🇮🇳 National News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM Mitra) Park in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh.
- Major milestone in revitalizing India’s textile industry
- Dedicated to honoring the rich heritage of Maheshwari sarees
- Inspired by the vision of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar
- Emphasizes empowering weavers, artisans, and rural women
India and Mauritius have signed an agreement to establish a satellite tracking station close to the Diego Garcia naval base, a key location in the Indian Ocean.
- Cooperation in space research
- Recognition of Mauritius’ sovereignty over the Chagos Islands
- $680 million Indian aid package for infrastructure and maritime security
- Strengthens India’s maritime presence amid growing Chinese naval activities
Aligns with India’s Neighbourhood First policy and Vision MAHASAGAR.
Starting October 1, the Railway Ministry will reserve the first 15 minutes of online ticket booking on IRCTC’s platform exclusively for Aadhaar-authenticated user IDs.
- Aimed at curbing illegal bookings by touts using fake credentials
- Jan–May 2025: Nearly 2.9 lakh suspicious PNRs detected
- Over 5,796 arrests in illegal ticketing cases
- Fake tickets worth ₹12.2 crore seized
Note: No change in booking schedules at PRS counters.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the country’s largest and most advanced sports complex in Naranpura, Ahmedabad.
- Investment: ₹825 crore
- Aims to make Ahmedabad the sports hub of Asia
- World-class aquatic center
- State-of-the-art indoor and outdoor sports infrastructure
- Residential and training facilities for athletes
National sports budget has risen from ₹1,643 crore to ₹5,300 crore in the last 10 years.
The 14th edition of the Sirarakhong Hathei Chilli Festival was inaugurated in Ukhrul district, Manipur.
- Showcases the unique GI-tagged Hathei Chilli known for distinct fragrance and flavor
- Cultural performances celebrating local traditions
- Buyer-Seller Meet to boost farmer incomes
- Tree plantation drive under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign
India has signed an MoU with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) focusing on creating the International Reference Classification of Occupations.
- Enhancing comparability of skills across countries
- Increasing employment opportunities for Indian workers abroad
- Promoting workforce formalization and digital innovation
- Platforms: National Career Service (NCS) and e-Shram Portal
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is evaluating a proposal worth ₹2 lakh crore to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets under the Made in India initiative.
- Would expand IAF fleet to 176 Rafales
- At least 60% local manufacturing content
- Dassault Aviation to partner with Indian firms like Tata
- MRO hub to be established in Hyderabad
Proposal under review before submission to Defence Procurement Board and Defence Acquisition Council.
💼 Business & Economy
On September 17, 2025, the Department of Posts (DoP) and BSNL signed an MoU in New Delhi.
- India’s 1.65 lakh post offices to act as last-mile distribution points
- Will distribute SIM cards and mobile recharge services
- Aligns with Digital India goals
- Expands financial inclusion in rural areas
Kotak Mahindra Bank’s Kotak811 app secured the 3rd rank globally in terms of downloads for banking apps in H1 2025, surpassing SBI’s Yono.
| Rank | App | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NuBank | Brazil |
| 2 | Revolut | UK |
| 3 | Kotak811 | India |
Key stats: Over 16 million downloads, 250% YoY growth. Caters to 2.6 crore verified users.
Apollo Tyres has been announced as the new lead sponsor of the Indian cricket team.
- Three-year deal worth ₹579 crore
- Finalized through BCCI auction
- Covers 121 bilateral matches and 21 ICC games
- Average cost: ₹4.77 crore per match
- Replaces Dream11 (withdrew due to gaming regulation changes)
Myntra has teamed up with former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly to launch Souragya, a new ethnic wear brand.
- Draws inspiration from traditional Bengali festive attire
- Strategically launched before Durga Puja
- Aims to capture the expanding festive wear market
- Enhances Myntra’s reach in premium ethnic wear segment
👔 Appointments
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has reappointed Dr. Sima Bahous for a second term as the Executive Director of UN Women.
- Seasoned diplomat from Jordan
- Strengthening gender equality globally
- Supporting women and girls in conflict zones
- Advancing UN Women Strategic Plan 2026–2029
- Motto: “Equality must not wait.”
🏆 Sports
At the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand, Uzbekistan:
| Category | Winner | Score | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Section | GM Anish Giri | 8/11 (unbeaten) | $90,000 |
| Women’s Title | GM Vaishali Rameshbabu | 8/11 | – |
Both qualified for 2026 Candidates Tournaments. Matthias Bluebaum and GM Kateryna Lagno also qualified. Combined prize fund: $855,000.
Central Zone, captained by Rajat Patidar, won the Duleep Trophy 2025, breaking an 11-year title drought.
- Central Zone: 511 runs (Patidar’s century, Yash Rathod’s near double-century)
- South Zone: 149 and 426 runs
- Central Zone won by 6 wickets
- Saransh Jain starred with a five-wicket haul
- Yash Rathod – season’s top run-scorer
Patidar also led RCB to their first IPL title earlier this year.
📅 Important Days
World Bamboo Day is observed annually on 18th September.
- Bamboo belongs to the Poaceae grass family
- Known for versatility, strength, and ease of cultivation
- Officially recognized by World Bamboo Organization in 2009
- Founded by Kamesh Salam, former president of World Bamboo Organization
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