PM Modi Launches Global M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace
In a tribute to the legacy of Professor M. S. Swaminathan, the Father of India's Green Revolution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a global award in his name, the M. S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace, aimed at recognising path breaking contributions to food security and sustainable agriculture across the developing world.
The announcement was made during the M. S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference in Delhi, where PM Modi also released a centenary memorial stamp to commemorate Swaminathan's life and contributions.
The first recipient of the newly instituted award is Dr. Arenare, a Nigerian scientist honoured for his transformative work in reducing hunger in Nigeria.
Aug 05, 2025
Pariksha Pe Charcha sets Guinness World Record
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's special programme Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2025 has set a new Guinness World Record for getting the most number of people to register on a citizen platform in one month. Over 3.53 crore people signed up on MyGov, showing how more and more people in India are taking part in digital public programmes.
The Guinness certificate was officially given in Delhi by Rishi Nath from Guinness World Records. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, MoS Jitin Prasada, Education Secretary Sanjay Kumar, and MyGov CEO Nand Kumarum were present.
Aug 02, 2025
The 71st National Film Awards 2023
The 71st National Film Awards for the year 2023 were officially announced on August 1, 2025, celebrating outstanding achievements in Indian cinema. The prestigious awards recognised exceptional contributions by actors, filmmakers, and technicians across the country. This year was particularly historic as Shah Rukh Khan won his first-ever National Award for Best Actor, while Rani Mukerji clinched the Best Actress award for her powerful performance. Alongside mainstream stars, several regional films like HanuMan, Parking, and 12th Fail also made a remarkable impact.