Latest current affairs of the Day for 25 May 2025
Ahead of the International Yoga Day on 21 June, The Andhra Pradesh state government has started Yog Andhra Abhiyan to develop yoga culture in the entire state.
The 5th State-Level Shirui Lily Festival concluded on Saturday in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, capping five days of cultural celebration, ecological awareness and community participation. Organised by the Department of Tourism, Manipur, the festival marked the 75th anniversary of the discovery of the Shirui Lily (Lilium mackliniae) the state’s iconic and endangered flower found only in the Shirui Hills.
India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy . NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam has confirmed the mess. The IMF in its recent report has said that India will remain the world’s fastest-growing major economy.
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has won the top honour at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. His film, “IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT” , took home the prestigious Palme d’Or award . The festival featured 22 films in its main competition.
Pithoragarh which is located in Uttarakhand has recently inaugurated its first community radio station at Panchshul Pulse. This station aims to serve the border communities by blending local culture, weather updates, and village stories. The station was launched by Lieutenant General Anindya Sengupta, the general officer commanding-in-chief of the central command. Its tagline, “Hill se Dil Tak,”.
Punjab Kings co-owner and Bollywood actor Preity G Zinta has donated Rs 1.10 crore to the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) under its initiative Operation Sindoor.
Star tennis player, Novak Djokovic scripted history by clinching his 100th ATP singles title. the 38-year-old Serb, bagged the 100th title of his stellar career after beating Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz to win the Men’s Singles title in Geneva Open.