1️⃣ Turkey Unveils Its First Hypersonic Ballistic Missile – Tayfun Block-4
Turkey has officially unveiled its first hypersonic ballistic missile, Tayfun Block-4, developed by ROKETSAN, a leading Turkish defense contractor.
- Hypersonic missiles travel at speeds exceeding Mach 5, making them extremely difficult to intercept.
- The development marks Turkey’s entry into the elite club of nations with hypersonic capabilities, including Russia, China, and the USA.
- This move aligns with Turkey’s increasing focus on strategic military autonomy and regional influence in the Eastern Mediterranean and West Asia.
2️⃣ Divya Deshmukh Beats Koneru Humpy to Win FIDE Women’s World Cup India 2025
In a landmark victory, 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh defeated veteran Koneru Humpy to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup (India) 2025.
- This historic all-India final marks a generational shift in Indian women's chess.
- Divya becomes one of the youngest Indian women to win this prestigious title, boosting India's global chess reputation.
- Her win reflects the strong grassroots chess ecosystem in India, fueled by digital coaching and early talent scouting.
3️⃣ India Wins 12 Medals at 32nd FISU World University Games 2025 in Germany
India delivered a strong performance at the 32nd FISU World University Games 2025, held in Düsseldorf, Germany, bagging 12 medals in total.
- Events included athletics, shooting, judo, and weightlifting.
- FISU (International University Sports Federation) Games are a stepping stone for Olympic hopefuls.
- The medal haul reflects the success of university sports programs and schemes like Khelo India that focus on student-athletes.
4️⃣ India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Rail Coach Successfully Tested in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
India successfully conducted trial runs of its first hydrogen-powered rail coach in Chennai, a major leap toward green transportation.
- Developed at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), the hydrogen fuel cell-based coach emits zero carbon and only releases water vapor.
- Hydrogen rail is already in use in countries like Germany and Japan.
- This innovation supports India’s Net Zero Emission Target by 2070, reducing dependency on diesel and advancing clean energy in railways.
5️⃣ NALSA Launches ‘Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana’ for Military & Paramilitary Families
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) launched the Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana to offer legal and psychological assistance to families of military and paramilitary personnel.
- Aimed at widows, dependents, and disabled soldiers.
- Includes counseling, legal help for pension disputes, property issues, and more.
- This scheme is a compassionate initiative acknowledging the sacrifices made by soldiers, ensuring holistic support beyond the battlefield.
6️⃣ Indian Army Neutralizes 3 Pakistani Terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir Under Operation Mahadev
In a successful anti-terror operation, the Indian Army eliminated three Pakistani terrorists affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir.
- This is part of Operation Mahadev, a strategic counter-infiltration mission along the Line of Control.
- The operation demonstrates India’s zero-tolerance policy towards cross-border terrorism.
- Over the years, Kupwara has been a key infiltration route, making such missions critical to national security.
7️⃣ Kerala Tourism Wins PATA Gold Award 2025 for ‘Most Engaging Social Media Campaign’
Kerala Tourism has been awarded the prestigious PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Gold Award 2025 in the category of "Most Engaging Social Media Campaign".
- The campaign used AI-powered storytelling, regional influencers, and immersive content to showcase 'God’s Own Country' post-pandemic.
- Kerala had previously won multiple PATA awards but this is the first for digital innovation.
- The win boosts India’s image as a global tourism leader in sustainability and creativity.
