16th September 2025

1. EPFO Officer Selected for World Bank–Milken PFAM Program
2. Dapaan: Ipsita Chakravarty’s Kashmir Stories of Survival
3. Carlos Felipe Jaramillo Appointed World Bank VP for EAP
4. Sarada Hoffman, Kalakshetra Bharatanatyam Guru, Dies at 96
5. PM Modi Inaugurates Bioethanol, Polypropylene Projects in Assam
6. Muzaffarpur Tops Inspire Award 2025 for Student Innovation
7. India Adds 7 New Sites to UNESCO Tentative List
8. INS Nistar Joins Exercise Pacific Reach 2025 in Singapore
9. Amit Khare Appointed Secretary to Vice-President Radhakrishnan
10. US, South Korea, Japan Launch Freedom Edge Military Exercise
11. PM Modi Inaugurates Purnia Airport, Launches ₹36,000 Cr Bihar Projects
12. Mohammed Siraj Named ICC Men’s Player of August 2025
13. Anandkumar Wins India’s First-Ever Gold at Speed Skating World Champions
14. PM Modi Opens 16th Armed Forces Conference in Kolkata
15. Ricky Hatton A Boxing Legend Passed Away
16. India’s Wholesale Prices in August Climbed to 0.52%
17. Rabi Abhiyan 2025 Conference Begins in New Delhi
18. India Beats Switzerland, Qualifies for 2026 Davis Cup
19. Tirumala Hills, Erra Matti Dibbalu Enter UNESCO Tentative List
20. Vishakha Mulye Named MD & CEO, Aditya Birla Capital
21. Former Meghalaya CM D.D. Lapang Passes Away at 91
22. Amit Shah Opens 5th Rajbhasha Sammelan in Gandhinagar
23. Om Birla Inaugurates Women Empowerment Meet in Tirupati
24. India, Norway Hold First Maritime Security Dialogue
25. DSC A22 Launched: Boost to Navy’s Diving Fleet
26. India to Host 89th IEC General Meeting in 2025
27. Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Manipur on September 13, 2025
28. Government announced Annual licensing policy for cultivation of opium poppy for crop year 2025-26
29. NIFT Patna Signs MoU with ABFRL to Empower Rural Women of SHG Jeevika
30. MoD Approves ‘DPM 2025’ to Streamline Revenue Procurement & Boost Self-Reliance
31. FermionIC Design Partners with TEPL to Deliver India’s 1st 4-Channel X-Band Beamformer
32. RBI Imposed Rs 21 Lakh Fine on PhonePe for Non-Compliance with PPI Regulations
33. L Satya Srinivas appointed as India’s ED of ADB
34. Japan’s Astroscale Signs Agreement with NSIL to Launch ISSA-J1 Satellite in 2027
35. World Boxing Championships 2025: India Finished Third with 4 Medals; Kazakhstan tops
36. Former Meghalaya CM Donwa Dethwelson Lapang Passed Away

National News

1. Seven New Indian Sites on UNESCO Tentative List

• What:
  • Seven new natural heritage sites from India, including Deccan Traps and Tirumala Hills, have been added to UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage.
• Tell me more:
  • The new sites include Deccan Traps (Maharashtra), St Mary’s Island Cluster (Karnataka), Meghalayan Age Caves (Meghalaya), Naga Hill Ophiolite (Nagaland), Erra Matti Dibbalu (Andhra Pradesh), Tirumala Hills (Andhra Pradesh), and Varkala (Kerala).
  • With these additions, India’s Tentative List now has 69 properties in total.
  • Out of these, 49 are Cultural sites, 3 are Mixed category, and 17 are Natural category sites.
  • Adding sites to the Tentative List is mandatory before nomination to UNESCO World Heritage List.

Source: BS

2. Fifth Akhil Bharatiya Rajbhasha Sammelan in Gandhinagar

• What:
  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the fifth Akhil Bharatiya Rajbhasha Sammelan at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
• Tell me more:
  • The Department of Official Languages manages initiatives to promote Hindi usage across India.
  • The Sammelan serves as a platform to discuss policies, tools, and programmes for language promotion.

