The IMD Smart City Index 2025, released by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), once again highlighted how cities across the world are leveraging technology, infrastructure, and governance to improve urban life. While Swiss cities continue to dominate, the Middle East has made dramatic leaps, and Indian cities remain outside the global top 20.
According to IMD, a smart city is "an urban setting that applies technology to enhance the benefits and mitigate the drawbacks of urbanisation for its citizens."
Cities are ranked based on five key parameters: Health and Safety, Mobility, Activities, Opportunities and Governance
IMD Top 10 Smart Cities in the World 2025 are Zurich, Oslo, Geneva, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, London, Copenhagen, Canberra, Singapore and Lausanne.
Although Indian cities are progressing in the global smart city movement, they are still far from the top 20 list.
Delhi-104, Mumbai-106, Hyderabad 109 and Bengaluru -110
Trump Orders Removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
US President Donald Trump ordered the removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook effective immediately, citing allegations of false statements on her mortgage agreements -- and expanding pressure on the independent central bank.
PM Modi Launches Global Export of Maruti Suzuki's First Electric Vehicles
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Suzuki Motor Plant in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, where he inaugurated the localised production of hybrid battery electrodes and launched the export of Maruti Suzuki's first global battery electric vehicle (BEV), the e VITARA, to over 100 countries, including Japan and several European nations.
Rajiv Ranjan Appointed VP, Chief Risk Officer at NDB
The New Development Bank (NDB), established by the BRICS nations, appointed Rajiv Ranjan, a former Member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as its Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer (CRO). The announcement was made confirming a five-year term for the seasoned central banker.
Ranjan is a career economist and central banker with over 35 years of experience, primarily at the RBI, where he began his career in 1989.
DS Group and WPP Media Launch 'DCODE' - India's First Comprehensive Guide to Digital Marketing
Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a leading FMCG conglomerate and multi-business corporation, in collaboration with WPP Media, launched DCODE - The Guide to Digital Marketing.
This first-of-its-kind comprehensive playbook blends academic frameworks with practical application, delivering actionable systems, processes, and templates. It outlines best practices across all critical facets of digital marketing, including Paid Media, Social Media, Influencer Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Online Reputation Management (ORM), and more.
India's Aishwary Tomar won the gold medal in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions event at the Asian Shooting Championship 2025 in Shymkent, Kazakhstan.
In the final, Aishwary Tomar shot 462.5 and edged out the People's Republic of China's Zhao Wenyu (462.0).
This was Aiswary's second Asian title in the same event, having clinched a gold in 2023 as well.
Mirabai Chanu Wins Gold at Commonwealth Championship
Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won a gold medal at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad and marked a triumphant return to competitive action. The Tokyo Olympics silver medallist lifted a total of 193kg and set new Commonwealth Championship records in snatch, clean and jerk, and total, finishing atop the women's 48kg podium. This included 84kg in snatch and 109kg in clean and jerk, both setting new Commonwealth Championship records. The win also secured her direct qualification for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova Retires
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova retired from tennis after being knocked out of the US Open.
She was beaten 6-1 6-0 by France's Diane Parry in their first-round meeting in New York.
Kvitova's two-decade career had many memorable highlights, but her two victories at Wimbledon will always be the pinnacle.
In the 2011 tournament, she beat Maria Sharapova 6-3 6-4 in the final to seal her first Grand Slam success.
And she was celebrating on Centre Court again in 2014 as she claimed her second title in south west London.
PM Modi Holds Delegation-level Talks with Fijian Counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Fijian counterpart, Sitiveni Rabuka, at the Hyderabad House and discussed ways to further deepen the long-standing partnership and close ties between the two nations.
This was Sitiveni Rabuka's first visit to India in his current capacity.
He was accompanied by his spouse, Sulueti Rabuka, along with a high-level delegation that included Health and Medical Services Minister Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu and senior officials.
