12th August 2025

1. David Warner Overtakes Virat Kohli to Become Fifth-Highest Run-Getter in T20 Cricket
2. Indian Navy to Commission INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri
3. BSNL Signs MoUs with Global Tech Giants to Boost 5G, AI, and Digital Skills in India
4. Tamil Nadu Unveils State Education Policy, Retains Two-Language System, Rejects NEP
5. SBI, PNB and Other PSBs Post ₹44,218 Crore Profit in Q1 FY26, Up 11% YoY
6. Bank Credit Growth Slows to 1.4% in FY26 So Far, Deposits Remain Steady at 3.4%
7. KSFE Becomes First Miscellaneous NBFC in India to Cross ₹1 Lakh Crore Turnover
8. BEML Secures First Overseas Rail-Metro Contract from Malaysia
9. ICICI Bank Records Lowest Attrition Rate Among Private Peers for Three Consecutive Years
10. ICICI Bank Sharp Hike in Minimum Balance Requirement
11. Sikkim CM Launches ‘Nari Adalat’ on 1st Amma Samman Diwas to Empower Women in Local Justice
12. Maharashtra Launches ‘Disha Abhiyan’ for Uniform Education of Students with Intellectual Disabilities
13. WMO Warns Extreme Heat Affecting Millions Globally, Urges Early Warning Systems
14. WHO Declares Kenya Free of Sleeping Sickness
15. India’s Longest-Route Vande Bharat Express Launched on This Corridor
16. Japanese Boxer Hiromasa Urakawa Dies from Fight Injuries, Prompting Safety Rule Changes
17. SCO Summit 2025
18. INS Tamal Completes Successful Port Visit to Casablanca, Strengthening India–Morocco Naval Ties
19. India’s Defence Production Hits Record ₹1.51 Lakh Crore in FY 2024–25, Marks 18% Growth
20. India’s Defence Exports Touch ₹23,000 Crore, Poised to Double in Next 2–3 Years
21. Union MoS Jitendra Singh Inaugurates India’s First Animal Stem Cell Biobank in Hyderabad, Telangana
22. Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport Bags International Architectural Award 2025
23. Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Acquires 2.1% Stake in JM Financial Home Loans for Rs 65.5 Crores
24. India Shines at World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze Meet
25. Rishabh Yadav Wins Bronze in Compound Archery at World Games 2025
26. World Lion Day 2025 – August 10
27. World Biofuel Day 2025 – August 10
28. World Elephant Day 2025
29. International Youth Day 2025
30. Overview of the President of the Philippines Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. State Visit to India

National News

1. PM Modi to Visit China for SCO Summit in Tianjin

• What:
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit China from August 31 to September 1, 2025, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin.
• Why:
  • The visit aims to foster solidarity, friendship, and productive cooperation among SCO member countries and to promote the group’s high-quality development.
• Tell me more:
  • Modi’s trip to China may include a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss further normalization of ties.
  • This will be Modi’s first visit to China since 2018, when he attended the SCO summit in Qingdao and held an informal summit in Wuhan with President Xi.
  • The two countries had previous tensions after the 2020 Ladakh clashes but reached an understanding in October 2024 to end the LAC standoff.

Source: HT

2. President of the Republic of the Philippines Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Visits India

• What:
  • The President of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is on his first state visit to India from August 4 to 8, 2025, accompanied by a high-level delegation.
• Why:
  • The visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation, discuss regional and international issues, and mark the 75th anniversary of India-Philippines diplomatic relations.
• Tell me more:
  • Diplomatic relations between India and the Philippines began in November 1949, covering areas such as trade, defense, healthcare, and digital technologies.
  • Marcos Jr. will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and meet President Droupadi Murmu and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar.
  • The visit coincides with India’s Act East Policy, Vision MAHASAGAR, and Indo-Pacific vision.
  • Indian Navy ships are participating in a naval exercise in the Philippines for the first time amid tensions with China in the South China Sea.

