“SPORTS”

Praggnanandhaa Becomes First Indian to Win Norway Chess 2026 Title

India’s young chess prodigy Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian ever to win the prestigious Norway Chess tournament. The 20 year old Chennai born player produced the brilliant performance in the final round and defeated the Germany’s Vincent Keymer  to claim the prestigious title. His victory is landmark achievement as even the legendary players like Viswanathan Anand and reigning World Champion D Gukesh had never won the tournament.

 “APPOINTMENTS”

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Appointed as Next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed as the Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit as the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Fore. He is a accomplished fighter pilot, test pilot and experienced defense strategist and he will take charge form 1t of July, 2026. He currently serving as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC), Air Marshal Dixit has played the crucial role into the military modernization, indigenous defence projects.

UIDAI CEO Saurabh Vijay Takes Charge as CEO of IndiaAI Mission

Saurabh Vijay CEO of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has assumed the charge as the Chief Executive Officer of the IndiaAI Mission. Sudeep Shrivastava who is the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has also assumed the charge as the Chief Operating Officer (COO). This appointment are crucial as India are expanding the AI infrastructure.

Maj Gen Rachel Thomas Takes Charge as ADG, Military Nursing Service

Maj Gen Rachel Thomas assumed charge as the Additional Director General (ADG), Military Nursing Service (MNS), and succeeding Maj Gen Lissamma PV, who retired after nearly four decades of service. An alumna of the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maj Gen Rachel Thomas was commissioned into the Military Nursing Service on 1 June 1988 and has served in the armed forces medical system for nearly 38 years.

Janez Jansa Returns as Slovenia’s Prime Minister for Fourth Term

Slovenia’s Parliament approved Janez Jansa as Prime Minister, with lawmakers voting 51–36 in favor of the veteran right-wing leader, marking a political shift from the previous liberal government. It will be the fourth term in office for Janez Jansa, whose Slovenian Democratic Party formed a coalition with several centre-right parties to establish the new government.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Surha Tal as India’s 100th Ramsar site

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the designation of Uttar Pradesh’s Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Ballia as India’s 100th Ramsar site on June 5, 2026. This biologically rich wetland serves as a critical habitat for numerous resident and migratory bird species. In a social media statement, the Prime Minister highlighted that this milestone reflects India’s dedication to environmental and wetland conservation. He emphasized that rejuvenation initiatives have succeeded by incorporating community involvement, innovation, and scientific awareness.