leadership in one of the fastest expanding and most vibrant technology sectors worldwide.

One of a Kind Planetary Discovery.

Astronomers have discovered a strange planetary system, which is approximately 120 light-years away, which gives new information about the planetary systems evolution. Its unusual arrangement and the existence of two earth-like planets make the system stand out as scientists have to reconsider the well-known theories of planetary formation.

GeM Milestone: A Shift Towards Digital Procurement

GeM has reached an accumulated Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of 18.4 lakh crore, and more than 5 lakh crore in FY 202526 alone. This is an important milestone of how fast India is moving towards digital procurement systems and the increasing work of GeM to achieve a more transparent, efficient and accessible public procurement.

Indian debut in Granada.

India began its campaign at the ISSF World Cup rifle and pistol stage at Granada, Spain with a historic performance. Palak and Mukesh Nelavalli, young shooters, won the gold in the 10m air pistol mixed team event with a world record score of 487.7. The performance is also a junior world record highlighting their high accuracy and calmness in the international scene.

New menace to Saffron growing.

Recently, the feeding of saffron corms in the ground by the Indian crested porcupine has been reported in the Kashmir region causing significant agricultural losses. The animal interferes with the growth of crops at a tender age by hollowing out the corms before they are in a position to grow. This practice is currently being regarded as a threat that is increasingly threatening to the cultivation of saffron, a major source of livelihood in the area.