Introduction

Kumar Mangalam Birla has become the Non-Executive Chairman of Vodafone Idea Limited.
 from May 5, 2026.

It's a significant leadership change at the telecom firm. Meanwhile, Ravinder Takkar's role has been shifted to Non-Executive Vice Chairman, from Chairman.

The move comes at an opportune time for Vodafone Idea as the company strives to increase its financial stability and improve its standing in India's telecom sector.

Introduction

New bilateral agreements in the fields of science, health, and advanced technologies have been signed during the bilateral meetings held in New Delhi on 5 and 6 May 2026, which strengthened Indo-Japan ties in these sectors.

Overview

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched the JANANI digital platform to strengthen maternal and child healthcare services across India.

JANANI stands for Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care.

The platform will digitally monitor women and children during pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care. The system aims to improve healthcare tracking, early risk detection, and continuity of medical services.

Overview

India recorded a rise in juvenile crime cases in 2024, according to the National Crime Records Bureau. The number of cases registered against juveniles increased from 31,365 in 2023 to 34,878 in 2024. The juvenile crime rate also increased from 7.1 to 7.9.

Overview

Soma Mandal has won the South Asia regional award in the Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards 2026.

The award was announced by Cambridge University Press & Assessment.