On the occasion of Assam Day, the state government of Assam has decided to honour renowned industrialist Ratan Tata with the highest civilian state award, the 'Assam Bhairav' award, for his contribution to cancer care in the state.
The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry is set to launch the Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SRESHTA) scheme.
Pat Cummins has been appointed as Australia's 47th Test captain and former skipper Steve Smith has been appointed as the Vice-captain of the test team.
Union Minister of AYUSH and Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal has recently inaugurated 50 bedded Integrated AYUSH Hospital at Moreh, Manipur.
Minister of State for Civil Aviation VK Singh announced that the Airports Authority of India (AAI) is working on the country's first facial recognition technology-based biometric boarding system. The Digi Yatra initiative seeks to promote paperless air travel.