National Highlights:

• CP Radhakrishnan was sworn in as India's 15th Vice President, administered oath by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan; he secured 452 votes defeating the opposition candidate, strengthening NDA's hold on key constitutional posts.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Varanasi during his state visit; seven MoUs were signed covering Science & Technology, Oceanography, Hydrography, Power, Public Administration, and Space Cooperation.
• The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the beta version of Adi Sankriti, a digital platform to preserve and promote tribal art forms across India.
• The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) partnered with Zomato and Uber to launch a road safety initiative focused on driver awareness and accident prevention.
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed agreements for SSLV (Small Satellite Launch Vehicle) technology transfer with ISRO, IN-SPACe, and NSIL to boost India's space launch capabilities.
• The Indian Council of Economic Research and APEDA signed an MoU to promote agriculture exports led by cooperative societies.

State & Regional News:

• Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat was given additional charge of Maharashtra post Vice President election of C.P. Radhakrishnan.
• Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy proposed a Hyderabad-Shamshabad to Chennai bullet train to boost connectivity, reviewing other ongoing railway projects.
• Meghalaya faces a severe job deficit with 67,500 annual vacancies but only 2,500 jobs created for the youth entering the workforce each year.
• In Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, protests and clashes erupted after AAP MLA Mehraj Malik’s arrest under the Public Safety Act, leading to detentions and suspension of internet services.

International Updates:

• India and Mexico signed an MoU to enhance bilateral trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.
• India participated in the 44th SCO-RATS meeting in Kyrgyzstan, contributing to regional security cooperation; Pakistan attended as an observer.
• India criticized Switzerland's remarks on minorities at the UN Human Rights Council, calling them ill-informed and urging focus on domestic issues.

Business & Economy:

• ACME Group in collaboration with Japan’s IHI Corporation announced India’s largest green ammonia project, targeting sustainable energy development.
• Air India signed a codeshare agreement with Air Astana, enhancing travel connectivity between India and Central Asia.
• World Bank sanctioned a USD 212.64 million loan for the Sustainable Holistic and Organic Regeneration of Ecosystems (SHORE) project in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Science & Technology:

• Tata Advanced Systems partnered with the Indore government to develop advanced 3D naval surveillance radar to bolster maritime security.
• Indian Institute of Advanced Study released the biography 'M. S. Swaminathan: The Man Who Fed India' by Priyambada Jayakumar, celebrating the famed agricultural scientist’s contributions.

Sports & Awards:

• Actor Mohanlal was conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2025 for lifetime achievement in Indian cinema.
• India defeated Oman to win the bronze medal in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 football tournament.

Important Observances:

• World Suicide Prevention Day was observed on September 10, emphasizing mental health awareness and preventive measures.
• International Day for South-South Cooperation was observed on September 12 to celebrate collaboration among developing countries.