Source: MEA IE

State News

1. Tamil Nadu Unveils State Education Policy, Rejects NEP

• What:
  • Tamil Nadu has launched its own State Education Policy (SEP), rejecting major provisions of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and choosing to keep control over state education.
• Why:
  • The new policy aims to safeguard Tamil Nadu’s linguistic identity, ensure local autonomy in education, and reduce pressure from centralised control and exams.
• Tell me more:
  • SEP continues the two-language policy (Tamil and English) and refuses to add Hindi as a compulsory language in schools.
  • Early public exams in Classes 3, 5, and 8 are removed, and automatic promotion till Class 10 is introduced; Class 11 public exam will be scrapped, with focus on internal assessment and Class 12 board exam.
  • Undergraduate admissions (except medicine and select courses) will be based on board marks of Class 11 and 12, not national-level entrance tests.
  • SEP pushes for more decentralisation, allowing local bodies to plan curricula, and encourages community involvement in school management.
  • Physical education, AI, science, arts, and civic education get special emphasis; stricter rules are proposed for private coaching centres.

Source: N18

2. KSFE Becomes First NBFC to Cross ₹1 Lakh Crore Turnover

• What:
  • Kerala State Financial Enterprises (KSFE) has become the first miscellaneous non-banking financial company in India to achieve a business turnover of ₹1 lakh crore.
• Why:
  • The achievement reflects the growing public trust in KSFE and its increased popularity, with turnover doubling from ₹50,000 crore to ₹1 lakh crore in just four years.
• Tell me more:
  • A new “KSFE Onam Samriddhi Gift Card” will be launched by Food and Civil Supplies Minister G R Anil during the ceremony.
  • KSFE has provided ₹504 crore in financial assistance through interest waivers and contributed ₹920 crore to the state government in the last four years.
  • The company holds fixed deposits worth about ₹8,925 crore in the state treasury and posted a profit of ₹512 crore in FY 2024-25.

Source: HBL

3. Sikkim Launches ‘Nari Adalat’ for Local Women-Led Justice

• What:
  • Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang launched ‘Nari Adalat’ on the first Amma Samman Diwas at Rongpo as a community-based women-run forum for informal justice.
• Why:
  • The initiative aims to empower women to resolve disputes and social issues affecting them in a supportive, accessible, and non-intimidating local setting.
• Tell me more:
  • ‘Nari Adalat’ will primarily function in rural and semi-urban areas of Sikkim.
  • It will address minor disputes like family disagreements, non-severe domestic violence, and marital issues.
  • Unlike formal courts, it will follow a flexible, dialogue-driven process instead of lengthy legal procedures.
  • The forum will be managed entirely by women from the community.
  • ‘Amma Samman Diwas’ was the chosen occasion for the launch of the initiative.

Source: NOA

4. Maharashtra Implements ‘Disha Abhiyan’ for Special Education

• What:
  • Maharashtra has implemented ‘Disha Abhiyan’, an innovative curriculum for students with intellectual disabilities, in 453 special schools across the state.
• Why:
  • The initiative aims to provide uniform and quality education for students with intellectual disabilities, supporting the vision of an inclusive and self-reliant society under ‘Developed India 2047’.
• Tell me more:
  • The curriculum has been developed by Jai Vakil Foundation and approved by the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID).
  • Maharashtra is the first state in India to prioritize the needs of persons with disabilities in this manner.
  • The curriculum is based on research, universal teaching methods, and the foundation’s 80 years of experience.
  • It focuses on accessibility and improving learning outcomes for special needs students.

Source: NOA

5. PM Flags Off Three New Vande Bharat Express Trains

• What:
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched three new Vande Bharat Express trains — Ajni (Nagpur)-Pune, KSR Bengaluru-Belagavi, and Shree Mata Vaishnodevi Katra-Amritsar — from KSR Bengaluru railway station.
• Why:
  • The new services aim to improve connectivity, boost tourism, support trade and commerce, and provide faster travel options for passengers.
• Tell me more:
  • The Belagavi-Bengaluru Vande Bharat (26751/26752) will cover 611 km in 8 hours 20 minutes, becoming the fastest service on the route, operating six days a week except Wednesday.
  • The Ajni-Pune Vande Bharat is the longest-running in the country at 881 km, with an average speed of 73 km/h and 10 intermediate stops.
  • Maharashtra now has a total of 12 Vande Bharat trains after the launch of the Ajni-Pune service.
  • The Ajni-Pune route is also the fastest train service between Nagpur and Pune.

