Every year, World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is officially celebrated twice a year since it started in 2006. In 2021 this day is observed on October 09.
The state government of Maharashtra has launched a special Covid-19 vaccination drive named Mission Kavach Kundal, with the target of inoculating 15 lakh people every day.
At the 2021 World Wrestling Championships, Indian wrestler Anshu Malik created history as she became the first Indian women finalist at the World Championship, and also the first female player from India to claim a silver medal.