Current Affairs One Liner September 2025

Current Affairs One Liner September 2025

  1. Current affairs in Chronological order
  2. State Affairs
  3. Science and Technology
  4. Economy, Culture and Environment
  5. Important Days
  6. Person in News

Current Affairs Summary in Chronological order

  1. September 1, 2025 – India allowed citizens of Nepal and Bhutan to enter the country without a passport or visa.
  2. September 2, 2025 – The Finance Minister announced that the 10-year benchmark bond yield rose to 6.4651%, making government borrowing costlier.
  3. September 3, 2025 – The government approved ethanol production from sugarcane juice, syrup, and molasses starting November 1 to achieve the 20% ethanol blending target in petrol.
  4. September 4, 2025 – India announced the establishment of its first “AI City” in Bidadi, Bengaluru, with an investment of ₹2 lakh crore.
  5. September 5, 2025 – IIT Madras topped the NIRF 2025 Rankings in both overall and engineering categories; IISc and IIT Bombay secured the second and third spots.
  6. September 5, 2025–Uttar Pradesh announced cashless medical treatment for all teachers, benefitting nearly nine lakh educators.
  7. September 5, 2025 – The RBI rescheduled its September 5 bank holiday to September 8, affecting transactions in government securities, forex, and money markets.
  8. September 5, 2025 –Voluntary HUID-based silver hallmarking began to improve purity standards in the jewelry sector.
  9. September 6, 2025 – The government announced new GST rates effective September 22, offering tax relief on essential goods, cars, and health insurance ahead of the festive season. the GST Council streamlined India’s tax structure from four brackets to two: 5% and 18%. Additionally, a 40% tax bracket will be applied to luxury and sin goods, starting from September 22, 2025.
  10. September 6, 2025 –Aadhaar authentication hit a record of over 221 crore authentications in August, with growing adoption of face-authentication.
  11. September 6, 2025 –Launch of Angikaar 2025 campaign, Saras Ajeevika Mela (Sep 5–22), India–Singapore Defence Working Group Meeting, and a vulture conservation portal in Assam.
  12. September 7, 2025 – Globally, EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič confirmed he will visit New Delhi on September 11 to accelerate negotiations on the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
  13. September 7, 2025 -A total lunar eclipse (Blood Moon) lasting 82 minutes will be visible across India on the night of September 7–8, 2025.
  14. The “9-9-9 alignment” portal is drawing attention in financial and astrology circles as a significant numerological event on September 9.
  15. Sep 9 – Vice-Presidential election held; C. P. Radhakrishnan elected as India’s 15th VP (452 votes).
  16. Sep 9 – Severe Punjab floods killed 46 & affected 1.5 lakh+ people; PM to visit Sep 9.
  17. Sep 9 – Asia Cup 2025 T20 started in UAE with top Asian teams.
  18. Sep 9 – 2027 Census announced as fully digital using 34 lakh enumerators with smartphones.
  19. Sep 8–9 – Nepal Gen Z protests turned violent; 19 dead, 347 injured; PM & President residences set ablaze.Massive protests erupted in Kathmandu on September 8, 2025, with tens of thousands of participants opposing corruption and a social media ban. The demonstrations escalated when protesters attempted to enter the Federal Parliament, leading to clashes with security forces. The confrontations resulted in at least 19 deaths and 347 injuries. On September 9, violent actions targeted several prominent locations in Kathmandu, including the residences of the Prime Minister and President, which were set ablaze by protesters. The headquarters of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) and Nepali Congress were also vandalized.
  20. Sep 9 – India–Israel Bilateral Investment Treaty signed to boost innovation & investment.
  21. Sep 9 – Fitch raised India’s FY25 GDP forecast to 6.9% citing strong Q1.
  22. Sep 9 – Supreme Court allowed Aadhaar as voter ID in Bihar roll revision.
  23. Sep 9 – Southern Railway to launch first Amrit Bharat Express (Erode–Jogbani).
  24. Sep 10 – Indian airlines suspended Kathmandu flights due to Nepal unrest.
  25. Sep 10 – PM Modi expressed concern over Nepal’s youth-led violence.
  26. Sep 10 – Sensex & Nifty rose; Nifty crossed 24,990 on optimism over India–US trade talks.
  27. Sep 10 – Modi called US a “natural partner” despite tariff tensions.
  28. Sep 11 – National Forest Martyrs’ Day observed at Palamu Tiger Reserve, Jharkhand.
  29. Sep 11 – Baadal Raag Festival began in Bhopal, celebrating classical music & dance.
  30. Sep 11 – EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič to visit India (Sep 11) for FTA talks.
  31. Sep 12 – Kisan Samruddhi Mahotsav on sustainable agriculture in Ramtek.
  32. Sep 12 – C. P. Radhakrishnan sworn in as India’s 15th Vice President.
