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Wed, 24 Sept 2025

🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 Ladakh Important

Four killed in Leh as statehood protest turns violent; curfew imposed

Four people were killed and dozens injured in Leh, Ladakh, on 24 September 2025 when a protest demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status turned violent, and a curfew was imposed across Leh district.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 India Important

General Anil Chauhan's tenure as CDS extended till 30 May 2026

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on 24 September 2025 extended General Anil Chauhan's service as Chief of Defence Staff and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, up to 30 May 2026 or until further orders.

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💹 Trade & Industry 📍 India Important

India and Australia sign Mutual Recognition Arrangement for organic products

India and Australia signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement for organic products at Vanijya Bhavan, New Delhi, on 24 September 2025, under the India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement.

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💹 Economy 📍 Delhi Important

Finance Minister launches the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) in New Delhi on 24 September 2025, with a Principal Bench in New Delhi and 31 State Benches.

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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 India Important

Cabinet approves 78-day Productivity Linked Bonus for 10.91 lakh railway employees

The Union Cabinet approved on 24 September 2025 a Productivity Linked Bonus equal to 78 days' wages, totalling ₹1,865.68 crore, for 10,91,146 railway employees.

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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 Bihar Important

Cabinet approves 4-lane Sahebganj–Areraj–Bettiah section of NH-139W in Bihar

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved on 24 September 2025 a 78.942 km four-lane Sahebganj–Areraj–Bettiah section of NH-139W in Bihar on Hybrid Annuity Mode at a cost of ₹3,822.31 crore.

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Tue, 23 Sept 2025

🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Morocco Must know

Rajnath Singh inaugurates Tata Advanced Systems' armoured vehicle plant in Morocco

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Morocco's Defence Minister Abdelatif Loudyi jointly inaugurated Tata Advanced Systems Limited's Wheeled Armoured Platform plant in Berrechid, Morocco, on 23 September 2025.

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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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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 Punjab Important

Railways sanctions ₹443 crore Rajpura–Mohali rail line in Punjab

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on 23 September 2025 the sanction of an 18 km Rajpura–Mohali new rail line costing ₹443 crore, linking Punjab's Malwa region directly with Chandigarh.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 Goa Important

10th National Ayurveda Day observed at AIIA Goa on theme 'Ayurveda for People and Planet'

The Ministry of Ayush observed the 10th National Ayurveda Day at the All India Institute of Ayurveda, Goa, on 23 September 2025, on the theme 'Ayurveda for People and Planet'.

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💹 GDP, Inflation & Economic Data 📍 India Important

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.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 Andhra Pradesh Important

28th National Conference on e-Governance ends with Visakhapatnam Declaration

The 28th National Conference on e-Governance concluded in Visakhapatnam on 23 September 2025 with the adoption of the 'Visakhapatnam Declaration' on India's digital transformation.

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Mon, 22 Sept 2025

💹 Economy 📍 India Must know

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%.

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🚄 Energy & Power 📍 Arunachal Pradesh Must know

PM Modi launches works worth over ₹5,100 crore in Itanagar; Heo and Tato-I hydro projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stones and inaugurated works worth over ₹5,100 crore in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, on 22 September 2025, including the Heo and Tato-I hydroelectric projects.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Morocco Important

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.

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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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🏆 National Awards 📍 Maharashtra Important

Gram Panchayats win National e-Governance Awards 2025; Rohini (Maharashtra) gets Gold

Gram Panchayats received the National Awards for e-Governance 2025 under a new grassroots category at the 28th National Conference on e-Governance in Visakhapatnam on 22 September 2025, with Rohini in Maharashtra winning Gold.

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💹 GDP, Inflation & Economic Data 📍 India Important

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.

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📋 Central Schemes 📍 India Important

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.

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Sun, 21 Sept 2025

🏅 Cricket 📍 United Arab Emirates Important

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.

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🌐 International Relations 📍 Palestine Important

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.

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💹 Economy 📍 India Important

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'.

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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 Ladakh Important

BRO's Project Vijayak marks 15th Raising Day in Kargil with ₹1,200 crore works

Project Vijayak of the Border Roads Organisation celebrated its 15th Raising Day at Kargil, Ladakh, on 21 September 2025, with infrastructure projects worth over ₹1,200 crore as it enters its 16th year.

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Sat, 20 Sept 2025

Fri, 19 Sept 2025

🌐 International Relations 📍 United States Must know

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.

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🌐 International Relations 📍 United Arab Emirates Important

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.

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💹 Trade & Industry 📍 New Zealand Important

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.

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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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