IIT Madras achieved multiple breakthroughs, including: India’s first Hyperloop test track, Development of 155 Smart Ammunition with Munitions India Ltd., and World’s first 3D images of the human fetal brain.

IIT Madras, in collaboration with Karkinos Healthcare, launched BCGA to identify cancer-specific biomarkers for early detection, focusing on underrepresented Indian genetic data.

The Government of India launched the Haj Suvidha App to assist Indian Haj pilgrims by providing essential services for a smooth and fulfilling pilgrimage experience.

The NIELIT Centre of Excellence in Chip Design was inaugurated in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, strengthening India’s VLSI & semiconductor capabilities.

INST Mohali researchers in India developed a self-actuating drug delivery system for arthritis, which releases methotrexate only when inflammation occurs, minimizing side effects.

Simona Halep, a Romanian tennis player, was a two-time Grand Slam champion (2018 French Open & 2019 Wimbledon). She retired due to physical limitations after a doping ban that was later reduced on appeal.

Soweto-born Tshego Gaelae became the first Black woman to win Mrs. World 2025 in Las Vegas. Mrs. World is the first beauty pageant exclusively for married women.

The Chinese Shenzhou-19 crew became the first to achieve artificial photosynthesis in space, producing oxygen and ethylene for rocket fuel. This technology supports China’s moon mission by converting CO₂ and water at room temperature.

A23a is a trillion-ton iceberg covering 400 sq. miles, which drifted away from Antarctica’s Filchner Ice Shelf after being grounded for 37 years. It is currently 300 km from South Georgia Island, raising concerns about its ecological impact on local wildlife.

Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, also known as Aga Khan IV, was the spiritual leader of millions of Ismaili Muslims worldwide. He held this position from 1957 until his death and was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2015.