National News
Indian Army’s SAMBHAV Secures Operation Sindoor Communications
- During Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army replaced apps like WhatsApp with its indigenous, 5G-enabled secure communication system, SAMBHAV (Secure Army Mobile Bharat Version), featuring multi-layered encryption.
- The M-Sigma messaging app to ensure data security and operational secrecy, as revealed by Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, highlighting India’s push for Atmanirbhar Bharat and the blending of modern tech with military strategy.
Cabinet Approves Doubling of Bhagalpur–Dumka–Rampurhat Rail Line
- The Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, has approved the doubling of the Bhagalpur–Dumka–Rampurhat railway line (177 km) across Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal at a cost of Rs. 3,169 crore, aiming to boost rail capacity, reduce congestion, and improve connectivity to key destinations like Deoghar and Tarapith.
- The project supports the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, enhancing multi-modal logistics, benefiting 28.7 lakh people across 441 villages and increasing freight capacity by 15 MTPA, while also contributing to climate goals by reducing oil imports and CO2 emissions.
CPRI Inaugurates Advanced Testing Lab in Nashik for Power Sector
- Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated the state-of-the-art Central Power Research Institute’s Regional Testing Laboratory (RTL) at Nashik, a facility set to provide advanced testing services for electrical and power equipment like transformers and smart meters.
- The lab aims to boost quality assurance, reduce testing time, and accelerate India’s power sector growth and self-reliance, with support from Maharashtra’s leadership highlighting its importance for industrial growth and rural development in the western region.
Tribal Affairs Ministry Launches Adi Sanskriti Digital Learning Platform
- The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched the Beta Version of “Adi Sanskriti”, a first-of-its-kind digital learning platform aimed at preserving tribal artforms, enabling livelihoods, and empowering tribal communities through three integrated components — Adi Vishwavidyalaya (Digital Tribal Art Academy with 45+ courses), Adi Sampada (a repository of 5,000+ tribal cultural assets), and Adi Haat (an online marketplace linked with TRIFED).
- Built in collaboration with State Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs), the platform reflects a holistic approach to cultural preservation, education, and economic empowerment under the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Dharmendra Pradhan Launches First Overseas Atal Innovation Centre in UAE
- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated India’s first overseas Atal Innovation Centre at IIT Delhi–Abu Dhabi during his UAE visit, aiming to boost educational cooperation, foster innovation, and launch new programs in Energy & Sustainability and Chemical Engineering.
- He also discussed expanding Indian curriculum schools, launching Atal Innovation Labs in UAE, and enhancing student and teacher exchanges, reaffirming education as a key pillar of the growing India–UAE partnership under the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) framework.
State News
Cabinet Clears ₹4,447 Crore Mokama–Munger Highway Project
- The Cabinet has approved the construction of an 82.4 km, 4-lane greenfield access-controlled Mokama–Munger section of the Buxar–Bhagalpur High-Speed Corridor in Bihar, under Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) with an outlay of Rs. 4,447.38 crore.
- Aiming to boost regional connectivity, support industrial hubs like Munger, Jamalpur, and Bhagalpur, and reduce travel time to 1.5 hours, while generating over 33 lakh man-days of employment and fostering freight movement and economic growth in Eastern Bihar.
International News
Norway PM Jonas Gahr Stoere Secured 2nd Term
- Norway’s ruling Labour Party, led by PM Jonas Gahr Stoere, has secured a second term with support from four smaller left-leaning parties, gaining 87 seats, just above the majority mark
- While the right-wing populist Progress Party achieved its best-ever result with 48 seats, amid rising voter concerns over living costs, taxes, and oil policy, signaling a political shift to the right despite Labour’s win.
Larry Ellison Surpasses Elon Musk as World’s Richest
- Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, has overtaken Elon Musk to become the world’s richest person, with a net worth soaring to $395.7 billion following a massive 41% surge in Oracle’s shares—the steepest rise since 1992.
- This jump was driven by Oracle’s strong outlook in cloud computing and its expanding role in AI technology, pushing its market valuation close to $947 billion.
- Ellison’s rise ends Musk’s nearly year-long reign at the top, as Tesla shares declined by 14% this year despite Musk’s proposed $1 trillion pay package.
Fitch Upgrades India’s FY25 Growth Forecast to 6.9%
Fitch Ratings has upgraded India’s economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year from 6.5% to 6.9%, citing strong domestic demand, rising consumer spending, and supportive financial conditions, while also highlighting the GST reforms as credit positive for Indian companies and expecting a rate cut by the RBI later this year, despite global risks like higher US tariffs impacting exports.
Books & Authors News
Anupam Kher Announces Fourth Book Different But No Less
- Veteran actor and motivational speaker Anupam Kher announced his fourth book, Different But No Less, on June 2, 2025, offering a deeply personal and hopeful narrative inspired by his life.
- The making of his film Tanvi The Great, focusing on resilience, self-belief, and navigating adversity without letting others feel your inner storms — a message especially vital in today’s age of mental health challenges and performance pressure.
