Defence, National Security and Terrorism
T-72 Tank Engines from Russia
- The Ministry of Defense signed a contract worth Rs. 2,156 crore with Russia’s Rosoboron export to purchase engines for T-72 tanks.
- This promotes the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
World Organisations – Pacts and Summits
World Hypertension Congress 2025
- The sixth World Hypertension Congress 2025, held in Chennai Trade Centre, highlighted the role of Low-Sodium Salt Substitutes (LSSS) in reducing hypertension.
- Experts from various fields emphasized the need for public awareness, affordability, and policy support to promote LSSS usage.
- Organised by The George Institute for Global Health, in collaboration with Resolve to Save Lives.
Awards & Honours
Sahitya Akademi
- The Sahitya Akademi Award for 2024 has been announced for books selected from 21 languages.
- Professor P. Vimala has been selected for the Sahitya Akademi Award for translating Malayalam writer Nalini Jameela’s book ‘Ente Aankal’ (My Men) into Tamil under the title ‘Enadu Aangal’.
- This book discusses men’s approaches toward women.
