Dear Readers, Here we have given the list of Important Weekly Current Affairs of Aug 22nd to 31st Aug 2025. Candidates those who are preparing for Upcoming SBIClerk 2025 and other competitive exams can make use of it.

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CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS

• World Entrepreneurs’ Day 2025 Observed globally on 21st August every year.
• International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism 2025 Observed every year on 21st August; in 2025, it marks the 8th year of observance & 2025 Theme: “United by Hope: Collective Action for Victims of Terrorism.”.
• World Senior Citizens’ Day 2025 Observed on 21st August every year with the theme of “Empowering Elderly Voices for an Inclusive Future.”
• The International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief is observed every year on 22 August.
• International Day for the Remembrance of Slave Trade and Abolition is celebrated on 23 August every year.
• International Dog Day is celebrated on August 26 every year.
• Women’s Equality Day is observed on August 26 every year to commemorate the right of women to vote in the United States.
• Ayurveda Day will now be observed every year on September 23, starting from 2025, as per a Gazette Notification issued in March 2025. Earlier, it was linked with Dhanvantari Jayanti.
• National Sports Day 2025 will be celebrated across India from August 29 to 31 under the leadership of Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
• World Lake Day is celebrated on August 27 to highlight the need to protect and sustainably manage the world’s lakes.
• The Small Industry Day is an annual celebration observed on 30th August & the theme is "Enhancing the role of Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) as drivers of Sustainable Growth and Innovation".
• The International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is observed annually on 30 August.
• National Nutrition Week is observed from September 1 to September 7 every year & the theme is "Eat Right for a Better Life"