Science & Technology News
India Secures Nine World Records in Space Exploration: ISRO
- India has secured nine major world records in space exploration, with ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan announcing plans to achieve 8–10 more in the coming years, citing milestones like the Mars Orbiter Mission (first nation to reach Mars on its maiden attempt), PSLV-C37 (launched 104 satellites in one mission), and Chandrayaan-3 (first spacecraft to land near lunar South Pole).
- He highlighted ISRO’s cost-effective innovations, rapid cryogenic tech development, and its broader role in driving national security, economic growth, and space entrepreneurship, with a bold vision to land a human on the Moon by 2040.
ISRO Transfers SSLV Technology to HAL for Independent Production
- ISRO has signed a technology transfer agreement with HAL to enable the independent production of Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs), marking India’s 100th tech transfer deal and boosting its presence in the global small-satellite market.
- Facilitated by IN-SPACe and NSIL, the 24-month collaboration will involve training, technical support, and the execution of two missions, with HAL aiming to build a self-reliant, cost-competitive space manufacturing ecosystem, as part of India’s commercial space sector liberalization.
Schemes News
Five Years of Blue Revolution: Growth and Sustainability in Fisheries
- The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), launched in 2020 and extended through 2025–26, has transformed India’s fisheries sector by boosting production (195 lakh tonnes in 2024–25), expanding inland fisheries (142% growth), and making India the second-largest fish producer globally.
- With a total project approval of ₹21,274 crore and a strong focus on infrastructure development, financial support, and digital empowerment—including 26 lakh fishers registered on the National Fisheries Digital Platform—PMMSY drives inclusive growth, ecological sustainability, and global competitiveness in fisheries.
Sports News
ICC Launches ‘Will to Win’ Campaign for Women’s World Cup 2025
- The ICC has launched its flagship ‘Will to Win’ campaign ahead of the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, emphasizing determination and perseverance through a powerful film featuring top players like India’s Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur.
- The campaign celebrates the inspiring journeys and sacrifices of women cricketers and coincides with the general ticket sales opening.
- The 13th edition of the World Cup starts on September 30 in Guwahati, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with the final scheduled for November 2.
NASA’s Mars Rover Finds Strongest Hints of Ancient Life
- NASA’s Perseverance rover has discovered organic carbon and unique mineral deposits in rocks from a dry Martian river channel, providing the strongest hints yet of possible ancient microbial life on Mars.
- Found in the Bright Angel formation within Jezero Crater, these minerals—like iron phosphate and iron sulfide—are byproducts of microbial activity on Earth.
- While promising, scientists caution that non-biological processes could also explain the findings, and definitive proof awaits detailed analysis of samples planned for return to Earth, a mission now delayed until the 2040s due to cost.
- This discovery marks a major step in the search for past life beyond Earth.
Important Days News
World First Aid Day 2025: Theme, History, and Significance
- World First Aid Day 2025 is observed on September 13, focusing on the theme “First Aid and Climate Change.”
- This annual international event, established by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), raises awareness about the crucial role of first aid in saving lives and managing emergencies, especially climate-related disasters like floods, heatwaves, and wildfires.
- Since its inception in 2000, World First Aid Day promotes training in essential skills like CPR, choking relief, bleeding control, burn care, recovery position, and fracture support.
- The day encourages individuals and communities to get trained, spread awareness, and build resilience, especially as climate change increases emergency risks worldwide.
National Forest Martyrs Day 2025: Honoring the Unsung Heroes of India’s Forests
- National Forest Martyrs Day 2025 is observed on September 11 to honor the bravery of those who sacrificed their lives protecting India’s forests.
- With the theme “Remembering Martyrs, Protecting Forests,” the day pays tribute to historical acts of courage like the Khejarli Massacre (1730) led by Amrita Devi Bishnoi and modern struggles faced by forest guards and activists.
- This observance highlights the urgent need to combat deforestation, wildfires, poaching, and biodiversity loss amid climate challenges.
Patriot Day 2025: History & Observance in the USA
- Patriot Day, observed annually on September 11 in the United States, solemnly honors the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the 2001 terrorist attacks and celebrates the bravery of first responders.
- Established by Congress in 2002 after the tragic events that struck the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Pennsylvania, it began as a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance.
- In 2009, it was further designated as a National Day of Service and Remembrance by President Obama, inspiring millions—about 35 million Americans—to engage in community service, turning collective grief into acts of compassion and unity.
Digvijay Diwas: Celebrating Swami Vivekananda’s Historic Chicago Address
- Digvijay Diwas, observed annually on September 11 in India, commemorates Swami Vivekananda’s iconic 1893 speech at the World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago, where his heartfelt greeting, “Sisters and Brothers of America,” captivated the world.
- This day celebrates universal brotherhood, emphasizing religious harmony, tolerance, and India’s rich spiritual heritage.
- Vivekananda’s address not only introduced India as a beacon of spiritual wisdom but also inspired generations—especially the youth—to embrace self-confidence, service, and moral strength, shaping India’s national identity and influencing leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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