With No Withdrawal, All Set for Direct Contest between NDA, Opposition for V-P's Post
With neither of the two candidates for the vice presidential election withdrawing their nomination, the stage is set for a direct contest between ruling NDA nominee C. P. Radhakrishnan and joint opposition candidate B. Sudershan Reddy on September 9.
Both candidates this time hail from southern India, with Radhakrishnan from Tamil Nadu and Reddy from Telangana. The vice-presidential poll has been described by the opposition as an ideological battle, even as the numbers are stacked in favour of the ruling NDA.
Central Industrial Security Force Creates First-ever All-women Commando Unit
In a significant policy initiative aimed at encouraging women empowerment in the organisation, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is all set to induct its first-ever -All-Women Commando Team' into its core operations. Training of women commandos has already begun at the Regional Training Centre (RTC) in Barwaha, Madhya Pradesh.
The specially designed eight-week-long advanced commando course for the women personnel will prepare them for Quick Reaction Teams (CRT) and Special Task Force (STF) duties at high security establishments and installations guarded by the force. The programme includes physical fitness and weapons training, live-fire drills under stress, endurance-building exercises like running, obstacle courses, rappelling, survival training in forests, and other methods designed to test decision-making and teamwork under adverse conditions.
The first batch of 30 women personnel, who are currently deployed across various airports—will undergo training up to October 4, which began earlier this month. The second batch of women personnel will undergo the training from October 6 to November 29.
Indian Navy Commissions Stealth Frigates Udaygiri and Himgiri
In a landmark moment, the Indian Navy commissioned two cutting-edge Nilgiri-class stealth frigates - INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri - each equipped with 8 BrahMos missiles. These 6,700-tonne warships significantly enhance India's maritime strike capabilities. This is the first time two major surface combatants built by different Indian shipyards were inducted simultaneously, signalling a major leap in naval modernisation and defence self-reliance.
Udaygiri is built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai and Himgiri is constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata.
August 26, 2025 marked the 115th birth anniversary of Mother Teresa, a divine figure whose legacy of love and compassion continues to inspire the world. Born on August 26, 1910 in Albania, she became one of the most revered figures of the 20th century, recognised globally for her selfless service to humanity. Mother Teresa was honoured with the Nobel Peace Prize, the Ramon Magsaysay Peace Prize, and India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, among many others.
TN Chief Minister Stalin Inaugurates Expansion of Breakfast Scheme to Govt-aided Schools in Urban Regions
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin inaugurated the expansion of the 'Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme,' part of the flagship initiatives of the DMK government, to urban areas in the state.
Stalin, along with his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann, who took part in the event as the chief guest, served food to children at St Joseph's Primary School, marking the launch of the scheme.
The expansion marks the 5th phase of the scheme's implementation, which is set to benefit 3.06 lakh more children belonging to 2,429 schools.
Dharmendra Pradhan Unveils 25-year Roadmap to Make IITs Inclusive and Future-ready
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired the 56th IIT Council meeting, where he presented a comprehensive 25-year roadmap aimed at transforming the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
The proposal seeks to make these institutions more inclusive, deeply research-oriented, and responsive to the demands of the 21st century.
The 25-year vision focusses on bolstering inclusivity by widening access for students from underrepresented socio-economic groups and expanding research capacity within IIT campuses.
UP Announces Scholarship in Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's Name for Space Tech Students
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a new scholarship in the name of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian man to travel to the International Space Station (ISS), which will support students from the state pursuing higher education in space technology.
The announcement came during a felicitation ceremony for Shukla, who returned from the historic Axiom-4 mission.
Collegium Recommends Appointment of Justice Shree Chandrashekhar as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court
The Supreme Court Collegium recommended the appointment of Justice Shree Chandrashekhar as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court.
Justice Chandrashekhar enrolled as an advocate with the Delhi State Bar Council in December 1993.
He was appointed as an additional judge of the Jharkhand High Court in January 2013 and became a permanent Judge in June 2014. He assumed the office of acting Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court in December 2023.
He was transferred from the Rajasthan High Court to the Bombay High Court in July this year (2025).
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