The name of Justice Bhushan R Gavai has been proposed as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI), with the Supreme Court forwarding the recommendation to the Law Ministry.

The proposal came from the incumbent Chief Justice, Sanjiv Khanna, who is due to retire on May 13. As per convention, the sitting CJI recommends the senior-most judge in line as their successor.

Earlier, the Law Ministry had formally requested Justice Khanna to name his successor, triggering the process of appointment.

Bangaluru based QpiAI, one of the 8 startups selected under the National Quantum Mission, coordinated by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) announced the launch of one of India’s most powerful quantum computers featuring 25 superconducting qubits, on the occasion of World Quantum Day yesterday.

QpiAI-Indus, the quantum computer launched, is the first full-stack quantum computing system in the country and combines advanced quantum hardware, scalable control, and optimized software for transformative hybrid computing. It integrates advanced quantum processors, next-generation Quantum-HPC software platforms, and AI-enhanced quantum solutions.

With this milestone, QpiAI is driving deep-science and deep-tech innovation across life sciences, drug discovery, materials sciences, mobility, logistics, sustainability, and climate action.

As a part of India’s National Quantum Mission, QpiAI is at the forefront of building the country’s quantum computing technology ecosystem, national quantum adoption programs, and creating one of the world’s largest quantum talent ecosystems. QpiAI is committed to accelerating India’s quantum journey, making quantum computing technologies practical, accessible, and globally impactful. The technologies from the company, bootstrapped in 2019, have led to 11 patent applications and generated a revenue of around Rs 1 million per annum. They have also generated substantial capital from the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).

The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi has been ranked the ninth busiest airport in the world in Airports Council International (ACI) World’s preliminary rankings for 2024.

It is the only Indian airport to feature in the global top 10 list. IGI airport handled 7.7 crore passengers in the calendar year 2024 and saw a rise in the ranking after getting the 10th spot in 2023, 13th in 2021, and 17th spot in 2019.

The Delhi airport’s rise in the ranking is attributed to expanded terminal and runway capacity, facial recognition and automated baggage systems, a growing network of over 150 international destinations, and renewable energy use, according to a press statement from Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), the operator of the IGIA.

The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) on Thursday said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the New Development Bank (NDB) creating a deep and sustainable infrastructure financing market and developing a supportive ecosystem around it.

NDB is a multilateral development bank established by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) with the purpose of mobilising resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in emerging markets and developing countries (EMDCs).

This collaboration will help bridge the infrastructure financing gap and explore long-term collaboration opportunities, including the exchange of technical expertise, a joint statement said.

India’s inflation eased to a 67-month low of 3.34 percent in March compared with 3.61 percent in the previous month, as food inflation declined further, with economists firming up their expectations of a further rate cut in June policy meeting of the Reserve Bank of India, according to data released on April 11.

"Despite a firmer core, Jan–Mar headline inflation not only undershot the RBI’s quarterly projection by a wide margin but also fell below the RBI’s target range. This validates the central bank’s decision to shift to an accommodative stance, along with a rate cut at the April meeting. We maintain our call for further easing in June,” said Radhika Rao, senior economist, DBS Bank.

A day after anti-Aadhaar card protestors hit the streets of Shillong, Meghalaya received two top awards from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).

The UIDAI, which issues the 12-digit unique identification number, recognised Meghalaya as the best-performing State in carrying out mandatory biometric updates of children and in the verification of adult Aadhaar enrolment.

Shai Kupar War, the nodal officer (Aadhaar) in the State’s General Administration Department, received the awards on behalf of the government in New Delhi on April 8.

Chris Jenkins has resigned as Commonwealth Sport President, the organisation announced on Tuesday, acknowledging his longstanding service and significant contribution to the Commonwealth Sport movement.

The Constitution allows for an interim President to be appointed in the wake of the mid-term resignation of the incumbent, and Donald Rukare has been given the role till the next General Assembly in November this year, according to Commonwealth Sport CEO Katie Sadleir.

“I am particularly proud of the opportunities I have been given to advance Sport for Development – and especially Para inclusion through our GAPS programme – and want to thank all my Commonwealth Games Association colleagues and friends for their support,” Jenkins was quoted as saying in a release which did not mention why he stepped down from the role.

Indian batter Shreyas Iyer achieved the accolade of the ICC Men's Player of the Month Award for March 2025, surpassing competitors Jacob Duffy and Rachin Ravindra from New Zealand, as per a report from ICC.

Iyer emerged as the top run-scorer for India with 243 runs, contributing significantly to India's success in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai and Pakistan. Iyer's receipt of this award signified that India has claimed it consecutively, with Shubman Gill winning the accolade for February.

Iyer played an integral part in India's 2025 Champions Trophy journey, serving an important function in the middle-order. His exceptional stroke-play helped India navigate the middle overs, and his ability to stabilize the innings while establishing important partnerships was crucial in leading his team to a triumphant campaign.

Udaipur, Rajasthan – In an extraordinary milestone for global medical science, a 17-centimeter long intramedullary spinal cord tumor was successfully removed from a 21-year-old woman at Paras Health Hospital, Udaipur. This rare and highly complex surgery has now earned a place in the International Book of Records as the “Longest Spinal Ependymoma Removed from the Upper Spine.”

The groundbreaking surgery was led by renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Ajeet Singh, celebrated across the country for his expertise, precision, and unwavering dedication to patient care. The tumor stretched from the second cervical vertebra (C2) down to the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5), affecting nearly one-third of the spinal cord – a highly sensitive and life-critical area.

D. Nageshwar Reddy, chairman of AIG Hospitals, has been honoured with the ‘Legends of Endoscopy’ award by a community of Japanese gastroenterologists. The recognition comes as an acknowledgment of his contributions to the advancement of Gastrointestinal (GI) Endoscopy.

The award was presented during the Tokyo Live Global Endoscopy 2025 event, held at SHOWA Medical University Koto Toyosu Hospital in Tokyo, where Dr. Reddy also performed live demonstrations of complex endoscopic procedures, said a release.