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National News
Karnataka Cabinet Approves Statewide Rollout of ‘Akka Pade’ Scheme to Prevent Atrocities Against Women and Minors
- The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the statewide rollout of the ‘Akka Pade’ scheme across all 31 districts and five police commissionerates in collaboration with the Home Department.
- Akka Pade is a women- and community-oriented safety programme aimed at preventing violence, harassment, exploitation, and social evils such as child marriage.
- Initially implemented on a pilot basis in select districts, the scheme is being expanded statewide after successful outcomes, as announced by Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil.
About Karnataka
- Capital – Bengaluru
- Chief Minister –Siddaramaiah
- Deputy Chief Minister – DK Shivakumar
- Governor – Thawar Chand Gehlot
ICAR and NDDB Sign MoU to Strengthen Research, Innovation, and Capacity Building in India’s Dairy Sector
- The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) signed an MoU with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to strengthen collaboration in multidisciplinary research, innovation, and capacity building across the dairy sector.
- The MoU aims to combine ICAR’s scientific expertise with NDDB’s field-level experience to address emerging grassroots challenges in dairy development.
- The partnership will focus on climate resilience, productivity enhancement, value chain development, knowledge sharing, technology validation, and joint training programmes for researchers, professionals, and farmers.
About Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
- Established- 16 July 1929
- Headquarters- New Delhi
- Director General- Dr Mangi Lal Jat
28th CSPOC Conference Begins in New Delhi
- The 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) has commenced in New Delhi, with participation from over 60 Commonwealth countries and semi-autonomous Parliaments in a three-day event.
- The Conference aims to promote parliamentary democracy, strengthen legislative institutions, and encourage knowledge-sharing among different democratic systems, with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla serving as the Chairperson.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Conference at Samvidhan Sadan, which will feature sessions on AI in Parliament, social media impact, best practices, public engagement, security, and MPs’ well-being, before the CSPOC Chair is handed over to UK House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan Inaugurates Indusfood 2026 in Greater Noida
- Union Minister Chirag Paswan of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries inaugurated the 9th edition of Indusfood 2026 at the India Expo Centre and Mart, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
- The event was organised by the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- Indusfood 2026 is Asia’s premier global food and beverage sourcing trade show, aimed at promoting Indian agri-exports, entrepreneurship, and international trade partnerships.
International News
Germany Allows Visa-Free Transit for Indian Passport Holders
- Germany has permitted visa-free transit for Indian passport holders, allowing them to pass through German airports without a transit visa under specified conditions.
- The move aims to facilitate smoother international travel for Indian travellers, especially those transiting to third countries.
- This decision is expected to strengthen people-to-people ties and enhance travel convenience between India and Germany.
About Germany
- Capital- Berlin
- Currency – Euro
- Chancellor- Friedrich Merz
- Official language- German
- President- Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Appointments
Justice Revati Mohite Dere Sworn In as First Woman Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court
- Justice Revati Mohite Dere was sworn in as the first woman Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court, marking a landmark moment for the matrilineal northeastern state.
- The oath was administered by Meghalaya Governor Chandrashekhar H Vijayashankar at the Durbar Hall, Lok Bhavan, Shillong; she succeeds Justice Soumen Sen.
About Meghalaya
- Capital – Shillong
- Chief Minister – Conrad Kongkal Sangma
- Governor – H. Vijayashankar
Justice Soumen Sen Sworn In as New Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court
- Justice Soumen Sen was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court, with the oath administered by Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar at Kerala Lok Bhavan, in the presence of senior state dignitaries.
- He assumed charge after the superannuation of Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar and was previously serving as the Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court.
About Kerala
- Capital – Thiruvananthapuram
- Chief Minister – Pinarayi Vijayan
- Governor – Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
Meta Appoints Dina Powell McCormick as President and Vice Chairman
- Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has appointed Dina Powell McCormick as its President and Vice Chairman, strengthening its top leadership.
- A former adviser in the Trump administration and a seasoned finance executive, she had earlier served on Meta’s Board of Directors.
