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BUSINESS NEWS
Alia Bhatt Named Global Brand Ambassador for Levi’s
- Levi’s has appointed Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt as its global brand ambassador.
- This move aligns with the shift in women’s fashion trends that emphasize comfort-first, relaxed, and style-driven denim fits.
- The company aims to lead this transformation, positioning itself not only as a heritage denim brand but also as a modern, trend-forward, and culturally relevant fashion icon.
- With Alia Bhatt’s popularity and contemporary style, Levi’s is working to resonate with younger generations and redefine its global image.
Bank of Baroda Declares Reliance Communications and Anil Ambani’s Accounts Fraudulent
- Bank of Baroda (BoB) has classified the loan accounts of Reliance Communications (RCom) and its former promoter Anil Ambani as fraudulent.
- This makes BoB the third bank, after State Bank of India (SBI) and Bank of India (BoI), to take such action.
- BoB had an outstanding loan of ₹1,656 crore against a sanctioned limit of ₹2,462 crore to RCom.
- RCom’s loan account was first categorized as non-performing asset (NPA) in June 2017.
- The decision followed a forensic audit by BDO India LLP, along with multiple show-cause notices (January 2024 & August 2025) and a personal hearing in July 2025.
- Anil Ambani failed to provide sufficient rebuttal, leading to the fraud classification.
SBI Tops List of Customer Complaints in FY25 – BRSR Report
- The FY25 Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) revealed that State Bank of India (SBI) recorded the highest number of customer complaints among all banks.
- SBI received 6.87 lakh complaints in FY25, of which 1.05 lakh remained unresolved by March-end.
- A majority of the grievances were linked to unauthorized electronic debits.
- Additionally, SBI reported 12,502 complaints about delays in essential service delivery in FY25, up from 7,223 in FY24.
- Among private sector banks, Axis Bank saw the highest volume of complaints, largely concerning service delivery delays.
- Axis Bank received 4.97 lakh complaints in FY25, with 8,782 cases unresolved at the end of the year.
- Overall, FY25 witnessed a significant rise in customer dissatisfaction, led by SBI in the public sector and Axis Bank in the private sector.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
India Sends First Tranche of Humanitarian Aid to Fiji
- India handed over five metric tonnes of cowpea seeds to Fiji as humanitarian assistance, delivered in Nadi city.
- The initiative supports food security, farming sustainability, and livelihoods of local growers in Fiji.
- The event took place during the first official visit of Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to India, where he met PM Narendra Modi.
- Both nations reaffirmed cooperation in defence, health, trade, agriculture, climate action, and cultural exchanges.
- As part of goodwill measures:
- India gifted two ambulances to the Fijian Military Forces.
- Announced the creation of a Defence Wing at India’s High Commission in Suva.
- Declared plans for a Cyber Security Training Cell in Fiji.
NATIONAL NEWS
Launch of MAR-a-THON 2025 – India’s Maritime Hackathon
- The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), in collaboration with IIT Madras, NTCPWC, NMC, and Chennai Port Authority (ChPA), launched MAR-a-THON 2025 at IIT Madras.
- This initiative is part of the Sagarmala Start-up Innovation Initiative (S2I2).
- It aims to foster Research, Innovation, Start-ups, and Entrepreneurship (RISE) in the maritime sector.
- The event also served as the curtain-raiser for India Maritime Week 2025.
- Shri T.K. Ramachandran, IAS, Secretary, MoPSW, emphasized the role of technology in growth and described MAR-a-THON as a catalyst for solving industry challenges in line with Maritime AmritKaal 2047 goals.
Phase-II of PSA Mumbai Terminal Inaugurated
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singapore PM Lawrence Wong virtually inaugurated Phase-II of the PSA Mumbai Terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPA).
- With this expansion, the terminal’s handling capacity has increased to 4.8 million TEUs.
- It has now become India’s largest container terminal.
NITI Aayog Report on Pulse Self-Sufficiency and Production Doubling
- NITI Aayog released a report recommending measures to achieve:
- Self-sufficiency in pulses by 2030.
- Doubling production by 2047.
- Production Projections:
- 26.06 million tonnes (2022) → 34.45 million tonnes (2030) → 51.57 million tonnes (2047).
- Crop-level estimates: 32.1 million tonnes (2030) and 50.7 million tonnes (2047).
- Supply Projections (after accounting for seed, feed, wastage):
- 30.6 million tonnes (2030) and 45.8 million tonnes (2047).
