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Tue, 23 Sept 2025
EPFO adds 21.04 lakh net members in July 2025
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation's provisional payroll data released on 23 September 2025 showed a net addition of 21.04 lakh members in July 2025, 5.55% higher than a year earlier.
Education Minister launches Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 for school students
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, a nationwide innovation drive for school students, on 23 September 2025.
Mon, 22 Sept 2025
GST 2.0 takes effect: two main rates of 5% and 18%, special 40% de-merit rate
The next-generation GST rate changes recommended by the 56th GST Council took effect on 22 September 2025, replacing the four-tier structure with a Merit Rate of 5% and a Standard Rate of 18%.
India and Morocco sign MoU on defence cooperation in Rabat
India and Morocco signed an MoU on defence cooperation in Rabat on 22 September 2025, and India announced a new Defence Wing at its embassy in Rabat.
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.
Eight core industries grow 6.3% in August 2025; coal up 11.4%
The Index of Eight Core Industries rose 6.3% in August 2025 over August 2024, data released on 22 September 2025 showed.
Government approves 25 lakh more Ujjwala LPG connections; total to reach 10.58 crore
The Government approved 25 lakh additional LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana for FY 2025-26 on 22 September 2025, taking total connections to 10.58 crore.
Adi Yuva Fellowship and Adi Karmayogi Volunteers launched with the UN
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the United Nations in India launched the Adi Yuva Fellowship and the Adi Karmayogi Volunteers Programme on 22 September 2025.
Sun, 21 Sept 2025
Asia Cup 2025 Super Four: India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai; Abhishek Sharma hits 74 off 39
On 21 September 2025, in Dubai, India beat Pakistan by six wickets in an Asia Cup Super Four match, chasing 172 with seven balls to spare after a 105-run opening stand between Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill.
UK, Canada and Australia formally recognise the State of Palestine
The United Kingdom, Canada and Australia formally recognised the State of Palestine on 21 September 2025 in coordinated statements, becoming the first G7 members to do so; Portugal followed the same day.
PM Modi addresses the nation on the eve of next-generation GST reforms
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on 21 September 2025, announcing that the next-generation GST reforms would take effect from sunrise on 22 September, the first day of Navratri, as a 'GST savings festival'.
'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' youth summits held at 2,000+ locations
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports held 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' youth summits at more than 2,000 locations on 21 September 2025 as part of Seva Pakhwada.
Amit Shah lays foundation of college for the visually impaired in Jodhpur
Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for the Shri Parasmal Bohra College for the Visually Impaired and a student hostel in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, on 21 September 2025.
Sat, 20 Sept 2025
India gets exclusive rights to explore polymetallic sulphides in Carlsberg Ridge; first country with two PMS contracts
India signed a 15-year contract with the International Seabed Authority for exclusive rights to explore polymetallic sulphides in 10,000 sq km of the Carlsberg Ridge in the Indian Ocean, Dr. Jitendra Singh announced on 20 September 2025.
Make in India decade: Piyush Goyal launches LEADS 2025, LDB 2.0, IPRS 3.0 and commemorative coin
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal launched LEADS 2025, Logistics Data Bank 2.0, Industrial Park Rating System 3.0, SMILE city logistics plans, an HSN mapping guidebook and a commemorative coin in New Delhi on 20 September 2025 to mark a decade of Make in India.
Fri, 19 Sept 2025
US proclamation requires $100,000 payment for new H-1B petitions; MEA flags humanitarian consequences
US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on 19 September 2025 restricting entry of H-1B specialty-occupation workers unless their petitions carry a $100,000 payment; India's MEA said on 20 September that the full implications were being studied.
India re-elected to UPU's Council of Administration and Postal Operations Council
India was re-elected to the Council of Administration and the Postal Operations Council of the Universal Postal Union at the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai, the Communications Ministry announced on 19 September 2025.
Third round of India–New Zealand FTA negotiations concludes in Queenstown
The third round of India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement negotiations concluded in Queenstown, New Zealand, on 19 September 2025, with several chapters concluded.
Japan's R&I upgrades India's sovereign rating to BBB+ (Stable), third upgrade of 2025
Japanese credit rating agency Rating and Investment Information (R&I) upgraded India's long-term sovereign credit rating to BBB+ from BBB with a Stable outlook on 19 September 2025, the third upgrade by a sovereign rating agency in 2025.
Thu, 18 Sept 2025
MeitY unveils logo and flagship initiatives of India-AI Impact Summit 2026; eight foundation model projects launched
The Ministry of Electronics and IT unveiled the logo and flagship initiatives of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 on 18 September 2025 and launched eight indigenous foundation model projects.
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.
DFS sets 30 September 2025 as last date to opt for Unified Pension Scheme; one-time switch back to NPS allowed
The Department of Financial Services said on 18 September 2025 that 30 September 2025 is the last date for eligible central government employees and past retirees under NPS to opt for the Unified Pension Scheme.
PM Modi speaks with Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki, offers condolences over protest deaths
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by telephone on 18 September 2025 with Sushila Karki, Prime Minister of Nepal's Interim Government, congratulating her on her appointment and conveying India's full support for restoring peace and stability.
13th India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments meets in Abu Dhabi
The 13th meeting of the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments was held in Abu Dhabi on 18 September 2025, co-chaired by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and ADIA Managing Director Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Maiden India–Greece bilateral naval exercise concludes in the Mediterranean
The maiden bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Hellenic Navy concluded in the Mediterranean Sea on 18 September 2025, with INS Trikand representing India.
EPFO introduces 'Passbook Lite' and online Annexure K for single-login access
Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on 18 September 2025 EPFO reforms including 'Passbook Lite' in the member portal and online access to Annexure K (Transfer Certificate).
Wed, 17 Sept 2025
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement; India to study implications
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement in Riyadh on 17 September 2025, stating that aggression against either is aggression against both; India's MEA said on 18 September it would study the implications.
Government notifies National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025)
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy notified the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) on 17 September 2025 to promote exploration and use of geothermal energy in support of India's Net Zero 2070 goal.
ECI revises EVM ballot paper guidelines; colour photos of candidates from Bihar polls
The Election Commission of India revised its guidelines under Rule 49B of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, on 17 September 2025, so that EVM ballot papers carry colour photographs of candidates for the first time, starting with Bihar.