“IMPORTANT DAYS”

International Red Panda Day 2025

With its coppery coat, striped tail, and shy demeanor, the red panda may be one of the most captivating animals of the Himalayas, but its charm masks a grim reality. Fewer than 10,000 red pandas remain in the wild today. To spotlight this endangered species and build global momentum for its protection, International Red Panda Day 2025 is being celebrated on Saturday, September 20 (3rd Saturday of September) Launched in 2010 by the Red Panda Network, this day has grown into a global campaign involving zoos, schools, and communities worldwide. What began as a grassroots awareness effort is now a powerful force in the international fight to prevent this species from vanishing silently into extinction.

 “SPORTS”

Uttarakhand Hosts Asian Cadet Cup 2025 & State CM Inaugurated

Uttarakhand marked a historic moment in Indian sports by hosting the Asian Cadet Cup India-2025 in Haldwani, inaugurated by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on September 19, 2025. Organised by the Fencing Association of India, the international tournament is being held at Manaskhand Hall in the Indira Gandhi International Sports Stadium.

Arshdeep Singh Becomes First Indian to Reach 100 T20I Wickets

Arshdeep Singh has etched his name in the record books by becoming the first Indian bowler to claim 100 T20I wickets, reaching the milestone during India’s final group game of the 2025 Asia Cup against Oman. He dismissed Vinayak Shukla to get there in just 64 matches, making him one of the fastest to achieve this landmark globally.

“AWARDS”

Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound Selected as India’s Official Entry to Oscars 2026

In a proud moment for Indian cinema, Neeraj Ghaywan’s Hindi film Homebound has been officially selected as India’s entry to the 2026 Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. The announcement was made at a press conference in Kolkata by the chairperson of the selection committee, veteran filmmaker N. Chandra, who praised the film for its emotional depth and cultural relevance.

“APPOINTMENTS”

IMF Chief Proposes Daniel Katz as Number Two Leader

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set for a significant leadership transition as Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has proposed Daniel Katz, a senior U.S. Treasury official, as the next First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD)—the IMF’s second-highest post. The appointment, if approved by the IMF Executive Board, will take effect on 6 October 2025.

 “NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Tamil Nadu Becomes First State to Issue ID Cards for Women SHG Members

Tamil Nadu became the first state in India to issue identity cards to Women Self-Help Group (SHG) members, marking a significant milestone in the empowerment of women at the grassroots level. The initiative was officially launched by Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin at Karuppur in Salem district, along with the distribution of ₹3,500 crore in loans to SHGs.

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.