🇮🇳 National News
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has established the country’s first AI-driven Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) at Tirumala.
- Inaugurated by AP CM N. Chandrababu Naidu on September 25, 2025
- Designed to streamline pilgrim traffic
- Strengthen safety mechanisms
- Enhance darshan management
- Milestone in using AI for temple governance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 49th PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) session.
- Focused on eight major infrastructure projects
- Sectors: Mines, Railways, Water Resources, Industrial Corridors, Power
- Spans 15 States and Union Territories
- Total investment: ₹65,000+ crore
- PM emphasized timely execution to avoid cost overruns
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman officially launched the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT).
- Principal Bench in Delhi + 31 State Benches
- Plain-language judgments for clarity
- Digital-first filing system
- Time-bound hearings to minimize backlogs
- Benefits MSMEs and exporters
The Government of India has restricted imports of silver and unstudded silver jewellery until March 31, 2026.
- Follows sharp increase in imports from Thailand
- Raises suspicions of duty evasion under ASEAN-India Trade Agreement
- Imports now require government license
- Separately: Non-basmati rice exports must be registered with APEDA
- Rice exports rose 6.4% (April–August FY26)
The Government of India has extended the tenure of General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), until May 30, 2026.
- Held the role since September 2022
- Also serves as Secretary of Department of Military Affairs (DMA)
- Advancing theatre command reforms
- Leading tri-service integration and armed forces modernization
💼 Business & Economy
Anand Piramal has been appointed as the Chairman of Piramal Finance, succeeding his father Ajay Piramal.
- Follows merger of Piramal Enterprises
- Ratified at first board meeting post-merger
- Approved by National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
- Marks generational shift in Piramal Group’s NBFC arm
The Government of India has partnered with Zepto, a quick commerce platform, to boost employment through the National Career Service (NCS) Portal.
- Signed in presence of Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
- NCS has 52 lakh+ registered employers, 7.5 crore job vacancies mobilized
- Zepto to create 10,000 new job postings
- Focus on youth, women, and first-time job seekers
- Gig workers linked to social security via e-Shram
The UAE-India Business Council (UIBC) has signed several MoUs to deepen bilateral trade and investment.
- Partners: UAE-India CEPA Council, SEPC, Chambers of Commerce
- Sectors: Logistics, healthcare, IT/ITES, education, tourism
- Strengthens B2B and B2G linkages
- Facilitates state-level trade integration under CEPA
🌐 International News
On September 24, 2025, India and Australia signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on Organic Products at Vanijya Bhavan, New Delhi.
- Under India-Australia ECTA
- Executed by APEDA (India) and DAFF (Australia)
- Covers: Unprocessed plant products, processed organic foods, organic wine
- Promotes mutual trust in organic certification
- Simplifies compliance processes
Super Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest storm of 2025, has severely impacted Taiwan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and South China.
- Taiwan: 17 deaths, 18 injuries
- Philippines: 4 deaths
- China: Nearly 2 million people evacuated
- Guangdong Province: Schools, transport, and businesses suspended
- China’s National Meteorological Centre issued orange alert
🏆 Sports
Jerome Boateng, the legendary German defender and former Bayern Munich star, has retired at the age of 37.
- 2014 FIFA World Cup winner
- Announced retirement via Instagram
- Renowned for defensive strength and tactical intelligence
- Precision long passes
- Won numerous titles with Bayern Munich
🕊️ Obituaries
Eminent Kannada novelist Dr. S. L. Bhyrappa passed away at the age of 94 in Bengaluru, following a cardiac arrest.
- Authored over 25 novels
- Classics: Vamshavruksha, Daatu, Parva, Aavarana
- Works widely translated into other languages
- Padma Bhushan (2023)
- Saraswati Samman (2010)
- Sahitya Akademi Fellowship (2015)
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