“IMPORTANT DAYS”

Skyscraper Day 2025: Celebrating Urban Marvels

Every year on September 3rd, engineers, architects, and urban enthusiasts across the globe come together to observe Skyscraper Day, a celebration of the towering achievements of modern engineering and architectural design. This annual event is dedicated to appreciating the iconic buildings that dominate skylines and symbolize progress, creativity, and human ambition. In 2025, Skyscraper Day serves as a timely reminder of the innovation and technological breakthroughs that have made it possible to transform cityscapes with these monumental structures.

“SPORTS”

New Delhi to Host 2026 Badminton World Championships

In a major announcement that excites Indian sports fans, New Delhi will host the 2026 Badminton World Championships in August next year, marking the tournament’s return to India after 17 years. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) made the declaration during the closing ceremony of the 2025 Championships in Paris, signalling India’s growing prominence as a global sporting destination.

“DEFENCE”

Exercise MAITREE-XIV: India-Thailand Military Drill Begins in Meghalaya

The 14th edition of Exercise MAITREE, a bilateral military exercise between India and Thailand, commenced on September 1, 2025, at the Joint Training Node (JTN), Umroi in Meghalaya. This edition marks a significant step in strengthening defence ties and enhancing operational interoperability between the Indian Army and the Royal Thai Army. The exercise will run until September 14, 2025, showcasing growing strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

“APPOINTMENTS”

Rajit Punhani Appointed CEO of FSSAI

Shri Rajit Punhani, a 1991-batch IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, officially took charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on 1st September 2025. His appointment marks a major administrative transition at a time when India is intensifying its focus on food safety, public health, and regulatory modernization.

Dr. Deepak Mittal Appointed India’s New Envoy to UAE

India has named seasoned diplomat Dr. Deepak Mittal as its next Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), further reinforcing the strategic and people-centric bond between the two nations. A 1998-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, Dr. Mittal brings with him a wealth of diplomatic experience and strategic insight, having served in key positions in the Prime Minister’s Office and abroad.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Vikram‑3201: India’s First Made‑in‑Bharat 32‑Bit Microprocessor

India has taken a major stride in its semiconductor journey with the unveiling of Vikram‑3201, the country’s first “Made‑in‑Bharat” 32‑bit microprocessor. Presented by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Semicon India 2025 in New Delhi on September 2, 2025, this milestone underscores India’s growing technological autonomy and ambition to become a global hub for chip manufacturing. India launched the India Semiconductor Mission in 2021 to reduce dependence on foreign microprocessors. In just three and a half years, the country transitioned from being a major consumer to a producer of advanced chips. The unveiling of Vikram‑3201 represents a pivotal moment in this journey.

Gangtok Ranked 5th Safest City for Women in India

Gangtok has been ranked the 5th safest city for women in India according to the NARI 2025 report by the National Commission for Women (NCW), scoring 70.4%—above the national safety benchmark of 65%. The report, based on a survey of 12,770 women across 31 cities, assessed factors like infrastructure, workplace security, trust in authorities, and night-time safety.