“SPORTS”

Bumrah Becomes First Indian Pacer with 50 Matches Across All Format

In a landmark moment for Indian cricket, Jasprit Bumrah etched his name in the record books by becoming the first Indian fast bowler to play 50 Test matches across all international formats. The feat was achieved during the second Test match against the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on October 10, 2025. This milestone solidifies Bumrah’s legacy as one of India’s finest modern pacers.

“DEFENCE”

India-UK Hold First Joint Carrier Strike Exercise

In a landmark moment for India-UK defence cooperation, both nations conducted their first-ever Combined Carrier Strike Group (CSG) exercise during Exercise Konkan 2025 off India’s western coast. The historic drills, held from October 5–9, involved full-scale air-sea warfare operations, highlighting growing strategic synergy in the Indo-Pacific region.

“APPOINTMENTS”

Sanjay Kumar Hansda Appointed as Executive Director of RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Sanjay Kumar Hansda as Executive Director (ED) with effect from March 3, 2025. He returned to RBI on October 6, 2025, after completing his deputation as Senior Advisor to the Executive Director (India) at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). As Executive Director, Hansda will oversee the Department of Economic and Policy Research; he holds a postgraduate degree in Economics from JNU and a diploma in Financial Services Management from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute, Mumbai.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

India’s First Bullet Train to Run by August 2027

India is preparing to enter a new era of high-speed rail connectivity, with the country’s first bullet train expected to become operational by August 2027, according to Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The announcement was made at the first-ever Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Mehsana, Gujarat, marking a major milestone in India’s journey toward becoming a Viksit Bharat (Developed India).

Srikrishna Museum in Kurukshetra to Get New Wing

In a major boost to heritage tourism and cultural education, the Srikrishna Museum in Kurukshetra is set to expand with a new fourth block, adding to its rich legacy dedicated to Lord Krishna and the Mahabharata. The initiative by the Kurukshetra Development Board (KDB) aims to reinvigorate the museum experience, attract more tourists, and highlight the spiritual and historical landscape of 48-kos Kurukshetra.

Purple Fair 2025 Launched in Goa to Celebrate Inclusion

The spirit of inclusion came alive in Goa as Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the 3rd edition of the International Purple Fair 2025 – Celebrating Diversity. The event, organized to showcase the talent, entrepreneurship, and empowerment of persons with disabilities (PwDs), underscores India’s journey towards an inclusive and accessible society.

Theme Purple Fair 2025 – “Celebration of Inclusion, Talent and Empowerment,”

Mukesh Ambani Tops Forbes India Rich List 2025 with $105 Billion Net Worth

Mukesh Ambani has retained the top position on Forbes’ list of India’s 100 richest, with a net worth of $105 billion, while Gautam Adani ranked second with $92 billion, and Savitri Jindal third with $40.2 billion. JP Morgan valued Reliance Retail at $143 billion and Reliance Jio at $135 billion, noting that RIL’s consumer businesses will drive most of its future earnings growth.

Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Football’s First Billionaire Player with $1.4 Billion Net Worth

Cristiano Ronaldo has become football’s first billionaire player, with a net worth of $1.4 billion (£1.04 billion), according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which factors in career earnings, investments, and endorsements. Between 2002 and 2023, Ronaldo earned over $550 million (£410 million) in salary, including a decade-long Nike sponsorship deal worth nearly $18 million (£13.4 million) per year.