“DEFENCE”

Navies of India and Singapore Successfully Conclude SIMBEX 2025

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Indian Navy have successfully concluded the latest edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX), held from July 28 to August 1, 2025. This year’s edition, marking the 32nd SIMBEX since its inception in 1994, showcased the deepening defence partnership between the two nations as they also celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations.

“SPORTS”

Archery Association of India Launches First-Ever Archery League

The Archery Association of India (AAI) has announced the launch of the country’s first franchise-based Archery League, featuring both compound and recurve archers. Scheduled for October 2025, the event will take place over 11 days at the Yamuna Sports Complex in Delhi, marking a historic moment for Indian archery.

FIFA and AIFF Launch India’s First FIFA Talent Academy for Girls in This City

India’s first FIFA Talent Academy for girls was launched in Hyderabad through a collaboration between AIFF, FIFA, and the Telangana Government under FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme. In a landmark moment for Indian football, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and FIFA have joined hands to launch the country’s first-ever FIFA Talent Academy for girls in Hyderabad, Telangana. The initiative aims to transform the future of women’s football in India, providing world-class infrastructure, training, and holistic development opportunities for budding talents.

“APPOINTMENTS”

Tata Motors’ PB Balaji Appointed as New CEO of Jaguar Land Rover

In a major leadership development, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the luxury automotive arm of Tata Motors, has named PB Balaji as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He will succeed Adrian Mardell, who is set to retire after an illustrious 35-year career at JLR. The leadership change will take effect on 17 November 2025, marking a new era for the iconic British automaker.

Sanjay Singhal Appointed as DG of SSB

The Central Government has appointed BSF’s Special Director General Sanjay Singhal as the new Director General of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). He is a 1993-batch IPS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre. Sanjay Singhal will assume charge on September 1, 2025, and serve until his superannuation on December 31, 2028, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

India Becomes World’s 5th Biggest Aviation Market

India has officially emerged as the world’s fifth largest aviation market, handling 241 million passengers in 2024, according to the latest World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Among the busiest flight routes, Mumbai-Delhi ranked 7th globally, marking India’s growing dominance in global air travel. India recorded 241 million air passengers in 2024, a 11.1% increase from 2023, when the figure stood at 211 million.

Sawalkote Hydropower Project: India Revives J&K’s Largest Hydroelectric Plant

The Sawalkote project, first envisioned six decades ago but stalled due to the Indus Waters Treaty and environmental concerns, has now been cleared for revival. With an estimated cost of Rs. 22,704 crore, the project aims to transform J&K into a power-surplus region, meeting local demand and exporting surplus electricity to the national grid. Situated on the Chenab River in the Ramban District of Jammu and Kashmir. A run-of-the-river project, minimizing large-scale displacement