Source: NOA

3. Tirupati Resolution Adopted at Women Empowerment Conference

• What:
  • The first national conference of Parliamentary and Legislative committees on women empowerment concluded in Tirupati with the adoption of the ‘Tirupati Resolution’.
• Why:
  • The resolution aims to promote sustainable models of women’s empowerment and integrate gender concerns into national development planning.
• Tell me more:
  • Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stressed that women’s empowerment is both a social imperative and an economic necessity.
  • The resolution focuses on gender-responsive budgeting, better allocations for health, education, skills, and credit access.
  • It highlights bridging the digital divide, ensuring cyber safety, and promoting women’s participation in STEM and digital literacy.
  • The conference coincided with the International Day of Democracy and emphasized India’s role as the Mother of Democracy.

Source: PIB

4. India Hosts 89th International Electrotechnical Commission Meet

• What:
  • India is hosting the 89th General Meeting of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in New Delhi from September 15–19.
• Why:
  • The meeting aims to set global electrotechnical standards that promote a sustainable, all-electric, and connected world.
• Tell me more:
  • Over 2,000 experts from more than 100 countries are attending, with 150+ Technical and Management Committee meetings scheduled.
  • Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the event, while Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal unveiled the IEC GM Exhibition.
  • The event includes workshops on artificial intelligence, e-mobility, and inclusive world-building through standards.
  • It is India’s fourth time hosting, after 1960, 1997, and 2013.

Source: BS

State News

1. PM Inaugurates Assam Bioethanol and Polypropylene Plants

• What:
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Assam Bioethanol Plant and laid the foundation stone for a Polypropylene Plant at Numaligarh Refinery Limited in Golaghat, Assam.
• Why:
  • The projects aim to promote clean energy, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, generate employment, and boost Assam’s petrochemical sector.
• Tell me more:
  • The bioethanol plant produces ethanol from bamboo, benefiting farmers and tribal communities with assured procurement and bamboo chipping units.
  • Around ₹200 crore will be spent annually in the bamboo ethanol sector, creating opportunities for thousands of people.
  • The polypropylene plant will boost manufacturing of products like textiles, ropes, bags, medical kits, and automotive equipment.
  • These initiatives are part of projects worth about ₹18,000 crore allocated to Assam, with focus on industrial growth, connectivity, and energy security.

Source: PIB

2. PM Launches ₹36,000 Crore Projects in Bihar

• What:
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched development projects worth around ₹36,000 crore in Purnea, Bihar, including power, railway, airport, and housing initiatives.
• Why:
  • The projects aim to boost infrastructure, strengthen energy security, enhance connectivity, support agriculture, and improve housing and livelihoods in Bihar.
• Tell me more:
  • A new airport terminal in Purnea was inaugurated, and the first flight on the Purnea-Kolkata route was flagged off.
  • Foundation stone laid for a 3×800 MW thermal power plant at Pirpainti, Bhagalpur, worth ₹25,000 crore, using ultra-super critical low-emission technology.
  • Phase 1 of Kosi-Mechi Intra-State River Link Project worth ₹2,680 crore was launched to improve irrigation, flood control, and canal capacity.
  • Rail projects included a new line between Arariya and Galgalia (₹4,410 crore), Bikramshila-Katareah line (₹2,170 crore), Vande Bharat Express (Jogbani-Danapur), and Amrit Bharat Express trains.

Source: BS

3. PM Modi Launches ₹7,300 Cr Projects in Manipur

• What:
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stones of projects worth ₹7,300 crore in Churachandpur, Manipur, and emphasized peace as key to development.
• Why:
  • The focus is on resolving conflicts, promoting dialogue, and prioritizing development to build trust and ensure prosperity in Manipur.
• Tell me more:
  • ₹3,700 crore has already been spent on National Highways, with new projects worth ₹8,700 crore underway.

