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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 Gujarat Important

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.

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🔬 Research & Discoveries 📍 Tamil Nadu

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.

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🏛️ Judiciary & Judgements 📍 Manipur

Justice M. Sundar appointed Chief Justice of Manipur High Court

The President appointed Justice M. Sundar of the Madras High Court as Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur, the Law Ministry notified on 14 September 2025, on the retirement of Justice Kempaiah Somashekar.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

India to host 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in Chennai in 2027

India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in Chennai in 2027, coinciding with the Indian Coast Guard's golden jubilee, the Ministry of Defence said on 13 September 2025 after the decision at the 4th summit in Rome.

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🏛️ Polity & Governance 📍 India Must know

C.P. Radhakrishnan sworn in as 15th Vice President of India

C.P. Radhakrishnan took oath as the 15th Vice President of India and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha on 12 September 2025, administered by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 India Important

Fast Track Immigration–Trusted Traveller Programme extended to five more airports

Home Minister Amit Shah virtually inaugurated the Fast Track Immigration–Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) at Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Trichy, Kozhikode and Amritsar airports on 11 September 2025, taking the facility to 13 airports.

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🚄 Energy & Power 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

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.

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🎓 Education 📍 India Must know

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.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 Singapore Must know

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.

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🎓 Education 📍 Tamil Nadu

President Murmu attends 10th convocation of Central University of Tamil Nadu at Thiruvarur

President Droupadi Murmu attended the 10th convocation ceremony of the Central University of Tamil Nadu at Thiruvarur on 3 September 2025.

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💹 Banking & RBI 📍 Tamil Nadu

President Murmu attends 120th Foundation Day of City Union Bank in Chennai

President Droupadi Murmu attended the 120th foundation day celebrations of City Union Bank in Chennai on 2 September 2025, highlighting the banking industry's role in India's growth and financial inclusion.

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🌿 Disasters 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

INCOIS–NDMA conclave in Chennai on marine multi-hazards; cell-broadcast alert trial for fishermen from 1 September

INCOIS and NDMA held a Conclave on Marine Multi-Hazards Services for the Indian Coastline in Chennai on 29 August 2025, where NDMA member Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (retd) announced a cell-broadcast alert trial from 1 September.

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🎓 Education 📍 Tamil Nadu

Education Ministry approves ₹385.27 crore HEFA funding for Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur

The Ministry of Education announced on 29 August 2025 approval of ₹385.27 crore through the Higher Education Financing Agency for infrastructure expansion at the Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur.

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💹 GDP, Inflation & Economic Data 📍 India Important

Annual Survey of Industries 2023-24: GVA up 11.89%, employment up 5.92%; Tamil Nadu tops in employment

MoSPI's Annual Survey of Industries 2023-24 results, released on 27 August 2025, show manufacturing-sector GVA growing 11.89% in current prices and employment 5.92%, with Tamil Nadu the top state for employment.

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🔬 IT, AI & Digital 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

MoPSW launches MAR-a-THON 2025 maritime hackathon at IIT Madras

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launched MAR-a-THON 2025, India's Maritime Hackathon, at IIT Madras on 25 August 2025 under the Sagarmala Start-up Innovation Initiative.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

MoD signs MoU for a Mechanical & Material testing facility at Tiruchirappalli under DTIS

On 28 July 2025, the Ministry of Defence signed an MoU with TIDCO in New Delhi to set up a Mechanical & Material domain testing facility in Tiruchirappalli in the Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor.

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🎭 Heritage & UNESCO 📍 Tamil Nadu Must know

PM releases Rajendra Chola I coin at Aadi Thiruvathirai Festival, Gangaikonda Cholapuram

On 27 July 2025 at Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Aadi Thiruvathirai Festival and released a commemorative coin honouring Rajendra Chola I.

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🚄 Infrastructure & Energy 📍 Tamil Nadu Must know

PM launches projects worth over ₹4,800 crore in Thoothukudi, including a new airport terminal

On 26 July 2025 in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, dedicated and laid foundation stones for projects worth over ₹4,800 crore.

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🎭 Heritage & UNESCO 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

Keezhadi excavation report: Government explains ASI's review process

On 24 July 2025, Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told the Rajya Sabha that the lead archaeologist's Keezhadi report had been reviewed and experts' comments shared before ASI releases an official report.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan addresses 81st Staff Course at DSSC Wellington

On 19 July 2025 at the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington (Tamil Nadu), CDS General Anil Chauhan addressed the 81st Staff Course and spoke on Operation Sindoor.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

HAL receives first set of LCA Mk1A wing assemblies from L&T at Coimbatore

On 17 July 2025 at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Larsen & Toubro handed over the first set of wing assemblies for the LCA Mk1A to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 India Important

Five new High Court Chief Justices appointed, four Chief Justices transferred

On 14 July 2025, the President, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, appointed five Chief Justices of High Courts and transferred four sitting Chief Justices.

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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

Diesel-laden goods train catches fire at Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu; 18 wagons gutted

On 13 July 2025 at Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, a goods train carrying diesel caught fire, gutting 18 wagons and disrupting the Chennai–Arakkonam rail route; no casualties were reported.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Maharashtra Must know

Maratha Military Landscapes of India inscribed as India's 44th World Heritage property

On 11 July 2025 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, the World Heritage Committee inscribed the 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India' on the World Heritage List as India's 44th property.

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🌾 Agriculture & Rural 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

Agriculture and Textiles Ministers hold cotton productivity meeting in Coimbatore

On 11 July 2025 at the ICAR–Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a meeting to boost cotton productivity.

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🎓 Social Justice & Welfare 📍 Karnataka Important

First Regional Process Lab of Aadi Karmayogi mission launched in Bengaluru

On 10 July 2025 (Guru Purnima), the Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched in Bengaluru the first Regional Process Lab of the Aadi Karmayogi mission, which aims at a cadre of 20 lakh tribal change leaders.

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🛡️ Weapons & Induction 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

Keel laid for Indian Navy's third Fleet Support Ship at L&T Kattupalli

On 9 July 2025, the keel of the Indian Navy's third Fleet Support Ship was laid at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

Japan Coast Guard ship 'Itsukushima' arrives in Chennai

On 7 July 2025, Japan Coast Guard Ship Itsukushima arrived at Chennai Port for a week-long port call with the Indian Coast Guard, to end with joint sea exercise 'Jaa Mata' on 12 July.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

ECI announces Rajya Sabha biennial elections to 8 seats from Assam and Tamil Nadu; poll on 19 June

The Election Commission of India on 26 May 2025 announced biennial elections to eight Rajya Sabha seats — two from Assam and six from Tamil Nadu — with polling and counting on 19 June 2025.

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🔬 Research & Discoveries 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

Department of Posts releases stamp marking 125 years of Kodaikanal Solar Observatory

The Department of Posts released a commemorative postage stamp on 16 May 2025 at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru, marking 125 years of the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, established on 1 April 1899.

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