The Indian economist and Nobel Laureate Amartya Kumar Sen has been conferred with 2021 Princess of Asturias Award' by Spain in the social sciences category.
Eminent Indian activist, journalist, Gandhian and freedom fighter HS Doreswamy, who participated in Quit India movement and Mysuru Chalo movement has passed away.
The American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has honoured India's Padma Bhushan awardee Dr D Nageshwar Reddy with the prestigious Rudolf V Schindler Award.
The Union Cabinet has granted ex-post facto approval to the MoUs entered into by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India with various foreign countries and Organizations.