Source: TOI

6. India’s First Animal Stem Cell Biobank Inaugurated in Hyderabad

• What:
  • Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first animal stem cell biobank at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB) in Hyderabad and launched new NIAB-developed technologies.
• Why:
  • The facility aims to improve animal health, increase livestock productivity, support farmers’ livelihoods, and reduce dependence on imports by promoting indigenous biomanufacturing capability.
• Tell me more:
  • The biobank will store and preserve high-quality stem cells from different animal species.
  • It will supply quality-controlled animal stem cells and cost-effective indigenous cell culture media to veterinary clinics, research institutions, hospitals, and industry.
  • The innovations will aid veterinary medicine, regenerative therapies, animal cell-based smart protein production, and controlling zoonotic diseases.
  • The technologies are designed to be field-ready, affordable, and beneficial for rural livelihoods under the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’.

Source: TOI

International News

1. Kenya Eliminates Sleeping Sickness as Public Health Problem

• What:
  • Kenya has successfully eliminated human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), or sleeping sickness, as a public health problem, becoming the 10th African country to do so.
• Why:
  • The achievement protects vulnerable communities, supports economic growth, and contributes to WHO’s goal of eliminating at least one neglected tropical disease (NTD) in 100 countries by 2030.
• Tell me more:
  • HAT is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma brucei, spread by tsetse flies; in Kenya, only the rhodesiense form exists, which is fatal within weeks if untreated.
  • No indigenous cases have been recorded since 2009; the last two imported cases were reported in 2012 from Masai Mara.
  • Surveillance was strengthened in 12 health facilities across six endemic counties with diagnostic tools, trained staff, and tsetse fly control.
  • WHO, FIND, and national agencies collaborated in mapping facilities, upgrading labs, training workers, and raising awareness.

Source: DTE

Banking and Economy

1. Public Sector Banks Post Record Q1 Profit Growth

• What:
  • Public sector banks (PSBs) led by the State Bank of India (SBI) reported a record combined profit of ₹44,218 crore in Q1 FY26, up 11% year-on-year.
• Why:
  • The rise in profits reflects strong performance by most PSBs, with higher earnings in the June quarter compared to the same period last year.
• Tell me more:
  • The combined profit of 12 PSBs increased by ₹4,244 crore from ₹39,974 crore in Q1 FY25.

Source: ET

2. BEML Bags First Overseas Rail and Metro Contract

• What:
  • BEML Limited has received its first overseas contract in the rail and metro segment from Malaysia for retrofit and reconditioning of the Mass Rapid Transport System, valued at USD 1 million.
• Why:
  • The contract marks BEML’s entry into the global rail and metro market, expanding its international presence and showcasing its capabilities in advanced transport solutions.
• Tell me more:
  • BEML is a ‘Schedule A’ company under the Ministry of Defence serving sectors like defence, rail, power, mining, and construction.
  • The company operates in three main verticals—Defence and Aerospace, Mining and Construction, and Rail and Metro.
  • It has manufacturing facilities in Bengaluru, Kolar Gold Fields, Mysore, and Palakkad, supported by strong R&D and a nationwide sales-service network.

Source: ET

3. Private Banks Quicker Than PSBs in Passing on Rate Cuts

• What:
  • Private sector banks reduced loan yields by 20-83 bps in April-June 2025, faster than public sector banks, which cut by only 2-22 bps.
• Why:
  • The quicker fall in private banks’ loan yields is due to a higher share of loans linked to the External Benchmark Linked Rate (EBLR), which adjusts faster to RBI’s policy rate cuts than the Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending Rate (MCLR).
• Tell me more:
  • The RBI has cut the repo rate by 100 bps since February 2025, with 75 bps of the cut in April-June.
  • As of March 2025, 87% of private banks’ floating loans were on EBLR versus 46% for PSBs; MCLR-linked loans accounted for 12% for private banks and 49% for PSBs.
  • Private banks saw a 0-20 bps drop in deposit costs in the quarter, while PSBs’ costs fell by 6-15 bps.
  • HDFC Bank’s cost of funds dropped 10 bps, with 70% of its loan book on EBLR; ICICI Bank saw a 33-bps fall in loan yields to 9.53%; Axis Bank and Yes Bank also reported notable declines in both loan yields and deposit costs.