CURRENT AFFAIRS : BANKING, FINANCE & BUSINESS

• Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the capital markets regulator of India, has proposed relaxing minimum public offer (MPO) requirements for very large companies to ease their burden of diluting large stakes during initial public offerings (IPOs).
• IndiGo and IDFC FIRST Bank have launched the IndiGo IDFC FIRST Credit Card, a unique dual-network card that integrates both Mastercard and RuPay benefits through a single application.
• Kotak Mahindra (International) received a license from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), the capital markets regulator of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
• Israel approved a major settlement project in the West Bank, specifically in the E1 area east of Jerusalem, despite international warnings about its impact on a future Palestinian state.
• The Index of Eight Core Industries showed a significant slowdown, with a growth rate of 2% in July 2025.
• The Advisory Board for Banking and Financial Frauds (ABBFF) has been reconstituted for a term of two years, effective from August 21, 2025.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to expand the scope of capital charge for Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR).
• The Stand-Up India Scheme was launched on April 5, 2016, to promote entrepreneurship among women, Scheduled Castes (SC), and Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has authorized the Federal Bank to collect government receipts for the state of Maharashtra.
• India's textile and apparel sector demonstrated resilience, with exports in July 2025 reaching $3.10 billion.
• Based on the Business Expectations Survey from the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), India's Business Confidence Index (BCI) saw a sharp increase in the April-June quarter (Q1) of 2025-26
• Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched a nationwide campaign to help policyholders revive their lapsed individual insurance policies.
• According to the latest Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.49 billion to a total of $695.11 billion in the week ending August 15, 2025.
• According to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), systemic bank credit growth in India reached 10.22% year-on-year for the fortnight ending August 8, 2025.
• VinFast Auto India, a subsidiary of the Vietnam-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has partnered with State Bank of India (SBI) to provide financing solutions for its customers.
• According to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI), the intended private capital expenditure (capex) for FY26 is notably lower than that of FY25.
• The State Bank of India (SBI) has established a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at the State Bank Academy (SBA) in Gurugram.
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has taken enforcement action against 886 entities for fraudulent and unfair trade practices in the securities market between April 2024 and June 2025.
• South Indian Bank (SIB), a private-sector bank headquartered in Thrissur, Kerala, has launched a new gold loan product called SIB Gold Xpress.
• Bandhan Bank has launched the Legacy Savings Account, a new premium product for its affluent customers.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is reviewing its flexible inflation targeting (FIT) framework, a process required by law ahead of its next five-year term starting in March 2026.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1 lakh on Ayodhya Finlease Limited.
• The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has implemented a new framework to onboard Cooperative Banks to provide Aadhaar-based authentication services.
• PhonePe has introduced a new home insurance product line designed to be a simple and affordable solution for homeowners.
• The Union Finance Ministry has introduced a one-time, one-way switch facility allowing central government employees to move from the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to the National Pension System (NPS).
• Fitch Ratings has affirmed India's sovereign credit rating at ‘BBB-’ with a stable outlook.
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed key changes to the block deal framework to improve market transparency and reduce the potential for manipulation in large trades.
• Sundaram Home Finance, a subsidiary of Sundaram Finance Ltd, has launched a new brand, 'Anugraha', to specifically cater to the affordable housing segment.
• The Income Tax Department has raised the threshold for initiating prosecution in cases of undisclosed foreign assets (excluding immovable property) to ₹20 lakh from the previous ₹5 lakh.
• The Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) has signed a loan agreement of €150 million with Germany’s KfW.
• Utkarsh Small Finance Bank (SFB) has partnered with Hitachi Payment Services to upgrade its payment processing and debit card management.
• Punjab National Bank (PNB) inaugurated its first startup-centric branch in New Delhi.
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey announced that women who are first-time mutual fund investors may receive additional incentives.
• Narayana Health has launched Aira, an AI-powered documentation tool to help doctors reduce paperwork and improve patient care.
• Nomura has cut India’s FY26 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast to 5.8% (worst-case scenario) from 6.2%, assuming the 50% US tariff on India remains in place throughout the year.
• Industrial production growth (IIP) rose to a four-month high of 3.5% in July 2025, compared to 1.5% in June 2025.
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has approved the reclassification of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) as a public shareholder in IDBI Bank, a move connected to the government’s strategic disinvestment
• The Government of India has appointed Goldman Sachs as a transaction advisor for the divestment of its stake in four public sector banks: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), Central Bank of India, UCO Bank, and Punjab & Sind Bank.
• L&T Finance Limited. (LTF), a leading non-banking financial company (NBFC), has announced a collaboration with Google Pay to offer loan products directly through the payments app.
• According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s forex reserves fell by $4.386 billion to $690.72 billion for the week ended August 22, 2025.
• CSB Bank, backed by Fairfax, is set to expand overseas for the first time by applying to open a representative office in Dubai.
• SBI Card and Flipkart have jointly launched the ‘Flipkart SBI Credit Card’, a co-branded credit card.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL AND STATE NEWS

