🇮🇳 National News
The Election Commission (EC) has de-listed 474 registered but unrecognized political parties for violating norms, especially for not contesting any election since 2019.
- Total parties removed in last two months: 808
- 359 additional parties across 23 States/UTs under investigation
- Reason: Failing to file Annual Audited Accounts for past three years
- Will undergo show-cause proceedings and hearings
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is rolling out Bima Sugam, an all-in-one online insurance platform launching in phases from December 2025.
- Compare, purchase, renew policies and manage claims in one place
- Described as an Amazon-like ecosystem for insurance
- Supported by Life Insurance Council and General Insurance Council
- Aims to boost transparency, efficiency, and collaboration
Tamil Nadu has achieved a milestone by becoming the first state to provide identity cards to members of women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
- Inaugurated by Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin
- Loans worth ₹3,500 crore announced for SHGs
- State has over 5 lakh SHGs
- Benefits: Free bus travel up to 100 km, discounts at government outlets
- Part of Magalir Urimai Thogai welfare scheme
India will host the AI Impact Summit 2026, as announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who also unveiled the logo and major initiatives.
- DPDP rules finalized after consultations with 3,000+ stakeholders
- India currently possesses 38,000 GPUs
- Establishing 500+ Data & AI Labs
- Summit to be inaugurated by PM Modi
- Global leaders to participate
Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan’s Hindi movie “Homebound” has been selected as India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026).
- Produced by Karan Johar and Adar Poonawalla
- Cast: Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor
- Executive Producer: Martin Scorsese
- Premiered at Cannes Film Festival with standing ovation
- Story of friendship between a Muslim and Dalit aspirant seeking dignity
Cricketer Arshdeep Singh has set a record by becoming the first Indian bowler to reach 100 T20I wickets.
- Achieved in 64 matches and 1,329 deliveries
- Fastest pacer to reach milestone in games and balls bowled
- Career average: 18.37 (best among Full Member seamers)
- Pivotal in India’s 2024 T20 World Cup win (17 wickets)
- 43 wickets in powerplays, 48 in death overs
💼 Business & Economy
PhonePe has secured approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an online payment aggregator.
- 650 million users
- 45 million merchants
- Handles 360 million transactions per day
- Will expand services to SMEs and underserved enterprises
Oil India Limited (OIL) and Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) have entered into an MoU to collaborate on exploration and development of strategic minerals — particularly copper.
Partnership aligns with the government’s National Critical Mineral Mission, aiming to bolster mineral security, energy independence, and industrial growth.
OIL has signed an agreement with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) to jointly develop 1.2 GW of green energy projects in Rajasthan.
- 1,000 MW of solar + 200 MW of wind energy
- Within RVUNL’s Renewable Energy Park
- Focus on solar, wind, and green hydrogen
- Through OIL subsidiary OIL Green Energy Limited (OGEL)
🌐 International News
India and Canada have agreed to restart bilateral trade discussions and strengthen cooperation in multiple sectors.
- Defense
- Critical minerals
- Civil nuclear energy
- Security and technology
Agreement follows meeting between PM Narendra Modi and PM Carney, reaffirming partnership built on shared democratic principles.
👔 Appointments
IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva has nominated Daniel Katz, chief of staff to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, as the First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) — the second-most senior role at the IMF.
- Over 10 years of expertise from US Treasury Department
- Advised on critical domestic and international financial matters
📅 Important Days
International Red Panda Day was observed on September 20, 2025 to spread awareness about the endangered red panda, native to the Eastern Himalayas.
- Fewer than 10,000 left in the wild
- Threats: Deforestation, poaching, illegal pet trade
- Low reproductive rates add to vulnerability
- Urgent conservation action needed
The International Day of Peace is observed annually on 21st September, highlighting the importance of global peace.
2025 Theme: “Act Now for a Peaceful World”
World Alzheimer’s Day is marked each year on 21st September to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease, a neurological condition that gradually damages memory and thinking abilities.
2025 Theme: “Ask About Dementia”
🕊️ Obituaries
Renowned singer and cultural figure Zubeen Garg tragically passed away at the age of 52 after a scuba diving accident in Singapore while attending the North East Festival.
- Famous nationwide for hit song “Ya Ali” (Gangster, 2006)
- Career spanned over 38,000 songs
- Sang in Assamese, Hindi, and English
- Tributes from PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
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