“SPORTS”

NorthEast United Retain Durand Cup 2025 with 6-1 Win

NorthEast United FC stamped their authority on Indian football by retaining the Durand Cup title with a dominant 6-1 victory over debutants Diamond Harbour FC in the 134th edition of the tournament. The final, played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, saw the Highlanders lift the trophy for the second year in a row, becoming the first team in 25 years to successfully defend the title.

Aishwary Tomar Wins Gold at Asian Shooting 2025

Indian shooter Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar delivered a stunning performance at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship 2025 in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, clinching the gold medal in the men’s 50-meter rifle three-position event. His victory adds to India’s growing medal tally in shooting, a sport where the country continues to shine on the global stage.

• Gold: Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar (India) – 462.5 points
• Silver: Wenyu Zhao (China) – 462 points
• Bronze: Naoya Okada (Japan) – 445.8 points

“SCIENCE”

ISRO Achieves Key Air Drop Test for Gaganyaan

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a major milestone in its ambitious Gaganyaan Mission by successfully conducting the first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01). This test, executed on August 24, 2025, marks a significant step in validating the parachute-based deceleration system essential for ensuring crew safety during re-entry and landing of the crew module.

“APPOINTMENTS”

Anish Dayal Singh Appointed Deputy NSA to PM

In a strategic move to bolster India’s national security leadership, the government has appointed Anish Dayal Singh, a seasoned 1988-batch IPS officer from the Manipur cadre, as Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The 60-year-old former CRPF chief will report directly to NSA Ajit Doval, strengthening the security framework with his extensive experience in internal security, intelligence, and border management. Born in 1964 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Singh joined the Indian Police Service (IPS) in 1988 and was trained at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderabad.

Ajay Singh re-elected as Boxing Federation of India president

Ajay Singh was elected as the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President for a third consecutive term, defeating Jaslal Pradhan (Sikkim) by 40–26 votes. Pramod Kumar (UP unit) was elected as Secretary General, replacing Hemanta Kalita (Assam), while Pon Baskaran (Tamil Nadu) won the Treasurer’s post in a three-way contest.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATION NEWS”

AP Govt Announces ₹1 Crore Cover for Municipal Staff

Reaffirming his government’s commitment to workers’ welfare and civic responsibility, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on August 23, 2025, announced a comprehensive insurance scheme for municipal workers. Under this initiative, municipal staff will receive ₹1 crore life cover, while outsourced workers’ families will be entitled to ₹20 lakh in case of accidental death. The scheme was launched during the Swachh Andhra–Swarna Andhra campaign in Peddapuram, Kakinada district.

OpenAI Announced to Open First India Office in 2025

Marking a major milestone in its global expansion, OpenAI—creator of ChatGPT—has announced plans to open its first India office in New Delhi later in 2025. This move underscores OpenAI’s commitment to partnering with the Indian government and contributing to the IndiaAI Mission, a national initiative to promote inclusive and trusted AI development. The office will serve as a key hub to support the country’s rapidly growing base of students, educators, professionals, and developers using AI.

F-47: U.S. Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet

The Boeing F-47 is the U.S. Air Force’s upcoming sixth-generation air superiority fighter, developed under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program. It’s designed to replace the F-22 Raptor. Experimental tests began in 2020, and it’s expected to become operational between 2025–2029.