“IMPORTANT DAYS”

World Lion Day 2025

Every year on August 10, the world comes together to celebrate World Lion Day—a day dedicated to raising awareness about the plight of lions in the wild and the urgent need for their conservation. Founded in 2013 by conservationists Derek and Beverly Joubert, the initiative aims to highlight the dangers lions face due to habitat loss, poaching, and human exploitation. The Jouberts had earlier partnered with National Geographic to launch the Big Cat Initiative, focused on halting the rapid decline of big cat populations worldwide.

World Sanskrit Day 2025

World Sanskrit Day, or Vishva-Samskrita-Dinam, is observed every year to celebrate one of the world’s oldest and most influential languages—Sanskrit. In 2025, the day falls on Shravan Purnima (9th August), coinciding with festivals like Raksha Bandhan and Upakarma in different regions of India. The celebration aims to promote Sanskrit learning, preserve its rich cultural legacy, and highlight its continuing relevance despite modern challenges.

Nagasaki Day 2025 (9 August)

Nagasaki Day is observed every year on August 9 to remember the horrific consequences of the atomic bombing in 1945, when the city of Nagasaki, Japan, was devastated by a nuclear bomb during World War II. 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of this tragic event, drawing renewed attention to the dangers of nuclear warfare, the suffering of the survivors (known as hibakusha), and the urgent need for peace and global nuclear disarmament. This day is not only a historical remembrance but also a global appeal to ensure that such a catastrophe is never repeated.

“SPORTS”

IndusInd Bank Appoints Rajiv Anand as New Managing Director and CEO

India’s Annu Rani, the reigning Asian Games champion, struck gold in the women’s javelin throw at the International Wiesław Maniak Memorial in Poland, delivering a season-best performance of 62.59 metres. The 32-year-old’s commanding throws secured her the top spot ahead of competitors from Turkey and Australia.

• Gold: Annu Rani (India) – 62.59m (Season Best)
• Silver: Eda Tugsuz (Turkey) – 58.36m
• Bronze: Lianna Davidson (Australia) – 58.24m

Minerva Academy FC Wins U-14 Norway Cup

India’s Minerva Academy FC has scripted history by winning the U-14 Norway Cup 2025, defeating Norwegian side SIF with a dominant 14-1 victory in the final. The Chandigarh-based academy not only lifted the trophy but also set an all-time tournament scoring record, netting 130 goals in eight matches—an astonishing average of 16.57 goals per game.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

WHO Declares Kenya Free of Sleeping Sickness, A Major Public Health Victory

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially certified Kenya free of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT)—commonly known as sleeping sickness—as a public health challenge. This milestone makes Kenya the 10th country to achieve elimination status, marking a significant victory in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).

Sikkim CM Launches ‘Nari Adalat’ on 1st Amma Samman Diwas to Empower Women in Local Justice

On the occasion of the first Amma Samman Diwas, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang inaugurated ‘Nari Adalat’ at Rongpo. This innovative, women-led community justice forum is designed to provide accessible, informal, and empathetic conflict resolution, particularly for rural and semi-urban communities in Sikkim.