“SPORTS”

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Creates IPL History with Most Sixes by an Indian in a Single Season

India’s upcoming teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has scripted a history in IPL (Indian Premier league)by becoming the Indian batter with the most sixes hit in the single season. He marked this milestone against the Delhi Capitals on 17th May, 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

India Wins 27 Medals, Including 9 Gold, at Asian Boxing U-15 Championships 2026

• India delivered a strong performance at the Asian Boxing U15 Championships 2026, finishing with a total of 27 medals, including 9 gold, showcasing the rise of young boxing talent at the international level.
• The U-15 girls team emerged as the top contributor with 7 gold medals, along with 2 silver and 5 bronze, dominating multiple weight categories in the championship.
• The U-15 boys team also performed well, adding 2 gold, 4 silver, and 7 bronze medals, helping India achieve an overall medal tally of 9 gold, 6 silver, and 12 bronze.

“APPOINTMENTS”

IAS Officer Saurabh Vijay Takes Charge as CEO of UIDAI

Senior IAS officer Shri. Saurabh Vijay has officially assumed the charge as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). He is a 1998 batch Maharashtra cadre officer and will bring the extensive administrative experience from both the state and central government roles.

Andris Kulbergs Nominated as New Prime Minister of Latvia by President Edgars Rinkevics

Edgars Rinkevics has nominated opposition MP Andris Kulbergs as the next Prime Minister of Latvia. Andris Kulbergs, a member of the opposition United List, has been tasked with forming a new government after the resignation announcement of outgoing PM Evika Silina.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

WHO Declares Ebola Global Health Emergency: Symptoms, Spread, Treatment, and Vaccine Explained

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for the latest Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. This decision comes after a surge in the suspected infections and deaths in the respected country. However, the WHO clarfied that this is not a pandemic emergency like COVID-19.

CTBC Bank of Taiwan Opens First Branch at GIFT City in Gujarat

CTBC Bank has opened a new branch at GIFT City to strengthen cross-border financing and financial connectivity between India, Taiwan, Asia, and global markets. CTBC Bank became the first Taiwanese lender to establish a presence at GIFT City and is currently the only Taiwanese bank operating a branch in India. The new branch will support trade, investment flows, treasury solutions, and international banking services, further boosting economic cooperation between India and Taiwan.