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India Shines at International Astronomy Olympiad 2025 in Mumbai

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India has made history by hosting the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) for the first time in Mumbai from August 11 to 21, 2025. This prestigious global event brought together nearly 300 talented students from 64 countries, who competed to solve challenging problems in space science, stars, and physics.

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India’s Stellar Performance

The Indian team delivered an outstanding performance, winning four gold medals and one silver medal, earning India the top rank overall.

Medal Winners

  • Gold Medalists:
    • Banibrata Majee – Delhi
    • Akshat Srivastava – Kolkata
    • Aarush Mishra – Bengaluru
    • Panini – Patna
  • Silver Medalist:
    • Sumant Gupta – Gurugram

A Proud Moment for India

Hosting the IOAA for the first time marked a significant milestone for India’s contribution to global science education. The competition not only highlighted young Indian talent but also strengthened international collaboration in astronomy and astrophysics.

Inspiring the Next Generation

Events like the IOAA play a vital role in encouraging young minds to explore the mysteries of space, fostering scientific curiosity, and paving the way for future astronomers and astrophysicists.

Indian Hockey Celebrates 100 Years in 2025

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Indian hockey is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, marking 100 years since the sport’s formal organisation in India. This milestone is being celebrated with various events, including a nationwide hockey festival scheduled for November 7, 2025, and enhanced financial grants for hockey development.

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The event will witness 1,000 simultaneous matches—with one men’s and one women’s match in every district of the country. The massive celebration aims to engage over 36,000 players, equally divided between men and women, symbolising inclusivity and unity in Indian hockey. Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey stated, “As we celebrate 100 years of Indian hockey, we not only honour our golden legacy but also lay a strong foundation for the future”.

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No YouTube accounts for kids under 16 in Australia

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Australia has decided to make a new rule to protect children online by banning children under 16 from having accounts on YouTube. This means that children younger than 16 will not be able to create their own YouTube accounts, although they can still watch videos without an account. This change comes because many children have been exposed to harmful content on YouTube, and the government wants to keep them safer. 

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said this rule is to help parents and protect children from negative experiences on social media. The ban will also apply to other platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and X (formerly Twitter), and will start on December 10, 2025. Social media companies that do not follow these rules could face fines up to nearly 50 million Australian dollars. Some kinds of online apps, such as games, messaging, education, and health services, are not included in the ban because they are considered safer for children.

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India Brings New Law on Online Gaming

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The Indian Parliament has passed a new law called the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 (“Online Gaming Bill”). This law was signed by the President just one day after both Houses of Parliament approved it. Both Houses of Parliament approved the Online Gaming Bill, which bans all forms of money-based online games while promoting e-sports and safe online social gaming. The President’s assent will be followed by an official notification that sets the date for the legislation to come into force. The law bans all online games where people must pay money to win cash prizes. It was created to stop problems like cheating, gambling addiction, and money loss. 

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Highlights of the New Law on Online Gaming:

  • Esports Become Official: The government will now support esports through tournaments, training centres, and special rules.
  • Safe Games: Only healthy, age-friendly, and educational games will be encouraged.
  • No Money Games: Any game involving money will be completely banned. Ads and payment systems for such games will also be stopped.
  • New Gaming Authority: A new office will be set up to make rules, check complaints, and watch over gaming companies.
  • Punishments: Anyone running or promoting money-based online games can be fined or even sent to jail.

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Khalid Jamil: India’s New Football Coach

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The All India Football Federation has confirmed that Khalid Jamil has been appointed the new head coach of the Indian men’s national football team. The 48-year-old coach has previously managed several top domestic clubs, including East Bengal, Mohun Bagan, NorthEast United FC, and Jamshedpur FC. His first challenge as India’s head coach will be the CAFA Nations Cup 2025, scheduled to be held in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan between August 29 and September 8. 

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Khalid Jamil is the first Indian to lead the men’s senior team in over a decade, since Savio Medeira’s tenure ended in 2012. He takes over following the departure of Spaniard Manolo Marquez, aiming to inject fresh energy and success into Indian football.

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