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đŽđł National News
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PM Launches âMumbai Oneâ AppIndiaâs first QR-based common mobility app integrating 11 transport services under âOne Nation, One Mobilityâ.
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Indian Peacekeepers Honoured by UNISFAUNISFAâs Maj Gen Robert Yaw Affram honoured Indian troops in Abyei (SudanâSouth Sudan) for exemplary service; India is UNâs largest troop contributor.
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Record Solar & Wind Generation in H1 2025India achieved record solar (9.2%) and wind (5.1%) power share, cutting emissions by 24 million tonnes, driven by policy support and low renewable costs.
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Mera Hou Chongba Festival in ManipurManipurâs HillâValley unity festival, led by King Sanajaoba Leishemba, celebrated with rituals, dances, and a grand feast on the 15th lunar day of Mera month.
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VyomIC to Build Private Global Satellite ConstellationChennai-based VyomIC raised USD 1.6 million to create Indiaâs first private LEO constellation for PNT services, ensuring anti-spoofing & indoor navigation.
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India â 7th Largest Gold ETF InvestorAs per WGC (Sep 2025), India ranks 7th globally in Gold ETF investments ($8.9B), equalling Canada, amid a 45% rise in gold prices.
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Swiggy Divests 11.8% Stake in RapidoSwiggy sold 11.8% stake in Rapido to Prosus NV & WestBridge for âš2,400 crore, amid losses widening to âš1,197 crore in Q1 FY26.
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Eli Lilly to Invest $1B in TelanganaEli Lilly (US) to invest $1 billion in Hyderabad pharma hub, expanding R&D and manufacturing for diabetes, cancer & Alzheimerâs treatments.
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NPCI Launches Biometric UPI AuthenticationNPCI & RBI unveiled biometric & wearable glass-based UPI authentication, enabling face, fingerprint & voice-based transaction verification.
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PayPal Integrates Indiaâs UPIPayPal World partnered with UPI as its first payment system, enabling instant, low-cost global transactions and expanding UPIâs global footprint.
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Madagascar President Appoints Army PMPresident Andry Rajoelina appointed Gen Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as Prime Minister, triggering protests and concerns of rising military dominance.
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World Bank Ups Indiaâs FY26 Growth ForecastWorld Bank revised Indiaâs FY26 GDP growth to 6.5%, citing strong domestic demand & GST gains; FY27 outlook trimmed to 6.3% due to US tariffs.
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BrandFinance Energy 100â2025Shell (UK) retained top rank; Indian Oil ranked 21st, contributing 3.5% of global brand value, while HPCL & BPCL stood 42nd & 43rd.
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Nobel Chemistry 2025 â MOFsSusumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson & Omar Yaghi won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for pioneering MetalâOrganic Frameworks (MOFs) enabling gas capture & catalysis.
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DRDO Launches IRSA 1.0DRDO released Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA) 1.0 for Tri-Services SDR interoperability, ensuring standardized APIs & waveform portability.
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India to Launch First Red List at IUCN CongressAt the IUCN Congress 2025 (Abu Dhabi), India to unveil its first Red List of Endangered Species, led by Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh.
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India-AI Impact Summit 2026 Logo UnveiledGovt unveiled India-AI Impact Summit 2026 logo, blending ethics, innovation & heritage, featuring Ashoka Chakra and neural network motifs.
đď¸ Important Days (Oct 9)
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World Post Day â October 9Observed on October 9, the day promotes awareness of postal servicesâ role in connecting communities and enabling social and economic inclusion.
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DRDO â Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA) 1.0 Defence Tech
What: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) released IRSA 1.0 to standardize Software-Defined Radios (SDR) across the Army, Navy & Air Force for secure, unified communications.
How: Establishes common APIs, waveform portability, reference stacks, and certification so services and vendors can reuse interoperable modules across platforms and missions.
Why: Cuts integration costs and timelines, improves joint-ops interoperability, and speeds deployment of indigenous waveforms & upgrades while reducing vendor lock-in.
VyomIC â Private LEO PNT Constellation Space ⢠PNT
What: VyomIC raised USD 1.6 million to build Indiaâs first private Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation for Positioning, Navigation & Timing (PNT), augmenting satellite navigation.
How: Designs resilient, anti-spoofing signals and regional augmentation to complement GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) and improve coverage in urban canyons & indoors.
Why: Strengthens navigation sovereignty for logistics, drones, and critical infrastructure, reducing reliance on foreign systems and enhancing timing assurance.
Mera Hou Chongba â Manipurâs HillâValley Unity Festival Culture ⢠Festival
What: Celebrated on the 15th lunar day of the Mera month, led by King Sanajaoba Leishemba, the festival reaffirms bonds between valley Meitei and hill tribes.
How: Communities gather at Sana Konung for rituals, dance performances, and a shared feast that showcases living traditions and reciprocal respect.
Why: Strengthens social cohesion and heritage tourism, preserving intangible practices and promoting peace & plural identity in the state.