- Surplus Estimates:
- 3.79 million tonnes (2030).
- 16.48 million tonnes (2047).
- Key Recommendations:
- Crop-wise clustering and customized technologies.
- High-quality seed distribution and “one block, one seed village” model.
- Focus on 111 high-potential districts.
- Climate adaptation measures and data-driven monitoring.
- The report stresses:
- Awareness on the nutritional value of pulses.
- Inclusion in daily diets as per ICMR–NIN guidelines.
- Adopting a comprehensive supply-demand approach for achieving Atmanirbharta in pulses and ensuring sustainability.
APPOINTMENTS NEWS
Sundeep Sikka Elected AMFI Chairman
- Sundeep Sikka, ED & CEO of Nippon Life India AMC, has been elected Chairman of the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI).
- Vishal Kapoor, CEO of Bandhan AMC, has been appointed Vice Chairman.
- Sikka previously served as AMFI Chairman (2013–2015) and has been a Board member since 2009.
- Kapoor has been Chairman of the ARN Committee since 2020 and on the AMFI Board since 2018.
- Established in 1995, AMFI operates under SEBI’s guidance to:
- Protect investor interests.
- Promote ethical practices.
- Raise public awareness about mutual funds.
Amit Kshatriya Appointed NASA’s Associate Administrator
- Indian-American Amit Kshatriya has been appointed as the Associate Administrator of NASA, the highest-ranking civil service role at the agency.
- Announcement was made by Acting NASA Administrator Sean P. Duffy on September 3, 2025.
- Kshatriya joined NASA in 2003 and has a 20-year career in space exploration.
- He is a recipient of the Silver Snoopy Award, credited for his role as lead robotics officer during the COTS Dragon demonstration mission.
- Most recently, he was Deputy Head of the Moon to Mars Programme at NASA’s Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD).
- In his new role, he will:
- Oversee NASA’s 10 center directors.
- Act as the Chief Operating Officer.
- Guide missions under the Artemis campaign, aimed at returning humans to the Moon and preparing for Mars exploration.
IMPORTANT DAYS
World Literacy Day – September 8
- Observed annually on September 8 as International Literacy Day.
- Established by UNESCO in 1966 to highlight literacy as a fundamental human right and a matter of dignity.
- The idea originated at the 1965 World Conference of Ministers of Education on the Eradication of Illiteracy in Tehran, Iran.
- UNESCO promotes this day in partnership with governments, NGOs, and local communities.
- UNESCO’s motto: “Literacy is the best remedy”, emphasizing education for all.
World Physical Therapy Day – September 8
- Celebrated globally on September 8 each year.
- Recognized by the World Confederation for Physical Therapy in 1996.
- Historical background:
- The earliest reference comes from Hippocrates, who used massage as therapy.
- In 1813, Per Henrik Ling, the Father of Swedish Gymnastics, founded the Royal Central Institute of Gymnastics (RCIG) to promote medical benefits of physical exercises.
- In 1887, Sweden’s National Board of Health and Welfare officially recognized physical therapists.
- In India, physiotherapy began in 1952 with the establishment of the first physiotherapy center in Mumbai, supported by the Government of India and WHO.
SPORTS NEWS
India Defeats Korea to Win Asia Cup 2025
- India defeated South Korea 4-1 in the Asia Cup 2025 final held in Rajgir.
- This marks India’s 4th Asia Cup title after victories in 2003, 2007, and 2017.
- The win ended an eight-year title drought, strengthening India’s dominance in continental hockey.
- South Korea finished as runner-up. They still hold the record for the most titles (five), followed closely by India (four).
- With this win, India secured direct qualification for the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup, to be co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands.
US Open 2025 – Final Results
- The US Open 2025 was held from August 24 to September 7, 2025, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York.
- It was the 145th edition of the tournament and the final Grand Slam of the year.
Champions:
- Men’s Singles: Carlos Alcaraz
- Women’s Singles: Aryna Sabalenka
- Men’s Doubles: Marcel Granollers / Horacio Zeballos
- Women’s Doubles: Gabriela Dabrowski / Erin Routliffe
- Mixed Doubles: Sara Errani / Andrea Vavassori
Prize Money:
- The tournament offered a record-breaking $90 million purse, the largest in tennis history.
- This represented a 20% increase from 2024.
- Singles champions Alcaraz and Sabalenka each received $5 million, marking a 39% rise compared to the previous year.