“SPORTS”

Smriti Mandhana Breaks Virat Kohli’s Record for Fastest Indian Century in ODIs

Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana has created history by scoring the fastest century ever by an Indian in ODI cricket. On 20 September 2025, during the 3rd ODI against Australia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, Mandhana reached her hundred in just 50 balls, breaking Virat Kohli’s long-standing record of a 52-ball century against Australia in 2013. This makes her the fastest Indian across both men’s and women’s cricket to score an ODI hundred, further cementing her place as one of India’s greatest batting icons.

 “APPOINTMENTS”

Vandana Gupta Assumes Charge as Controller General of Communication Accounts

In a notable development under the Ministry of Communications and as part of the ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, Ms. Vandana Gupta has officially taken charge as the Controller General of Communication Accounts (CGCA) in New Delhi. Her elevation to the Apex Grade underscores a career marked by excellence, service, and leadership in India’s communications and financial administration.

IndusInd Bank Names Viral Damania CFO

IndusInd Bank appointed Viral Damania as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Key Managerial Personnel, effective September 22, 2025, as part of a leadership overhaul following an accounting lapse. Santosh Kumar relinquished his additional role as Special Officer – Finance and Accounts but continues as Deputy CFO. Damania brings over 27 years of banking and professional experience, previously serving as CFO of Bank of America India and holding roles at Citibank and PwC.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

World Food India 2025 Set to Begin in New Delhi

India is set to host the 4th edition of World Food India (WFI) from September 25 to 28, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. This prestigious global summit is being organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries with the aim to attract global investments, showcase India’s food diversity, and position the country as a global leader in sustainable food systems. The event will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, underlining the national leadership’s commitment to promoting India as the Food Basket of the World.

India Secures Seat on Interpol Asian Committee

India was elected as a member of the Interpol Asian Committee during the 25th Asian Regional Conference held in Singapore. Represented by a delegation from the CBI, India’s election through a multi-stage voting process aims to enhance regional cooperation on security challenges like organized crime, cybercrime, human trafficking, terrorism, and drug trafficking. The committee will meet annually to guide coordinated actions, set strategic priorities, and advise the conference on operational issues. This reflects India’s growing leadership in international policing and transnational security.

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.