• India Post launched IT 2.0 – Advanced Postal Technology (APT) under the Digital India Mission.
• Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) released provisional payroll data for June 2025, showing a net addition of 21.89 lakh members, the highest since payroll tracking began in April 2018.
• Union Home Minister & Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha:
  • Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025
  • Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025
  • Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025
• Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has officially on boarded Starlink Satellite Communication Pvt Ltd to use Aadhaar Authentication for customer verification.
• Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) under Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), in collaboration with Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL), National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), and National Stock Exchange (NSE), inaugurated three Niveshak Seva Kendras in Hyderabad.
• The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the renaming of Jalalabad town (Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh) to Parashurampuri.
• Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched ‘Garuda Drishti’ Social Media Monitoring and Cyber Intelligence Project at Police Bhavan, Nagpur.
• According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), India generated 1,08,494 GWh of solar energy in 2025, surpassing Japan’s 96,459 GWh.
• Indian Railways (IR) is moving towards its net-zero emission goal by rapidly adopting solar energy as part of its sustainable transport strategy.
• Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s 3-day official visit to India marked a major milestone in India–Fiji bilateral relations.
• Government e Marketplace (GeM) achieved ₹15 lakh crore (US$ 171.3 billion) cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) since its launch in 2016.
• The Union Cabinet approved the extension of the Fortified Rice Scheme till December 2028 with an outlay of ₹17,082 crore.
• The Ministry of Tourism launched projects under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment SASCI Scheme.
• Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) imposed a ₹3 lakh penalty on VLCC Limited for misleading advertisements regarding CoolSculpting (fat-freezing) treatments.
• Kerala has become the first fully digitally literate state in India after the successful completion of the first phase of the Digi Kerala project.
• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth ₹12,000 crore at Gaya, Bihar, covering key sectors like energy, healthcare, railways, road and urban development.
• The fourth edition of SEMICON India 2025 will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 2nd September 2025 at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention and Expo Centre), New Delhi.
• NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) released a report titled “Rethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathways”.
• The Central Government has set up two high-level committees under the leadership of Rajiv Gauba, a full-time NITI Aayog member and former Cabinet Secretary, to accelerate next-generation reforms and achieve the Viksit Bharat (Developed India) vision.
• The second National Space Day is being celebrated across India on 23rd August 2025.
• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over ₹5,200 crore in Kolkata, West Bengal.
• Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu announced a comprehensive insurance scheme for municipal staff, during the Swachh Andhra–Swarna Andhra campaign at Peddapuram, Kakinada district.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid the foundation stone, and dedicated development works worth ₹5,400 crore in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
• The 3GPP Radio Access Networks (RAN) Working Group meetings (RAN1–RAN5) were inaugurated at Whitefield, Bengaluru, and will continue till 29th August 2025.
• The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying issued the first national guidelines for veterinary blood transfusion services.
• The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the proposal of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports for submission of bid for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2030.
• The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the restructuring and extension of the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme beyond 12.2024 till 31 March 2030.
• National Highways Authority of India(NHAI) in collaboration with Vertis Infrastructure Trust launched ‘Project Aarohan’ to support educational aspirations of children of toll plaza employees.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Green Mobility Initiatives at Hansalpur, Gujarat.
• UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised the UN General Assembly’s decision to create two new institutional mechanisms for international collaboration on AI governance.
• The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved four projects of the Ministry of Railways with a total cost of ₹12,328 crore (approx.).
• The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 28th August 2014, now marks 11 years of transformative impact in India's financial landscape.
• Government of India extended import duty exemption on cotton till 31st December 2025, notified by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).
• The State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) of Andhra Pradesh, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, approved 30 new investment projects worth ₹53,922 crore at its 10th meeting.
• Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched India’s first National Biofoundry Network (NBN) under the BioE3 Policy (Economy, Environment, Employment).
• Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off a new fleet of ‘U-Special’ buses to improve daily commute for Delhi University students.
• Ministry of Minority Affairs launched an additional module on the UMEED Portal to support widows, divorced women, and orphans with maintenance from Waqf-alal-aulad properties.
• Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurated India’s first end-to-end Semiconductor OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) Pilot Line Facility of CG Power at Sanand, Gujarat.
• The Bihar government, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, approved the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana.
• Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the Brahmaputra Wing at Raj Bhavan, Guwahati, and virtually inaugurated/launched foundation stones of 8 projects worth ₹322 crore.
• Shri Akash Tripathi, IAS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power and Director General, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) released the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024, developed by BEE in association with the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE).
• Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated India’s first Tempered Glass Manufacturing Facility for Mobile Devices at Noida.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : INTERNATIONAL NEWS

• India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) — a bloc of five countries: Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, and Russia — have signed Terms of Reference (ToR) to begin negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
• The 6th Trilateral Foreign Ministers Dialogue was held in Kabul, attended by Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
• India and the Netherlands have established a Strategic Partnership on Water (SWP) to enhance and expand bilateral cooperation.
• On August 24, 2025, Nepal officially joined the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), an India-led initiative for the conservation of seven major big cat species globally.
• India and Japan set a target of 10 trillion yen investment in India over the next 10 years, with a focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups.
• Oman will launch its revamped Golden Visa Programme on August 31,2025 to strengthen its role as a global investment hub.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: MOUS AND AGREEMENT

