“AWARDS”

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Conferred 2026 IEEE Medal of Honour

On January 6, 2026, Jensen Huang, Chief Executive Officer of NVIDIA, was conferred the 2026 IEEE Medal of Honour, the highest recognition awarded by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). This prestigious honour includes a USD 2 million cash prize, marking the second consecutive year IEEE has attached a monetary award to this distinction. Huang received this award for his outstanding contributions to Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and accelerated computing.

“BOOKS & AUTHOR”

Dharmendra Pradhan Releases Urdu Compilation of PM Modi’s Independence Day Speeches

Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan released the Urdu book “Khutbat-e-Modi: Lal Qila Ki Faseel Se” in New Delhi. The book compiles Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speeches (2014–2025) delivered from the Red Fort, presented in Urdu.

“APPOINTMENTS”

Reliance Signs Amitabh Bachchan as Brand Ambassador for Campa Sure Packaged Water

Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL) has signed Amitabh Bachchan as the brand ambassador for its packaged drinking water brand Campa Sure. This marks the third major brand endorsement by RCPL in recent months, following Ram Charan’s association with Campa and a strategic partnership with Ajith Kumar’s motorsport team.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Uttarakhand Police Ranks First in ICJS 2.0 National Rankings

National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, released the second edition of the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) 2.0 rankings. Uttarakhand Police topped the national rankings with an impressive score of 93.46, demonstrating exceptional digital policing capabilities and effective crime data management. Haryana Police secured second position with 93.41, while Assam Police claimed third place with 93.16.

CJI Surya Kant Inaugurates India’s First Fully Paperless District Court in Kalpetta, Kerala

On January 6, 2026, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant virtually inaugurated India’s first fully paperless district court in Kalpetta, Wayanad, Kerala. This historic milestone marks the complete digital transformation of district judiciary operations, making all judicial proceedings entirely electronic from case filing to final judgment.

India Becomes First Country to Commercially Produce Bio-Bitumen

India has achieved a historic global milestone by becoming the first country in the world to commercially produce bio-bitumen for use in road construction. This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant advancement in sustainable infrastructure development and represents a transformative step toward India’s vision of clean, environmentally responsible highways. The announcement was made by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari at the CSIR Technology Transfer Ceremony held in New Delhi. The development demonstrates India’s growing strength in indigenous scientific innovation and its commitment to converting environmental challenges into opportunities for sustainable development.

Karnataka Records First Sighting of Ultra-Rare ‘Sandalwood Leopard’ in Vijayanagara

Karnataka recorded its first-ever sighting of the ultra-rare “Sandalwood Leopard” in Vijayanagara district, marking only the second confirmed instance in India. The female leopard shows a pale reddish-pink coat with light-brown rosettes, unlike the usual tawny colour, and was captured on camera traps, later seen with a normally coloured cub.