In the QS Asia University Rankings 2027 released by the UK-based higher education analytics firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), IIT Delhi emerged as the top-performing Indian institution, securing the 66th position across Asia. IISc Bengaluru ranked second nationally (79th in Asia), followed by IIT Bombay (83rd in Asia). Regionally, the University of Hong Kong claimed the first rank in Asia, followed by Peking University and Tsinghua University.

The Union Government approved crucial modifications to the Agnipath Scheme. While 25% of each cohort continues to be inducted directly into permanent regular service after 4 years, the remaining 75% of Agniveers now have an optional provision to extend their active military service by 2 additional years (taking total service to 6 years) with higher pay, after which up to 25% of that extended cohort can be screened for regular cadre absorption.

During the 9th Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India was re-elected as President for a two-year tenure under Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, while France was re-elected as Co-President. Established jointly by India and France at COP21 in Paris (2015), the ISA is headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana, and encompasses around 130 member and signatory nations.

INS Samarthak is the Indian Navy’s first indigenous Multipurpose Vessel (MPV), built by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) with over 75% indigenous content and commissioned at the Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka. Designed as an adaptable multi-role platform, it supports coastal surveillance, patrol operations, search and rescue, and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) missions.

Soreng district in Sikkim was officially declared India’s first dedicated Organic Fisheries Cluster under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. In this cluster, aquaculture is carried out completely through organic practices without synthetic chemicals, antibiotics, or chemical pesticides, promoting chemical-free fish production and supporting rural incomes.

Indian shuttlers achieved a dual victory at the Hylo Open 2026 in Saarbrücken, Germany. Two-time Olympic medalist P. V. Sindhu claimed the Women’s Singles title by defeating Denmark’s Line Kjærsfeldt, while Lakshya Sen secured his second career Hylo Open men’s title (having previously won in 2021) by overcoming Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie in the final.

The Union Cabinet approved the CAPEX Support Scheme with an outlay of ₹2,814 crore covering FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31. Aimed at establishing a domestic supply chain for critical energy minerals, the scheme provides a 30% capital subsidy to set up four processing plants—two for Lithium (minimum 300 tonnes capacity each) and two for Nickel (minimum 500 tonnes capacity each).

Democratic politician Keisha Lance Bottoms was elected Governor of Georgia, defeating Republican candidate Rick Jackson. With this victory, she made history as both Georgia’s first female governor and the first Black woman ever elected as a state governor in American history.

According to NITI Aayog’s India Science and Technology Scoreboard 2026, Tamil Nadu secured the first rank in the country in research publications, producing 44,611 scientific papers. Uttar Pradesh ranked second (approximately 31,000 publications), and Maharashtra stood third (approximately 29,000 publications).

DRDO successfully conducted a flight-test of the indigenous short-range surface-to-surface quasi-ballistic missile ‘Pralay’ from Launch Complex-III at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. With an operational strike range of 150 to 500 km, Pralay is powered by a solid-propellant rocket motor and features mid-flight maneuverability to evade enemy air defense interceptor systems.