Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today inaugurated the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science City at Rajendra Nagar in Patna.

Spread over 21 acres, the Science City features five science-based galleries, 269 fascinating science exhibition models, an auditorium, and a 4D theater as its main attractions.
The Chief Minister said that this Science City has become a modern center of science and innovation that will attract people of all age groups.

It will be a unique and appealing center for understanding and exploring science and technology in the country.

The Science City has been constructed by Bihar’s Department of Science, Technology, and Technical Education at a cost of 889 crore rupees, and it has been completed within a period of five years.

Uttar Pradesh is set to host the 19th National Jamboree of the Bharat Scouts and Guides, a week-long mega camp that will bring together thousands of youth from India and abroad, said a release.

The event, to be held in Lucknow's Vrindavan Scheme from November 23-29, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 24.

Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state government is creating a gated Tent City with world-class facilities to accommodate 35,000 participants, ensuring safety and comfort. The Chief Minister will host the event, which aims to channelise youth energy and spread the message of global brotherhood.

The maiden edition of the bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Hellenic Navy concluded on 18 Sep 2025 in the Mediterranean Sea, marking an important milestone in the growing defence cooperation between India and Greece. The exercise was conducted in two phases - a harbour phase held from 13 to 17 Sep 2025 at Salamis Naval Base, followed by the sea phase on 17 and 18 Sep 2025. The Indian Navy was represented by guided missile stealth frigate INS Trikand.

During the harbour phase, personnel of both navies engaged in a wide range of activities aimed at fostering mutual understanding and synergy. Key events included cross-deck visits to strengthen operational familiarity, professional interactions between the crew and a pre-sail conference conducted onboard HS Themistokles, Elli class frigate of the Hellenic Navy. During a cultural exchange onboard, the ship hosted His Excellency Mr. Rudrendra Tandon, Ambassador of India to Greece, Commodore Spyridon Mantis, Commander, Salamis Naval Base and senior officers of the Hellenic Navy and their families. The event showcased India’s rich traditions and strengthened bonds between the two maritime forces. Additionally, the ship’s crew visited the Sacred Rock of Acropolis.

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi today launched the report on Assessment of Logistics Cost in India. The report provides a comprehensive framework by capturing logistics costs across different transport modes, product categories, and firm sizes. It also presents estimates of freight cost per tonne-kilometre and highlights the role of multi-modality in enhancing efficiency. Releasing the report, Mr. Goyal highlighted that the Government has undertaken multiple initiatives to make logistics more competitive and reduce the cost of doing business in the country. On the occasion of the decade-long celebrations of “Make in India,” the Union Minister also launched the Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) 3.0. The Ministry said that this will provide investors with transparent and credible information, foster healthy competition among States and Union Territories, and guide policymakers in designing targeted interventions. Mr. Goyal also launched the Logistics Data Bank (LDB) 2.0. The Minister further unveiled the Logistics Ease across Different States (LEADS) 2025. It represents a significant milestone in benchmarking logistics performance across States and Union Territories, supporting India’s vision of a globally competitive and future-ready logistics ecosystem. To mark a decade of the Make in India initiative, the Minister unveiled the Make in India Commemorative Coin.

They can't kill what is already dead, said senior executives of India's $4.88 billion shrimp export industry as US senators Bill Cassidy and Cindy Hyde-Smith introduced the India Shrimp Tariff Act to protect Louisiana's shrimp and catfish industries against the allegedly cheaper imports from India.

The exporters pointed out that along with the blanket 50% tax that has been imposed by the US on all imports from India, the shrimp industry has already been paying a countervailing duty of 5.77% and anti-dumping duty of 2.65%.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ran the fastest women’s 400 metres in 40 years to claim world championship gold in 47.78 seconds on Thursday and complete her transition from the one-lap hurdles in emphatic style.

The American stormed through the Tokyo rain and held off Olympic champion Marileidy Paulino in a sprint to the line to add a first global gold in the flat 400m to the two Olympic and one world titles she won over the hurdles.

Only Marita Koch has run faster in the event, the East German setting the world record time of 47.60 in 1985 under the shadow of the Cold War nation’s systematic doping programme.

In a landmark moment for Indian sports, junior speed skater Anish Raj clinched the bronze medal in the Junior Men’s One-Lap Road Sprint at the 73rd Inline Speed World Championships held in Beidaihe, China. Competing against the world’s elite, Anish delivered a remarkable performance clocking 39.714 seconds to secure a podium finish. This victory marks a monumental achievement for the young athlete he becomes the first Indian to win a medal in One-Lap Road Sprint Junior category.

The Beidaihe Worlds, running from September 13–21, is a prestigious global event that witnessed participation from 42 countries, bringing together the fastest and most skilled junior and senior speed skaters in the world. This highly competitive championship serves as the ultimate platform for athletes seeking to compete at the pinnacle of roller sports, and a showcase of the sport’s growing global reach. India was represented by 19 athletes at Beidaihe this year in various categories, demonstrating the country’s expanding footprint in international roller sports.

Pavankumar Bhimappa Bajanthri on Sunday took oath as the chief justice of the Patna High Court. The oath was administered by Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan in a ceremony at the Raj Bhavan.

The function was attended by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, his deputy Samrat Choudhary and several other dignitaries.

A notification in this regard was issued by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice on Saturday.

The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India B R Gavai, had on Thursday recommended the appointment of Justice Bajanthri, who was serving as the Acting Chief Justice — as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.

Smriti Mandhana entered her name in the history books on Saturday, September 20, by scoring the fastest century in the 50-over format of the game for Team India. The 29-year-old left-handed batter needed just 50 balls at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi to reach the 100-run mark against Australia. With her century in 50 balls in the series decider, she broke Virat Kohli’s record.

During the India-Australia ODI match in Jaipur on October 16, 2013, Kohli scored an ODI century for Team India in 52 balls.

The 50-ball century Smriti is also the second-fastest century in the history of women’s ODI cricket.

The world record for scoring the fastest century in women’s ODIs is in the name of former Australian captain Meg Lanning. Lanning scored a century in 45 balls against New Zealand in Sydney in 2012.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today launched the official event song titled ‘Bring it Home’ for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Performed by acclaimed Indian singer Shreya Ghoshal, the song is a high-energy blend of rhythm, melody and emotion and aims to unite fans across the globe.

With catchy hooks like “Tarikita Tarikita Tarikita Dhom” and the heartbeat-inspired “Dhak Dhak, we bring it home”, the song encapsulates the fire and dreams of every woman cricketer stepping onto the world stage.