The idea to celebrate International Mother Language Day came first from Bangladesh. The idea was approved at the 1999 UNESCO General Conference. The day has been observed every year since the year 2000.
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) signed an MoU with Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) to provide its techno-financial expertise to set up a rooftop solar power project.
Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper, PR Sreejesh was named World Games Athlete of the Year 2021. He became the first Indian male athlete and second Indian sportsperson overall to win the honour.