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Tue, 09 Sept 2025
EU lists 102 new Indian fishery establishments for seafood exports
The European Union has listed 102 new Indian fishery establishments for exports to EU member countries, the Commerce Ministry said on 9 September 2025, expanding market access for shrimp and cephalopods.
ESIC's SPREE-2025 and AMNESTY Scheme-2025 to widen social security coverage
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation's SPREE-2025 registration drive runs till 31 December 2025, while its AMNESTY Scheme-2025 for ESI Act disputes runs from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026, ESIC officials said on 9 September 2025.
Agriculture Ministry explains biostimulant regulation under FCO; 146 products in Schedule VI
The Agriculture Ministry said on 9 September 2025 that only 146 biostimulant products have been included in Schedule VI of the Fertilizer Control Order, 1985, after provisional registrations covering more than 8,000 products ended.
34-million-year-old fossil leaves from Nagaland link Antarctic ice to Indian monsoon
A study by the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences and Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, released by DST on 9 September 2025, used 34-million-year-old fossil leaves from Nagaland's Laisong Formation to link Antarctic ice formation with the early Indian monsoon.
ECGC reports record export support of ₹8.55 lakh crore in FY 2024-25
ECGC, the government's export credit insurance entity, reported at its 67th AGM on 9 September 2025 an all-time high of ₹8.55 lakh crore in exports supported in FY 2024-25, up 17%.
Mon, 08 Sept 2025
International Literacy Day 2025: Himachal Pradesh becomes fully literate; India's literacy at 80.9%
The Ministry of Education marked International Literacy Day on 8 September 2025 with the theme 'Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era', as Himachal Pradesh became the fifth fully literate State/UT.
India and Israel sign Bilateral Investment Agreement in New Delhi
India and Israel signed a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) in New Delhi on 8 September 2025, signed by Finance Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Bezalel Smotrich.
INST Mohali scientists show cholesterol-based materials can control electron spin for spintronics
Scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, have shown that cholesterol-based nanomaterials can control electron spin, opening a route to energy-efficient spintronic devices, the DST said on 8 September 2025.
President Murmu attends EEPC India's Platinum Jubilee; engineering exports cross $115 billion
President Droupadi Murmu graced the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) India in New Delhi on 8 September 2025, noting engineering exports rose from $70 billion to over $115 billion in 10 years.
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
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.
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.