Source: ET

4. ICICI Bank Raises Minimum Monthly Balance for Savings Accounts

• What:
  • ICICI Bank has raised the minimum monthly average balance (MAB) requirement for new savings accounts starting August 1, 2025.
• Why:
  • The increase aims to set a new industry benchmark for highest MAB among domestic banks, reflecting the bank’s revised policy to manage account balances and related charges.
• Tell me more:
  • For metro and urban areas, MAB rises sharply from ₹10,000 to ₹50,000.
  • In semi-urban areas, MAB increases from ₹5,000 to ₹25,000.
  • Rural accounts will now require a MAB of ₹10,000, up from ₹2,500 earlier.
  • Failure to maintain the required MAB will attract a penalty of 6% on shortfall or ₹500, whichever is lower.
  • Cash deposit rules changed: three free transactions per month up to ₹1 lakh, beyond which transaction charges apply.

Source: LM

5. Bajaj Allianz Life Buys Stake in JM Financial Home Loans

• What:
  • Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance acquired about 2.1% stake in JM Financial Home Loans from JM Financial Credit Solutions for ₹65.5 crore.
• Why:
  • The deal is aimed at expanding Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance’s investment portfolio by acquiring a stake in the housing finance sector.
• Tell me more:
  • The purchase involved 13.65 million shares at ₹48 each, as per stock exchange filings.
  • JM Financial Credit Solutions’ stake in JM Financial Home Loans will reduce from 8.98% to 6.88% after the transaction.
  • JM Financial’s total effective holding through subsidiaries will drop from 98.76% to 96.66%.

Source: ET

Reports and Indices

1. WMO State of the Climate in Asia 2024 Report

• What:
  • The World Meteorological Organisation’s ‘State of the Climate in Asia 2024’ report shows Asia warmed by 1.04°C above the 1991–2020 average in 2024, nearly twice the global rate.
• Why:
  • The report highlights the urgent need for climate adaptation and resilience as extreme weather events and rising temperatures increasingly impact societies, economies, and ecosystems.
• Tell me more:
  • 2024 was either the warmest or second warmest year on record in Asia; India saw its warmest year since 1901, with its longest heatwave since 2010 causing over 44,000 heatstroke cases and more than 450 deaths.
  • Extreme events included record Myanmar temperature (48.2°C), 23 of 24 monitored glaciers in high-mountain Asia losing mass, and marine heatwaves affecting 15 million sq km.
  • Disasters in 2024 included Tropical Cyclone Yagi hitting multiple Southeast Asian nations, Central Asia’s worst floods in 70 years, Kerala floods killing 350+, and Nepal floods killing at least 246 people.
  • China faced drought affecting 4.8 million people with agricultural losses over $400 million, while UAE saw one of its heaviest rainfalls (259.5mm in 24 hours).

Source: TOI

Defence News

1. Indian Navy to Commission INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri

• What:
  • The Indian Navy will commission two advanced frontline frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, simultaneously on 26th of this month at Visakhapatnam.
• Why:
  • The commissioning highlights India’s naval modernisation and the ability to deliver sophisticated warships from multiple shipyards.
• Tell me more:
  • This is the first time two major surface combatants from two Indian shipyards are being commissioned together.
  • INS Udaygiri is the second ship under Project 17A stealth frigates, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai.
  • INS Himgiri is the first Project 17A ship built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata.
  • Udaygiri is the 100th ship designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau.

