APPOINTMENTS

Justice M. Sundar Appointed as Chief Justice of Manipur High Court

• Justice M. Sundar has officially taken oath as the 10th Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court.

• The swearing-in ceremony took place at Raj Bhavan in Imphal, administered by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla.

• His appointment follows the retirement of former Chief Justice Kempaiah Somashekar.

• The Supreme Court collegium recommended Justice Sundar’s elevation to the top post.

• A native of Chennai, he completed his law degree from Madras Law College.

• Enrolled as an advocate in 1989, he primarily practiced at the Madras High Court.

• Appointed a permanent judge of the Madras High Court in 2016, he later served as its second senior-most judge before his Manipur posting.

SPORTS

Central Zone Clinches 7th Duleep Trophy Title After 11-Year Gap

• Central Zone, under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, won the 62nd Duleep Trophy by defeating South Zone in a gripping final.

• The win marked Central Zone’s seventh Duleep Trophy title and their first triumph since 2014.

• Central posted a commanding first-innings score of 511, which proved decisive despite South’s strong second-innings fightback of 426.

• South Zone had earlier collapsed for just 149 in their first innings, giving Central a crucial edge.

• Chasing 65 runs in the fourth innings, Central secured victory with six wickets in hand.

• Rajat Patidar topped the tournament run charts with 382 runs, playing a key role in his team’s success.

• All-rounder Saransh Jain was named Player of the Tournament for his 16 wickets and valuable 136 runs.

AWARDS

Baba Kalyani Receives ASME Holley Medal for Engineering Excellence

• Baba Kalyani, Chairman and MD of Bharat Forge, has been awarded the prestigious Holley Medal by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

• The accolade, established in 1924, honours groundbreaking engineering achievements that positively impact society.

• Kalyani was recognised for leading Bharat Forge’s innovative response to U.S. trade tariffs through engineering-driven strategies.

• Under his leadership, the company is advancing high-tech manufacturing operations within the United States.

• These efforts support local industry needs and enhance self-reliance in critical sectors.

• The award underscores Kalyani’s commitment to resilient, globally integrated supply chains.

• It also highlights the growing influence of Indian engineering talent in the U.S. industrial landscape.

SUMMIT AND CONFERENCE

Key Outcomes of the 13th India-UAE Joint Task Force on Investments – September 2025

• The 13th meeting took place in Abu Dhabi on 18 September 2025, co-chaired by ADIA’s Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.

• Officials from both nations' governments, investment bodies, and businesses participated to review and advance bilateral economic cooperation.

• Formed in 2013, the Task Force aims to deepen strategic investment ties and unlock new opportunities between India and the UAE.

• The meeting emphasized boosting bilateral investments and identifying emerging sectors for future partnerships.

• Trade has seen significant growth under the CEPA, with non-oil trade hitting $38 billion in H1 2025—a 34% jump over the same period last year.

• Key projects like the Bharat Mart in Jebel Ali, aimed at enhancing Indian exports, were reviewed for progress.

• Discussions also included future cooperation in space and maritime sectors, central bank-led initiatives on local currency trade, digital payments, and resolving investor concerns swiftly.