“DEFENCE”

Indian Coast Guard’s Fast Patrol Vessel ‘Atal’ Launched in Goa

India took another significant step in enhancing its coastal defense and maritime surveillance capabilities with the launch of the Indian Coast Guard’s latest Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), ‘Atal’, in Goa. The vessel, launched by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) at Vasco da Gama, marks the sixth addition in a series of eight state-of-the-art FPVs designed and built indigenously, underlining the nation’s commitment to ‘Atmanirbharta’ in defense manufacturing.

“SPORTS”

Tejaswin Shankar Sets New National Decathlon Record with 7,826 Points at Poland Meet

Tejaswin Shankar, 26, set a new national decathlon record for India by scoring 7,826 points and finishing fourth at the Wieslaw Czapiewski Memorial 2025 in Poland, surpassing his previous best of 7,666 points from the 2022 Asian Games. The event was won by Czech athlete Ondrej Kopecky, who set a meet record with 8,254 points, followed by Vilem Strasky (Czechia) and Risto Lillemets (Estonia) in second and third positions respectively.

Oscar Piastri Wins 2025 Belgian Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri clinched his sixth win of the 2025 season by winning the Belgian Grand Prix, outperforming his McLaren teammate Lando Norris in a rain-delayed race. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc secured third place, while Max Verstappen (Red Bull) and George Russell (Mercedes) completed the top five finishers.

“APPOINTMENTS”

Anant Ambani Appointed Executive Director of Reliance Industries

Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, has been appointed as the Executive Director of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) after receiving shareholder approval. His appointment, effective May 1, 2025, marks a new chapter in the leadership structure of India’s largest conglomerate. The RIL board of directors appointed Anant Ambani on April 25, 2025, subject to shareholder approval. A graduate of Brown University, he has already been serving as a non-executive director in RIL. His appointment comes as part of Reliance’s long-term succession planning within the Ambani family.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Donald Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on India, Adds Penalty Over Russia Ties

In a major move that could significantly impact India-US trade relations, US President Donald Trump announced that India will face a 25% tariff on its goods exported to the United States starting August 1, 2025. Along with the tariff, Trump declared that India would also pay an additional penalty for continuing its oil and military purchases from Russia, despite the ongoing Ukraine war.

Remona Evette Pereira Enters Golden Book of World Records with 170-Hour Bharatanatyam Performance

Remona Evette Pereira, a BA student from St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, entered the Golden Book of World Records by performing Bharatanatyam non-stop for 170 hours. The performance followed a strict format, allowing a 15-minute break every three hours, and began with a prayer to Lord Ganesha and concluded with a ballet and prayer to Goddess Durga, showcasing grace, expression, and classical discipline throughout.

India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train Coach Successfully Tested

India has entered a new era of green transportation with the successful testing of its first hydrogen-powered train coach at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, on July 25, 2025. This breakthrough marks a critical step toward sustainable mobility in railways and places India among a handful of countries adopting hydrogen-based rail technology. The initiative is part of a broader push to meet India’s net-zero emissions targets and modernize its railway infrastructure with clean energy alternatives.