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Wed, 01 Oct 2025
RBI keeps repo rate at 5.50%, raises FY26 growth forecast to 6.8%
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee on 1 October 2025 unanimously kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.50% with a neutral stance, raised the 2025-26 GDP growth forecast to 6.8% and cut the inflation forecast to 2.6%.
India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement comes into force
The India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) came into force on 1 October 2025, with an objective of USD 100 billion investment and one million direct jobs in India over 15 years.
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.
Centre releases ₹1,01,603 crore advance tax devolution to States ahead of festivals
The Union Government released an additional tax devolution instalment of ₹1,01,603 crore to State Governments on 1 October 2025, ahead of the festive season.
FIU-IND issues non-compliance notices to 25 offshore crypto service providers
The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) said on 1 October 2025 that it had issued non-compliance notices to 25 offshore Virtual Digital Asset service providers under Section 13 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
Cabinet approves 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas, first to be sanctioned with Balvatikas
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 1 October 2025 approved 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas in the civil sector at a cost of about ₹5,862.55 crore over nine years.
Cabinet approves ₹6,957 crore four-laning of NH-715 along Kaziranga with wildlife measures
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 1 October 2025 approved four-laning of the 85.675 km Kalibor–Numaligarh section of NH-715 in Assam, including wildlife-friendly measures on the Kaziranga National Park stretch, at ₹6,957 crore.
Cabinet approves Phase III of DBT–Wellcome Trust Biomedical Research Career Programme
The Union Cabinet on 1 October 2025 approved Phase III of the Biomedical Research Career Programme, run by the Department of Biotechnology with the UK's Wellcome Trust, at a total cost of ₹1,500 crore.
Delhi records its best January–September average AQI since 2018, barring 2020
Delhi's average AQI for January–September 2025 was 164, its best for the period since 2018 apart from the 2020 lockdown year, the Environment Ministry said on 1 October 2025.
PFRDA celebrates NPS Diwas 2025; NPS crosses 9 crore subscribers
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) celebrated NPS Diwas on 1 October 2025 in New Delhi, where Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said pension planning is a necessity for every citizen.
Tue, 30 Sept 2025
Bihar Special Intensive Revision completed; final roll has about 7.42 crore electors
The Election Commission of India completed the Special Intensive Revision of Bihar's electoral rolls on 30 September 2025 and published a final roll of about 7.42 crore electors.
PM Modi welcomes President Trump's plan to end the Gaza conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 30 September 2025 welcomed US President Donald Trump's comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict, calling it a viable pathway to lasting peace.
India beat Sri Lanka by 59 runs in Women's World Cup opener in Guwahati
India beat Sri Lanka by 59 runs (DLS method) in the opening match of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 at Guwahati on 30 September 2025, with Deepti Sharma scoring 53 and taking 3 for 54.
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.
CCI approves Jindal Power's acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates
The Competition Commission of India on 30 September 2025 approved the acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Limited by Jindal Power Limited under the insolvency resolution process.
Veteran BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra dies at 93
Vijay Kumar Malhotra, the first president of the BJP's Delhi unit and a five-term Lok Sabha MP, died at AIIMS New Delhi on 30 September 2025 at the age of 93.
Military Nursing Service marks centenary; all-women team names Ladakh peak 'Mt Lamo'
The Military Nursing Service marked its centenary year on 30 September 2025 at the Manekshaw Centre, where CDS Gen Anil Chauhan flagged in 'The Arohinis', an all-women expedition that scaled a 6,120 m peak in Ladakh.
Mon, 29 Sept 2025
India's industrial output grows 4.0% in August 2025; mining up 6%
India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 4.0% year-on-year in August 2025, up from 3.5% in July, led by mining (6.0%).
National Biodiversity Authority sanctions ₹82 lakh for Red Sanders conservation in Andhra Pradesh
The National Biodiversity Authority announced on 29 September 2025 that it has sanctioned ₹82 lakh to the Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity Board to raise one lakh Red Sanders saplings under the Access and Benefit Sharing mechanism.
Seven new trains for Bihar flagged off, including three Amrit Bharat Express services
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary flagged off seven new trains in Bihar on 29 September 2025, including three Amrit Bharat Express trains.
Rajnath Singh opens 42nd Indian Coast Guard Commanders' Conference in New Delhi
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the inaugural session of the 42nd Indian Coast Guard Commanders' Conference at ICG Headquarters, New Delhi, on 29 September 2025.
Home Ministry says it remains open to dialogue with Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance
The Ministry of Home Affairs said on 29 September 2025 that the government remains open to dialogue on Ladakh with the Apex Body Leh and the Kargil Democratic Alliance at any time.
UIDAI holds fourth Aadhaar Samvaad in Hyderabad; Aadhaar MyStamp marks 16th Aadhaar Day
The Unique Identification Authority of India held its fourth Aadhaar Samvaad stakeholder conference in Hyderabad on 29 September 2025, where India Post unveiled an Aadhaar MyStamp for the 16th Aadhaar Day.
Sun, 28 Sept 2025
India beat Pakistan by five wickets in Dubai to win the 2025 Asia Cup
India beat Pakistan by five wickets with two balls to spare in the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai on 28 September 2025, winning their ninth Asia Cup title.
Amit Shah says India will be free of Naxalism by 31 March 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said at the valedictory session of 'Bharat Manthan-2025: Naxal Mukt Bharat' in New Delhi on 28 September 2025 that India will be free from Naxalism by 31 March 2026.
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.
World Food India 2025 ends with MoUs worth ₹1.02 lakh crore
World Food India 2025, organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, concluded on 28 September 2025 with 26 companies signing MoUs worth ₹1,02,046.89 crore.
First global Viksit Bharat Run held across over 100 countries
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Ministry of External Affairs held the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 across over 100 countries on 28 September 2025, the first global edition of the run.
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.
Election Commission to deploy 470 central observers for Bihar election and eight bye-elections
The Election Commission of India announced on 28 September 2025 that it will deploy 470 officers as central observers for the Bihar Assembly election and bye-elections in eight seats across seven states and a UT.