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The India MedTech Expo 2025 is being conducted at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
- Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
- Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Export Promotion Council for Medical Devices (EPCMD)
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) under DGHS, Ministry of Health
Union Minister of Electronics and IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated TDK Corporation’s Advanced Technologies Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing Facility at Sohna, Haryana.
- Described as a landmark development in India’s electronics industry
- Aligned with PM Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat
- Enables domestic production of Li-ion batteries for mobiles, wearables, hearables (earbuds, AirPods, watches), and laptops
- Reduces reliance on imports
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) organized the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards & Wetland Cities Recognition Ceremony 2025. Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav presented awards under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), launched by PM Modi on 15 August 2020.
- 1st – Indore (200/200, ₹1.5 crore): Guinness Record for 16 lakh trees, 120 electric buses, 150 CNG buses
- 2nd – Jabalpur (199/200, ₹1 crore): 11 MW waste-to-energy plant
- 3rd – Agra & Surat (196/200, ₹25 lakh each)
- 1st – Amravati (200/200, ₹75 lakh): 340 km roads, 53 parks, 19 acres barren land converted to forest
- 2nd – Jhansi & Moradabad (198.5/200, ₹25 lakh each)
- 3rd – Alwar (197.6/200, ₹25 lakh)
- 1st – Dewas (193/200, ₹37.5 lakh): Industries transitioned to cleaner fuels
- 2nd – Parwanoo (191.5/200, ₹25 lakh): Full road pavement completion
- 3rd – Angul (191/200, ₹12.5 lakh)
| Key Metric | Achievement |
|---|---|
| NCAP Funding | ₹20,130 crore allocated; ₹13,237 crore as grants |
| Total Mobilization | ₹1.55 lakh crore |
| PM10 Improvement | 103 cities |
| 20% Reduction | 64 cities |
| 40% Reduction | 25 cities |
| Ramsar Sites | Increased from 25 (2014) to 91 |
Wetland Cities Recognized: Indore and Udaipur
New Initiatives: PRANA digital platform, 75 crore trees under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign, 75 Nagar Vans created.
Coal India Limited (CIL) and NSTFDC signed an MoU to support tribal students in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS).
- Distribution of desktops & tablets
- Sanitary napkin vending machines
- Career counseling & mentorship
Union Ministers G. Kishan Reddy and Jual Oram stressed expanding CSR efforts for tribal upliftment.
iDEX-DIO and EdCIL (India) Ltd entered a partnership under the ASPIRE program.
- Blends defense innovation and ed-tech solutions
- Extends iDEX’s successful defense model to civilian domains
- Since 2018, iDEX has engaged over 650 start-ups
- Contracts worth ₹1,652 crore
EdCIL is a Mini Ratna CPSE recognized for its strong performance in educational technology and consultancy.
Sports Authority of India (SAI) and IIT Delhi signed an MoU to boost research in sports science and innovation under the NCSSR.
- Indigenous sports equipment
- Athlete performance enhancement
- Injury prevention
Aligns with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Garv se Swadeshi initiatives. Coincided with inauguration of IIT Delhi’s new Biomechanics Laboratory.
A 65-member Indian Armed Forces contingent has reached Russia to take part in Exercise ZAPAD 2025 (Sept 10–16) at the Mulino Training Ground.
| Force | Personnel |
|---|---|
| Army (KUMAON Regiment) | 57 |
| Air Force | 7 |
| Navy | 1 |
Focus: Multinational cooperation, counter-terrorism drills, and use of new technologies in company-level tactical operations.
The Indian Navy launched the 11th Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 25, on Sept 8, 2025, at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane.
- Ceremony attended by Rear Admiral Vishal Bishnoi
- Contract for all 11 barges awarded in March 2021 to this MSME shipyard
- 10 barges already delivered
- Exemplifies Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives
💼 Business & Economy
Dassault Aviation has finalized a deal to increase its ownership in Dassault Reliance Aerospace Limited (DRAL) from 49% to 51%.
- DRAL created as joint venture in 2017 with Reliance Aerostructure Ltd (RAL)
- Manufacturing plant at Mihan, Nagpur
- Acquisition worth ₹175.96 crore based on independent valuation
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) celebrated its 9th Foundation Day with a National Round Table on “Claiming the Unclaimed: Unlocking Idle Financial Assets.”
- Sanjeev Sanyal (PM’s Economic Advisory Council)
- Representatives from SEBI, RBI, PFRDA, and IRDAI
Discussions focused on enhancing investor protection, transparency, and financial inclusion.
Moody’s Ratings highlighted the impact of India’s new two-tier GST structure (5% and 18%, with 40% for luxury/tobacco items).
| Aspect | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Positive | Boost in household spending, lower inflation |
| Concern | Revenue shortfall: ₹48,000 crore this fiscal |
| Risk | Increases fiscal deficit risks |
Moody’s warned that such measures weaken India’s debt affordability, already the lowest among investment-grade economies.
🌐 International News
The proposed HIRE Act 2025 in the US Senate plans to impose a 25% excise tax on payments to overseas service providers, mainly impacting outsourcing.
- Could significantly hit India’s $100 billion IT exports
- Affects IT firms, BPOs, Global Capability Centers (GCCs), freelancers, and smaller vendors
- Denies tax deductions on such transactions
- Sets strict compliance rules
Possible Consequences: Price adjustments, shift toward onshore services, greater reliance on automation, and heightened US-India trade tensions.
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Sebastien Lecornu (39), a trusted ally and former Defence Minister, as Prime Minister.
- Replaces Francois Bayrou, removed after disputes over debt management
- Shows Macron’s continued pro-business stance
- Risks alienating the centre-left
- Minority government may increasingly depend on far-right National Rally (RN) for stability
📅 Important Days
National Forest Martyrs Day is commemorated annually on September 11.
- Pays tribute to individuals who laid down their lives protecting India’s forests, wildlife, and ecosystems
- Highlights the dependence of many communities on forests for their livelihood and sustenance
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