  33. Sep 11-12 – Infosys approved its largest ever share buyback of ₹18,000 crore, ~2.41% of its equity at ₹1,800/share (≈ 19% premium).
  34. Sep 12 – Karnataka to decide (on 16 Sep) whether to raise the height of Almatti Dam from 517 m to 524.2 m, adding ~100 TMC ft storage, with ~6 lakh hectares more land to be irrigated. The dam height plan would lead to submergence of ~20 villages & parts of Bagalkot, and land acquisition cost has sharply risen..
  35. The upcoming 2027 Census of India will be fully digital, with over 34 lakh enumerators using smartphones for data collection. This marks a significant transformation in India’s data-gathering methods. 
  36. Sep 13-First Rajdhani Express from Mizoram (Sairang) to Delhi flagged off today.
  37. Sep 13-India set to export sugar in 2025-26 season due to surplus stocks.
  38. Sep 13-CPA Conference in Bengaluru called for reducing legislative disruptions and strengthening research support.
  39. Sep 13-PM Modi visited Manipur, met violence victims, and launched projects worth ₹7,300 crore.
  40. Sep 14-India observed Hindi Diwas on 14 September, marking the day in 1949 when Hindi was adopted as one of the official languages of the Republic of India.
  41. Sep 15-Doordarshan celebrated 66th Foundation Day with cultural event “Shabdanjali: DD@66”.
  42. Sep 16- 16 September is World Ozone Day. The theme this year emphasizes moving “from science to global action,” and reflects on international treaties like the Montreal Protocol.
  43. Sep 16-PM Modi inaugurated the Bairabi‑Sairang rail line (≈51.38 km) in Mizoram, flagged off new express trains, laid foundation stones for roads, bridges, sports facilities. Multiple development projects worth thousands of crores.
  44. Sep 16-India announced its annual licensing policy for opium poppy cultivation for crop year Oct 2025‑Sept 2026. States involved: Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh. Policy aims to increase the number of eligible farmers.
  45. Sep 17- Isaac Nader (Portugal) won men’s 1500m at World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo.
  46. Sep 17- Katie Moon (USA) won women’s pole vault gold at World Athletics Championships.
  47. Sep 17- Faith Cherotich (Kenya) set championship record to win women’s 3000m steeplechase.
  48. Sep 17- India sent 65 troops to Russia’s Zapad military exercise, raising EU concerns.
  49. Sep 17- World Patient Safety Day 2025 observed on 17 Sept with theme “Safe care for every newborn and every child”.
  50. Sep 17- Delhi govt announced ₹3,000 crore infra projects on PM Modi’s birthday under Seva Pakhwada.
  51. Sep 18- UP to host International Trade Show 2025 in Greater Noida (Sept 25–29) with Russia as partner country; PM Modi to inaugurate.
  52. Sep 18- Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal begins 2-day visit to UAE for India-UAE High Level Task Force on Investments.
  53. Sep 18- Apollo Tyres became Team India’s new lead sponsor, replacing Dream11.
  54. Sep 19– On September 25, PM Modi is expected to visit Banswara, Rajasthan. Agenda includes laying the foundation for a nuclear power plant, launching a new Vande Bharat Express train, among other developmental initiatives.
  55. Sep 19- India’s ICRA raised its GDP growth forecast to 6.5% for FY26 (previously ~6.0%), citing early growth in Q1, GST rationalisation, and income tax relief boosting demand.
  56. Sep 19- Bio-RIDE: The “Biotechnology Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development” scheme approved by the government to promote indigenous biotech innovation & startups.
  57. Sep 19- Under India AI Mission, eight Indian firms selected for incentives to develop foundational AI models. Part of gov-push for indigenous AI development.
  58. Sep 20- India has officially nominated Sarnath for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List for 2025-26.
  59. Sep 20- Assam declared 3-day mourning after singer Zubeen Garg’s death.
  60. Sep 20- India and Canada have agreed to work together to open a fresh chapter in their relationship, placing particular emphasis on tackling terrorism.
  61. India’s Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train project includes a 7 km undersea tunnel under Thane Creek; first 4.88 km breakthrough achieved on 20 Sept.
  62. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to visit Washington on 22 Sept for India-US trade talks.
  63. UP Govt launched GST Reform Awareness Campaign (22–29 Sept) to boost Swadeshi products & festive economy.
  64. Telangana to host tourism conclave to attract investments & partnerships in infrastructure.
  65. Indore to observe “No Car Day” on 22 Sept for pollution control & sustainable transport.
  66. India’s foodgrain production in 2024-25 hits record 353.96 MT (+6.5% vs last year).
  67. S&P Global pegs India’s FY26 GDP growth at 6.5%, fastest among major economies.
  68. India ranks 38th in Global Innovation Index 2025, top in Central & Southern Asia.
  69. Sept 22- GST 2.0 came into effect, reducing tax on essentials, cars, TVs, and other goods.
