US based new research has found out that that Zika virus may damage brain cells not just in newborns but also in adults. However, this research is still in the early stages.

Andhra Pradesh became the first state in the country to launch DNA Index System (DIS) for DNA (Deoxyribonucleac acid) profiling of criminals.

The International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) has announced that 2016 Kabaddi World Cup will be hosted in Ahmedabad, Gujarat between October 7 and 22, 2016.

India and Germany have signed an agreement on vocational training that aims to foster conditions to create and improve workplace-based vocational training in India̢۪s industrial clusters.

The 31st Summer Olympics (or 2016 Rio Olympics) hosted by Brazilian City, Rio de Janeiro ended after 16 days of sporting spectacle.

• PM Narendra Modi, Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani jointly inaugurate the restored Stor Palace in Kabul
• Maharashtra becomes first state to draft law for internal security
• BRICS Women Parliamentarians forum passes Jaipur Declaration

Maharashtra became the first state in the country to draft its own internal security legislation The Maharashtra Protection of Internal Security Act (MPISA), 2016.

Hindi scholar and writer Sunita Jain was conferred with the prestigious 25th Vyas Samman 2015. She was presented with the award by West Bengal Governor K N Tripathi.

VP Singh Badnore (69) has sworn in as the new Governor Punjab and also as Administrator of Chandigarh.

Justice Manjula Chellur has sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. She succeeded CJ Dhirendra Hiralal Waghela who has retired.

Indian-origin former Singapore President S.R. Nathan passed away days after suffering a stroke. He was 92.

The Union Government bestows National Sports Awards every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports in India.