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Sat, 20 Sept 2025
Fri, 19 Sept 2025
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.
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.
27 maritime MoUs worth over ₹66,000 crore exchanged at Bhavnagar, including MDL–Tamil Nadu shipyard
Twenty-seven maritime MoUs with investment potential of over ₹66,000 crore were exchanged at Bhavnagar, Gujarat, on 19 September 2025, on the eve of the 'Samudra se Samriddhi' event, including an MDL–Guidance Tamil Nadu MoU for a greenfield shipyard.
ICGS Adamya, first of eight Adamya-class fast patrol vessels, commissioned at Paradip
Indian Coast Guard Ship Adamya, the first of eight Adamya-class fast patrol vessels built by Goa Shipyard Limited, was commissioned at Paradip Port, Odisha, on 19 September 2025.
ECI says no vote can be deleted online by the public; clarifies on Aland deletion attempts
The Election Commission of India said on 19 September 2025 that no vote can be deleted online by any member of the public, and that of 6,018 online deletion applications in Aland, Karnataka, only 24 were found genuine.
Hindustan Copper and Oil India sign MoU on critical and strategic minerals
Oil India Limited and Hindustan Copper Limited signed an MoU on 19 September 2025 to cooperate in exploration and development of critical and strategic minerals, including copper.
CMLRE publishes report on ecological impact of ELSA 3 shipwreck off Kerala
The Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology under the Ministry of Earth Sciences published a report on 19 September 2025 on the ecological impact of the ELSA 3 shipwreck in the south-eastern Arabian Sea.
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.
India hosts 8th Annual Contractors' Meeting of International Seabed Authority at CSIR-NIO Goa
The Ministry of Earth Sciences hosted the 8th Annual Contractors' Meeting of the International Seabed Authority at CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, from 18 to 20 September 2025.
India and FAO partner on Blue Ports; first capacity-building webinar held
The Department of Fisheries held the first webinar on 18 September 2025 under a Technical Cooperation Programme agreement with the FAO to strengthen Blue Port infrastructure in 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
PM launches 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan' and 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah from Dhar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar' Abhiyaan and the 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah from Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, on 17 September 2025, with over 10 lakh health camps planned till 2 October.
PM highlights PM MITRA Park in Dhar at development works launch; cites 5F vision for textiles
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, launching development works in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, on 17 September 2025, said about 1,300 acres have been allocated for the PM MITRA Park there and over 80 industrial units allotted.
Combined Commanders' Conference 2025 concludes in Kolkata on theme 'Year of Reforms'
The Combined Commanders' Conference 2025, the apex-level forum of the Armed Forces, was held in Kolkata from 15 to 17 September 2025 on the theme 'Year of Reforms – Transforming for the Future'.
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.
PM launches Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, a tribal grassroots leadership mission covering 11 crore citizens
Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally launched the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan from Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, on 17 September 2025, a tribal grassroots leadership mission covering 11 crore citizens in 1 lakh villages across 30 States/UTs.
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.
TDB backs India's first 240-volt electric motorcycle platform by Chennai's Raptee Energy
The Technology Development Board under DST announced on 17 September 2025 its support for developing and commercialising a 240-volt electric motorcycle platform by Raptee Energy Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, a first in India's two-wheeler segment.
MCA invites public comments on Indian Multi-Disciplinary Partnership (MDP) firms
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs invited public comments on 17 September 2025 on establishing Indian Multi-Disciplinary Partnership (MDP) firms, with responses due by 30 September 2025.
Department of Posts and BSNL sign MoU for SIM sales and recharges at post offices
The Department of Posts and BSNL signed an MoU in New Delhi on 17 September 2025 for the sale of BSNL SIM cards and mobile recharge services through India Post's network of over 1.65 lakh post offices.
Tue, 16 Sept 2025
India marks 31st World Ozone Day; 67.5% HCFC reduction target achieved
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change marked the 31st World Ozone Day in New Delhi on 16 September 2025 on the theme 'From science to global action', with UNDP noting India achieved its 67.5% HCFC reduction target.
Financial Inclusion Saturation Campaign: 61 lakh new Jan Dhan accounts, 2.6 crore Jan Suraksha enrolments
The Finance Ministry said on 16 September 2025 that the three-month Financial Inclusion Saturation Campaign launched on 1 July 2025 has held over 2.3 lakh camps, opening more than 61 lakh new PM Jan Dhan accounts.
ARM opens new Bengaluru office; 2 nm chips to be designed in India, says Vaishnaw
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the new Bengaluru office of semiconductor design company ARM on 16 September 2025, saying the unit will design advanced chips including 2 nm chips.
Culture Ministry seeks partner support for multinational UNESCO nomination of Chhath Mahaparva
The Ministry of Culture held consultations on 16 September 2025 with envoys of the UAE, Suriname and the Netherlands to seek cooperation for a multinational nomination of Chhath Mahaparva to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
Amit Shah opens second national conference of ANTF heads; NCB drug disposal campaign destroys 1.37 lakh kg of drugs
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the second National Conference of the Heads of Anti-Narcotics Task Forces of States and UTs in New Delhi on 16 September 2025 and launched NCB's drug disposal campaign, destroying 1.37 lakh kg of drugs worth ₹4,800 crore at 11 locations.
DSC A20, first of five indigenous Diving Support Craft, delivered to Indian Navy
DSC A20, the first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Craft, was delivered to the Indian Navy by Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd at Kolkata on 16 September 2025.
CCI approves PNC Infratech's proposed acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates
The Competition Commission of India approved on 16 September 2025 the proposed acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Limited, which is under corporate insolvency resolution, by PNC Infratech Limited.