Chiranjeevi was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the UK government for his immense contribution to Indian cinema, cultural influence, and public service. The award was presented by the London-based think tank Bridge India at the House of Commons.

Kirsty Coventry, a legendary swimmer from Zimbabwe, made history by becoming the first female and first African president of the International Olympic Committee (IO in its 130-year history.

Finland was ranked as the world’s happiest country for the eighth consecutive year in the World Happiness Report 2025. It was followed by Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden.

Uniyala keralensis is a new plant species discovered in the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve in Kerala. It is endemic to southwest India and differs from similar species in its genus by its light purple flowers.

ISRO developed the Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201 microprocessors, with the Vikram 3201 being India's first fully indigenous 32-bit microprocessor for use in launch vehicles and avionics systems.

The MoU between the India AI Mission and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation focuses on the application of AI to improve agriculture, healthcare, education, and climate resilience in India.

White hydrogen is a naturally occurring form of hydrogen that requires no industrial production. It does not emit CO₂, making it an environmentally friendly alternative to gray and green hydrogen, which are produced through industrial processes.

Maharashtra has been identified as the leading state in India for remittances, accounting for 20.5% of the total remittances, followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu.