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A. NATIONAL NEWS
1. India Wins the Asia Cup 2025 (Dubai, Sept. 28)
India won its ninth Asia Cup after defeating Pakistan by 5 wickets:
- Location: United Arab Emirates’ Dubai International Stadium.
- India 150/5; Pakistan 147 all out is the final score.
- Tilak Varma won Man of the Match after scoring the game-winning 69 (not out)*.
- Kuldeep Yadav was named Most Valuable Player, and Abhishek Sharma was named Player of the Tournament.
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is responsible for organizing the Asia Cup, which was established in 1984. Depending on the next ICC event, the format alternates between ODI and T20I (T20I format in 2025). This was the first India–Pakistan final in 41 years, creating historic sporting and political significance.
2. GST Rate Cuts 2025: What’s More Expensive and What’s Less Expensive?
The government reduced slabs on necessities, healthcare, education, agriculture, and cars as part of a significant rationalization of the GST rate. Reforms to the Process:
- For low-credit claimants, automatic GST registration is available within three working days.
- Provisional reimbursements for inverted duty structures and zero-rated supplies.
Impact:
- More disposable income and less inflationary pressure.
- Increased purchasing power in rural areas due to lower prices for farm equipment.
- The two-tier GST model (5% & 18%) is made possible by the simplified slab system.
For detailed insight, kindly refer to our Blog on GST 2.0.
3. Educate Girls NGO (India) — Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025
Overview of the Award: • The first Indian organization to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award, Asia’s version of the Nobel Prize, was the non-governmental organization Educate Girls, situated in Rajasthan.
About the NGO:
- Serves more than 30,000 villages in several states; • aims to enroll and retain girls in rural Indian schools.
- Attained a retention rate of over 90% by enrolling over two million girls.
Important Innovations:
- Development Impact Bond (DIB), 2015: The first global education bond with funds linked to quantifiable learning outcomes.
- Pragati Program: Open education for women and girls between the ages of 15 and 29; serves over 31,500 students.
They were honored for “rescuing girls from illiteracy and providing them with agency, skills, and courage.“
About the Award:
| Attribute | Details |
| Established | 1957 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Founded by | Rockefeller Brothers Fund |
| Named after | Ramon Magsaysay, 7th President of the Philippines |
| Indian Winners | Arvind Kejriwal (2006), Ravish Kumar (2019), Bezwada Wilson (2016), Sonam Wangchuk (2018) |
4. India’s 15th vice president, CP Radhakrishnan
Date of Election: September 9, 2025.
- CP Radhakrishnan (NDA) won with 452 votes.
- With 300 votes, Justice B. Sudershan Reddy came in second.
- 98.2% of voters cast ballots (767 MPs).
Profile:
- Former BJP Tamil Nadu President, two-time Member of Parliament (Coimbatore); born in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, on October 20, 1957.
- Former governor of Jharkhand, Telangana, and Maharashtra.
Importance:
- Assures constitutional continuity following the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar.
- Illustrated the internal division of the opposition and the parliamentary strength of the NDA.
5. Highlights of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index
- Larry Ellison of Oracle briefly surpassed Elon Musk as the richest person in the world.
- Following Oracle’s earnings surge, Ellison’s wealth increased by $89 billion in a single day.
- The following day, Elon Musk took the top spot again at $384 billion.
- Indian Billionaires: Mukesh Ambani, ranked 18th with $97.9 billion; Gautam Adani: $80.9B, ranked 21st. Both companies control telecom, infra, and energy.
Significance:
AI, semiconductors, and digital services are at the forefront of the billionaire surge, reflecting tech-driven wealth dominance.
6. 71st National Film Awards 2025
- Vikrant Massey (12th Fail) and Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan) were the best actors.
- Rani Mukerji (Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway) is the best actress.
- Sudipto Sen (The Kerala Story) is the best director.
- 12th Fail is the best movie.
- Mohanlal (400+ films) received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
- Best Lyrics: Kasarla Shyam (Balagam).
- Best Music: GV Prakash (Vaathi).
- Harshavardhan Rameshwar (Animal).
- Vaibhavi Merchant (Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem) had the best choreography.
7. Major Cabinet Approvals – Infrastructure & Schemes
| Project | Investment | Significance |
| Critical Mineral Recycling Scheme | ₹1,500 Cr | Boosts Li-ion battery & e-waste recycling |
| Bhagalpur–Dumka–Rampurhat Rail Doubling | ₹3,169 Cr | Reduces congestion, connects religious hubs |
| Mokama–Munger Highway | ₹4,447 Cr | Industrial corridor in Bihar |
| PG & MBBS Seats Expansion | ₹15,034 Cr | 5,000 PG + 5,023 MBBS seats |
| DSIR HRD Scheme | ₹2,277 Cr | R&D training in STEMM |
| Railways Bonus | ₹1,865 Cr | 10.91 lakh staff, 78 days wages |
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B. STATE-WISE NEWS
1. Andhra Pradesh
- An investment plan worth ₹3,400 crore was revealed: Tirupati Space City, which is supported by ISRO and focuses on space research, satellite manufacturing, and startups, has been given ₹400 crore. ₹3,000 crore for Madakasira’s Defense Industrial Hubs, which will promote independence in defense production.
- Tirumala saw the opening of the AI Command Center: CM Chandrababu Naidu introduced the first-ever AI-based pilgrim management system. It uses AI dashboards to track crowds, darshan times, and emergency response in real time. An illustration of the integration of AI governance in temple towns and tourism.
2. Arunachal Pradesh
- ₹5,100 crore worth of projects were inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi, including: o Hydropower projects for clean energy supply.
- The “Vibrant Northeast Initiative” includes projects aimed at enhancing the Northeast’s energy independence and tourism.
3. Assam
- On September 2, students from Gauhati University launched India’s first Vulture Information Portal. Monitors endangered vulture species’ nesting locations, mortality trends, and conservation information.
- The PM opened a ₹18,000 crore bioethanol and polypropylene plant in Golaghat. It will support ethanol blending targets, increase employment in rural areas, and lessen carbon footprint.
4. Bihar
A month filled with significant developmental events:
Infrastructure Development
- ₹4,447 crore The 82.4-kilometer Mokama–Munger Greenfield Expressway, which will cut travel times by 60%, will link Patna with Bhagalpur and Munger.
- The NH-139W Project, worth ₹3,822 crore, will cut the 2.5-hour journey from Patna to Bettiah to just one hour.
- ₹2,192 crore Bakhtiyarpur–Rajgir–Tilaiya railway doubling project: 104 km segment, 26 MTPA capacity, linking Rajgir and Nalanda.
Air and Religious Connectivity
- The PM opened Purnia Airport and ₹36,000 crore projects (river-linking and thermal power).
- The Royal Bhutan Buddhist Temple, a representation of Indo-Bhutan friendship, was opened on September 4 in Rajgir.
Agriculture & Trade
The first GI-tagged Mithila Makhana export consignment was flagged off, and the APEDA Office was opened in Patna. These initiatives support Bihar’s rural exports internationally.
Judiciary
Justice P.B. Bajanthri was sworn in as the Patna High Court’s Chief Justice.
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C. GOVERNMENT SCHEMES
1. Make in India
- Ministry: Commerce & Industry
- Launched: 2014
- Goal: Boost FDI, manufacturing, exports, and job creation.
- Recent Focus (2025): Integration with PLI schemes, attracting companies like Apple, Tesla, and Boeing.
- Significance: Strengthens India’s position as a global production hub and reduces import dependency.
2. CBHRD Scheme (Capacity Building & Human Resource Development)
- Ministry: Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR) / CSIR
- Duration: 2021–2026
- Budget: ₹2,277 crore
- Objective: Support PhD/Postdoc research, Bhatnagar Fellowships, and strengthen R&D skills in STEMM fields.
- Outcome: Encourages young researchers and boosts India’s innovation ranking.
3. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (Blue Revolution)
- Ministry: Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
- Started: 2020
- Goal: Transform fisheries sector → increase production to 195 lakh tonnes, generate jobs, and double fishers’ income.
- Impact: Export growth and rural livelihood improvement.
4. Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana (Bihar)
- Launched: 2025
- Target: 75 lakh women
- Benefit: ₹10,000 via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
- Add-on: Women can access ₹2 lakh through SHGs under Jeevika Nidhi.
