Classical Languages of India
The Government of India conferred the ‘Classical Language’ status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali languages on October 03, 2024. As of October 2025, a total of 11 Indian languages hold the status of Classical Language. Six Indian languages —Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, and Odia were earlier accorded the status of classical languages between 2004 to 2024.
Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2025
The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2025 was awarded "for having explained innovation-driven economic growth" with one half to Joel Mokyr "for having identified the prerequisites for sustained growth through technological progress" and the other half jointly to Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt "for the theory of sustained growth through creative destruction".
Three Major Ports Recognised as Green Hydrogen Hubs under National Green Hydrogen Mission
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has formally recognised three major ports Deendayal Port Authority (Gujarat), V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (Tamil Nadu), and Paradip Port Authority (Odisha) as Green Hydrogen Hubs under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). This recognition marks a significant step towards creating an integrated hydrogen ecosystem and advancing India’s transition towards clean energy. The National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched by the Government of India, aims to position the country as a global hub for the production, utilisation, and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives. The Mission promotes the development of large-scale hydrogen hubs to serve as focal points for production and consumption, thereby facilitating the establishment of a sustainable and competitive hydrogen economy.
Nobel Peace Prize 2025
The Nobel Peace Prize 2025 was awarded to Maria Corina Machado "for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy".
Nobel Prize in Literature 2025
The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2025 is awarded to the Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai, “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art.”
László Krasznahorkai is a great epic writer in the Central European tradition that extends through Kafka to Thomas Bernhard, and is characterised by absurdism and grotesque excess. But there are more strings to his bow, and he soon looks to the East in adopting a more contemplative, finely calibrated tone.
Nobel Prize in Physics 2025
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2025 was awarded jointly to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis "for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit".
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 was awarded jointly to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi "for the development of metal-organic frameworks".
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are porous materials that can be designed and used for a wide range of purposes. The laureates developed methods to create MOFs with specific structures and properties. Their discoveries have led to new ways of storing gases, separating chemicals, and catalysing reactions, with potential applications in energy, environmental protection, and medicine.
Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi are awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025. They have developed a new form of molecular architecture. In their constructions, metal ions function as cornerstones that are linked by long organic (carbon-based) molecules. Together, the metal ions and molecules are organised to form crystals that contain large cavities. These porous materials are called metal–organic frameworks (MOF). By varying the building blocks used in the MOFs, chemists can design them to capture and store specific substances. MOFs can also drive chemical reactions or conduct electricity.
Nobel Prize (Award) in Physiology or Medicine 2025
The Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden has decided to award the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi “for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance.”
India, Australia sign MoU to strengthen cooperation in food safety
In a major step towards enhancing food safety collaboration, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the FSSAI Headquarters in New Delhi. The agreement aims to enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of food safety by exchanging best practices, sharing knowledge, aligning import procedures, fostering technical collaboration, and implementing capacity-building initiatives.
India successfully tests Agni-Prime missile from rail-based launcher
India successfully conducted a test launch of the intermediate-range Agni-Prime missile from a rail-based mobile launcher system. The launch was carried out by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with the Strategic Forces Command (SFC).
PSG’s Dembele, Barca’s Bonmati win Ballon d’Or awards in Paris
Ousmane Dembele was named the world’s best player of the season as he claimed the Ballon d’Or on a night of triumph for his Paris St Germain club, while Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati, a serial trophy winner, claimed the women’s award. The 28-year-old French forward Dembele, who needed time and the guidance of PSG coach Luis Enrique to fulfill his potential as he inspired the capital club to their first Champions League title last season, became the sixth French player to lift the award and the first since Karim Benzema in 2022.
Indian scientists develop nanomaterial that stimulates brain cells without surgery
A team of Indian researchers has pioneered a nanomaterial that can interact with neurons directly, potentially transforming therapies for brain disorders by avoiding invasive techniques. The team from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), an autonomous body under the Department of Science and Technology, has shown that graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) can naturally interact with neurons, encouraging them to grow, mature, and communicate more effectively. The findings, published in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, also revealed that the material boosts dopamine production in lab-grown brain-like cells and reduces toxic proteins linked to Parkinson’s disease in animal models.