Source: NOA

2. INS Tamal Completes Port Call at Casablanca, Morocco

• What:
  • INS Tamal, the Indian Navy’s newest stealth frigate, visited Casablanca, Morocco from 6–9 August 2025 during its return voyage to India.
• Why:
  • The visit aimed to strengthen Indo-Moroccan defence cooperation, enhance naval diplomacy, and explore new avenues of collaboration between the two navies.
• Tell me more:
  • INS Tamal was commissioned in Russia on 1 July 2025 and is visiting multiple European and Asian ports en route to India.
  • This was the third visit by an Indian Naval Ship to Casablanca in the last two years.
  • On departure, the ship conducted a Passage Exercise with Royal Moroccan Navy Ship Mohammed VI.

Source: PIB

3. India’s Defence Production Reaches Record ₹1.51 Lakh Crore

• What:
  • India’s annual defence production reached an all-time high of ₹1.51 lakh crore in FY 2024-25, marking an 18% growth from the previous year’s ₹1.27 lakh crore.
• Why:
  • The growth reflects the strengthening of India’s defence industrial base and progress towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
• Tell me more:
  • Defence exports stood at ₹23,000 crore last year and are expected to double within 2–3 years.
  • Indian defence products are in high demand in Middle Eastern, African, and South Asian markets.
  • Work is in progress on a smaller version of the BrahMos missile and the Zorawar light tank.

Source: NOA NOA

Awards

1. Guwahati Airport’s Terminal 2 Wins International Architecture Award

• What:
  • Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport’s newly built Terminal 2 won the International Architecture Award 2025 in the Transport category for its design and sustainability.
• Why:
  • The award recognises the terminal’s architectural excellence, cultural inspiration, and eco-friendly design, positioning it as a modern and sustainable gateway to Northeast India.
• Tell me more:
  • Terminal 2 was inspired by Assam’s bamboo, foxtail orchid, and tea-trunks, with a curved rooftop giving it an organic form.
  • Designed by NUDES, led by Nuru Karim, it features open-air spaces, indoor gardens, and vertical green walls for an immersive biodiversity park-like experience.
  • Sustainable features include skylights for natural lighting, open-plan layouts to reduce energy use, and an “arrival forest” for a calm passenger transition.
  • The terminal can handle 10 million passengers annually with upgraded baggage and flow management systems.

Source: MoC

Important Days

1. World Lion Day 2025 – August 10

• What:
  • The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Government of Gujarat celebrated World Lion Day 2025 at Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, marking a record rise in India’s Asiatic lion population to 891 from 674 in 2020.
• Why:
  • The event aimed to celebrate the success of lion conservation, highlight habitat expansion under Project Lion, and promote sustainable coexistence between humans and wildlife.
• Tell me more:
  • Asiatic lion numbers have grown over 70% in the last decade, from 284 in 1990 to 891 in 2025.
  • Gujarat inaugurated new habitats, veterinary care, and eco-tourism facilities worth ₹180 crore, with lions returning to Barda after 143 years; the sanctuary now has 17 lions.
  • The Barda Wildlife Sanctuary spans 192.31 sq. km and is emerging as a second home for the species. Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, once a secondary habitat, now has 17 lions and 25 leopards due to ecological restoration and scientific management.
  • The Government of India approved a ₹2,927.71 crore, 10-year Project Lion, including a National Referral Centre for wildlife healthcare in Junagadh.
  • Celebrations were held across 11 districts of Saurashtra, with 18.63 lakh students participating in awareness programmes in 2024.

Source: NOA PIB

2. World Biofuel Day 2025 – August 10

• Theme: Biofuels: a sustainable pathway to net zero

Source: TOI

3. World Elephant Day 2025 – August 12

• The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, is celebrating World Elephant Day 2025 in Coimbatore with a focus on mitigating human-elephant conflict.
• India has 33 elephant reserves and 150 elephant corridors, supporting nearly 60% of the world’s wild elephant population.
• Elephants are recognised as the National Heritage Animal of India and hold cultural and traditional significance.

Source: TH

4. International Youth Day 2025 – August 12

• Theme: Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond
• International Youth Day (IYD) 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the World Programme of Action for Youth.
• The World Programme of Action for Youth was adopted by the UN in 1995 as a policy framework for improving young people’s lives.
• The 2025 IYD theme aligns with these principles and will guide discussions for the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha in November 2025.