- Objective: Encourage self-employment and financial inclusion.
5. Bihar Women Empowerment Scheme
- Overlaps with above; focuses on economic empowerment and entrepreneurship among rural women.
6. Anbu Karangal Scheme (Tamil Nadu)
- Launched: 2025
- Purpose: Full-care scheme for orphaned children — covers education, healthcare, and housing.
- Significance: Model child-welfare initiative integrated with social support networks.
D. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. SCO Summit 2025 (Tianjin, China)
- PM Modi’s Vision: Focus on Security, Connectivity & Opportunity.
- Proposed a Civilizational Dialogue Forum.
- Tianjin Declaration: Condemned Pahalgam terror attack; supported AI ethics.
- China pledged $2B for Asian projects.
2. Nepal Political Crisis
- PM KP Oli resigned after Gen-Z social media protests (20 dead).
- Sushila Karki, ex-Chief Justice, became Nepal’s 1st woman PM (interim).
- Significance: Generational and gender shift; strengthens India–Nepal ties.
3. HIRE Act 2025 (US)
- Proposes 25% tax on outsourcing payments to foreign IT firms.
- Threatens India’s $100B IT exports; under discussion.
4. India–Mauritius Partnership
- India announced $680 million economic package, including grants and Line of Credit.
- Cooperation in ocean studies and infrastructure.
5. India–Israel Investment Pact
- Finance ministers signed bilateral investment agreement to promote FDI and investor protection.
6. India–Bhutan Rail Links
- Approved two projects: Kokrajhar–Gelephu and Banarhat–Samtse worth ₹4,033 crore.
- Boosts trade and Bhutan’s port access.
7. India–Norway Maritime Dialogue
- 1st-ever meeting held in Oslo.
- Focus: maritime safety, non-proliferation, and Arctic cooperation.
8. EFTA Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
- India–EFTA (Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) deal to be effective Oct 1, 2025.
- Includes environmental & labour sustainability clauses — a first for India.
9. Global Economic Moves
- US Fed cut interest rate by 25 bps — start of easing cycle.
- Fitch upgraded India’s growth forecast to 6.9% (FY25).
10. Global Environmental & Security Updates
- BBNJ Ocean Treaty achieved 60 ratifications — effective Jan 2026.
- Super Typhoon Ragasa hit Taiwan & China; 21 dead.
- Australia raised emission reduction target to 62% by 2035.
- Saudi Arabia–Pakistan signed mutual defence pact.
11. Tech & Innovation
- Albania launched world’s 1st AI Cabinet Minister (“Diella”).
- China announced K-Visa for global STEM talent.
- IIT-Madras nominated UN AI Centre of Excellence under India’s AI Mission.
- Dubai started 15-km Driverless Transport Corridor (RoboTaxis, bots).
E. Banking & Finance
- RBI Regulatory Changes: RBI mandated Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for all digital payments starting April 1, 2026. Banks are now permitted to provide working capital loans to manufacturers using gold as raw material (effective Oct 1, 2025).
- FDI in Insurance: Government proposes increasing the FDI limit in the insurance sector from 74% to 100% via the automatic route.
- UPI Limits: NPCI increased the UPI P2M limit to ₹10 lakh daily for select verified merchants in capital markets, insurance, and government sectors.
- SEBI Update: Introduced the SWAGAT-FI portal to simplify the onboarding of long-term foreign investors using digital KYC.
- Forecasts: RBI projected private corporate capital expenditure (capex) to rise by 21.5% in FY26 (to ₹2.67 lakh crore).
F. Economy & Business
- Economic Growth: India is poised to become the world’s 3rd largest economy. Morgan Stanley upgraded India’s FY26 GDP forecast to 6.7%, while S&P retained it at 6.5%.
- GST Collection: GST revenue reached ₹1.86 trillion in August 2025, a 6.5% YoY increase.
- Logistics Costs: A NCAER report assessed India’s logistics costs at 7.97% of GDP.
- Appointments (Business): Harshavardhan Chitale was named CEO of Hero MotoCorp, effective January 5, 2026.
