National Highlights:

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated multiple development projects worth over ₹9,000 crore in Aizawl, Mizoram, including the Bairabi-Sairang railway line connecting the region to Indian Railways for the first time.
  • PM Modi unveiled ₹6,500 crore development projects in Assam, focusing on improving infrastructure, healthcare, and education.
  • The Ministry of Defence approved the new Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, aimed at streamlining defense acquisitions and fostering indigenous production.
  • Hindi Diwas 2025 was celebrated on September 14, marking the 76th anniversary of adopting Hindi as an official language of India; the theme was “Multilingualism and Hindi”.
  • The National Agriculture Conference – Rabi Campaign 2025 began in New Delhi to boost winter crop production through latest technology and best practices.
  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the upcoming 2nd National Anti-Narcotics Task Force conference to be held in New Delhi on September 16, focusing on drug abuse prevention.
  • India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in Chennai in 2027, highlighting its maritime security leadership.
  • PM Modi inaugurated India’s first bamboo-based bio-ethanol plant in Golaghat district, Assam, promoting sustainable and renewable energy sources.

State & Regional Updates:

  • Delhi government plans artificial rain trials by October 15 and is coordinating with the India Meteorological Department for approvals and monsoon withdrawal updates.
  • Union ministers visited flood-hit Punjab districts Rupnagar, Gurdaspur, and Ludhiana to assess damage and relief efforts following heavy rains.
  • Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa honored top entrepreneurs at the 4th Bharat Entrepreneurship Summit, celebrating business innovation and economic growth.

International News:

  • The United States urged G7 allies to impose tariffs on Russian oil buyers, singling out India and China as key enablers, a move India has diplomatically navigated.
  • Donald Trump called on NATO members to halt Russian oil purchases and proposed tariffs of 50-100% on Chinese imports.

Economic & Business:

  • The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) clarified that buyers do not need to reverse input tax credit when suppliers issue post-sale credit notes, easing business compliance.
  • Crisil projected headline inflation at 3.2% for FY 2025-26, lower than its previous estimate of 3.5%, indicating improved inflation control.

Other Important News:

  • The 77th Emmy Awards were held in Los Angeles, honoring global excellence in television.
  • India’s TCS signed an MoU with C-DAC to develop India’s sovereign cloud infrastructure, enhancing digital autonomy and security.