Source: NOA

International News

1. US, South Korea, Japan Launch Freedom Edge Exercise

• What:
  • The US, South Korea, and Japan began their most advanced joint air and naval drill, Freedom Edge, near South Korea’s Jeju Island.
• Why:
  • The exercise aims to boost trilateral cooperation in air, sea, and cyber security against North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats.
• Tell me more:
  • Freedom Edge will run through Friday and includes ballistic missile defence, air-defence drills, medical evacuations, and maritime operations.
  • The US Marine Corps and Air Force are also contributing aerial assets.
  • The exercise has drawn strong criticism from North Korea, which warned of “bad results” from the drills near its territory.
  • It coincides with the Iron Mace tabletop exercise focusing on integrating US nuclear capabilities with South Korean conventional forces.

Source: TOI

2. Japanese Firm Procures Entire PSLV Rocket for ISSA-J1

• What:
  • A Japanese company, Astroscale Japan, has procured an entire Indian PSLV rocket to launch its ISSA-J1 satellite in 2027.
• Why:
  • The mission aims to strengthen space situational awareness (SSA) to track and inspect space debris for safe and sustainable space use.
• Tell me more:
  • ISSA-J1, developed under Japan’s SBIR program, will diagnose and inspect two large pieces of space debris.
  • The launch will take place from Satish Dhawan Space Center on a PSLV, which has over 60 successful launches.
  • NSIL, the commercial arm of ISRO, signed the launch agreement after Astroscale evaluated over 10 providers.
  • Astroscale is also collaborating with Indian startups Bellatrix and Digantara to expand its market presence.

Source: Wion

Banking and Economy

1. EPFO Officer Selected for Global PFAM Program

• What:
  • Shri Vivekanand Gupta, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, has been selected for the Public Financial Asset Management (PFAM) Program 2025–26, organised by the World Bank and the Milken Institute.
• Why:
  • The selection aims to build global financial capacity, strengthen asset management, and align EPFO with international best practices.
• Tell me more:
  • Shri Gupta is the only participant from India and the first representative from EPFO to join this program.
  • The nomination was done by Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS), EPFO’s apex training institution.
  • The PFAM Program will be hosted at Bayes Business School, City, University of London.
  • The 2025–26 cohort has 16 participants from 13 countries, including representatives from Central Banks, Sovereign Wealth Funds, and Pension Funds.

Source: PIB

2. India’s WPI Inflation Rises to 0.52% in August 2025

• What:
  • Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation stood at 0.52% in August 2025 compared to August 2024.
• Why:
  • The rise was mainly due to higher prices of food products, non-food articles, minerals, other manufacturing, and transport equipment.
• Tell me more:
  • WPI Food Index increased from 191.3 in July to 193.5 in August, with food inflation rising from –2.15% in July to 0.21% in August.
  • Provisional WPI figures are revised and finalised after 10 weeks of the reference month.
  • DPIIT releases WPI data every month on the 14th (or the next working day).

Source: PIB

3. FermionIC Partners with Tata Electronics for Beamformer IC

• What:
  • FermionIC Design Pvt. Ltd. announced a partnership with Tata Electronics for wafer-level testing, packaging, and validation of its 4-Channel X-Band Beamformer IC.
• Why:
  • The partnership aims to accelerate production of India’s first indigenously designed Beamformer IC and strengthen the domestic semiconductor ecosystem.
• Tell me more:
  • The Beamformer IC FD3R4411 is designed for next-gen TDD Phased Array Antennas, supporting ranging radars, imaging radars, and surveillance systems.
  • Tata Electronics will act as the Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) partner, handling FcBGA assembly and wafer-level testing.
  • Volume production is set to begin in Q4 2025 under this collaboration.
  • The IC is already adopted by multiple public and private organisations to boost indigenous radar solutions.

Source: BS

4. RBI Fines PhonePe ₹21 Lakh for PPI Norm Violations

• What:
  • The Reserve Bank of India imposed a ₹21 lakh penalty on PhonePe for non-compliance with prepaid payment instrument (PPI) guidelines.
• Why:
  • The action was taken because PhonePe’s escrow account balance was lower than its outstanding PPIs and merchant payments on some days and it failed to immediately report the shortfall.
• Tell me more:
  • As per norms, balances in escrow accounts must always match or exceed outstanding PPIs and merchant dues.
  • PhonePe is a Bengaluru-based fintech company operating under PPI norms.