Awards
Kerala Announces Science Literature Awards 2024 for Excellence in Malayalam Science Writing
- Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) announced the Science Literature Awards 2024, recognising excellence in science writing in Malayalam across four categories.
- Each award carries ₹50,000, a plaque, and a certificate, celebrating contributions in Popular Science, In-depth Science, Children’s Literature, and Science Journalism.
- Winners include Biju Dharmapalan (Popular Science), Gopakumar Cholayil (In-depth Science), and Pradeep Orkkatteri (Children’s Literature) for their outstanding books published in 2024.
- The Science Journalism award was presented to Ashwin S. for his series on artificial intelligence in Malayala Manorama, highlighting the role of media in popularising scientific knowledge.
Indian-Origin Mathematician Nalini Joshi Named New South Wales’ Scientist of the Year
- Indian-origin mathematician Nalini Joshi has been named New South Wales’ Scientist of the Year, becoming the first mathematician to receive the state’s highest science honour, in recognition of her pioneering contributions to applied mathematics.
- The award highlights the growing relevance of mathematical sciences in addressing complex technological and societal challenges, from climate modelling to secure digital communications.
- Joshi is a Professor and Chair of Applied Mathematics at the University of Sydney and was the institution’s first woman Professor of Mathematics, marking a significant milestone for gender representation in Australian academia.
Recent Awards
- 2026 IEEE Medal of Honor – NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang (for Pioneering Accelerated Computing)
- Nritya Kalanidhi Award at 19th Music Academy Dance Festival – Bharatanatyam Exponent Urmila Satyanarayanan Conferred
- France’s Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for Literary Contributions – Malayalam publisher Ravi Deecee (MDof DC Books)
- Oman’s Highest Civilian Honour ‘The First Class of the Order Award’– PM Narendra Modi
- Ethiopia’s highest civilian honour, “The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia” – PM Narendra Modi
Italy Conferred Prestigious ‘Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia’ Honour on Goa-Based Industrialist Shrinivas Dempo
- Goa-based industrialist Shrinivas Dempo has been awarded the Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia, one of Italy’s most respected civilian honours, for his contributions to Italian citizens and bilateral interests in India.
- The award was presented in Goa by Walter Ferrara, Consul General of Italy in Mumbai, highlighting Dempo’s role in strengthening Indo-Italian people-to-people and institutional ties.
- As honorary vice consul of Italy in Goa, Dempo has assisted Italian nationals and facilitated investments, with the honour recognising his exceptional service in cultural, economic, and diplomatic spheres.
Indian Army Officer Major Swathi Shantha Kumar Wins UN Secretary-General’s Award 2025
- Major Swathi Shantha Kumar of the Indian Army won the UN Secretary-General’s Award 2025 for her initiative “Equal Partners, Lasting Peace.”
- Serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), she made significant contributions toward strengthening gender parity and community-level engagement.
- The prestigious award was announced and conferred by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Bombay Stock Exchange Wins Asia Best Employer Brand Award 2026
- The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has been conferred the Asia Best Employer Brand Award 2026 at the Hong Kong Leadership Awards & CMO Asia Awards.
- The award recognises BSE’s strong people-first approach, focus on employee empowerment, professional development, and building an inclusive, high-performance work culture.
About Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
- Founded – 9 July1875
- Headquarters – Mumbai Maharashtra
- Chairman – Subhasis Chaudhuri
- MD & CEO – Sundararaman Ramamurthy
Obituary
Indian Idol 3 Winner and Actor Prashant Tamang Passes Away at 43
- Singer and actor Prashant Tamang (43), winner of Indian Idol Season 3, passed away due to cardiac arrest at his residence in New Delhi.
- He rose to fame after winning Indian Idol and was recently seen playing the role of Daniel Lecho in Paatal Lok Season 2.
- Tamang was born on January 4, 1983, in Darjeeling into a Nepali-speaking Gorkha family.
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