India plans to host the first-ever International Big Cat Alliance summit in New Delhi soon. The event will bring together leaders, scientists and conservation experts from several countries to discuss ways to protect endangered big cats. The alliance, launched in 2023 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, focusses on conserving seven species—lions, tigers, leopards, snow leopards, cheetahs, jaguars and pumas.

In May 2026, para-swimmer Niranjan Mukundan entered the prestigious world top five rankings in the 200mt individual medley SM7 category. The 31-year-old Bengaluru-based swimmer achieved the feat after a strong performance at the Bergen Swim Festival 2026 in Norway, where he won five medals, including three silver and two bronze medals. He also created a new national record in the 100mt breaststroke.