Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced that the state has eradicated extreme poverty, making it the first in India to achieve this milestone. The announcement follows the four-year-long Extreme Poverty Alleviation Project, which identified and assisted 64,006 families across the state.
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Diana Pundole to Make History as the First Indian Woman to Race a Ferrari Internationally
Indian racer Diana Pundole is set to make motorsport history as the first Indian woman to race a Ferrari on an international circuit. Beginning November 2025, the Pune-based driver will compete in the Ferrari Club Challenge Middle East, piloting a Ferrari 296 Challenge car across some of the region’s most iconic Formula One tracks.
FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 Returns to India After 23 Years, to Be Held in Goa
India will host the prestigious FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 in Goa from October 31 to November 27, bringing together 206 elite players from 82 countries in a high-stakes knockout format. With a $2 million prize fund and three spots in the 2026 Candidates Tournament up for grabs, the event promises world-class chess action by the beach.
Deepika Padukone Becomes the Voice of Meta AI and India’s First Mental Health Ambassador
Bollywood icon Deepika Padukone has been announced as the voice of Meta AI across multiple countries and appointed as India’s first-ever Mental Health Ambassador by the Union Ministry of Health. Her dual roles highlight her growing impact beyond cinema—into tech and public health.
Dr. Sai Kaustuv Creates Stunning One-Finger Artwork for PM Modi’s 75th Birthday
Dr. Sai Kaustuv Dashgupta, a 90% disabled artist and motivational figure, honored Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday with a special graphic artwork created using only one finger. Despite battling a rare brittle bone disease and over 50 fractures, his unbreakable spirit continues to inspire millions across India.
