National News

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Honors Mumbai Samachar’s Legacy with ‘200 Not Out’ Documentary Release

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah presided over a significant event in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• The event marked the release of the ‘200 Not Out’ documentary, chronicling the journey of Mumbai Samachar, Asia’s oldest newspaper.
• Dignitaries, including Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, attended the ceremony.
• The documentary highlights the newspaper’s enduring legacy and its role in shaping India’s journalistic landscape.

Appointments and Resignations news

Michel Barnier Named by Macron to be France’s New PM

• French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier as France’s new Prime Minister on September 5, 2024.
• Barnier is the former EU Brexit negotiator.
• This appointment follows an extended period of political uncertainty in France.
• The decision marks a crucial moment in France’s efforts to form a stable government.

International News

Algerian President Tebboune Wins Second Term with 95% Vote

• Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been re-elected for a second term.
• Tebboune received 94.65% of the vote, according to the country’s electoral authority, ANIE.
• His opponents, Abdelaali Hassani Cherif and Youcef Aouchiche, garnered 3% and 2% respectively.
• Voter turnout was reported at 48%, with more than 24 million Algerians registered to vote.

International News

Israel’s Tower Semiconductor and Adani’s $10 Billion Chip Project in India

• Israel’s Tower Semiconductor and India’s Adani Group are set to invest 839.47 billion rupees ($10 billion) in a semiconductor manufacturing project in Maharashtra.
• The initiative aims to make India a global hub for chip production.
• This comes despite previous challenges, such as Foxconn’s withdrawal from a $19.5 billion joint venture with Vedanta.
• Plans by ISMC to invest $3 billion in a similar project had also stalled.

Appointments and Resignations News

Tuhin Kanta Pandey Appointed as New Finance Secretary

• The Indian government has appointed Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the new Finance Secretary.
• Pandey is a 1987-batch IAS officer from the Odisha cadre.
• His appointment follows T.V. Somanathan’s move to the position of Cabinet Secretary.
• Pandey previously served as the Secretary of the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM).

Appointments and Resignations News

Arun Goel Appointed as India’s Ambassador to Croatia

• Arun Goel has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to Croatia.
• He succeeds Raj Kumar Srivastava in this role.
• The Ministry of External Affairs announced his new role on September 7, 2024.
• Goel is a retired 1985-batch IAS officer from the Punjab cadre and previously served as the Election Commissioner of India.

Appointments and Resignations News

Vinay Goyal Appointed as State Mission Director of NHM

• Dr. Vinay Goyal has officially assumed the role of State Mission Director for the National Health Mission (NHM).
• He succeeds K. Jeevan Babu, who has moved to the Kerala Water Authority as Managing Director.
• Dr. Goyal is an IAS officer of the 2016 batch.
• He also takes charge as Director of the Kerala State IT Mission and Project Director at eHealth Kerala.

Banking and Finance News

SBI Foundation Launches 3rd Edition of Asha Scholarship Program

• The State Bank of India (SBI) Foundation has unveiled the third edition of its flagship initiative, the SBI Asha Scholarship Programme.
• The program aims to support 10,000 talented students from underprivileged backgrounds across India.
• It offers substantial financial assistance to help these students pursue their educational dreams.
• The initiative is part of SBI Foundation’s broader efforts to promote education and social welfare.

Sports News

Randhir Singh Elected as the First Indian President of the Olympic Council of Asia

• Randhir Singh has been elected as the president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).
• This historic event took place during the 44th General Assembly of the OCA in New Delhi.
• Singh is a veteran sports administrator.
• This marks the first time an Indian has ascended to this prestigious position.

Awards and Recognitions News

Swachh Vayu Survekshan Award 2024 Presented by Bhupender Yadav and Rajasthan CM

• The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies (Swachh Vayu Diwas) was observed on 7th September 2024 in Jaipur.
• Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, and Rajasthan Chief Minister, Bhajan Lal Sharma, led the event.
• Key dignitaries included Rajasthan’s Minister of State for Environment, Sanjay Sharma, and Urban Development Minister, Jhabar Singh Kharra.
• The event highlighted efforts to improve air quality and promote environmental sustainability.

Obituary News

Moeen Ali Announces Retirement from International Cricket

• Moeen Ali, the versatile England all-rounder, has officially announced his retirement from international cricket.
• This decision follows his omission from the upcoming white-ball series against Australia.
• Ali’s retirement marks the end of an era for English cricket.
• He has been a significant contributor to the team in both Test and limited-overs formats.

Sports News

India Bids for 2030 Youth Olympics: Mandaviya Addresses OCA General Assembly

• Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, India’s Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, announced India’s bid for the 2030 Youth Olympics.
• The announcement was made during his speech at the 44th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) on September 8, 2024.
• India will compete against Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Thailand, Mongolia, Russia, Ukraine, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for hosting rights.
• This bid is seen as a precursor to India’s ambition to host the 2036 Olympics.

Sports News

Jannik Sinner Beats Taylor Fritz to Win 2024 US Open

• Jannik Sinner, the world’s No. 1 tennis player, clinched his second Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open.
• He defeated Taylor Fritz in a thrilling final.
• This victory marked a remarkable comeback for Sinner.
• He faced significant challenges leading up to the tournament.

Important Days News

5th UN International Day to Protect Education from Attack

• The 5th Observance of the UN International Day to Protect Education from Attack is set to take place on September 9, 2024.
• The event will be held in Doha, Qatar, at the QNCC Auditorium 3.
• A High-Level Panel led by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Education Above All Foundation and UN SDG Advocate, will feature prominently.
• The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of protecting education from attacks and ensuring safe learning environments.