Deepak Kumar Kedia, Inspector General (IG) Headquarters, National Security Guard (NSG), has been honoured with the 'CA in Public Service' Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for his exceptional contributions to public service, particularly in law enforcement and national security, according to an official statement.

Adding another accolade to his illustrious career, he was honoured with the 'CA in Public Service' Award by the ICAI at the World Forum of Accountants Meet in New Delhi on February 1.

Earlier, on the Republic Day, he was also awarded with the prestigious 'President Medal for Distinguished Service', a testament to his exceptional contributions to law enforcement and national security, the statement said.

The government on Tuesday announced that late Chaman Arora has been chosen for the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in Dogri for his book 'Ik Hor Ashwthama'.

The Ministry of Culture, in a statement, also said the book was selected on the basis of recommendation made by the jury comprising three members in accordance with the rules and procedures laid down for the purpose.

"The book was selected unanimously," it said.

India ranks third in USGBC's LEED green building certification globally during 2024, according to a report.

India retained its third spot on US Green Building Council's (USGBC) annual list of top 10 countries and regions for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) in 2024, according to an statement on Thursday.

LEED certifications in India are managed by the Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), which works to accelerate the adoption of green buildings nationwide.

The annual ranking by USGBC highlights the significant progress made by countries and regions outside the United States in adopting healthy, sustainable and resilient building design, construction and operations.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday signed an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. He also declared February 9 as "Gulf of America Day". The proclamation comes weeks after Executive Order 14172, signed on January 20, 2025, which officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.

The executive order, titled 'Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness', instructed the US Secretary of the Interior to formalise the Gulf of America name change within 30 days.

The proclamation was signed aboard Air Force One on Sunday as Trump travelled from Palm Beach, Florida, to New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX, marking his first visit to the Gulf since its renaming. Urging Americans to embrace the change, he called on public officials and citizens to commemorate Gulf of America Day with ceremonies, programmes, and activities celebrating the region's contributions to national prosperity. Reports indicate that the US Coast Guard has already begun using the term "Gulf of America" in official communications.

In Para-Archery, India’s Sarita has clinched the gold medal in the Women’s Compound Open category at the Para-Archery Asia Cup in Bangkok, Thailand. She triumphed over Nur Syahidah Alim of Singapore, winning 143-142 in a closely contested match this afternoon. Earlier, in the bronze medal match, India’s Jyoti was narrowly defeated by Singapore’s Teodora Audi Ayudia Ferelly, 135-136.

In another event, India’s Adil Mohammed Nazir Ansari secured the bronze medal in the Men’s W1 category, defeating Hong Kong’s Man Tai Yung 120-116. Suphawat Samutchaiyakij of Thailand took the gold, while Chang Chia Sung of Chinese Taipei won the silver.

The ships of First Training Squadron (1TS) comprising INS Sujata, INS Shardul and ICGS Veera entered Changi Naval Base, Singapore on 06 Feb 25. The visit is part of the Long-Range Training Deployment of the Squadron to South East Asia signifying a vital step in strengthening maritime cooperative engagement and fostering mutual understanding. The squadron had previously visited Singapore in Oct 2023.

During the port call, Dr Shilpak Ambule, the High Commissioner of India to Singapore visited 1TS ships. He was briefed on the training activities undertaken by the Squadron. He also interacted with the Sea Trainees and emphasised the crucial role of Indian Navy towards enhancing maritime cooperation in the Indo Pacific region. Senior Officer, 1TS along with the Commanding Officers of INS Sujata and ICGS Veera called on Col Rinson Chua Hon Liat, Commander, Maritime Training and Doctrine (MTDC) and held discussions on maritime issues of mutual interests.

Students selected for an international moot court competition on International Property Rights (IPR) will be sponsored by The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), stated Commerce Ministry Piyush Goyal on Friday.

The minister said this during his address at the inaugural ceremony of Vidhi Pragati: National IP Moot Court Competition, 2025 today in the national capital.

DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with Centre for Innovation, Intellectual Property, and Competition (CIIPC) and IPR Chair, National Law University Delhi is organising the Vidhi Pragati: National IP Moot Court Competition, 2025.

The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, is organizing the BIMSTEC Youth Summit from 7th to 11th February 2025 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will formally inaugurate the event on 8th February 2025, marking the beginning of the BIMSTEC Youth Summit.

During the 4th BIMSTEC Summit in Kathmandu on 30th -31st August 2018, the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India announced the hosting of a three-day BIMSTEC Youth Summit, aimed at bringing together the youth of BIMSTEC nations on a unified platform to exchange experiences and insights on youth-led initiatives undertaken by member states.

The primary objective of the BIMSTEC Youth Summit is to facilitate the exchange of experiences and youth-led initiatives among member countries. Centered around the theme “Youth as a Bridge for Intra-BIMSTEC Exchange,” the summit seeks to harness the collective energy of young leaders to advance the region’s shared goals. The Government of India aims to channel this youthful energy towards achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

The summit will provide an invaluable platform for dialogue on the progress and advancement of SDGs, bringing together 70 delegates from BIMSTEC nations. Each member country will be represented by 10 youth delegates, selected for their expertise in key areas, fostering targeted discussions that will contribute to meaningful outcomes from the summit.

At the ongoing 38th National Games in Uttarakhand, four-time Olympian archer Tarundeep Rai from Sikkim won the Bronze Medal in the Men’s Recurve event today. Juel Sarkar from West Bengal clinched the Gold while Indira Chand from Services Sports Control Boar clinched the Silver medal.

Sikkim Olympic Association (SOA) congratulated ace archer Tarundeep Rai on winning the bronze in archery, adding yet another remarkable achievement to his illustrious career. Sikkim Olympic Association General Secretory Jaslal Pradhan said, a four-time Olympian and one of India’s most celebrated archers, Rai’s latest feat is a testament to his dedication, skill, and perseverance.

SOA president Kuber Bhandari said Tarundeep Rai’s success is a moment of immense pride for Sikkim and the entire sporting community. His dedication continues to motivate young athletes to dream big and achieve greatness.

The Kerala government approved the Kerala Health System Improvement Programme after securing a Rs 2,424.28 crore loan from the World Bank. The project, aimed at improving public healthcare, was cleared during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday. It will be implemented under the Programme for Results (P for R) model.

According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the programme’s main goal is to enhance life expectancy and ensure a better quality of life for the people of Kerala. It focuses on preventing diseases, accidents, and premature deaths while strengthening healthcare infrastructure.