PM Modi Honored with Cyprus' Highest Civilian Award
In a moment of international recognition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred “The Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III” by the Government of Cyprus. This prestigious accolade—the island nation’s highest civilian honor—acknowledges PM Modi’s contributions to global peace, cooperation, and India's growing role in international diplomacy. It also marks a deepening of Indo-Cypriot ties in a fast-evolving geopolitical landscape.
🧪 India Takes a Quantum Leap in Cybersecurity
In a groundbreaking scientific achievement, DRDO and IIT Delhi successfully demonstrated Quantum Entanglement-Based Free-Space Quantum Secure Communication over a 1 km distance. This milestone opens new frontiers in quantum cybersecurity, secure military communications, and the future Quantum Internet, potentially safeguarding sensitive data against even the most advanced cyber threats. India is rapidly emerging as a global leader in quantum technology research.
🕵️♀️ History Made: First-Ever Female MI6 Chief Appointed
In a historic move, Blaise Metreweli, CMG has been appointed the 18th Chief of the United Kingdom’s Secret Intelligence Service (MI6)—becoming the first woman ever to hold the position. Her appointment comes at a critical juncture as the UK grapples with heightened geopolitical tensions and new-age threats, from cyber warfare to terrorism. Metreweli’s leadership symbolizes a shift towards inclusive intelligence leadership in the modern era.
🧘 Vizag Named National Host for International Yoga Day 2025
As International Day of Yoga marks its 10th anniversary, the beautiful coastal city of Visakhapatnam (Vizag) has been selected as the national venue for celebrations. The event will feature mass yoga sessions, wellness exhibitions, and international delegates promoting holistic health and well-being—showcasing India’s soft power and cultural legacy.
🌍 Bonn Climate Conference 2024: Laying the Groundwork for COP30
Held in Bonn, Germany, the SB60 Climate Conference brought together delegates from around the world to discuss actionable pathways ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazil (2025). The focus remained on operationalizing the Loss and Damage Fund, climate finance, carbon markets, and national adaptation plans—underlining the urgency of collective climate action in a warming world.
🤝 India-Cyprus Strengthen Economic Ties with UPI Breakthrough
In a digital diplomacy milestone, India and Cyprus agreed to enhance bilateral trade, as NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) signed an MoU with Eurobank to launch UPI-based cross-border transactions. This move could revolutionize the fintech landscape, offering real-time, low-cost payment options for Indians and Cypriots alike, and is part of India’s strategy to globalize its digital payment ecosystem.
🖥️ Rohini: India’s First Paperless Village Panchayat
Innovation meets governance in Rohini, a village panchayat in Maharashtra’s Dhule district, which has reportedly become the first in India to adopt paperless administration. Located in a tribal region, Rohini is now setting a digital example for thousands of panchayats across the country, ensuring faster, transparent, and eco-friendly governance. A true grassroots digital revolution!
🏏 T20 Cricket: Netherlands & Nepal Set a Super Over Record
In a thrilling encounter during the Scotland T20 Tri-Series in Glasgow, Netherlands and Nepal created cricketing history by engaging in an unprecedented third Super Over—a record-breaking feat. The Dutch team ultimately clinched victory, but fans will remember this match for its nerve-wracking excitement and sportsmanship on display.
🥇 India Shines at ISSF World Cup 2025 in Munich
Indian shooters made the nation proud by clinching 4 medals (2 Gold + 2 Bronze) at the 2025 ISSF World Cup held in Munich, Germany. With this performance, India ranked third in the overall medal tally, reaffirming its strength in shooting sports and building momentum ahead of the Paris 2026 Olympics.