  70. Govt kept H2 FY26 borrowing plan unchanged; total borrowing for FY26 fixed at ₹14.82 lakh crore.
  71. Ban on NSCN (Khaplang faction) extended by 5 years for security reasons.
  72. UP Govt banned caste-based references in police records after HC directive.
  73. 🌍 International
  74. UNGA 80th session began with focus on wars in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and climate issues.
  75. NATO condemned Russian jets’ airspace violation over Estonia; UK vowed to confront future incursions.
  76. EU drafting new India strategy; concerns raised over India’s Russian oil imports.
  77. US introduced $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications, sparking IT industry uproar.
  78. Super Typhoon Ragasa (Nando) with 250 km/h winds threatened northern Philippines.
  79. Sep 23- Govt has approved a ₹27,000-crore programme to launch 52 surveillance satellites from 2026. Also considering “bodyguard satellites” to safeguard space assets.
  80. Sep 23-PM Modi inaugurated & laid foundation stones of projects worth ₹34,200 crore in Gujarat under “Samudra se Samriddhi.”
  81. Sep 23- Dhordo Becomes Gujarat’s Fourth Fully Solar-Powered Village Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana.
  82. Sep 24- The India HSBC-S&P Global Composite PMI showed that private sector growth remains strong, though cooling a bit in September. The composite index fell to 61.9 from 63.2.
  83. Sept 24- Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi approved Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for 78 days to Railway employees.
  84. Sept 24- FM Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) in New Delhi to provide a dedicated forum for fair, efficient & timely GST dispute resolution.
  85. Sept 24- Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved two major infrastructure projects the 4-lane NH-139W highway and doubling of the Bakhtiyarpur–Rajgir–Tilaiya railway line to boost connectivity and development in Bihar.
  86. Sep 25- The Ministry of Education launched Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, a nationwide innovation movement for school students, under themes like Vocal for Local, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Swadeshi and Samriddhi.
  87. Sep 25- On 25th September 2025, the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi marked the 11th anniversary of the ‘Make in India’ scheme.
  88. Sep 25- A new weekly Amrit Bharat Express train will run between Brahmapur (Odisha) and Udhna (Surat), with a stop via Nagpur.
  89. Sep 25- At a UN climate summit in New York, 120 countries plus the EU announced new emissions reduction pledges as part of renewed climate action efforts.
  90. Sep 26- “Capacity Building & Human Resource Development” scheme under CSIR was also approved with a total outlay of Rs.2,277.397 crore.
  91. Sep 26- The WHO announced recommendations for the viral composition of influenza vaccines for the 2026 southern hemisphere season.
  92. Sep 27- The Union Cabinet has approved a 4-pillar strategy (₹69,725 crore) to strengthen India’s shipbuilding and maritime sector — focusing on domestic capacity, financing, shipyard expansions, skills & technology.
  93. Sep 27- As part of its centennial celebrations, RSS will conduct the “Path Sanchalan” route march on 27 September, deviating from the usual Vijayadashami date.
  94. Sep 28- The government launched “Swachh Shehar Jodi”, a mentorship-based program pairing ~200 cities (mentor–mentee) to improve municipal solid waste management.
  95. Sep 28- During World Food India 2025 (Sept 25–28), global and domestic firms committed ~₹1.02 lakh crore investment into India’s food processing sector, with emphasis on job creation.
  96. Sep 29- India beat Pakistan by 5 wickets in the final to win the 2025 Asia Cup.
  97. Sep 29- Rajeev Verma has been transferred from Chandigarh to New Delhi to take over as Chief Secretary of the NCT of Delhi, effective October 1, 2025.
  98. Sep 29- A march (“Constitution Satyagraha Padyatra”) begins today from Deekshabhoomi (Nagpur) to Sevagram (October 2). It aims to promote values of equality, secularism, non-violence, justice.
  99. Sep 30- The Government of India designated two additional wetlands in Bihar — Gokul Jalashay (Buxar) and Udaipur Jheel (West Champaran) — as Ramsar (wetland of international importance) sites. This brings India’s total number to 93 Ramsar sites.
  100. Sep 30- India re-elected to ICAO Council (Part II) – Strengthens India’s role in international aviation safety, security & navigation systems.
  101. Sep 30- Philippines Earthquake: A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck off Cebu, causing casualties, property damage, and aftershocks.
  102. Sep 30- India received 8% above-average rainfall this monsoon season (June–Sept 2025). This is the second consecutive year of surplus rains, boosting agriculture & hydropower prospects.

