‘Exercise AIKYA’ was organized by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in Chennai to enhance disaster preparedness and foster collaboration between key stakeholders. It brought together experts from sectors like railways, transport, health, and environment, as well as various disaster authorities, including the Indian Army. The symposium featured discussions on modern disaster management strategies, focusing on key challenges such as tsunamis, floods, and forest fires. With India being highly vulnerable to natural disasters, such events play a crucial role in improving coordination, sharing knowledge, and strengthening India's disaster response capacity.

Manu Bhaker, a renowned Indian shooter and Olympic medalist, was appointed as the brand ambassador of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. This decision highlights the government's initiative to promote gender diversity and youth engagement in the maritime sector. Bhaker’s exemplary achievements in sports and her dedication to representing India at the international level make her a fitting choice to inspire young Indians to consider careers in sectors like shipping, ports, and waterways. The ministry hopes that her involvement will bring attention to the critical role of women in these industries.

Atishi Marlena, a key member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and MLA from Kalkaji, was appointed the new Chief Minister of Delhi on 17th September 2024, following Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation. Marlena becomes the third woman to serve as Delhi's Chief Minister. Her appointment follows Kejriwal’s resignation amidst corruption allegations in the Delhi Liquor Excise case. As a strong advocate for education reform and women's empowerment, Marlena’s leadership is expected to continue AAP’s focus on social welfare and transparency, setting the stage for Delhi’s upcoming legislative elections in February 2025.

The Indian men’s hockey team, captained by Harmanpreet Singh, clinched the ‘Men’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024’, defeating China 1-0 in the final. This victory marked India’s fifth win in the tournament, solidifying its position as one of the top hockey teams in Asia. The final, held at Moqi Hockey Training Base in China, saw Jugraj Singh scoring the winning goal in the 51st minute. The tournament also demonstrated China’s growing strength in hockey as they made it to their first-ever final, while Pakistan secured 3rd place by defeating South Korea.

The 2nd edition of the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) India Inclusion Conclave was held in New Delhi from September 17-18, 2024. The conclave aims to raise awareness about anti-doping regulations, particularly among para-athletes. With India recording the highest number of doping cases in 2022, the conclave holds significant importance in promoting clean sports. Additionally, it ran parallel to international meetings under the UNESCO anti-doping convention. Union ministers Mansukh Mandaviya and Raksha Nikhil Khadse inaugurated the event, reinforcing India’s commitment to promoting fairness and transparency in sports.