Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 Highlights India’s Push for Research and Innovation

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 on leading scientists at a special ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. The national science awards celebrate exceptional and inspiring contributions in science, technology, and innovation, underlining India’s growing focus on research-driven development and scientific excellence.

Australia–Israel Ties Highlighted After Deadly Bondi Beach Antisemitic Attack

Australia has announced plans to extend a formal invitation to Israeli President Isaac Herzog for an official visit, following a deadly antisemitic attack in Sydney that targeted the Jewish community. The decision reflects Australia’s resolve to confront rising antisemitism while reaffirming its commitment to multicultural harmony and community security.

Pakistan Expands Global Arms Footprint with Historic Libya Defence Agreement

Pakistan has reportedly concluded one of the largest defence export agreements in its history, securing a deal valued at over $4 billion to supply military equipment to the Libyan National Army (LNA). The agreement marks a significant expansion of Pakistan’s role in the global conventional arms market and aligns with Islamabad’s strategy of building an export-led defence economy.

Chennai IFF Honours Sasikumar’s Naturalistic Performance in Tourist Family

Director-actor M. Sasikumar reached a new high in his cinematic journey after winning the Best Actor award at the Chennai International Film Festival (CIFF) for his performance in Tourist Family. The honour reinforces his enduring relevance in Tamil cinema and his reputation for understated, emotionally grounded performances that resonate deeply with audiences.

LVM3-M6 Mission Highlights India’s Growing Role in Global Space Commerce

India’s space sector is set to achieve another major commercial milestone with the launch of the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite for a United States-based company on December 24. The mission underlines India’s emergence as a trusted global launch service provider and showcases the expanding commercial use of its heavy-lift launch vehicle, LVM3.