Source: BS

Defence News

1. INS Nistar Joins Multinational Exercise Pacific Reach 2025

• What:
  • Indian Navy’s indigenously built Diving Support Vessel INS Nistar is participating in the multinational Exercise Pacific Reach 2025 in Singapore.
• Tell me more:
  • The exercise is biennial and involves over 40 participating nations.
  • INS Nistar will act as the mothership for Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles and take part in multinational submarine rescue drills.
  • The exercise has two phases: a harbour phase with discussions, expert exchanges, medical symposiums, and cross-deck visits; and a sea phase with submarine intervention and rescue operations.
  • The sea phase will take place in the South China Sea with multiple participating assets.

Source: NOA

2. PM Inaugurates Combined Commanders’ Conference in Kolkata

• What:
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the three-day Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) at Vijay Durg, Eastern Command headquarters in Kolkata.
• Why:
  • The conference aims to focus on reforms, transformation, and operational preparedness of the armed forces under the theme “Year of Reforms – Transforming for the Future.”
• Tell me more:
  • This is the 16th edition of the biennial CCC and the first after Operation Sindoor.
  • Key attendees included Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, and the three service chiefs.
  • The conference provides a strategic platform for military and civil leaders to engage with officers of various ranks.
  • Operation Sindoor was described as a targeted, punitive tri-services action against terror infrastructure across the LoC and inside Pakistan.

Source: TOI

3. National Agriculture Conference – Rabi Abhiyan 2025 Begins

• What:
  • Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the National Agriculture Conference – Rabi Abhiyan 2025 in New Delhi.
• Why:
  • The conference aims to boost agricultural growth, ensure farmer welfare, and strengthen coordination between Centre and States.
• Tell me more:
  • Agriculture in India is currently growing at 3.7%, said to be the highest in the world.
  • The conference is a two-day event organised under the theme ‘One Nation – One Agriculture – One Team’.

Source: NOA

4. India, Norway Hold First Maritime Security Dialogue

• What:
  • India and Norway held their first-ever Maritime Security, Disarmament, and Non-Proliferation Dialogue in Oslo.
• Why:
  • The dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation on maritime safety, counter illicit activities, protect critical infrastructure, and promote green maritime technologies.
• Tell me more:
  • India was represented by Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary (Disarmament and International Security Affairs), and Norway by Jon Elvedal Fredriksen, Director General of Security Policy.
  • The next round of the Dialogue will be held in New Delhi.
  • India and Norway agreed to collaborate on ferry electrification, learning from Norway’s successful model.
  • India is advancing ports, green shipping, and digitalisation under Maritime India Vision 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.

Source: ANI

5. Indian Navy Launches Third Diving Support Craft

• What:
  • The Indian Navy launched ‘DSC A 22’, the third ship of the five Diving Support Crafts project, at Titagarh, Kolkata.
• Why:
  • The project aims to enhance the Navy’s coastal diving operations capability with indigenously built, modern support ships.
• Tell me more:
  • The launch ceremony was presided over by Vice Admiral Suraj Berry, Commander-in-Chief, and the ship was launched by Mrs. Kangana Berry.
  • The contract to build five Diving Support Crafts was signed between MoD and Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL) on 12 February 2021.
  • DSCs have a displacement of about 380 tons and are designed as catamaran hull ships.
  • They are equipped with advanced diving systems and built under the Indian Register of Shipping rules and regulations.

Source: PIB

6. Defence Ministry Approves Defence Procurement Manual 2025

• What:
  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 to streamline and simplify revenue procurement in the Ministry of Defence.
• Why:
  • The manual aims to achieve self-reliance, ensure timely availability of resources at appropriate costs, and maintain military preparedness through faster decision-making.
• Tell me more:
  • The new manual updates the old version last revised in 2009 and covers revenue procurements valued at ₹1 lakh crore for the current financial year.
  • It introduces a new chapter on innovation and indigenisation, encouraging collaboration with industry, academia, and research institutions.
  • Suppliers will face relaxed penalties, with no Liquidated Damages (LD) during development and lower LD limits post-production.

