Current Affairs - Miscellaneous

Rajiv Pratap Rudy, senior BJP leader and Member of Parliament from Saran, secured re-election as the General Secretary (Administration) of the Constitution Club of India (CCI). In a highly competitive contest, he defeated BJP colleague Sanjeev Kumar Balyan by a margin of 102 votes after 25 rounds of counting. This outcome not only confirmed Rudy’s leadership position within the CCI but also highlighted the internal divisions within the party, given that both candidates were seasoned leaders. His victory ensures continuity in the administration of this prestigious club, which serves as a significant platform for political and bipartisan engagement in India.

Tata Motors collaborated with the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) to launch a five-year partnership aimed at helping tribal students gain practical job training and engineering diplomas through the Kaushalya Program. This “Learn and Earn” model gives eligible Class 12 graduates of Eklavya Model Residential Schools an opportunity to gain real-world experience while studying. Students are also offered stipends, meals, uniforms, insurance, and potential employment through the “One Trainee, One Job” promise. The collaboration represents a major step in empowering tribal youth with technical skills and long-term employment opportunities.

Payal Kapadia, an acclaimed filmmaker, was awarded the French honour Officier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in recognition of her significant contributions to the world of cinema. Her debut feature film, All We Imagine As Light, an Indo-French collaboration, achieved international acclaim by winning the prestigious Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival. The award was presented to her by Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet, the Consul General of France, in a ceremony held in Mumbai. This honour underscores Kapadia’s growing influence and recognition on the global cinematic stage.

IKS Health was ranked as the leader in AI-driven Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) in the 2025 Black Book Research report. The company excelled in claims processing and denial prevention and was ranked No.1 among 20 vendors. IKS Health supports over 700 U.S. healthcare organizations with its AI-powered RCM solutions. The rankings were determined based on a survey of 1,037 RCM professionals working across hospitals, health systems, and medical groups.

The Election Commission has committed to resolving the issue of duplicate voter ID numbers within three months. This action involves assigning unique national EPIC numbers to voters to eliminate future duplications. The issue has been a matter of political controversy, and the Election Commission's effort is aimed at improving the electoral process and ensuring the accuracy of the voter database.