Hyderabad, April 26 -- BJP MP Etela Rajender on Sunday felicitated top-performing students at the Unified Council Olympiads Annual Awards Celebrations-2026 held at Ravindra Bharathi in Hyderabad.

The event recognised outstanding achievers in national and international Olympiads, including NSTSE, UICO, UIEO, UIMO and UIGKO. Around 250 top-ranking students from across the country were honoured with gold medals, laptops, tablet PCs and cash awards, while institutions and teachers were also recognised for their contributions.

Addressing the gathering as chief guest, Rajender said the future of the nation lies in classrooms and emphasised the importance of innovation and research in education. He noted that initiatives like Olympiads help move...