Tamil Nadu

Global Sports City Project Restructuring

• Redesigning Semmancheri Complex: The Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) terminated the initial ₹205.89-crore construction contract to redesign the Global Sports City at Semmancheri (spanning 80+ acres) into a larger, comprehensive facility equipped to host Asian Games-level international events with integrated flood-proofing and stormwater drainage systems.

National

Public Examination Reforms & Pollution Mitigation

• Nandan Nilekani Task Force on Exam Reforms: A high-powered task force led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani initiated public consultations to invite stakeholder inputs on computer-based testing security, governance, and institutional accountability following NEET-UG paper leak reviews.
• PARIVARTAN Scheme for Delhi-NCR Transport: The Union Government accelerated the implementation of the PARIVARTAN (Programme for Accelerated Renewal and Incentivization of Vehicle Assets for Reducing Transport Air Pollution and Network Emissions) scheme to replace 2 lakh+ old BS-IV or older commercial trucks/buses with BS-VI or electric vehicles within one year.

Sports Achievement

• Grand Chess Tour Title: Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa won the prestigious Grand Chess Tour title.