The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all affiliated schools to establish 'Sugar Boards' on their campuses to create awareness about the health risks of excessive sugar consumption among students. This step follows a recommendation from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), which has raised concerns over the rising cases of Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and dental problems among children.

The notification reads: "The excessive consumption of sugar not only increases the risk of diabetes but also contributes to obesity, dental problems, and other metabolic disorders, ultimately impacting children's long-term health and academic performance. Studies indicate that sugar constitutes 13% of daily calorie intake for children aged 4 to 10 years, and 15% for those aged 11 to 18 years, substantially exceeding the recommended limit of 5%. "

From two goals down to lifting the trophy for the second consecutive time, Delhi U20 scripted a sensational comeback to defeat Mizoram U20 4-2 after extra time in the final of the Swami Vivekananda Men's U-20 National Football Championship at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground on Tuesday.

Super-sub Laishram Rahul Meitei (90+1', 108') emerged as the hero, scoring twice, including the go-ahead goal in extra time, as Delhi fought back with grit, heart, and relentless determination in a match that saw as many as 10 expulsions as tempers flared in the extra half-hour's play. Mizoram ended the match with eight players, while Delhi were down to nine.

Indian origin singer-songwriter and rapper Raja Kumari wins an American Music Award (AMA) on Tuesday. She was nominated for ‘Arcane League of Legends: Season 2’ at the 51st AMA held in Los Angeles on Monday night.

In an interview to PTI earlier, Kumari had said she was the first Indian origin musician to be nominated for an AMA.

Renegade (We Never Run) from Arcane League of Legends, a collaboration between Kumari, UK hip-hop artist Stefflon Don and Dominican-Brazilian artist Jarina de Marco, was nominated under the Favourite Soundtrack category. Kumari told PTI that the song was really special for her.

India received foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows worth USD 81.04 billion (provisional) in the financial year 2024–25, reflecting a 14% increase from USD 71.28 billion in the previous year, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said on Tuesday. The ministry attributed the growth to an “investor-friendly” FDI policy that continues to be reviewed to ensure competitiveness and attractiveness.

According to the statement, the services sector emerged as the top recipient of FDI equity in FY 2024–25, accounting for 19% of total inflows. The sector received USD 9.35 billion, a 40.77% rise from USD 6.64 billion in FY 2023–24. It was followed by the computer software and hardware sector at 16%, and trading at 8%.

India’s manufacturing FDI also showed strong momentum, rising 18% to USD 19.04 billion in FY 2024–25, compared to USD 16.12 billion in the prior year.

In a breakthrough that could boost research in next-generation technologies, scientists at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru, have developed a novel method to detect hidden quantum properties in exotic materials using a concept known as the spectral function.

Topological materials, such as topological insulators and superconductors, are known for their unusual electronic behaviour. These materials are considered crucial for advancing quantum computing, fault-tolerant electronics, and energy-efficient systems. However, identifying their topological properties has remained a challenge.

Topological invariance is a concept from mathematics where certain properties of a structure remain unchanged under continuous deformations. A widely used analogy is that of a donut (wada) and a coffee cup—both having one hole—making them topologically equivalent. In contrast, a donut and an idli are not, as they differ in the number of holes. Such distinctions, when applied at the quantum level, help scientists understand the internal structure of materials.

India has made a significant impact at INDEX Dubai 2025, the Middle East and North Africa’s leading interior design and furniture exhibition, with 55 companies showcasing their products to tap into the region’s expanding $25 billion interior design market, projected to grow to $35 billion by 2031.

The three-day exhibition, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from May 27 to 29, has long served as a vital platform connecting international brands with buyers from across the Middle East. This year’s Indian presence was coordinated by key export promotion councils, including the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (Texprocil), which brought 10 companies; the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), which facilitated 12 participants under The Hotel Show segment; and Gram Vikas Seva Sansthan, representing 11 companies.

The “पढ़AI" Conclave on AI in Education, organised by the Centre of Policy Research and Governance (CPRG), was inaugurated on Tuesday in Delhi.

According to the official statement, this two-day dialogue explores how AI and emerging technologies engage with diverse aspects of traditional education models to create a new approach to education and workforce development.

Ashish Sood, Minister of Home, Power, Urban Development, Education, Higher Education, and Training & Technical Education, Government of Delhi; Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Department of Higher Education and Chairperson, University Grants Commission and, and Milind Sudhakar Marathe, Chairman, National Book Trust graced the session, setting the agenda for positive discussions on using AI to enhance learning outcomes in education. Dr. Ramanand, Director, CPRG, also joined the panel.

In a major drive towards self-reliance, India is developing Electric Hansa (E-Hansa), a next-generation two-seater electric trainer aircraft. This indigenously developed E-Hansa aircraft is roughly half the price of imported trainer aircraft.

Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired a high-level review meeting today with all Science Department Secretaries. The Minister said it is a matter of pride that the new aircraft is being indigenously developed by the CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bengaluru.

The E-Hansa is part of the larger HANSA-3 (NG) trainer aircraft program, which is designed to be a cost-effective and indigenous option for pilot training in India.

Commending ISRO for the successful SPADEX mission, the Minister noted that docking and undocking capability is vital to India’s upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission. He also lauded ISRO’s substantial role in Operation Sindoor, stating that every Indian is proud of ISRO.

Coal imports in the country during the financial year 2024-25 dropped by 7.9 percent as compared to the previous fiscal year. The Ministry of Coal, in a statement said that coal imports in the country totalled more than 243 million tonnes in the financial year 2024-25 as compared to 264.53 million tonnes in the previous fiscal year. The Ministry added that this reduction has resulted in foreign exchange savings of approximately 7.93 billion dollars. The Ministry further stated that although coal-based power generation grew by 3.04 percent from fiscal year 2024-25 compared to the previous fiscal year, imports for blending by thermal power plants sharply decreased by 41.4 percent. It also said that various initiatives, including coal production and reduced import,s have led to an encouraging five percent growth in coal output during fiscal year 2024-25 as compared to its previous fiscal year.

Supreme Court Judge, Justice A.S. Oka, on his last working day, highlighted the role of the Supreme Court as the guardian of constitutional liberties and said that “nobody controls a judge, except the Constitution, the law in question and one’s own conscience”.

Justice Oka said the Supreme Court has to change from being a Chief Justice-centric court.

“We need to change that. Thirty-four judges come here from different parts of India. Why should the court be Chief Justice-centric then? This image must change,” the retiring Judge said.