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Media accreditation opens for 56th IFFI, to be held in Panaji, Goa, from 20 to 28 November 2025

PIB opened media accreditation on 14 October 2025 for the 56th International Film Festival of India, to be held in Panaji, Goa, from 20 to 28 November 2025; the portal closes on 5 November.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 Russia

Three Buddhist exhibitions open in Elista as Lord Buddha's relics are enshrined in Kalmykia

On 12 October 2025 in Elista, Kalmykia (Russia), UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya and Kalmykia's head Batu Khasikov opened three exhibitions during the first-ever exposition of Lord Buddha's holy relics in the Russian republic (11–18 October 2025).

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💹 Economy 📍 Arunachal Pradesh

GST cuts and Arunachal Pradesh: kiwi, Arunachal Orange, Yak Churpi and crafts move to 5%

A PIB explainer on 9 October 2025 said GST on Arunachal Pradesh's key farm, processed and craft products has fallen from 12–18% to 5%, helping kiwi (over 50% of India's output), GI-tagged Arunachal Orange, Adi Kekir ginger and Yak Churpi.

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💹 Economy 📍 Kerala

GST reforms and Kerala: 5% rate on cashew, coir, spices, seafood and tea; GI products like Malabar Pepper and Vazhakulam pineapple gain

A PIB explainer of 8 October 2025 says the GST rate cuts to 5% on cashew, coir, spices, processed seafood, tea and GI products such as Malabar Pepper and Vazhakulam pineapple will cut costs by about 6–11% for Kerala's producers.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Uttar Pradesh

International Abhidhamma Day 2025 celebrated at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida

On 6–7 October 2025, on Sharad Purnima, the International Buddhist Confederation and the Ministry of Culture celebrated International Abhidhamma Day at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, with an international conference on Abhidhamma.

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💹 Economy 📍 Punjab

GST reforms and Punjab: 12% → 5% on phulkari, woollens, Punjabi jutti, dairy, dry fruits and Ludhiana bicycles

A PIB explainer of 7 October 2025 says GST cuts from 12% to 5% on Punjab's textiles, handicrafts such as GI-tagged phulkari, footwear, dairy, agro products and bicycles will make them cheaper and more competitive.

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🎭 Festivals & Events 📍 Chhattisgarh Important

Amit Shah attends 75-day Bastar Dussehra at Jagdalpur; reiterates 31 March 2026 deadline to end Naxalism

On 4 October 2025 at Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the 75-day Bastar Dussehra and reiterated that Naxalism will be wiped out by 31 March 2026.

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💹 Economy 📍 Jammu and Kashmir

How GST cuts help J&K: Pashmina, Basohli paintings, almonds and tourism move to 5%

On 3 October 2025, a government explainer said GST cuts from 12% to 5% would make Jammu and Kashmir's handicrafts, almonds, walnuts and hotel stays more competitive.

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🕯️ Obituaries 📍 Uttar Pradesh Important

Padma Vibhushan vocalist Pandit Chhannulal Mishra dies at 89

Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, the Banaras gharana Hindustani classical vocalist and Padma Vibhushan awardee, died in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, on 2 October 2025 at the age of 89.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 India Important

RSS completes 100 years; PM and Vice-President mark centenary

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) completed 100 years on Vijayadashami, 2 October 2025, with the Prime Minister and the Vice-President marking the centenary.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 India Important

PM Modi releases commemorative stamp and coin at RSS centenary celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh centenary celebrations on 1 October 2025 and released a commemorative postage stamp and coin marking the RSS's contributions.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 India

Cabinet approves nationwide celebration of 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'

The Union Cabinet on 1 October 2025 approved nationwide celebrations to mark 150 years of the national song 'Vande Mataram', with a focus on youth and students.

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🌐 Summits & Conferences 📍 Spain

UNESCO's MONDIACULT 2025 concludes in Barcelona

The closing ceremony of MONDIACULT 2025, UNESCO's World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development, was held in Barcelona on 1 October 2025.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Delhi Important

President presents diamond jubilee Silver Trumpet to the President's Bodyguard

President Droupadi Murmu presented the diamond jubilee Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President's Bodyguard at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 30 September 2025, marking 75 years since its designation as the PBG in 1950.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Bihar Important

Third Unmesha International Literature Festival concludes in Patna

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan was chief guest at the valedictory session of the third Unmesha International Literature Festival in Patna on 28 September 2025.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 India Important

Mann Ki Baat 126th episode: Navika Sagar Parikrama officers, Chhath for UNESCO list, Khadi on Gandhi Jayanti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 126th Mann Ki Baat on 28 September 2025 featured the Navy's Navika Sagar Parikrama officers, the bid to list Chhath Puja with UNESCO and an appeal to buy Khadi on 2 October.

