Israel Announces ‘Hexagon Alliance’ Initiative
Israel announced the Hexagon Alliance, a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening cooperation in areas such as technology, innovation, cybersecurity, defence collaboration, and economic partnerships. The initiative reflects Israel’s efforts to expand multilateral strategic partnerships and promote collaborative innovation ecosystems.
India Ranked 54th in StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026
India secured the 54th position in the Innovators Business Environment Index 2026 published by StartupBlink. The index evaluates countries based on startup ecosystem strength, business environment, innovation capacity, and entrepreneurial support infrastructure. The ranking highlights India’s expanding startup ecosystem supported by initiatives such as Startup India and digital infrastructure development.
Dr. Krithi Karanth Wins Esmond B. Martin Award
Conservation scientist Krithi Karanth from Bengaluru became the first Indian to receive the Esmond B. Martin Award. The award recognises exceptional efforts in wildlife conservation, particularly in combating illegal wildlife trade. Her work focuses on human–wildlife conflict mitigation, conservation research, and community engagement.
India’s First Riverine Lighthouse on the Brahmaputra
India’s first riverine lighthouse will be established along the Brahmaputra River. Unlike coastal lighthouses, a riverine lighthouse helps guide vessels navigating inland waterways, improving safety and efficiency of river transport. The initiative supports the expansion of inland waterway infrastructure and river-based navigation systems.
Gujarat Launches ‘herSTART 5.0’ for Women Entrepreneurs
The Gujarat government launched herSTART 5.0, a programme designed to support women entrepreneurs and startup founders. The initiative provides mentorship, incubation support, funding access, and capacity building to encourage greater participation of women in the startup ecosystem.
