The Assam government announced to the creation of an independent department to protect and preserve the "faith, culture and traditions of tribes and indigenous communities" of the state.
Ladakh has become the first Union Territory to vaccinate all residents and the 'guest population', consisting of migrant labourers, hotel workers and Nepalese citizens who are earning their livelihood here, with the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine.
Hyderabad's hunger activist Syed Osman Azhar Maqsusi, who has been feeding thousands of people every day as part of his food drive 'Hunger Has No Religion' was awarded a top UK award.
The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that the state government will provide Rs 10 lakhs to each player for participating in singles and team events.
Argentina won their first major title in 28 years and Lionel Messi finally won his first medal in a blue-and-white shirt when an Angel Di Maria goal gave them a 1-0 win over Brazil and a record-equaling 15th Copa America.
In a rare occurrence, the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile test carried out off the coast of Odisha failed and the missile fell shortly after takeoff.
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