1) Anutin Charnvirakul Becomes New Prime Minister of Thailand
- Anutin Charnvirakul assumed office as the new Prime Minister of Thailand.
- Context: Leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, he played a key role in recent Thai politics.
- Significance: His leadership marks a shift in Thailand’s political landscape, which has often seen judicial and military interventions.
2) India Wins Asia Cup Hockey 2025
- The Indian men’s hockey team became champion of the Asia Cup Hockey 2025, defeating South Korea in the final.
- Significance: Strengthens India’s dominance in Asian hockey and boosts momentum ahead of upcoming World Cup and Olympic qualifiers.
- Context: India has historically been one of the strongest hockey nations, and recent victories highlight a resurgence in the sport.
3) Russia Targets Government Building in Kyiv
- In a major escalation of the Russia–Ukraine war, Russia targeted a main government building in Kyiv for the first time since the conflict began.
- Significance: Marks a dangerous escalation with symbolic and strategic implications.
- Context: Such an attack on the capital’s core governance structure reflects intensifying hostilities in the prolonged war.
4) Anupurna Roy Wins Best Director at Venice Film Festival 2025
- Indian filmmaker Anupurna Roy won the Best Director Award at the 82nd Venice Film Festival.
- Importance: Highlights global recognition of Indian cinema on prestigious international platforms.
- Context: The Venice Film Festival is one of the “Big Three” international film festivals (along with Cannes and Berlin).
5) 100 Years of the Self-Respect Movement in Tamil Nadu
- 2025 marks the completion of 100 years of the Self-Respect Movement, initiated by E.V. Ramaswamy (Periyar) in Tamil Nadu (1925).
- Objective: The movement fought against caste discrimination, social inequality, and gender bias.
- Significance: A landmark in India’s social justice and Dravidian movement, influencing Tamil Nadu’s politics and society to this day.
