Current Affairs - Persons

Smriti Mandhana achieved a historic milestone in women’s cricket by becoming the first Asian batter to score 4,000 runs in Women’s T20 Internationals. This achievement came during her return to international cricket, highlighting her consistency and longevity in the shortest format of the game. She reached the landmark in a match against Sri Lanka at Visakhapatnam, where India secured an eight-wicket victory. Globally, she is only the second player to reach this feat, following New Zealand’s Suzie Bates, placing Mandhana among the elite batters in women’s T20I history.

Raiza Dhillon delivered an exceptional performance at the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions by winning gold medals in both the Women’s Skeet and Junior Women’s Skeet events. Competing at the Karni Singh Shooting Range in Tughlaqabad, the Olympian demonstrated consistency, precision, and composure under pressure. In the Women’s Skeet final, she scored 56 to clinch the top position. Achieving a golden double at a national-level championship highlights her technical excellence and strong competitive mindset, further establishing her as one of India’s prominent shooters in the skeet discipline.

Neal Mohan, the Indian-origin CEO of YouTube, was recognized as TIME’s 2025 CEO of the Year for his calm, strategic, and creator-focused leadership. Since taking over as CEO in 2023, Mohan has driven innovations such as YouTube Shorts, YouTube TV expansion, and enhanced monetization tools for creators, while prioritizing digital wellbeing and content moderation. His recognition highlights the global impact of Indian-origin leaders in technology, underscores ethical and user-centric leadership in digital platforms, and serves as an inspiration for aspiring professionals in AI, media, and technology sectors.

Sunny Reddy, an Indian American entrepreneur, was unanimously chosen as the Michigan Republican Party Co-Chair, marking a significant moment of representation for the Indian diaspora in U.S. politics. His selection highlights his strong grassroots leadership, effective donor outreach and respected standing within the community. The unanimous consent for his nomination reflects broad confidence in his ability to contribute meaningfully to the party’s strategic direction. His influence and integrity have been widely acknowledged, making his election an important development for both the GOP and the broader Indian American community.

Sunny Reddy, an Indian American entrepreneur, was unanimously chosen as the Michigan Republican Party Co-Chair, marking a significant moment of representation for the Indian diaspora in U.S. politics. His selection highlights his strong grassroots leadership, effective donor outreach and respected standing within the community. The unanimous consent for his nomination reflects broad confidence in his ability to contribute meaningfully to the party’s strategic direction. His influence and integrity have been widely acknowledged, making his election an important development for both the GOP and the broader Indian American community.