🇮🇳 National News
CP Radhakrishnan, who earlier served as Tamil Nadu BJP president and Governor of Maharashtra, has been elected as the 15th Vice President of India.
He defeated opposition nominee B Sudershan Reddy, a senior advocate and former Supreme Court judge.
- Position was vacant since July 21, 2025, after Jagdeep Dhankhar stepped down citing health issues
- Decision to conduct election early ensured constitutional balance
- Highlights NDA’s focus on maintaining stability in key parliamentary roles
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on International Literacy Day 2025 that India’s literacy rate has improved from 74% in 2011 to 80.9% in 2023–24.
- ULLAS–Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram enrolled over 3 crore learners
- Achieved 90% success rate in basic literacy tests
- Learning materials in 26 Indian languages
Fully literate states/UTs: Himachal Pradesh, Tripura, Mizoram, Goa, and Ladakh
2025 Theme: “Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era”
The Andhra Pradesh government has unveiled an investment plan worth ₹3,400 crore to boost aerospace and defence manufacturing.
| Project | Location | Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Space City | Tirupati | ₹400 crore |
| Defence Manufacturing Hubs | Madakasira | ₹3,000 crore |
- Collaboration with Skyroot Aerospace
- Focus on private satellite launches and affordable small launch vehicles
- Benefits from proximity to ISRO’s Propulsion Complex
Defence hubs will produce aerospace parts, defence electronics, and weapon systems. Expected to generate thousands of new jobs.
Max Verstappen clinched victory at the Italian GP on September 7, 2025, marking his first win since May and third of the season.
- Set the fastest lap in F1 history during qualifying
- Led from lap 4 after dueling with Lando Norris
| Position | Driver |
|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen |
| 2 | Lando Norris |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton |
Norris narrowed his gap to 31 points behind leader Piastri in the championship.
Abhimanyu Mishra, a 16-year-old American chess prodigy, made history at the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 in Samarkand by defeating reigning World Champion D. Gukesh in Round 5.
- Became the youngest player ever to beat a sitting world champion in classical chess
- Previously broke records as youngest Grandmaster (2021)
- Also holds record for youngest International Master (2019)
India took a leadership role at the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai, attended by over 2,000 delegates from 192 countries.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia represented India.
- Digital transformation
- Sustainable practices
- Safe e-commerce
- UPI-UPU integration project for cross-border remittances
- India’s candidature for UPU councils
- Expanding India Post into a global logistics and digital services hub
💼 Business & Economy
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will issue a special coin honoring legendary singer Bhupen Hazarika on September 13, 2025, in Guwahati.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the event
- A biography by Assam Publication Board will also be launched
- Year-long observance concludes on September 8, 2026
- Closing ceremony led by the President of India
According to Ajay Kumar Sood, the Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) to the Prime Minister, agriculture contributes 15–20% of India’s GDP while supporting 60% of the population’s livelihood.
Speaking at the Dialogue NEXT event organized by ICAR in New Delhi, he announced the upcoming National Plant Health Mission to curb crop losses from pests and diseases.
- Theme: “Take it to the Farmer”
- Organized in collaboration with CIMMYT and BISA
- Focus on delivering innovative solutions to farmers in the Global South
🌐 International News
Anutin Charnvirakul has become Thailand’s new Prime Minister, replacing Paetongtarn Shinawatra from the Pheu Thai Party.
At 58, Anutin is the third Prime Minister within two years, following the ousters of Srettha Thavisin and Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
- Previously served as Deputy PM and Interior Minister
- Resigned after a leaked phone call controversy
- Initiated decriminalisation of cannabis in Thailand (later restricted to medical purposes)
- Played prominent role during COVID-19 pandemic as Health Minister
India and Israel signed a new Bilateral Investment Agreement in New Delhi to encourage trade and safeguard investor rights.
The pact was signed by Finance Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Bezalel Smotrich.
- Investor protection mechanisms
- Transparent regulations
- Independent arbitration for dispute resolution
Current bilateral investments: $800 million. Future opportunities expected in cybersecurity, defence, fintech, and innovation sectors.
Nepal’s government revoked its nationwide ban on social media after violent Gen Z-led protests shook the country.
- Ban initially blocked Facebook, X, and YouTube due to non-compliance with local regulations
- Intense demonstrations in Kathmandu resulted in 19 deaths and hundreds of injuries
- Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung announced ban’s removal after emergency cabinet meeting
Nepal plunged into chaos as PM KP Sharma Oli resigned on September 9, 2025, after massive youth-led protests escalated into violence.
- Despite lifting the social media ban, unrest worsened
- Parliament building set on fire
- Government offices attacked, airport shut down
- 20 people dead, over 250 injured
- Oli stepped down under pressure from Nepal Army Chief
👔 Appointments
Dell Technologies’ CFO Yvonne McGill will resign effective September 9, 2025, after nearly three decades with the company.
- David Kennedy, Senior VP of Global Business Operations, Finance, will take over as interim CFO
- McGill will continue as advisor until October 31, 2025
- Departure described as amicable
- Dell reaffirmed its financial outlook for Q3 and FY2025
Intel announced a significant executive reshuffle, with long-time executive Michelle Johnston Holthaus, head of products, set to leave after 30+ years.
CEO Lip-Bu Tan is driving a turnaround plan with leadership centralization and internal restructuring.
- Holthaus will stay temporarily as strategic advisor
- Kevork Kechichian (ex-Arm) will lead data center group
- Srinivasan Iyengar will head newly created central engineering division
The move comes amid cost-cutting measures, layoffs, and efforts to improve operations.
🔬 Science & Technology
Russia has introduced Enteromix, an mRNA-based cancer vaccine that demonstrated 100% efficacy in early trials.
- Trials involved 48 patients with colorectal cancer
- Showed tumor shrinkage with no severe side effects
- Developed by National Medical Research Radiological Centre and Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology
Represents a significant breakthrough in personalized oncology, tailoring treatment to each patient’s tumor genetics.
📅 Important Days
Observed annually on 7th September by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
2025 Theme: “Family: The Heart of Care”
DMD is a rare genetic disorder causing progressive muscle weakening, mainly in children, affecting mobility, breathing, and heart health.
Awareness programs were held at SVNIRTAR Cuttack, NILD Kolkata, ISLRTC New Delhi, and various CRCs across India.
Observed globally every year on September 10.
2025 Theme: “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”
- First observed in 2003
- Jointly initiated by International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and WHO
- IASP founded in 1960 by Professor Erwin Ringel and Dr. Norman Faberlow in Vienna
- First global report “Preventing Suicide: A Global Imperative” released in 2014
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