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🏆 National Awards 📍 Delhi Must know

71st National Film Awards: Mohanlal gets Dadasaheb Phalke Award; '12th Fail' best film

President Droupadi Murmu presented the 71st National Film Awards at Vigyan Bhawan on 23 September 2025, conferring the Dadasaheb Phalke Award on Mohanlal, while '12th Fail' won Best Feature Film.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Russia Important

Buddha's holy relics travel to Russia's Kalmykia for first exposition

Holy relics of Lord Buddha from the National Museum, New Delhi, travelled to Russia's Kalmykia Republic for their first exposition there, the Ministry of Culture said on 22 September 2025.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 South Korea

WAVES Bazaar – Bharat Pavilion opens at Asian Contents & Film Market in Busan

India inaugurated the WAVES Bazaar – Bharat Pavilion at the Asian Contents & Film Market 2025, held alongside the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea, on 20 September 2025.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 Assam Important

Assamese singer Zubeen Garg dies in Singapore at 52

Popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg died in Singapore on 19 September 2025 at the age of 52, where he had gone to perform at the North East India Festival; Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled his death.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 India Must know

Seven Indian natural heritage sites added to UNESCO's Tentative List; India's count rises to 69

The Ministry of Culture announced on 18 September 2025 that seven natural heritage sites from India were added to UNESCO's Tentative List of World Heritage Sites, taking India's count from 62 to 69.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 India Important

Culture Ministry seeks partner support for multinational UNESCO nomination of Chhath Mahaparva

The Ministry of Culture held consultations on 16 September 2025 with envoys of the UAE, Suriname and the Netherlands to seek cooperation for a multinational nomination of Chhath Mahaparva to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 Gujarat Important

Hindi Diwas 2025: Amit Shah attends fifth Akhil Bhartiya Rajbhasha Sammelan in Gandhinagar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the fifth Akhil Bhartiya Rajbhasha Sammelan in Gandhinagar, Gujarat as chief guest on Hindi Diwas, 14 September 2025, where the Saarthi translation system was launched.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Assam Must know

PM addresses Bhupen Hazarika centenary celebrations in Guwahati

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the celebrations of the 100th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika in Guwahati, Assam on 13 September 2025, where a biography of the singer was released.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Delhi Must know

PM addresses first Gyan Bharatam International Conference, launches manuscript portal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the first International Conference on Gyan Bharatam at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 12 September 2025 and launched the Gyan Bharatam Portal for digitising India's manuscripts.

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🌾 Agriculture & Rural 📍 Bihar Important

APEDA opens its first office in Patna; GI-tagged Mithila Makhana consignment flagged off

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated APEDA's first office in Bihar, in Patna, at the Bihar Idea Festival on 11 September 2025 and flagged off a 7-tonne consignment of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana for New Zealand, Canada and the USA.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Assam Important

Bhupen Hazarika birth centenary begins; IWAI launches 'Bistirna Parore' Brahmaputra voyage

The birth centenary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika began on 8 September 2025, and the Inland Waterways Authority of India flagged off the 'Bistirna Parore' musical voyage from Sadiya to Dhubri on the Brahmaputra.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 Kerala

PM Modi recalls Sree Narayana Guru's vision on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the vision of Sree Narayana Guru on his birth anniversary on 7 September 2025, saying his teachings of equality, compassion and universal brotherhood resonate widely.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Karnataka Important

Shilp Samagam Mela 2025 opens at Freedom Park, Bengaluru

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment's Shilp Samagam Mela 2025, showcasing crafts of SC, OBC and Safai Mitra artisans, opened at Freedom Park, Bengaluru, on 5 September 2025 and runs till 14 September.

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🎭 Festivals & Events 📍 Kerala

PM Modi greets the nation on Onam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted everyone on Onam on 5 September 2025, calling the festival a symbol of unity, hope and cultural pride.

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