“DEFENCE”

Indian Navy Commissions INS Aravali at Gurugram

On 12th September 2025, the Indian Navy marked a significant milestone with the commissioning of INS Aravali at Gurugram, in the presence of Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS). The new base is designed to strengthen India’s information dominance, communication networks, and maritime security capabilities. Named after the resilient Aravali mountain range, INS Aravali symbolizes strength, vigilance, and endurance—qualities that align with the Navy’s mission of ensuring maritime security in an evolving strategic landscape.

“SPORTS”

ICC Launches ‘Will to Win’ Campaign Ahead of Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India and Sri Lanka

The International Cricket Council (ICC) launched its flagship ‘Will to Win’ campaign ahead of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The campaign film was released alongside the opening of the general ticket window, showcasing the determination, sacrifice, and resilience of women’s cricket.

“APPOINTMENTS”

Injeti Srinivas Appointed as Chairman of National Stock Exchange

Injeti Srinivas, former chairman of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), has been appointed as Chairman of the National Stock Exchange (NSE). A 1983-batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre, Srinivas has over 40 years of experience in corporate and financial regulation, governance, public policy, international cooperation, and institutional reforms.

Nepal to Get First Woman Prime Minister as Sushila Karki as Interim Leader

In a historic political shift, Sushila Karki, Nepal’s first female Chief Justice, is set to become the country’s first woman Prime Minister after being chosen as the interim leader by Gen-Z protest groups. The decision follows a youth-led uprising that forced the resignation of former PM KP Sharma Oli and dismantled Nepal’s entrenched political order. Karki, 73, was sworn in on 12th September 2025, following an agreement between President Ran Chandra Paudel, the Nepali Army leadership, and Gen-Z representatives.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Bloomberg Billionaires Index 2025: Larry Ellison Briefly Surpasses Elon Musk as World’s Richest

In a dramatic turn of events, Oracle co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Larry Ellison briefly overtook Tesla CEO Elon Musk to become the world’s richest person, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index (September 11, 2025). Ellison’s wealth skyrocketed by a record $89 billion in a single day, driven by Oracle’s stellar quarterly earnings report. Although Musk reclaimed the top spot the next morning by a slim margin, Ellison’s meteoric rise has reshaped the billionaire rankings landscape.

APEDA Opens First Regional Office in Bihar

In a significant step to strengthen Bihar’s presence on the global agricultural export map, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the first regional office of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in Patna. The move, announced during the Bihar Idea Festival, is expected to provide farmers, exporters, and entrepreneurs direct access to APEDA services, eliminating dependence on the Varanasi office.

AIIMS First Govt College to Train on da Vinci Robot

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first government medical college in India to offer training on the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System. The installation was made at AIIMS’ Skills, E-Learning and Telemedicine (SET) Facility, marking a significant leap in medical education and surgical innovation in the country.