Formula E, the most prominent name in the electric car racing space, signed an agreement with the Government of Telangana to make Hyderabad a host city.

Although ideated just 10 years ago in 2011 and the first race held in 2014, its viewership per race is more than half of Formula 1 and is increasing every year quite rapidly. Currently, Formula E boasts of a cumulative viewership of 500 million. Currently, there are more than 20 cities that are being considered for a chance to host a Formula E street race.

As he claimed the India Open Super 500 at IG Stadium on Sunday, Lakshya Sen simultaneously beat Singaporean Loh Kean Yew and the tempting instinct to match the world champion’s showboating.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on Sunday became the first team from the country to win the Yonex-Sunrise India Open after toppling three-time world champions Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan, here.

The world number 10 Indian pair, which had won its first Super 500 tournament in Thailand in 2019, upset the top-seeded Indonesian pair 21-16 26-24 in 43 minutes to make a rampaging start to the new season.

As he claimed the India Open Super 500 at IG Stadium on Sunday, Lakshya Sen simultaneously beat Singaporean Loh Kean Yew and the tempting instinct to match the world champion’s showboating.

For a pair of men in their early 20s, both equipped with an exuberant attack, the impulse to get into a ‘who’s faster, who’s hitting harder’ contest could have dragged the Almora man into peril at crucial junctures. But Sen displayed maturity and control, putting to shade the world champion who was crowned only last month. On his debut at the Delhi event, Sen, himself a bronze medallist in the world championships, became the first opponent to hand Kean Yew a defeat on the circuit, with a 24-22, 21-17 victory.

Delhi police is making its first foray into the world of podcasts- a digital audio presentation. Delhi Police aims to establish communication with the masses through its unheard stories of crimes, investigations, heart and humanity when the nation is celebrating its 75th Independence under ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. The first episode of the podcast, titled 'Kissa Khaki Ka', was aired on the social media handles of the Delhi Police at 2 pm on Sunday.

India marks 1st anniversary of nationwIndia marks the first anniversary of the nationwide vaccination drive against Covid-19 today. It was on this day last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the world’s largest vaccination drive to combat the pandemic. Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister had said, never before in history, has this type of a large-scale vaccination campaign been undertaken.
 
Vaccination had begun with health workers on 16th January last year. Then it opened for frontline workers on 2nd February last year, followed by the 60-plus age group and those above 45-years and comorbid from 1st March and for all above 18 years from 1st May in 2021. The drive for administering precautionary dose to the healthcare workers, frontline workers and sixty plus individuals commenced on 10th this month.
 
Vaccination of children in the age-group of 15-18 years was started from 3rd of this month. Meanwhile, India’s Covid vaccination coverage has crossed 156 crore 63 lakh mark. Health Ministry said, more than 57 lakh 29 thousand Doses were administered yesterday. More than 42 lakh 69 thousand Precaution Doses have been administered so far.ide vaccination drive against Covid-19 today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tributes to the great poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar on Thiruvalluvar Day. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, his ideals are insightful and practical and they stand out for their diverse nature and intellectual depth. Prime Minister also shared a video that he took last year of the Thiruvalluvar Statue and Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari. 

Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur has greeted the Indian Army on the occasion of Army Day. In a tweet today, Mr. Thakur said, Happy Army Day to all the heroes of the Indian Army and their families. He said, Indian Army is a symbol of courage, valor and sacrifice. He saluted to all the brave soldiers who made supreme sacrifice while protecting their motherland. He said, all Indians are proud of selfless service and dedication of soldiers towards the nation.

The Monumental National Flag, which is the world’s largest national flag made of Khadi fabric will be put to a grand public display along the India - Pakistan Border at Longewala in Jaisalmer to celebrate Army Day today. Longewala was the center stage of the historic battle between India and Pakistan in 1971.

The Flag, which symbolizes the collective spirit of Indianness and the heritage artisanal craft of Khadi, has been conceptualized and prepared by Khadi and Village Industries Commission, KVIC, to celebrate 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'- 75 years of Independence. KVIC has handed over the flag to the Defence forces for displaying the same at prominent places on historic occasions.

Indian Army will introduce a light and more climate-friendly combat uniform for its personnel on Army Day today. The new Army Combat Pattern Uniform has been developed with the help of NIFT after going through options of 15 patterns, eight designs, and four fabrics. The camouflage uniform will be based on a ‘digital disruptive’ pattern and will be available in 13 sizes.
 
The new uniform has been designed to serve two purposes--Protection against harsh climatic conditions, and to provide soldiers’ outfits with field camouflage, to increase survivability. The Army's uniform is made of a combination of cotton and polyester in a ratio of 70:30. The fabric of the Indian Army's new uniform will be lightweight and will dry quickly, thus will be more comfortable for the troops during the operation. The new uniform will be much more durable as well as comfortable in both summers and winters.