• Haryana and Rajasthan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop the Yamuna Water Pipeline Project aimed at addressing water scarcity in arid districts of Rajasthan.
• India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) in Moscow to begin negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
• In a step towards deepening financial inclusion, the Department of Posts (DoP) under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India, and the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) August 22, 2025 during the 30th Foundation Day Celebration of AMFI in Mumbai.
• India and Japan are strengthening their partnership under the Japan-India Clean Energy Partnership, focusing on energy security, clean energy transition, and climate change mitigation.
• Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) signed a performance-based Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India.
• The Government of India and the World Food Programme (WFP) signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to strengthen collaboration in addressing the global hunger crisis.
• Union Minister of State George Kurian chaired the MoU signing between the Ministry of Minority Affairs and ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) at Kovalam, Kerala.
• Shri Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, India, and Mr. Thinley Namgyel, Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Bhutan, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Thimpu.
• The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW), Ministry of Defence, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Quality Council of India (QCI), New Delhi to improve pension, healthcare, resettlement, and welfare services for over 63 lakh veterans and their dependents.
• The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India signed an MoC with the Government of Japan on Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement (UNFCCC).
• Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), promoted by NHAI, signed an agreement with ICICI Bank to implement India’s first comprehensive Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at Choryasi Fee Plaza, Gujarat (NH-48).

CURRENT AFFAIRS: RANKING AND INDEX

• The IMD Smart City Index 2025 was released by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD).

CURRENT AFFAIRS : APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

• Sudarshan Venu has taken over as the new Chairman and Managing Director of TVS Motor.
• YES Bank has reappointed Prashant Kumar as its Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a six-month extension, from October 6, 2025, to April 5, 2026.
• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has extended Ajit Agarkar's contract as the Chief Selector of the Senior Men's Selection Committee until June 2026.
• The Payments Council of India (PCI), an organization representing the non-banking payments sector, has unanimously re-appointed Vishwas Patel, Joint MD of Infibeam Avenues Limited., as its chairperson.
• United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump has announced his nomination of close aide Sergio Gor as the next U.S. Ambassador to India.
• Rajiv Ranjan, an Executive Director at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has been appointed as Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of the New Development Bank (NDB), a multilateral bank founded by the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa).
• The IndusInd Bank board has approved the appointment of Rajiv Anand as the new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the postings of 15 senior IAS and IPS officers across various government ministries and bodies.
• Anish Dayal Singh, a retired 1988-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Manipur cadre, has been appointed as the new Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA).
• Nayara Energy appointed Teymur Abasguliyev as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective September 2025.
• The board of J&K Bank has approved the appointment of S.Krishnan as its Non-Executive Chairman until March 26, 2028.
• The Government of India has reappointed Satish Kumar as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Railway Board for a one-year term, effective September 1, 2025.
• India has appointed Dinesh K. Patnaik, a veteran diplomat, as the next envoy to Canada, in a move aimed at restoring strained bilateral ties.
• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has appointed Amit Kapur as its new Global Chief AI and Services Transformation Officer, effective September 1, 2025.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : DEFENCE NEWS

• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the maiden flight-tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the coast of Odisha on August 23, 2025.
• Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kadmatt, an indigenously built anti-submarine warfare (ASW) corvette, successfully completed a three-day port call in Surabaya, Indonesia.
• In a major step toward achieving naval self-reliance, the Indian Navy has simultaneously commissioned two Project 17A multi-mission stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri.
• The Indian Army has initiated Exercise Samanvay Shakti 2025, a Military-Civil Integration Exercise in collaboration with the state governments of Assam and Manipur.
• INS Tamal, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, called at Souda Bay, Greece from August 19-22, 2025.
• Exercise BRIGHT STAR 2025 is a multilateral military exercise taking place from August 28 to September 10, 2025.
• Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth inaugurated MILMEDICON-2025 on August 28, 2025, at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
• The 14th edition of Exercise Maitree, a bilateral military exercise between India and Thailand, is scheduled to take place at Umroi, Meghalaya, from September 1 to 14, 2025.
• The Indian Army organized the maiden Exercise Aarogya Setu at Rupai, Doomdooma, Tinsukia district, Assam.
• ‘RAN SAMWAD-2025’, a two-day tri-service dialogue, will begin on August 26, 2025, at the Army War College, Dr Ambedkar Nagar, Madhya Pradesh.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