Agriculture and Rural Development

1. Government Announces Opium Licensing Policy for 2025-26

• What:
  • The Union Government announced the annual licensing policy for opium cultivation for crop year 2025-26 in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
• Why:
  • The policy seeks to supply alkaloids for medical needs, support farmers, promote self-reliance in processing, and ensure regulated production of narcotic raw materials.
• Tell me more:
  • Nearly 1.21 lakh farmers are eligible for licenses, a 23.5% increase from the previous year, adding about 15,000 farmers.
  • Existing gum cultivators with morphine yield (MQY-M) of 4.2 kg/hectare or above can retain licenses.
  • Farmers with yields between 3.0 and 4.2 kg/hectare can switch to Concentrate of Poppy Straw (CPS) cultivation with 5-year license validity.
  • Licenses will be suspended for CPS farmers failing to meet the 800 kg/hectare minimum qualifying yield in 2024-25.

Source: PIB

Awards

1. Muzaffarpur Tops India in Inspire Award Scheme

• What:
  • Muzaffarpur district of Bihar secured the first rank in the national INSPIRE Award Standard Scheme with 7,403 student ideas.
• Why:
  • The achievement promotes creativity and innovation among school children, giving them a platform to present original and useful ideas.
• Tell me more:
  • Bengaluru Urban stood second with 7,306 ideas, while Bagalkot of Karnataka ranked third with 6,826 ideas.
  • Other top districts include Jaipur (6311), Lucknow (6182), and Vaishali from Bihar which ranked sixth with 5805 ideas.
  • The scheme allows students from class 6 to 10 to submit innovative ideas, with selected ones receiving ₹10,000 to develop models.
  • At the national level, top 60 models are displayed at Rashtrapati Bhavan where the President gives awards.

Source: ETV

Sports

1. Mohammed Siraj Wins ICC Player of the August Month

• Mohammed Siraj won the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for August 2025 for his match-winning performance against England in The Oval Test.

Source: ICC

2. Anandkumar Velkumar Wins India’s First Skating World Gold

• What:
  • Anandkumar Velkumar won India’s first-ever gold medal at the Speed Skating World Championships 2025 in China in the senior men’s 1000m sprint.
• Tell me more:
  • Velkumar clocked 1:24.924 to win the 1000m sprint, after earlier claiming a bronze in the 500m sprint at the same championships.
  • Krish Sharma also won gold in the junior 1000m sprint, completing a double for India.
  • Velkumar previously won a bronze in the 1000m sprint at the 2025 Chengdu World Games, India’s first medal in roller sports at the Games.
  • He has also won medals at the Junior World Championships (silver in 2021) and the Asian Games (bronze in 2023 team relay).

Source: IT

3. India Beats Switzerland in Davis Cup 2025

• What:
  • India defeated ninth-seeded Switzerland 3-1 in the Davis Cup 2025 World Group I tie to qualify for next year’s Qualifiers.
• Why:
  • The win helps India progress to the World Group Qualifiers after failing in previous attempts since the Davis Cup format change in 2019.
• Tell me more:
  • Sumit Nagal sealed victory by beating Henry Bernet 6-1, 6-3 in reverse singles.
  • This was India’s first win over a European nation in Europe since 1993, when Paes and Krishnan beat France.
  • With this win, India advanced to the Qualifiers while Switzerland was relegated to the Davis Cup 2026 World Group I play-offs.
  • The 13 winners of World Group I ties will compete in the 2026 Davis Cup Qualifiers.

Source: NOA

4. Minakshi Wins Gold at World Boxing Championships 2025

• What:
  • India’s Minakshi defeated Kazakhstan’s Nazym Kyzaibay 4-1 in the women’s 48kg final to win gold at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool.
• Why:
  • Her victory secured India’s second gold medal in the 2025 edition and highlighted the strong performance of Indian women boxers.
• Tell me more:
  • Minakshi, an Asian silver medallist in 52kg (2022), avenged her loss to Kyzaibay from the Astana World Boxing Cup in July.
  • India finished the championships with two golds, one silver, and one bronze; the men’s team did not win medals.
  • Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) was the other Indian gold medallist at this edition.
  • This was India’s best medal tally from women’s boxing at the 2025 Liverpool edition.

