Yogandhra 2026, a mass yoga initiative of Andhra Pradesh, received World Book of Records (London) recognition for achieving large-scale public participation in yoga, promoting fitness and wellness.

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DGCA approved India's first Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure for Undavalli Heliport (Andhra Pradesh).

PinS (Point-in-Space): A satellite-based instrument approach procedure that enables helicopters to safely approach and land at heliports lacking conventional Instrument Landing System (ILS) infrastructure.

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India's Dam: Upper Siang Multipurpose Project (SUMP) on the Siang River in Arunachal Pradesh.

Built against: China's Medog Hydropower Project (world's largest planned hydropower dam) on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) in Tibet.

Objective: Enhance flood moderation, water security, hydropower generation, and maintain strategic leverage over downstream Brahmaputra waters.

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