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National News
- Goa to Host 10th Ayurveda Day with Global Significance
- The 10th Ayurveda Day will be celebrated on 23rd September 2025 at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa.
- The theme is “Ayurveda for People & Planet”, highlighting Ayurveda’s role in sustainable healthcare.
- For the first time, the event will be held on a fixed calendar date instead of being linked to Dhanvantari Jayanti, ensuring global visibility and consistency.
- Amit Shah Launches Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP)
- Home Minister Amit Shah virtually inaugurated FTI-TTP services at Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Trichy, Kozhikode, and Amritsar airports, expanding coverage to 13 airports
- The initiative, aligned with PM Modi’s vision of Speed, Scale, and Scope, enables immigration clearance in just 30 seconds, eliminating queues and manual checks.
- Since its launch in 2024, about 3 lakh travellers have registered, and 65 lakh users have already benefited.
- Purple Fest 2025 Promotes Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities
- Organized on 10–11 September by the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) in collaboration with Amity University, Noida.
- Focused on empowerment, equality, and dignity for Divyangjan.
- Key attractions:
- Art & craft exhibitions,
- Entrepreneurship stalls,
- Cultural events,
- Continuing Rehabilitation Education sessions with an emphasis on Indian Sign Language.
- India Reaches 250 GW Non-Fossil Fuel Power Capacity
- India has achieved 250 GW non-fossil fuel capacity, moving towards the target of 500 GW renewable energy by 2030.
- At the State Review Meeting in New Delhi, leaders stressed the importance of Swachh Bharat and Swachh Energy in sustainability.
- NEXT GEN GST reforms were highlighted for contributing to GDP growth.
- Under the utility-led scheme, 20 lakh households have been provided free sustainable electricity, with a goal to reach 1 crore households.
- Namo Bharat Becomes India’s Fastest Train
- The Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor’s “Namo Bharat” is now India’s fastest train at 160 km/h.
- Covers 55 km of the 15 km route, connecting Delhi and Meerut in under one hour.
- Outpaces Gatimaan Express and Vande Bharat Express in speed.
- Equipped with ATP, ATC, and ATO technologies, with 36-car sets every 15 minutes.
- Integrated with the upcoming Meerut Metro for seamless connectivity.
- India to Conduct Key Household Finance & Agriculture Surveys
- The National Statistics Office (NSO) under MoSPI will carry out:
- All India Debt and Investment Survey (AIDIS),
- Situation Assessment Survey (SAS) of Agricultural Households.
- Timeline: July 2026 – June 2027.
- Surveys to provide critical data on household finance, debt, assets, and agricultural livelihoods.
- Draft schedules are open for public feedback until 30th September 2025 on MoSPI’s website.
- The National Statistics Office (NSO) under MoSPI will carry out:
- Acharya Devvrat Gets Additional Charge of Maharashtra Governor
- Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat has been given additional charge of Maharashtra after P. Radhakrishnan resigned on being elected Vice-President of India.
- Known for promoting natural farming and social causes, Devvrat will oversee both states until a permanent appointment is made.
- India & ADB Sign $126.4M Loan for Uttarakhand Tourism
- India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $126.4 million loan agreement.
- Aim: Develop sustainable, climate-resilient tourism in Tehri Garhwal District, Uttarakhand.
- Expected beneficiaries: 87,000 residents and 7 million annual visitors.
- Project includes infrastructure, sanitation, waste management, and disaster preparedness.
International News
- India Participates in 4th Coast Guard Global Summit in Rome
- India joined the summit in Rome (11–12 September 2025), represented by Director General Paramesh Sivamani and a two-member ICG delegation.
- India showcased its maritime safety expertise and also placed a bid to host the 2027 edition of the summit.
- Attended by 115 countries and global organizations, it is one of the most inclusive global maritime forums.
- India–Mauritius Special Economic Package 2025
- During the visit of Mauritian PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam, India announced a Special Economic Package worth ~USD 680 million.
- Components:
- USD 215 million in grant-based projects (healthcare, education, aviation).
- USD 440 million for grant-cum-Line of Credit infrastructure projects (roads, ports, air traffic control).
- USD 25 million in budgetary support.
- Strengthened cooperation in maritime security and the Chagos Marine Protected Area.
Business News
- TCIL-PNB MoU to Strengthen Banking Technology
- Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL) signed an MoU with Punjab National Bank (PNB).
- Purpose: Enhance PNB’s IT infrastructure and accelerate digital transformation.
- TCIL to provide IT consultancy, system integration, and project management, supporting roles like Project Management Consultant (PMC) or Project Implementing Agency (PIA).
- Insurance Surety Bonds for NHAI Cross ₹10,000 Cr
- Insurance Surety Bonds (ISBs) for NHAI projects have exceeded ₹10,000 crore by July 2025.
- Issued by 12 insurance firms:
- ~1,600 ISBs as Bid Security,
- 207 ISBs as Performance Security.
- Total value: ₹10,369 crore.
- Promoted as secure, cost-effective alternatives to traditional bank guarantees.
Appointments News
- Srinivas Injeti Appointed as Chairperson of NSE Governing Board
- Srinivas Injeti, a retired IAS officer with 40+ years’ experience, has been appointed with SEBI’s approval.
- Career highlights:
- Led reforms in insolvency, corporate governance, and fintech.
- Founding Chairperson of IFCSA.
- Served on boards of SEBI and LIC.
Defense News
- All India Thal Sainik Camp 2025 Concludes in Delhi
- Held at Delhi Cantt, with 1,547 cadets from 17 NCC Directorates.
- Duration: 12 days, featuring competitions in weapon firing, map reading, signals, and health practices.
- DG NCC Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh praised the camp’s role in building discipline, leadership, and camaraderie.
- Winners:
- Boys: Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh & Chandigarh Directorate.
- Girls: Karnataka & Goa Directorate.
- India Launches First Indigenous MALE Combat Drone
- India unveiled FWD Kaal Bhairava, the first indigenous Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Autonomous Combat Aircraft, in Bengaluru.
- Developed by Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace (FWDA) under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
- Key Features:
- 30-hour flight endurance,
- 3,000 km operational range,
- AI-powered capabilities for surveillance, precision strikes, and swarm warfare.
- Export success: Secured a $30 million export order.
Important Days
- Hindi Diwas – 14th September
- Celebrated annually on 14th September to honor Hindi’s adoption as the official language of India in 1949 by the Constituent Assembly.
- First observed in 1953, the day emphasizes the promotion and importance of Hindi across the nation.