G. Appointments & Resignations
- CP Radhakrishnan: 15th Vice President of India.
- T.C.A. Kalyani: 29th Controller General of Accounts (CGA).
- Shirish Chandra Murmu: Deputy Governor of RBI, effective October 9, 2025.
- Rajit Punhani: CEO of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
- Dr. Kanad Das: 13th Director of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI).
- Gaurav Banerjee: MD & CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India (Culver Max Entertainment) for a five-year term.
H. Defence
- Joint Exercises: India and the US participated in the 21st edition of Yudh Abhyas 2025 in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, focusing on arctic warfare. MAITREE-XIV exercise was held with the Royal Thai Army in Meghalaya.
- Indigenous Technology: Agni-Prime Missile Test was successful from a rail-based mobile launcher (range 2,000 km). INS Androth (ASW craft) was delivered to the Navy with over 80% indigenous content.
- Retirement: The IAF’s iconic fighter jet, the MiG-21, was retired on September 24.
- BSF Command Centre: BSF launched an AI and GIS-based Decision Support System to strengthen border security.
I. Science & Technology
- Space & AI: ISRO is set to launch the AI robot Vyommitra on the uncrewed Gaganyaan mission. India unveiled Vikram-3201, its first indigenously developed 32-bit microprocessor for space use.
- ISRO Technology Transfer: ISRO transferred the SSLV (Small Satellite Launch Vehicle) technology to HAL, marking its 100th tech transfer.
- Biodiversity: A new finless snake eel species, Apterichtus kanniyakumari, was discovered off the Tamil Nadu coast. The rare dragonfly, Crocothemis erythraea, was rediscovered in the Western Ghats.
- R&D Funding: Cabinet approved the DSIR/CSIR scheme on Capacity Building and Human Resource Development with a ₹2,277.397 crore outlay for 2021-26.
J. Summits, Events & Conference
- Semicon India 2025: Held in New Delhi, inaugurating projects worth ₹1.5 lakh crore to showcase India’s semiconductor ambitions.
- World Food India 2025: Attracted ₹1 lakh crore investments from 26 companies in the food processing sector.
- AI Impact Summit 2026: India is scheduled to host this summit.
K. Indices and Rankings
- Bloomberg Billionaires Index (Sept 2025): Larry Ellison briefly surpassed Elon Musk as the world’s richest person following a record $89 billion single-day wealth gain. Elon Musk quickly reclaimed the 1 spot ($384B). Mukesh Ambani ranked 18 ($97.9B) and Gautam Adani 21 ($80.9B).
- Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025: India ranked 38th globally (up from 48th in 2020) and ranked 1 among lower-middle-income economies.
- NIRF Rankings 2025 (10th Edition): IIT-Madras retained the top spot overall for the 7th consecutive year.
- Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025: India ranked 115th globally. Iceland ranked 1.
L. Sports
- Cricket: India Mens Team won the 9th Asia Cup title by defeating Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium. Smriti Mandhana set a new record with a 50-ball ODI century against Australia.
- Hockey: India won the 4th Asia Cup Hockey Title after defeating South Korea 4–1.
- Badminton: India is scheduled to Host the 2026 Badminton World Championships in New Delhi.
M. Books & Authors
- The Chola Tigers: Avengers of Somnath: Second book in the Indic Chronicles series by Amish Tripathi.
- Why the Constitution Matters: Published work by Former CJI DY Chandrachud.
N. Obituary
- Giorgio Armani: Legendary Italian fashion designer passed away at 91.
- Sarada Hoffman: Foundational Kalakshetra Bharatanatyam guru passed away at 96.
- Dr. S. L. Bhyrappa: Renowned Kannada novelist and Padma Bhushan recipient died at 94.
O. Important Days
- Sept 15 (Engineers’ Day): Theme: “Deep Tech & Engineering Excellence: Driving India’s Techade”.
- Sept 16 (World Ozone Day): Marks 40 years of the Vienna Convention & Montreal Protocol success.
- Sept 23 (Ayurveda Day): Celebrated for the first time on the autumnal equinox with the theme: “Ayurveda for People and Planet”.
- Sept 10 (World Suicide Prevention Day): Theme: “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”.
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