India aims to host the Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, in 2030 and a bid for the same has been submitted by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). This marks an advancement in India’s endeavour to host the Olympic Games in 2036.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was awarded the Digital Transformation Award 2025 recognising Sarthi and Pravaah, the bank’s transformative digital initiatives introduced in 2023 and 2024, respectively. The award, by Central Banking, London, recognises the improved operations and progress driven by the initiatives.

A fourth form of water known as ‘plastic ice VII’ that could have existed on celestial bodies such as Europa has been confirmed by researchers. This unique water form develops in high pressure and high temperature conditions and understanding it will enhance researchers’ knowledge of the geological characteristics of planets.

To learn more about the behaviour of honeybees, scientists at Penn State University, USA, have attached QR codes to their backs. Through this system, scientists aim to measure the distance bees travel to obtain nectar and pollen. This research can contribute to improving organic beekeeping. 

To ensure the authenticity of news related to the government and prevent the spread of inaccurate news, the Maharashtra government aims to create a media monitoring centre. This facility will be established at a cost of ₹10 crore and will be managed by the Directorate of Information and Publicity.