Source: TH

Memorandum of Understanding

1. NIFT Patna Signs MoU with ABFRL for Women Empowerment

• What:
  • NIFT Patna signed an MoU with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) to train Jeevika Didis and provide them direct employment in Bihar’s textile sector.
• Why:
  • The initiative aims to empower rural women by linking skill development with formal industry jobs, enhancing financial independence and livelihoods.
• Tell me more:
  • Training at NIFT will cover garment manufacturing, quality control, and machine operation, preparing women for jobs at ABFRL’s new factory in Begusarai.
  • This model of collaboration combines academic training from NIFT with industry needs of ABFRL, ensuring direct employment opportunities.
  • The programme will also contribute to the industrial development of Bihar through ABFRL’s upcoming manufacturing unit.

Source: PIB

Appointments

1. Carlos Felipe Jaramillo Appointed World Bank EAP Vice President

• What:
  • The World Bank Group has appointed Carlos Felipe Jaramillo as Vice President for the East Asia and Pacific Region, effective September 15, 2025.
• Why:
  • The appointment aims to strengthen the Bank’s jobs-focused development agenda and enhance service delivery in the East Asia and Pacific region.
• Tell me more:
  • Jaramillo will oversee World Bank partnerships with 23 countries in the region.
  • He will manage an active portfolio worth over US$32 billion.
  • Singapore will serve as the new regional hub for the East Asia and Pacific region under the Bank’s decentralization plan.

Source: WB

2. Amit Khare Appointed Secretary to Vice-President

• Former bureaucrat Amit Khare has been appointed Secretary to Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan for a term of three years.

Source: TH

3. Vishakha Mulye Reappointed as MD & CEO of Aditya Birla Capital

• What:
  • Aditya Birla Capital has reappointed Vishakha Mulye as Managing Director and CEO for five years from September 1.
• Tell me more:
  • Mulye introduced the One ABC, One P&L strategy built on One Customer, One Experience, One Team.
  • She strengthened digital platforms, created the ABCD mobile app, and launched Udyog Plus for MSME digital lending and supply chain financing.
  • Under her guidance, AB Capital raised ₹4,500 crore in growth capital.

Source: ET

4. L Satya Srinivas Appointed India’s ED at ADB

• What:
  • The government appointed L Satya Srinivas, Special Secretary in the Commerce Ministry, as Executive Director (India) at the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
• Tell me more:
  • Srinivas, a 1991-batch IRS officer, will serve for three years from assumption of charge or until further orders.
  • He will succeed Vikas Sheel and represent India along with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Laos, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan at the ADB board.
  • His term will continue beyond retirement in February 2026 on a contractual basis as per government re-employment rules.

Source: ET

Miscellaneous

1. Book Dapaan: Tales from Kashmir’s Conflict Launched

• What:
  • Journalist Ipsita Chakravarty launched her debut book Dapaan: Tales from Kashmir’s Conflict, published by Westland Books, at Jawahar Bhawan.
• Tell me more:
  • The launch event was organised in partnership with Nehru Dialogues, where Chakravarty was in conversation with journalist Safina Nabi and academic Nishita Trisal.
  • The word “Dapaan” in Kashmiri means “it is said,” reflecting how people in the Valley distanced themselves from direct witness accounts.

Source: IE

2. Tribute to Bharatanatyam Guru Sarada Teacher

• What:
  • Renowned Bharatanatyam teacher Alladi Sarada, known as Sarada Teacher or Chinna Sarada, is remembered for creating and standardising the Kalakshetra methodology of Bharatanatyam.
• Tell me more:
  • She was honoured with the Sangeet Natak Academy Award in 1996.
  • She also received recognition from Sankarabharanam, Natyarangam of Narada Gana Sabha, and the first Rukmini Devi Medal for Excellence in the Arts.

Source: TH

3. Boxing Legend Ricky Hatton Passes Away at 46

• Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde, northwest England, at the age of 46.
• Nicknamed “The Hitman,” he had 45 wins out of 48 professional bouts since his debut in 1997.

Source: HT

4. Former Meghalaya CM D.D. Lapang Passes Away at 91

• Former Meghalaya Chief Minister D.D. Lapang passed away at a hospital in Shillong at the age of 91.

Source: DD

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