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Jimmy Carter

Former US President and Nobel Peace Prize recipient. 

Former US President Jimmy Carter, a distinguished statesman and humanitarian, passed away at his residence in Georgia on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. 

Dr. Sandip Shah 

Chairperson of the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) 

Dr. Sandip Shah has assumed the role of Chairperson of the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), an entity operating under the Quality Council of India (QCI). Bringing more than three decades of expertise in healthcare, pathology, and diagnostics, Dr. Shah is set to lead the board with a wealth of experience. 

Lakshya Sen

Indian badminton player 

Lakshya Sen delivered an exceptional performance, defeating Alex Lanier to claim third place at the King Cup International Badminton Open. 

Kaamya Karthikeyan 

Athlete 

Kaamya Karthikeyan, a 17-year-old student from Navy Children School, Mumbai, has achieved a historic milestone as the youngest female globally to complete the Seven Summits, climbing the highest peaks on every continent.