State Affairs

  • Andhra Pradesh Approved a Universal Health Policy to provide health insurance to all residents, regardless of income. The policy guarantees free treatment up to ~INR 25 lakh/year.
  • Madhya Pradesh Released a draft Space Tech Policy, 2025, aimed at promoting the aerospace / space technology ecosystem in the state.
  • Goa has approved amendments to its land development and building construction regulations for 2025.
  • UP (Uttar Pradesh): Several big events and schemes:
    • Major plantation drive (15 lakh saplings) starting 17 Sep.
    • UP International Trade Show (UPITS-2025) from 25-29 September in Greater Noida, with Russia as partner country; focus areas include MSMEs, agriculture, health, tourism & handicrafts.
  • Karnataka Hosting “Technovanza 2025” (coastal tech summit) in Mangaluru on 24 September under the theme “Silicon Beach of India.” Focus on balancing technology-driven growth with human well-being.
  • Gujarat: New air-quality monitoring infrastructure (Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat) and NCAP expansion.
  • SGCCI (Surat) is organizing cultural and health events: art festival, health conclave.
  • As part of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS 2025) in Greater Noida (26 September), there will be a Russia-India Business Dialogue focusing on trade, investment, technology, education, banking, insurance etc.
  • In Sept 2025, the CCEA chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved two major projects in Bihar —
  • 4-lane NH-139W (Sahebganj–Areraj–Bettiah, 78.94 km) under HAM, costing ₹3,822.31 cr, to boost connectivity from Patna to Bettiah and Indo-Nepal border districts.
  • Doubling of Bakhtiyarpur–Rajgir–Tilaiya railway line (104 km) across 4 districts at ₹2,192 cr, enhancing rail capacity and regional development.
  • Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), inaugurated the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)’s first regional office in Patna, Bihar.

