India has recorded a significant 21% reduction in tuberculosis (TB) incidence over the past decade, reflecting strong national efforts against one of the world’s most persistent infectious diseases. However, despite the rapid progress, India remains the global epicentre of TB, contributing nearly one-fourth of all new cases worldwide in 2024.

The 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup is set to be hosted jointly by Belgium and the Netherlands, bringing together the world’s top men’s and women’s teams in a unique dual-host and dual-tournament format. Scheduled from 15 to 30 August 2026, the event marks the first time Belgium will host the World Cup and the third time the men’s and women’s tournaments will run concurrently.

Jharkhand celebrated its 25th Statehood Day with vibrant cultural festivities that turned public spaces across the state into lively open-air stages. The celebrations focused on honouring the state’s indigenous identity, showcasing its rich tribal heritage through colourful dance traditions, rhythmic performances and community participation.

India reaffirmed its commitment to equity-based global climate action during the COP30 joint plenary in Belém, Brazil, emphasising that climate transitions must be people-centric, fair and grounded in multilateral cooperation. Representing the Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDCs), India warned that attempts to reinterpret the Paris Agreement’s foundational principles could undermine decades of progress.

The cane toad (Rhinella marina) has been identified as the world’s most invasive species, symbolising the global ecological risks associated with the relocation of wildlife across ecosystems. Originally native to South and Central America, the cane toad was deliberately introduced to several countries to control agricultural pests, but the plan backfired dramatically. Instead of reducing pests, the toads multiplied uncontrollably, causing deep and long-lasting ecological disruptions.