Gurpreet Singh Claims Silver as India Finish Third at ISSF Worlds

India concluded a highly successful shooting campaign at the ISSF World Championships 2025, with Olympian Gurpreet Singh clinching silver in the men’s 25m Centre Fire Pistol event. In a nail-biting finish, Gurpreet tied on points with Ukraine’s Pavlo Korostylov but narrowly missed the world title on the basis of inner-10 count, the tie-breaker method that awards victory to the shooter with more precision centre hits.

Sonali S Jeet Iyengar Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award 2025

Renowned fine artist, museologist and art conservator Sonali S Jeet Iyengar has been honoured with the 10th ATAL Shastra MARKENOMY & InWENA Lifetime Achievement Award 2025, recognising her decades-long contribution to Indian art, sculpture, conservation and public heritage. The ceremony, held at the Indian Merchants Chamber in Mumbai, highlighted her exceptional multidisciplinary work across cultural and infrastructure sectors.

Chang’e-6 Mission Discovers Iron Oxide Crystals on the Moon

China’s Chang’e-6 lunar sample-return mission has revealed a transformative scientific discovery—microscopic iron oxide crystals within lunar soil collected from the South Pole–Aitken (SPA) Basin. The finding challenges conventional understanding of the Moon’s surface chemistry, long believed to be dominated by reducing conditions that prevent the formation of oxidised minerals.

France and Ukraine Seal Intent for Acquisition of 100 Rafale Fighter Jets

France and Ukraine have signed a landmark letter of intent that paves the way for Kyiv to procure up to 100 Rafale multirole fighter jets, marking one of the most ambitious defence partnerships since the beginning of the Russia–Ukraine conflict. The agreement, signed near Paris, reflects Ukraine’s long-term strategy to enhance air power as it continues to face sustained Russian aggression.

Mohammed Lateef Khan Receives Maulana Abul Kalam Azad National Award 2025

Educationist and social reform advocate Mohammed Lateef Khan has been awarded the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad National Award 2025 by the Telangana government, recognising his three decades of service in promoting accessible, value-based education and empowering marginalised communities. The honour underscores his influential role in strengthening minority education and widening opportunities for underserved youth.