Source: UN

Sports

1. David Warner Becomes Fifth-Highest Run-Scorer in T20 Cricket

• What:
  • David Warner has overtaken Virat Kohli to become the fifth-highest run-scorer in T20 cricket during a match for London Spirit against Manchester Originals in The Hundred on August 12.
• Why:
  • Warner achieved this milestone through a 71-run innings, moving ahead of Kohli in the all-time T20 run-scorers list.
• Tell me more:
  • Warner’s 71 runs came off 51 balls with 12 fours and a six at a strike rate of 139, though his team lost while chasing 164.
  • His T20 career tally now stands at 13,545 runs in 419 matches at an average of 36.80 and strike rate above 140.
  • In his debut season of The Hundred, Warner leads the run-scoring charts with 150 runs in 3 matches, averaging 75.00 with a strike rate of 141.50, including two half-centuries.
  • This knock placed him behind Chris Gayle (14,562), Kieron Pollard (13,854), Alex Hales (13,814), and Shoaib Malik (13,571) in the all-time list.

Source: TOI

2. India Hosts First World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze Event

• What:
  • India hosted its first-ever World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze event at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar on August 10, featuring strong performances from javelin thrower Annu Rani, long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, and sprinter Animesh Kujur.
• Why:
  • The event aimed to promote athletics in India, provide international competition exposure to athletes, and strengthen Odisha’s position as a sporting hub.
• Tell me more:
  • Annu Rani won the women’s javelin with 62.01m, her best in over a year, after returning from training in Europe.
  • Murali Sreeshankar, making a comeback from knee surgery, won the men’s long jump with a season-best 8.13m.
  • Animesh Kujur, the national record holder in 200m, clinched the title in 20.77 seconds.
  • In men’s javelin, Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga and Sumedha Ranasinghe secured automatic World Championships qualification with 86.50m and 80.65m respectively.
  • Odisha Government allocated nearly ₹10 crore for the event, including prize money and cultural programmes.

Source: TH

3. Rishabh Yadav Wins India’s First Individual Medal at World Games

• What:
  • Rishabh Yadav won India’s first individual medal at the World Games 2025, claiming bronze in the men’s compound archery event in Chengdu, China.
• Why:
  • The achievement marks a historic milestone for India at the World Games and highlights the growing strength of Indian archery on the global stage.
• Tell me more:
  • The 22-year-old, seeded 10th, defeated teammate and World Cup gold medallist Abhishek Verma 149–147 in the bronze medal match.
  • In women’s compound, Parneet Kaur and Madhura Dhamangaonkar lost in the quarterfinals.
  • India’s top-seeded mixed team pair of Verma and Dhamangaonkar were knocked out in the first round by South Korea.
  • A 17-member Indian team is competing in five sports at the Games, which run until August 17.

Source: NOA

Memorandum of Understanding

1. BSNL Signs MoU for 5G and AI Training Programmes

• What:
  • BSNL has signed an MoU with Ericsson India, Qualcomm Technologies, Cisco Systems, and Nokia Solutions and Networks India to conduct training in 5G, AI, machine learning, networking, and cybersecurity.
• Why:
  • The initiative aims to establish a Telecom Innovation, Research and Training Centre (TIRTC) in Jabalpur to promote telecom research, skill development, and advanced technology training.
• Tell me more:
  • Training will be conducted at Bharat Ratna Bhim Rao Ambedkar Institute of Telecom Training (BRBRAITT) in Jabalpur.
  • Ericsson will set up a 5G Centre of Excellence and provide on-site and online training under its Ericsson Educate Programme.
  • Qualcomm will establish a Qualcomm Institute focusing on 5G and AI, with training for the first 100 participants sponsored.
  • Cisco will provide networking, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure training via the Cisco Networking Academy with free curriculum access, while Nokia will support a 5G Centre of Excellence and AI/ML lab with training for 300 participants annually.

Source: BS

Miscellaneous

1. Japanese Boxer Shigetoshi Kotari Dies After Title Fight Injury

• Japanese boxer Shigetoshi Kotari died at the age of 28 from a brain injury sustained during an OPBF super featherweight title fight in Tokyo.

Source: ET

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