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Mon, 08 Sept 2025
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.
International Conference on Space 2025: India targets space station by 2035, Moon landing by 2040
Union Minister Jitendra Singh, inaugurating the CII's International Conference on Space 2025 on 8 September, said India aims for a Bharatiya Space Station by 2035 and an Indian astronaut on the Moon by 2040.
DialogueNEXT 2025 on food security opens in New Delhi
DialogueNEXT, a two-day global conference on agri-food innovation themed 'Take it to the Farmer', opened at the ICAR Convention Centre, New Delhi, on 8 September 2025.
Labour Ministry signs NCS MoUs; Mandaviya cites WEF on India's 2% unemployment
The Ministry of Labour and Employment signed MoUs with Mentor Together and Quikr for the National Career Service portal on 8 September 2025, as Minister Mansukh Mandaviya cited the WEF's Future of Jobs Report 2025 on India's 2% unemployment rate.
Indian Navy's 11th ACTCM barge, LSAM 25, launched at Thane
The 11th Ammunition cum Torpedo cum Missile (ACTCM) barge, LSAM 25 (Yard 135), was launched for the Indian Navy on 8 September 2025 at MSME shipyard Suryadipta Projects, Thane.
Sun, 07 Sept 2025
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.
India beat South Korea 4–1 in Rajgir to win men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025, qualify for 2026 World Cup
India won the men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 by beating defending champions South Korea 4–1 in the final at Rajgir, Bihar, on 7 September 2025, securing direct qualification for the 2026 FIH World Cup.
Total lunar eclipse of 7–8 September 2025 visible across India
A total lunar eclipse occurred on the night of 7–8 September 2025 with all phases, including totality, visible throughout India, according to the India Meteorological Department.
AURIC (Shendra–Bidkin) industrial smart city marks six years
AURIC, the Shendra–Bidkin Industrial Area in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, marked its sixth anniversary on 7 September 2025, with 323 plots allotted and investment potential of over ₹71,343 crore.
Team India wins 7 medals at International Earth Science Olympiad 2025; felicitated by Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on 7 September 2025 felicitated the Indian team that won seven medals – 1 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze – at the 18th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO-2025) in Jining, China.
World Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Day observed with theme 'Family: The Heart of Care'
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities observed World Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Day on 7 September 2025 with the theme 'Family: The Heart of Care'.
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.
Sat, 06 Sept 2025
ICGEB New Delhi marks first anniversary of BioE3 Policy with 'BioE3@1'
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi, hosted 'BioE3@1' on 6 September 2025 to mark the first anniversary of the BioE3 Policy, which links biotechnology with economy, environment and employment.
IEPFA proposes simplified documentation for low-value unclaimed share and dividend claims
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority on 6 September 2025 proposed simplified documentation for low-value claims of up to ₹5 lakh (physical securities), ₹15 lakh (demat securities) and dividends up to ₹10,000.
India MedTech Expo 2025 concludes; domestic medical devices share up from under 10% to 30%
The second India MedTech Expo concluded at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 6 September 2025, with the Department of Pharmaceuticals saying the domestic share of medical devices rose from under 10% to 30% in five years.
DRDO's DTTC Lucknow holds MSME conclave for UP Defence Industrial Corridor
DRDO's Defence Technology and Test Centre (DTTC), Lucknow, held a conclave on 6 September 2025 to engage MSMEs and start-ups in defence R&D and production to develop the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor.
Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay prays at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, Ayodhya
Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and his wife prayed at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya on 6 September 2025, a visit welcomed by PM Narendra Modi.
Two advocates appointed Judges of the Allahabad High Court
The President, after consulting the Chief Justice of India, appointed advocates Amitabh Kumar Rai and Rajiv Lochan Shukla as Judges of the Allahabad High Court, the Law Ministry notified on 6 September 2025.
Fri, 05 Sept 2025
Teachers' Day 2025: President Murmu confers National Teachers' Awards
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Awards on teachers in New Delhi on Teachers' Day, 5 September 2025, honouring 45 school teachers selected by the Ministry of Education along with faculty from higher education institutions.
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.
Sonowal unveils green hydrogen pilot at VOC Port, Tuticorin; lays foundation for green methanol bunkering
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated a ₹3.87 crore, 10 Nm³/hr green hydrogen pilot at V.O. Chidambaranar Port, Tamil Nadu, on 5 September 2025 and laid the foundation for a 750 m³ green methanol bunkering facility.
Shilp Samagam Mela 2025 opens at Freedom Park, Bengaluru
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment's Shilp Samagam Mela 2025, showcasing crafts of SC, OBC and Safai Mitra artisans, opened at Freedom Park, Bengaluru, on 5 September 2025 and runs till 14 September.
PM Modi greets the nation on Onam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted everyone on Onam on 5 September 2025, calling the festival a symbol of unity, hope and cultural pride.
PM Modi greets the nation on Milad-un-Nabi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted everyone on Milad-un-Nabi on 5 September 2025, wishing peace and well-being and invoking the values of compassion, service and justice.
Jitendra Singh hails IIT Roorkee, founded in 1847, as Asia's first engineering college at convocation
Union Minister Jitendra Singh, delivering IIT Roorkee's convocation address on 5 September 2025, hailed the institute, founded in 1847, as Asia's first engineering college.
Over 1,000 MY Bharat Aapda Mitras to aid flood relief in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya decided on 5 September 2025 to mobilise more than 1,000 NDMA-trained 'MY Bharat Aapda Mitras' for flood relief and rescue in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
Thu, 04 Sept 2025
Kuki-Zo Council agrees to open NH-02 in Manipur; tripartite SoO agreement signed with KNO and UPF
The Kuki-Zo Council decided on 4 September 2025 to open National Highway-02 in Manipur for free movement, and a tripartite Suspension of Operations agreement with KNO and UPF was signed in New Delhi for one year.
NIRF India Rankings 2025: IIT Madras tops overall for seventh straight year; SDG category added
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan released the India Rankings 2025 under NIRF on 4 September 2025, with IIT Madras first overall for the seventh consecutive year and IISc Bengaluru topping universities.
India and Singapore adopt roadmap for Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during PM Lawrence Wong's visit
Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Lawrence Wong held talks in New Delhi on 4 September 2025 and issued a Joint Statement on the Roadmap for the India–Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, in the 60th year of diplomatic ties.
NIPER Guwahati and NDTL develop rare anti-doping reference material
NIPER Guwahati and the National Dope Testing Laboratory developed a rare, high-purity reference material, Methandienone Long-Term Metabolite, launched by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on 4 September 2025.