India has registered the sharpest rise among the Asian economies, with a six-place jump from 43rd to 37th rank on the index due to gains in economic performance.
Sachin Tendulkar will continue as United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) 'Goodwill Ambassador' for a record 20th year, working for the welfare of underprivileged children.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the National Education Ministers' Conference in Gujarat's Gandhinagar with a focus on the implementation of the new National Educational Policy 2020.