Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has flagged off the NCC (National Cadet Corps) ‘Aparajita – Parang La 2026’, a 250-km trek with 28 girl cadets crossing the 5,578-metre Parang La Pass between Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh.
Parang La Pass is a high-altitude pass in the Trans-Himalayan region and is an important geographical feature connecting Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh.
16-year-old Lakshmanan Meyyappan from Dubai became the world’s youngest male Chartered Accountant at the age of 16 years and 141 days, according to Guinness World Records.
Tamil Nadu will develop the Vetri Paathai app at a cost of ₹20 lakh for students preparing for competitive examinations.
The app will cover examinations conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) and Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC).
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has announced official vehicles and a monthly ₹1 lakh allowance for Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), including ₹75,000 for fuel, driver and vehicle expenses.
The remaining ₹25,000 will be provided to hire a personal assistant for constituency work.