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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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🏛️ Polity & Governance 📍 India Must know

C.P. Radhakrishnan sworn in as 15th Vice President of India

C.P. Radhakrishnan took oath as the 15th Vice President of India and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha on 12 September 2025, administered by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

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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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🌐 International Relations 📍 Japan Must know

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announces resignation

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced on 7 September 2025 that he would resign as prime minister and as president of the Liberal Democratic Party, after his party's defeats in elections.

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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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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 South America

PM Modi congratulates Guyana's President Irfaan Ali on election win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Guyana's President Irfaan Ali on 6 September 2025 on his resounding success in the General and Regional elections.

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🌐 International Relations 📍 Thailand Must know

Thailand's parliament elects Anutin Charnvirakul as Prime Minister

Thailand's House of Representatives elected Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul as Prime Minister on 5 September 2025 with 311 votes, defeating Pheu Thai's Chaikasem Nitisiri.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 North America

PM Modi congratulates Jamaica's Andrew Holness on third consecutive election win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Dr. Andrew Holness on 5 September 2025 on leading his party to victory in Jamaica for the third consecutive time.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 Kerala

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Ayyankali on his Jayanti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Ayyankali on his Jayanti on 28 August 2025, calling him an icon of social justice and empowerment.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 Ladakh

Documentary on Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, monk-diplomat who revived Buddhism in Mongolia, premieres in New Delhi

A documentary on Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, the Ladakhi Buddhist monk who served as India's ambassador to Mongolia and helped revive Buddhism there, premiered at the India International Centre, New Delhi, on 27 August 2025.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 Delhi Must know

All India Speakers' Conference at Delhi Assembly marks centenary of Vithalbhai Patel becoming first elected Indian President of Central Legislative Assembly

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the two-day All India Speakers' Conference at the Delhi Legislative Assembly on 24 August 2025, commemorating 100 years of Vithalbhai Patel becoming the first elected Indian President of the Central Legislative Assembly.

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🏅 Other Sports 📍 Gujarat Important

Cheteshwar Pujara retires from all forms of Indian cricket

India Test batter Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket on 24 August 2025, after 103 Tests and 7,195 Test runs.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 United Kingdom Important

Lord Swraj Paul, India-born British industrialist and Caparo Group founder, passes away at 94

Lord Swraj Paul, the India-born British industrialist who founded the Caparo Group, passed away in London on 21 August 2025 at the age of 94.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 Nagaland Important

Nagaland Governor La. Ganesan passes away in Chennai at 80

Nagaland Governor La. Ganesan, a former Tamil Nadu BJP president, died at a private hospital in Chennai on 15 August 2025 at the age of 80.

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🏅 Chess 📍 Maharashtra Must know

Divya Deshmukh wins FIDE Women's World Cup 2025, becomes Grandmaster

On 28 July 2025 in Batumi, Georgia, 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh of Nagpur beat Koneru Humpy 1.5-0.5 in tiebreaks to win the FIDE Women's World Cup.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Assam

Sarbananda Sonowal pays tribute at Bhupen Hazarika's home in Guwahati

On 26 July 2025, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visited the Guwahati residence of music maestro Bhupen Hazarika.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 India

PM pays tributes to Lokmanya Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad on birth anniversaries

On 23 July 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Lokmanya Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad on their birth anniversaries.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 Kerala Important

Former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan passes away at 101

On 21 July 2025, former Kerala Chief Minister and veteran CPI(M) leader V.S. Achuthanandan died at a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, aged 101.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 India

PM pays tribute to Mangal Pandey on his birth anniversary

On 19 July 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to freedom fighter Mangal Pandey on his birth anniversary.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 Odisha Important

President Murmu in Cuttack: Ravenshaw convocation; Kalinga Ratna 2024 to Dharmendra Pradhan

On 15 July 2025 in Cuttack, Odisha, President Droupadi Murmu attended the Ravenshaw University convocation and presented the Kalinga Ratna Award-2024 to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 Haryana Must know

New Governors for Haryana and Goa, new Lieutenant Governor for Ladakh

On 14 July 2025, the President appointed Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh as Governor of Haryana, Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju as Governor of Goa and Kavinder Gupta as Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 India Important

Five new High Court Chief Justices appointed, four Chief Justices transferred

On 14 July 2025, the President, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, appointed five Chief Justices of High Courts and transferred four sitting Chief Justices.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 Punjab

Veteran marathon runner Fauja Singh dies after hit-and-run in Punjab

On 14 July 2025, veteran marathon runner Fauja Singh died after being hit by a vehicle while crossing the road in his native village Beas in Jalandhar district, Punjab.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 Telangana Important

Veteran Telugu actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao dies at 83

On 13 July 2025, veteran Telugu actor and former BJP MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao died at his residence in Hyderabad, aged 83.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 India Must know

President nominates Ujjwal Nikam, C. Sadanandan Master, Harsh Vardhan Shringla and Meenakshi Jain to Rajya Sabha

On 12 July 2025, the Union Home Ministry notified the President's nomination of four persons to the Rajya Sabha to fill vacancies caused by the retirement of nominated members.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 Delhi Important

Parliament pays tribute to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on birth anniversary

On 6 July 2025 at Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led floral tributes to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Himachal Pradesh Important

Dalai Lama turns 90; celebrations at Tsuglagkhang, Dharamshala

On 6 July 2025 in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, the 14th Dalai Lama turned 90, with celebrations at the Tsuglagkhang temple attended by Union Ministers and Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 Delhi

Homage to Babu Jagjivan Ram at Samta Sthal on 39th death anniversary

On 6 July 2025 at Samta Sthal, New Delhi, the Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation organised a homage function on the 39th death anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 Bihar

PM pays tribute to Ram Vilas Paswan on his Jayanti

On 5 July 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on his Jayanti, saying his whole life was dedicated to social justice.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 India

PM pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his Punya Tithi

On 4 July 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his Punya Tithi, saying his thoughts and vision remain a guiding light.

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