• The Competition Commission of India (CCI), which is the country's primary antitrust regulator, has given its approval for Dalmia Bharat's proposal to acquire a 100% stake in Jaiprakash Associates (JAL).
• WestBridge Capital, a $7-billion global investment firm, has acquired a 15% stake in Edelweiss Asset Management for ₹450 crore.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), a Japanese bank, to acquire up to 24.99% of Yes Bank's paid-up share capital.
• The United States (US) Government acquired a 10% stake in Intel under President Donald Trump’s chip strategy, marking a major policy shift in semiconductor security.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

• India successfully tested its Agni-5 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) on August 20, 2025, from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha.
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to launch several new remote sensing satellites by 2027-28 to enhance data collection over India, including the Union Territory of Ladakh.
• The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA’s) James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a new, 29th satellite of Uranus, temporarily designated S/2025 U1.
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is developing a next-generation launch vehicle that will be over 120 meters tall, making it one of the tallest rockets ever built.
• Tata Motors has re-entered South Africa’s passenger vehicle market after a six-year gap, aiming to compete with Chinese carmakers.
• The Department of Posts (DoP), under the Ministry of Communications, has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MapmyIndia - Mappls to support the development and implementation of DIGIPIN.
• China has introduced an AI chatbot named Wukong AI aboard the Tiangong Space Station to assist taikonauts.
• Pixxel Space and Dhruva Space successfully launched satellites onboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
• YouTube has expanded its “Hype” feature to 39 countries, including the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Japan, Korea, Indonesia, and India.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

• Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) became the first player in football history to win the PFA Player of the Year award three times (2018, 2022, 2025).
• At the World Under-20 Wrestling Championships 2025 held in Samokov, Bulgaria, Sumit Malik won the silver medal in the 57 Kilogram freestyle category, losing 5-8 to European Under-20 bronze medallist Magomed Ozdamirov in the final.
• Ahmedabad will host three major international sports events in 2025, strengthening its role as a global sports hub.
• The three-day Khelo India Water Sports Festival concluded at Dal Lake, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.
• NorthEast United FC defeated Diamond Harbour FC 6–1 in the final of the 134th Durand Cup at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata.
• India won all three gold medals in mixed air rifle events at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, Kazakhstan.
• Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has been appointed as Head Coach of Pretoria Capitals for the SA20 2026 season.
• Cheteshwar Pujara, one of India’s most reliable Test batsmen, retired from all forms of cricket.
• Ravichandran Ashwin, legendary off-spinner and one of India’s finest cricketing minds, has retired from the Indian Premier League (IPL) after playing his last season with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2025.
• The FIDE World Cup 2025 will be held in Goa from October 30 to November 27, 2025.
• Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled the Hockey Men’s Asia Cup 2025 Trophy in New Delhi is the 12th edition of the tournament.
• Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu made a triumphant return by winning the women’s 48kg title at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad.
• Neeraj Chopra, Olympic and World Champion, finished 2nd place at the Zurich Diamond League Final 2025 with a final throw of 85.01m.
• Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, felicitated young footballers of Minerva Academy Football Club, Mohali in New Delhi.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : OBITUARIES

• Frank Caprio, the retired municipal judge and star of "Caught in Providence," has died at the age of 88 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
• Lord Swraj Paul, the India-born Chairman of the UK-based Caparo Group, passed away in London at the age of 94.