SPORTS”

German Grandmaster Vincent Keymer wins Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025

German Grandmaster Vincent Keymer clinched the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025 title with one round to spare, becoming the first sole champion in the event’s history. With this victory, Keymer entered the world’s Top 10 live rankings for the first time in his career. In the Challengers section, GM Pranesh M leads with 6.5 points, followed by GM Abhimanyu Puranik and GM Leon Luke Mendonca, who are just half a point behind.

“BOOK & AUTHOR”

Former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s first book, Why the Constitution Matters

The cover of “Why the Constitution Matters”, the first book by former Chief Justice of India Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, has been unveiled; it will be published by Penguin Random House by the end of August. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, who retired in November 2024 as the 50th Chief Justice of India, was succeeded by Justice Sanjay Khanna (51st CJI) and later by Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai (52nd CJI).

“APPOINTMENTS”

Ajay Kumar Bhalla Appointed Nagaland Governor with Additional Charge After Demise of La Ganesan

In a key constitutional development, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, the current Governor of Manipur, has been appointed to take additional charge as the Governor of Nagaland. This move follows the demise of Nagaland Governor La Ganesan on August 15, 2025. The announcement was made through an official communiqué from the President of India on August 16, 2025.

Abhijit Kishore Appointed Vodafone Idea CEO

Vodafone Idea announced the appointment of its current COO Abhijit Kishore as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Key Managerial Personnel for a term of three years. The appointment follows the completion of the three-year term of Akshaya Moondra, whose tenure ends on 18 August 2025; Moondra had replaced Ravinder Takkar as CEO in August 2022.

Odisha Appoints Madhuri Dixit as Brand Ambassador for State’s Handloom Industry

The Odisha Government has appointed Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit as the brand ambassador of the state’s handloom industry. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi made the announcement during the inauguration of ‘EKTA’ (Exhibition-cum-Knowledge Sharing for Textile Advantage), held to mark the 11th National Handloom Day celebrations in the state.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Ambanis Lead 2025 Hurun India Most Valuable Family Businesses List with Valuation Near One-Twelfth of India’s GDP

India’s family-owned business dynasties continue to dominate the economic landscape, with the Ambani family topping the 2025 Barclays Private Clients Hurun India Most Valuable Family Businesses list for the second year in a row. With a staggering valuation of ₹28.2 lakh crore, nearly one-twelfth of India’s GDP, the Ambanis remain far ahead of their peers in both scale and influence. The Birla and Jindal families followed in second and third positions, highlighting the enduring power of legacy-driven enterprises in India’s rapidly evolving economy.

Foxconn’s Bengaluru Plant Begins iPhone 17 Production, Becomes Second-Biggest Unit Outside China

In a landmark development for India’s electronics manufacturing sector, Foxconn’s new facility in Bengaluru has officially commenced operations with the production of iPhone 17. This makes the Devanahalli unit in Karnataka the company’s second-largest plant globally outside China, strengthening India’s position in Apple’s global supply chain. The launch marks a significant milestone in India’s ambitions to become a global hub for advanced electronics and smartphone manufacturing.