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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the Swachh Shehar Jodi (SSJ) program under the Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban (SBM-U).
- Matches 72 mentor cities with nearly 200 mentee cities
- Based on Swachh Survekshan survey rankings
- Around 300 MoUs signed nationwide
- Initiates 100-day action phase
- Mentor cities from Super Swachh League
On the 10th National Ayurveda Day, the Ministry of Ayush inaugurated India’s first Integrative Oncology Research and Care Centre (IORCC) at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa.
- Merges Ayurveda, Yoga, Panchakarma, and modern oncology
- Aims to minimize treatment side effects and accelerate recovery
- Partnership with ACTREC–Tata Memorial Centre
- Functions as research, clinical training, and care hub
The Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh has been added to UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves during the 37th Session of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme (27 Sept 2025).
- Now India’s 13th biosphere reserve recognized globally
- Two new Ramsar Sites designated:
- Gokul Jalashay (Buxar, Bihar)
- Udaipur Jheel (West Champaran, Bihar)
- Total Ramsar Sites in India: 93 (13.6 lakh hectares)
Mukhi, a female cheetah born in Kuno National Park on 29 March 2023, has become the first India-born cheetah to reach adulthood.
- Cub survival rate: 61% (surpasses global average)
- India currently has 27 cheetahs
- Includes 16 cubs born domestically
- Plans to import more cheetahs from Africa for genetic diversity
World Food India 2025, held in New Delhi, concluded with investment pledges exceeding ₹1 lakh crore — one of the largest in India’s food processing industry.
- 26 leading companies signed MoUs
- Projected to create 64,000+ direct jobs
- 10 lakh+ indirect livelihood opportunities
- Sectors: Dairy, meat & poultry, packaged foods, beverages, spices, confectionery, edible oils, fruits & vegetables, ready-to-eat
The Indian Army celebrated its 199th Gunners Day on 28 September 2025, commemorating the raising of the 5 (Bombay) Mountain Battery in 1827.
- Wreath-laying ceremony at National War Memorial
- Led by Lieutenant General Adosh Kumar
- Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi extended greetings
- Regiment of Artillery focused on modernization under Atmanirbhar Bharat
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has been honored with the Changemaker of the Year Award at the BusinessLine Changemaker Awards (Sept 2025).
Recognized under DG Raja Babu Ummalaneni for advancing indigenous strategic technologies and self-reliance in defense.
Azim Premji Foundation received the Iconic Changemaker Award for contributions in education, healthcare, and social upliftment.
👔 Appointments
Shirish Chandra Murmu has been appointed as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a three-year term starting 9 October 2025.
He succeeds Rajeshwar Rao. Previously an Executive Director at RBI, his role is expected to bolster leadership and regulatory oversight.
Shailesh Chandra has taken charge as the MD & CEO of Tata Motors effective 1 October 2025 for a three-year tenure.
- Continues as MD of Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd.
- Girish Wagh: MD & CEO of TML Commercial Vehicles Ltd.
- P.B. Balaji: Stepping down as CFO to become CEO of Jaguar Land Rover
- Dhiman Gupta: New Group CFO
- Sudha Krishnan: New Independent Director
Former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas has been elected unopposed as the 37th President of BCCI during its 94th Annual General Meeting held in Mumbai on 28 September 2025.
- Succeeds Roger Binny
- Rajeev Shukla: Vice-President
- Devajit Saikia: Secretary
- Raghuram Bhat: Treasurer
- Prabhtej Singh Bhatia: Joint Secretary
- Manhas: 157 first-class matches, ~10,000 runs
Senior advocate R Venkataramani has been reappointed as Attorney General of India for another two-year term starting 1 October 2025.
He is India’s 16th Attorney General, succeeding KK Venugopal in 2022. Born in 1950 in Puducherry, known for expertise in constitutional law, human rights, and government litigation.
🏆 Sports
India’s U-17 football team lifted their 7th SAFF U-17 Championship on 27 September 2025 in Colombo.
- 2-2 draw with Bangladesh in regulation
- Won 4-1 in penalty shootout
- Venue: Racecourse International Stadium
- Indian scorers: Dallamuon Gangte and Azlaan Shah KH
The 12th World Para Athletics Championship commenced at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
- 1000+ athletes from 100+ nations
- 186 medal events over nine days
- Deepthi Jeevanji reached medal round (Women’s 400m T20, 58.35s)
- India fielded 70+ athletes
- Medal hopefuls: Sumit Antil, Preeti Pal, Dharambir Nain
📅 Important Days
International Translation Day is observed every year on 30 September.
- Officially proclaimed by UN Resolution 71/288 (24 May 2017)
- Coincides with the feast day of St. Jerome (patron saint of translators)
- Promoted by International Federation of Translators (FIT) since 1953
- FIT introduced formal observance idea in 1991
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