National Affairs

NCERT celebrated its 65th Foundation Day by launching Bal Vatika, a dedicated children's channel, and DIKSHA 2.0, an upgraded digital learning platform aimed at enhancing education across India. These initiatives support government's mission of digital education accessibility.

Indian Railways signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India (SBI) to enhance insurance coverage for railway passengers, particularly during travel, improving safety nets through financial products linked with rail tickets.

The Department of Posts signed an MoU with ESRI India to strengthen the DIGIPIN initiative that digitizes postal services, including GIS mapping and delivery tracking, aiming to improve service efficiency and transparency.

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) secured defence orders worth ₹644 crores, significantly boosting India's indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities and reducing dependency on imports.

AISATS became India’s first ground handling company to receive a safety clearance from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), raising standards in airport ground services and ensuring enhanced passenger safety.

Union Minister of State for Commerce, Prataprao Jadhav, presided over the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry Healthcare Summit 2025 held in New Delhi, focusing on enhancing healthcare cooperation among BRICS nations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to China from August 31 to September 1 emphasized diplomatic efforts to improve bilateral relations and promote peace and stability in the region.

International Affairs

The India-USA joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas 2025’ began in Alaska, advancing bilateral defence cooperation through complex tactical drills in cold-weather conditions, reinforcing strategic ties between the two nations.

The Asian Development Bank approved a USD 125 million loan for Assam to boost urban services and climate resilience, reflecting international collaboration in sustainable development and infrastructure enhancement.

Banking and Finance

Suryoday Small Finance Bank launched fixed deposit-backed credit cards, facilitating credit access for depositors with attractive interest rates and alternative financing options, especially benefiting small savers.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) revised rules for intraday index options, effective from October 1, 2025, to streamline trading practices and increase transparency in the derivatives market.

India's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) surged to a 17-year high of 59.3 in August 2025, indicating robust industrial growth and expanding manufacturing activity in the economy.

CRISIL maintained India's GDP growth forecast at 6.5% for the fiscal year 2025-26, signaling steady economic recovery and growth.

Science and Technology

The Andhra Pradesh government signed an MoU with Tech Bharat Foundation to establish India's first Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence (AI CoE) in Visakhapatnam, aimed at advancing AI research and promoting industry-academic collaboration.

Sports

The 29th BWF World Championships 2025 were held in Paris, France, featuring top badminton talent across the globe and contributing to India's growing prominence in global sports.

Important Days

World Coconut Day 2025 was observed on September 2 to raise awareness about the benefits of coconut cultivation and its significance in the livelihoods of millions, particularly in tropical regions including India.