Current Affairs - Persons

PV Sindhu’s election as Chair of the BWF Athletes’ Commission marks an important milestone in her career beyond competitive badminton. As a two-time Olympic medallist and former world champion, she brings immense experience and credibility to global sports governance. In her new role, she will represent the voices and concerns of badminton players worldwide and serve as a member of the BWF Council, directly influencing policy and decision-making. Her long association with the commission since 2017 and work as a BWF Integrity Ambassador underline her commitment to athlete welfare, fairness, and integrity in the sport.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee is remembered for his visionary leadership, strong democratic values, and balanced approach to nationalism and inclusiveness. During his tenure as Prime Minister, India conducted the Pokhran nuclear tests in May 1998 under Operation Shakti, asserting strategic autonomy and global standing. His slogan “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan” reflected a holistic vision integrating defence, agriculture, and science. Vajpayee’s governance reforms left a lasting imprint on India’s development path, and his birth anniversary is observed as Good Governance Day, highlighting his enduring legacy in public life.

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.