“SPORTS”

Sachin Tendulkar Launches ‘TEN x YOU’ Sportswear Brand to Inspire a Sport-Playing India

Sachin Tendulkar launched his new sportswear and athleisure brand “TEN x YOU” under SRT10 Athleisure Pvt. Ltd., co-founded with Karthik Gurumurthy and Karan Arora, aimed initially at cricket players and later for all sports enthusiasts. The brand focuses on India-specific designs, considering factors like wider feet, diverse body structures, and climate conditions, offering products tested for comfort, durability, and style across all playing levels.

“APPOINTMENTS”

Dan Katz Appointed IMF’s First Deputy Managing Director

On October 3, 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board approved the appointment of Dan Katz as its First Deputy Managing Director, effective October 6, 2025. The nomination, put forward by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, comes at a critical time as the global economy navigates through complex transformations in trade, inflation, and geopolitical shifts. Katz’s appointment marks a significant leadership transition at the IMF, bringing with it a strong background in economic policy, international finance, and strategic diplomacy.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Gurugram Launches India’s First QR Code-Based Traffic Challan Payment Kiosk

Gurugram becomes the first city in India to launch a QR code-based kiosk for digital payment of traffic challans, simplifying and speeding up the process. The kiosk, set up at Ambience Mall, was developed jointly by Gurugram Police and the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority under a CSR initiative.

Adani, Google to Build India’s Largest AI Data Hub

In a groundbreaking development for India’s digital economy, AdaniConnex, a joint venture of Adani Enterprises, has partnered with Google to build India’s largest data centre campus in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. With a massive $15 billion investment planned over five years, the project aims to establish a gigawatt-scale AI hub, supported by clean energy and a robust subsea cable network. This announcement marks a pivotal step in transforming India into a global hub for AI infrastructure and cloud computing.

Vaishnaw Endorses Mappls as India’s Answer to Google Maps

In a major push toward digital self-reliance, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw endorsed Mappls, an Indian-made navigation app developed by MapmyIndia, as a viable alternative to Google Maps. His public demonstration of the app triggered a surge in its popularity, aligning with India’s broader “Atmanirbhar Bharat” goals and marking another step in promoting indigenous technology solutions. Mappls became the #2 navigation app on the Apple App Store, just behind Google Maps. On Google Play, Mappls crossed 1 crore (10 million) downloads.

Henley Passport Index 2025: Singapore Tops the World, India Slips to Rank 85

The Henley Passport Index 2025, a global ranking based on the number of destinations passport holders can access without a prior visa, highlights major geopolitical trends in travel freedom. This year, Singapore reclaimed the top spot with record visa-free access, while traditional powerhouses like the United States and United Kingdom fell to historic lows. India, meanwhile, dropped five places to Rank 85, reflecting ongoing fluctuations in global mobility and diplomatic outreach.

Shah Rukh Khan Becomes 1st Actor To Billionaire Club

In a landmark moment for Indian cinema, Shah Rukh Khan has officially become the world’s richest actor, crossing the billionaire threshold with a reported net worth of $1.4 billion (₹12,490 crore). His achievement places him ahead of global icons including Taylor Swift, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Tom Cruise. This milestone underscores not only his personal journey but also the rising global economic footprint of Bollywood.

GalaxEye to Launch World’s First Multi-Sensor EO Satellite in 2026

In a pioneering move that cements India’s place in the global space race, Indian space-tech startup GalaxEye announced it will launch Mission Drishti, the world’s first multi-sensor Earth Observation (EO) satellite, in the first quarter of 2026. This launch marks the start of an ambitious plan to establish a constellation of high-resolution satellites that will transform Earth monitoring, surveillance, and analytics across sectors.