Hyderabad's 16-Year-Old Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti Scales the Globe- Youngest Indian to Complete 7 Summits Challenge
Hyderabad teenager Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti has become the youngest Indian and the second youngest person in the world to complete the legendary 7 Summits challenge – scaling the highest peak on each continent, a feat that ranks among the most prestigious in global mountaineering.
Considered the toughest of mountaineering expeditions, Vishwanath scaled Mount Everest, the final frontier, to complete the remarkable achievement aged 16 years, six months and 27 days.
Vishwanath had scaled Aconcagua (highest peak in South America), Denali (North America), Mount Elbrus (Europe), Kilimanjaro (Africa) and Mount Kosciuszko (Australia) earlier.
IIT Kharagpur & Singapore's IME Sign MoU to Boost Semiconductor Innovation
In a landmark development that marks a significant stride toward global collaboration in semiconductor technology, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur and Singapore's Institute of Microelectronics (IME), a core research entity under the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), have formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
This important collaboration was officially announced at the prestigious SEMICON Southeast Asia 2025, a key industry event drawing top experts and innovators from the semiconductor sector.
This collaboration focuses on advanced technologies like post-CMOS, AI hardware, quantum devices, and aims to strengthen India-Singapore ties in the global semiconductor ecosystem.
India's Mahendra Gurjar Sets World Record in World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland
India's Mahendra Gurjar made the country proud by setting a world record in the men's javelin F42 category at the Nottwil World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland.
The 27-year-old athlete won the gold medal with a record-breaking throw, proving his talent and determination.
Gurjar made a world record throw of 61.17 meters in his third attempt. His first two throws were 56.11 m and 55.51 m.
After the record throw, he also made three more throws measuring 58.54m, 57.54m and 58.07m.
He broke the previous world record of 59.19m, which was set by Brazil's Roberto Floriani Edenilson in 2022.
The F24 category is for athletes who have moderate movement problems in one leg. These attempts take part in field events like javelin and long jump.
Meta and defence tech startup Anduril Industries on Thursday announced a partnership to build mixed reality gear for "warfighters" (soldiers) to control autonomous systems on battlefields.
The partners aim to "transform how warfighters see, sense, and integrate battlefield information," Anduril said.
The companies are already working on a high-tech helmet as part of a project called EagleEye, Anduril founder Palmer Luckey told the tech podcast "Core Memory."
Hindi Journalism Day 2025: Celebrating the Legacy of Vernacular Media in India
On May 30, 2025, India observes Hindi Journalism Day, commemorating the launch of the country's first Hindi newspaper, Udant Martand, in 1826.
This annual event celebrates the rich legacy and ongoing impact of Hindi-language journalism in India.
Marking nearly two centuries of contribution, Hindi journalism has played a vital role in promoting awareness, cultural identity, and democratic values.
As a key part of the fourth pillar of democracy, it has empowered millions by delivering news and information in a language accessible to the majority of Indians.
Its influence continues to be instrumental in shaping public opinion and fostering transparency in governance.
President of India Presents National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the year 2025 to the nurses at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 30, 2025.
The National Florence Nightingale Award was instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India as a mark of recognition for the meritorious services of nurses.
Odisha Launches ANKUR: A Strategic Urban Transformation Initiative
The Odisha government has launched ANKUR (Atal Network for Knowledge, Urbanisation and Reforms) to promote resilient, smart, and inclusive urban development. Anchored by strategic partnerships and innovation, the initiative aims to shape future-ready cities aligned with Viksit Bharat @2047.
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