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PV Sindhu Elected Chair of BWF Athletes’ Commission (2026–2029)

December 29, 2025

Sindhu’s Elevation to Global Sports Leadership

Two-time Olympic medallist P. V. Sindhu has been elected Chair of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Athletes’ Commission for the 2026–2029 term. The appointment, confirmed by Olympics.com, marks a major milestone for athlete-led governance in international badminton and places an Indian sportsperson at the heart of global decision-making.

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India’s First Indigenous MRI Scanner Marks MedTech Milestone

December 29, 2025

Indigenous MRI Technology Developed in Bengaluru

In a significant boost to India’s medical technology and diagnostics ecosystem, Bengaluru-based start-up VoxelGrids has developed the country’s first fully indigenous MRI scanner. The achievement represents a decisive step towards reducing India’s reliance on imported high-end diagnostic equipment and advancing self-reliance in healthcare technology under the Make in India vision.

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NGT Rejects Time-Barred Appeal on Dhasan River Sand Mining

December 29, 2025

NGT Dismisses Challenge to Sand Mining Clearance Cancellation

The Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in New Delhi has dismissed an appeal challenging the cancellation of environmental clearance for sand mining in the Dhasan river in Jhansi district of Uttar Pradesh. The tribunal ruled that the appeal was barred by limitation and arose from serious violations of environmental clearance conditions, reinforcing the mandatory timelines prescribed under environmental law.

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Disk Collapse Around Young Star Reveals Hidden Organic Chemistry

December 29, 2025

Rare Window into a Planet-Forming System

Astronomers have captured an unusual moment in the early life of a planetary system after a sudden structural change revealed long-hidden molecular signatures. Observations of the young star T Chamaeleontis (T Cha), located about 350 light-years from Earth, show that a temporary collapse in its circumstellar disk exposed complex organic chemistry critical to understanding planet formation.

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Rajasthan Launches ‘e-Swasthya Samvad’ to Digitally Reform Medical Education Governance

December 29, 2025

Digital Governance Push in Rajasthan’s Health Education

The Rajasthan government has launched “e-Swasthya Samvad”, a dedicated digital communication platform designed to strengthen governance and coordination within the state’s medical education system. The initiative reflects Rajasthan’s broader push towards technology-enabled administration to improve healthcare delivery, transparency and institutional efficiency.

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