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Sat, 27 Sept 2025
Himachal's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve joins UNESCO network, India's 13th
UNESCO added India's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul–Spiti district to its World Network of Biosphere Reserves on 27 September 2025, making it India's 13th listed biosphere reserve.
World Para Athletics Championships begin in New Delhi, first time in India
Competition at the 12th World Para Athletics Championships, hosted by India for the first time, began at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on 27 September 2025.
World Tourism Day 2025 observed on the theme 'Tourism and Sustainable Transformation'
The Ministry of Tourism marked World Tourism Day on 27 September 2025 with the UN Tourism theme 'Tourism and Sustainable Transformation'.
India re-elected to ICAO Council in Part II with more votes than in 2022
India was re-elected to Part II of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization on 27 September 2025 at the 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montreal, for the 2025–2028 term.
Global Food Regulators Summit 2025 concludes in New Delhi
The two-day Global Food Regulators Summit 2025, hosted by FSSAI on the theme 'Yatha Annam Tatha Manah', concluded at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 27 September 2025.
Fri, 26 Sept 2025
Bihar's Gokul Jalashay and Udaipur Jheel become Ramsar sites; India's total reaches 93
India added two wetlands from Bihar – Gokul Jalashay in Buxar and Udaipur Jheel in West Champaran – to the Ramsar list on 26 September 2025, taking the country's total to 93 Ramsar sites.
IAF decommissions the MiG-21 at Chandigarh after more than six decades
The Indian Air Force decommissioned the MiG-21 at a ceremony in Chandigarh on 26 September 2025, marking the fighter's final operational sortie after service since 1963.
PM launches Bihar's Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana; ₹10,000 each sent to 75 lakh women
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Bihar government's Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana by video conference on 26 September 2025 and transferred ₹10,000 each to 75 lakh women, a total of ₹7,500 crore.
PM-KISAN 21st instalment released first to flood-hit Himachal, Punjab and Uttarakhand
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released the 21st instalment of PM-KISAN on 26 September 2025 to farmers in flood-hit Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand, transferring over ₹540 crore to more than 27 lakh farmers.
Government to borrow ₹6.77 lakh crore in second half of FY 2025-26
The Finance Ministry announced on 26 September 2025 that the government plans to borrow ₹6.77 lakh crore through dated securities in the second half of 2025-26, including ₹10,000 crore of Sovereign Green Bonds.
Sonam Wangchuk detained under the National Security Act in Leh, moved to Jodhpur jail
Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act in Leh on 26 September 2025 on an order of the District Magistrate, Leh, and lodged in Jodhpur Central Jail the same night.
India Post revises Speed Post (document) tariff from 1 October 2025, first change since 2012
The Department of Posts announced on 26 September 2025 a revised Inland Speed Post (document) tariff effective 1 October 2025, the first revision since October 2012, along with OTP-based delivery and a student discount.
India uses right of reply at UNGA to rebut Pakistan PM's speech
India's representative exercised the right of reply at the UN General Assembly on 26 September 2025, condemning the Pakistan Prime Minister's speech and demanding that Pakistan shut down terrorist camps.
President presents National Geoscience Awards 2024; Prof. Shyam Sundar Rai gets lifetime award
President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Geoscience Awards 2024 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on 26 September 2025, with the Lifetime Achievement award going to Prof. Shyam Sundar Rai.
Indigenous SODAR system by CSIR-AMPRI inaugurated at IMD Delhi
A SODAR (Sound Detection and Ranging) system designed by CSIR–AMPRI, Bhopal, was inaugurated at the India Meteorological Department, Delhi, on CSIR's Foundation Day, 26 September 2025.
CCPA fines FirstCry ₹2 lakh for misleading price representation
The Central Consumer Protection Authority imposed a ₹2 lakh penalty on Digital Age Retail Pvt. Ltd. (FirstCry) on 26 September 2025 for showing 'MRP inclusive of all taxes' but adding GST on the discounted price at checkout.
ESI scheme adds 20.36 lakh new workers in July 2025
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation's provisional payroll data released on 26 September 2025 showed 20.36 lakh new employees enrolled under the ESI scheme in July 2025.
Coal PSUs announce ₹1,03,000 Performance Linked Reward for non-executive workers
Coal PSUs announced a Performance Linked Reward of ₹1,03,000 for non-executive workers of Coal India and SCCL on 26 September 2025.
Thu, 25 Sept 2025
PM lays foundation of Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project in ₹1.22 lakh crore Banswara package
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the ₹42,000 crore Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (4×700 MW) on 25 September 2025, part of projects worth over ₹1,22,100 crore launched in Banswara, Rajasthan.
Defence Ministry signs ₹62,370 crore contract with HAL for 97 LCA Mk1A jets
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth over ₹62,370 crore with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on 25 September 2025 for 97 Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A for the Indian Air Force.
MoSPI releases 'Children in India 2025'; infant mortality rate falls to 25
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released 'Children in India 2025', the fourth issue of the publication, at the 29th CoCSSO in Chandigarh on 25 September 2025, showing the infant mortality rate fell from 44 in 2011 to 25 in 2023.
ECI: penultimate EVM counting round only after postal ballots are counted
The Election Commission of India decided on 25 September 2025 that the penultimate round of EVM/VVPAT counting will be taken up only after postal ballot counting is completed, as its 30th electoral reform initiative in six months.
India and WHO sign agreement to co-host 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi
The Ministry of Ayush signed an agreement with the World Health Organization on 25 September 2025 to co-host the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi from 17 to 19 December 2025.
India's first fleet of swappable-battery EV trucks flagged off at JNPA
Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off India's first fleet of electric heavy trucks with swappable batteries at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority on 25 September 2025.
Centre releases over ₹2,400 crore XV Finance Commission grants to panchayats in Bihar, Himachal and UP
The Union Government released over ₹2,400 crore on 25 September 2025 as the first instalment of XV Finance Commission untied grants for 2025-26 to rural local bodies in Bihar, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
PM inaugurates UP International Trade Show 2025 in Greater Noida; Russia is partner country
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025 in Greater Noida on 25 September 2025, with over 2,200 exhibitors and Russia as the country partner.
FSSAI opens licensing window for Ayurveda Aahara products on FoSCoS
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India launched a dedicated licensing and registration window for Ayurveda Aahara products on its FoSCoS portal on 25 September 2025.
MoSPI releases 'Environmental Accounting on Forest 2025', its first dedicated forest accounts
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released 'Environmental Accounting on Forest – 2025' at the 29th CoCSSO in Chandigarh on 25 September 2025, its first dedicated publication on forest accounting.
MoSPI releases draft Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2025 for public comments
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the draft Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2025 for public consultation on 25 September 2025, to reposition the institute ahead of its centenary in 2031.