“IMPORTANT DAYS”

6 June – National Donut Day

National Donut Day is celebrated annually on the first Friday of June, honoring the beloved donut and its unique history. In 2025, National Donut Day falls on Friday, June 6. Established in 1938 by The Salvation Army, the day pays tribute to the “Donut Lassies” — women volunteers who served donuts to soldiers during World War I to boost morale.

“SPORTS”

India to Open Women’s Asia Cup Hockey 2025 Campaign Against Thailand

The Indian women’s hockey team is gearing up for a high-stakes showdown as it begins its Asia Cup 2025 campaign on September 5 against Thailand at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park in Hangzhou, China. Serving as a crucial qualifier for the 2026 Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup, the tournament brings together Asia’s best teams in a battle for continental supremacy and a coveted spot on the global stage. With a challenging group that includes defending champions Japan, India enters the competition with determination to reclaim the title and reaffirm its rising stature in international women’s hockey.

Magnus Carlsen Clinches Norway Chess 2025 Title After Dramatic Finale

Magnus Carlsen added yet another chapter to his legendary career by winning the Norway Chess 2025 title for the seventh time, following a gripping final round in Stavanger. Despite being pressed hard by rising Indian star D Gukesh and American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana, Carlsen’s resilient draw against Arjun Erigaisi in the Classical game sealed his triumph in a dramatic finish. Gukesh, who was just half a point behind at the start of the final round, narrowly missed a golden opportunity, ultimately finishing third behind Caruana.

 “APPOINTMENTS”

Sudarshan Venu to take over as TVS Motor Chairman and MD

TVS Motor Company has appointed its current Managing Director, Sudarshan Venu, as the incoming Chairman, effective August 25, 2025. Sir Ralf Speth, the current Chairman, will step down after the Annual General Meeting on August 22, 2025, but will continue as Chief Mentor for three years starting August 23, 2025, to provide guidance based on his vast experience.

 “NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Fully Operational After 28 Years

After nearly 28 years in the making, the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) — a 272-km strategic railway project — has finally become fully operational with the inauguration of the Sangaldan-Katra section on June 6, 2025. The project, which began in 1997, aims to provide seamless connectivity between Jammu and the Kashmir Valley, crossing through the world’s highest railway bridge on the Chenab and several record-breaking tunnels, including India’s longest operational rail tunnel.

Starlink Gets Green Light to Launch Satellite Internet in India

In a major boost to satellite-based internet connectivity in India, Elon Musk’s Starlink has secured the Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) licence from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). With this approval, Starlink becomes the third company authorized to provide satellite communication services in India, alongside Bharti Airtel-backed OneWeb and Reliance Jio’s Satellite Communications. The company is expected to receive trial spectrum within 15–20 days to demonstrate its technical and security compliance before commencing full-scale operations.

Bangladesh Drops ‘Father of the Nation’ Title for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

In a move that has sparked national and international attention, Bangladesh’s interim government led by Prof. Mohammed Yunus has officially dropped the title of ‘Father of the Nation’ for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in a revised version of the Liberation War Act, issued on June 3, 2025. This revision, coupled with the earlier release of new currency notes excluding Mujib’s image, marks a historic shift in the country’s political and symbolic landscape. The changes reflect the interim government’s efforts to reframe the narrative around the 1971 Liberation War, stirring debate over identity, legacy, and national recognition.

Two more wetlands from India added to Ramsar list

India’s list of wetlands of international importance has increased to 91 sites with the addition of Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur, both located in Rajasthan. The Ramsar Convention, signed in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran, is an international treaty dedicated to the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands to protect global biodiversity and support human life.