Environment, Science and Technology

  • Climate Crisis – Global heatwaves and flooding highlight rising risks; India’s 2024 was hottest on record.
  • Solar Eclipse 2025 – A partial solar eclipse will occur on 21 Sept 2025, visible in parts of Asia, but not in the UAE.
  • Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has installed three new continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations (CAAQMS) in Mehsana, Rajkot, and Surat. Under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), Gujarat also plans to improve air quality in six more cities. Guidelines for managing dust at construction sites were also introduced.
  • Chennai has released a City Biodiversity Index to benchmark conservation efforts in the urban environment.
  • Indore and Udaipur have been officially recognized as “Wetland Cities” under the Ramsar Convention.
  • In Uttar Pradesh, there is a plan to plant 15 lakh (1.5 million) saplings on or around Prime Minister Modi’s birthday (17 Sep) as part of a wider “Seva Parv” initiative. Emphasis on planting native species, including in degraded forest lands and along rivers.
  • Doon environmentalist Dr. Anil Joshi was inducted as a distinguished fellow of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) for his decades of work in environmental conservation, water management etc.
  • The Karnataka cabinet is set to decide on 16 September whether to raise the height of the Almatti Dam (Upper Krishna Project Phase III) from 517m to 524.2m. This would increase water storage by ~100 TMC ft and irrigate an additional 6 lakh hectares. But it also entails submerging 20 villages and parts of Bagalkot. Land acquisition costs have soared.
  • Seven natural sites in India have been added to UNESCO’s Tentative List (which is a step toward being recognized as UNESCO World Heritage/Natural sites).
  • Astronomers discovered a new Earth quasi-satellite named 2025 PN7. It is an Arjuna-class near-Earth asteroid. It is expected to stay in its quasi-satellite orbit for about 128 years.
  • India has officially nominated Sarnath for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List for 2025-26.
  • The last solar eclipse of 2025 will occur on the night of 21-22 September, but it will not be visible from India. Regions such as New Zealand, Eastern Australia, Antarctica, and parts of the South Pacific will see it.
  • China progressing on Yangtze Underwater Rail Tunnel with TBM diameter 15.4 m, among world’s largest.
  • Rishikesh–Karnaprayag rail project sets world record: TBM “Shiv” excavated 790 m in 31 days.
  • The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor is India’s flagship bullet train project, spanning about 508 km. It connects Mumbai in Maharashtra with Ahmedabad in Gujarat. Part of the route includes a 21 km long underground tunnel stretch between Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) and Shilphata. This section is particularly difficult because it includes varied geology, deep shafts, and urban constraints.The corridor is being developed by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL). Japanese technology (Shinkansen) and funding (JICA) are involved.Within this 21 km, about 7 km runs under the sea — specifically under Thane Creek, making it India’s first undersea tunnel section for a bullet train.

Important Days of September

September 2025 – List of Important Days

September 2 – World Coconut Day

September 3 – Skyscraper Day

September 5 – Teachers’ Day (Birth Anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan)

September 7 – International Day of Police Cooperation

September 8 – International Literacy Day

September 10 – World Suicide Prevention Day

September 14 – Hindi Diwas (Hindi Language Day)

September 15 – Engineers’ Day and International Day of Democracy

September 16 – World Ozone Day

September 17 – World Patient Safety Day

September 18 – World Bamboo Day

September 20 – International Red Panda Day (Observed on the third Saturday of September)

September 21 – International Day of Peace and World Alzheimer’s Day

September 22 – World Rhino Day and World Car-Free Day

September 23 – International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL)

September 23 –Saudi Arabia, Saudi National Day

September 24 – World Rivers Day (fourth Sunday of September)

September 24 – World Deaf Day

September 24 – World Gorilla Day

September 25 – Indian Pharmacists’ Day

September 26 – World Environmental Health Day and World Waterborne Disease Day

September 27 – World Tourism Day

September 28 – World Rabies Day

September 29 – World Heart Day

September 30 – International Translation Day