“SPORTS”

Lando Norris Clinches Austrian Grand Prix Victory

Lando Norris won the Austrian Grand Prix, overtaking his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in an intense battle and converting his pole position into victory despite pressure; this marked Norris’ third win of the season and his first since the Monaco Grand Prix.

“APPOINTMENTS”

Sunil Kadam Appointed as SEBI Executive Director

Sunil Kadam has taken on a significant new role as an Executive Director (ED) at the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). SEBI is the main organization that looks after the stock market and financial dealings in India. This is a big step for Kadam, who has worked at SEBI for almost 30 years. His appointment is expected to bring a lot of experience to key areas that help the Indian financial market run smoothly and safely.

Air Marshal S. Sivakumar Takes Charge as Air Officer-in-Charge Administration

Air Marshal S. Sivakumar, a senior and highly respected officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF), has now taken over as the Air Officer-in-Charge Administration (AOA) at Air Force Headquarters in New Delhi. Air Marshal Sivakumar has been part of the IAF since June 1990, when he joined in the Administration branch. He has studied a lot and earned an MBA in Human Resource Management from Pondicherry University, and an MPhil in Defence and Strategic Studies from Osmania University.

Kesavan Ramachandran Appointed as RBI Executive Director

Kesavan Ramachandran has been appointed as Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from July 1, 2025, and will head the Department of Regulation (Prudential Regulation Division). With over three decades of experience at RBI, he previously served as Principal Chief General Manager in the Risk Monitoring Department and was also a board member of Canara Bank and one of the boards of ICAI.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Indore Launches India’s First QR-Based Digital House Address System

In a landmark move under India’s Smart Cities Mission, the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has launched the Digital House Address Project, integrating QR codes and GPS technology to replace conventional address formats. This first-of-its-kind initiative in the country is set to redefine urban administration, improve civic service delivery, and bring standardisation to India’s chaotic addressing system.

Pakistan Becomes President of the UN Security Council in July 2025

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, Pakistan took on an important new job. It became the President of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of July. This is a very big job because the Security Council is like the brain of the United Nations; it makes important decisions to help keep the world safe and peaceful.Pakistan said it takes this job with a “sense of purpose, humility, and conviction.” That means the country wants to do a good job, be fair, and work hard for peace and cooperation. The UN Security Council has 15 members, and each one gets a turn to be president for a month. This month, it’s Pakistan’s turn.

Nvidia on Track to Become the World’s Most Valuable Company in History

Nvidia, the global leader in high-end AI chips, is set to make history by becoming the most valuable company in the world. On Thursday, its market capitalisation soared to 3.92 trillion dollars, surpassing Apple’s record of 3.915 trillion dollars set on December 26, 2024. This marks a groundbreaking moment not just for Nvidia, but for the entire technology and financial world.