Rajnath Singh inaugurates TASL’s defence manufacturing facility in Morocco
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Moroccan counterpart Abdelatif Loudyi jointly inaugurated Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL)’s state-of-the-art defence manufacturing facility in Berrechid, marking a historic milestone in India-Morocco strategic ties. Spread across 20,000 square metres, the facility will produce the indigenously developed Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8×8, jointly designed by TASL and India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The platform features a modular design, advanced mobility, scalable ballistic and mine protection, independent suspension, high-power engine, and options for both manned and unmanned weapon stations. Configurations include infantry fighting vehicles, armoured personnel carriers, reconnaissance, command post, mortar carrier, and ambulance variants. The facility is the largest defence manufacturing plant in Morocco and the first of its kind by an Indian private company in Africa.
India, Brazil launch Maitri 2.0 to boost agri-innovation and strengthen bilateral cooperation
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) launched the second edition of the Brazil–India Cross-Incubation Programme in Agritech (Maitri 2.0) in New Delhi, aimed at fostering innovation-driven growth and collaboration between Indian and Brazilian agritech ecosystems. The event was graced by Dr. M. L. Jat, Secretary (DARE) & Director General (ICAR), and Kenneth Nobrega, Ambassador of Brazil to India, along with senior officials and representatives from leading Brazilian research and innovation institutions.
The programme aims to strengthen incubator linkages, exchange best practices, promote co-incubation, and open new opportunities in digital technologies, value-chain development, and sustainable agriculture. By bringing together innovators, startups, and institutions from both countries, Maitri 2.0 is expected to build resilient food systems and empower farmers, further cementing the India–Brazil strategic agricultural partnership.
India, ADB sign $125 million loan agreement to upgrade urban services in Assam
The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $125 million loan agreement to enhance urban livability and strengthen climate resilience in Assam, benefiting nearly 3.6 lakh residents across six district headquarters and Guwahati. The loan agreement for the Assam Urban Sector Development Project was signed by Juhi Mukherjee, Joint Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, and Mio Oka, Country Director, India Resident Mission, ADB. The project aims to deliver continuous, metered water supply, upgrade stormwater management systems, and improve urban governance through institutional reforms and capacity-building measures.
Antim Panghal wins second World Championship medal
Antim Panghal won her second World Championship medal with a dominating 9-1 victory over U23 World Champion Emma Jonna Denise Malmgren in the bronze play-off, ensuring that the Indian contingent won't return empty-handed from the Croatian capital.
US Open Tennis Title 2025 Winners
Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) won the US Open Men's Singles title 2025 by defeating Jannik Sinner (Italy).
Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus) won the US Open Women's Singles title for 2025 by defeating Amanda Anisimova (USA).
Gabriela Dabrowski (Canada) and Erin Routliffe (New Zealand) won the US Open Women's Doubles title 2025 by defeating Katerina Siniakova (Czech Republic) and Taylor Townsend (USA).
Marcel Granollers (Spain) and Horacio Zeballos (Argentina) won the US Open Men's Doubles Title 2025 by defeating Joe Salisbury (UK) and Neal Skupski (UK).
Sara Errani (Italy) and Andrea Vavassori (Italy) won the UP Open Mixed Doubles title 2025 by defeating Iga Swiatek (Poland) and Casper Ruud (Norway).
India hosts BIMSTEC Young Leaders’ Summit in Guwahati
India hosted the BIMSTEC Young Leaders’ Summit in Guwahati from September 9–11, bringing together over 80 participants from all member countries of the regional grouping to discuss inclusive leadership and cross-cultural collaboration. The summit, organised in association with Bharat Scouts & Guides, was inaugurated by Assam Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya. Participants represented a wide cross-section of society, including political, business, socio-cultural and civil society leaders.
Bairabi-Sairang railway line inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi
The inauguration of the Bairabi-Sairang railway line, Mizoram has now been officially connected to the country’s rail network. Along with three new passenger trains linking Aizawl to Kolkata, Delhi, and Guwahati, the Ministry of Railways is also set to launch freight train services. This will reduce logistics costs and enhance trade opportunities. This 51.38-km-long rail line is set to change the rail connectivity in the Northeast. The railway project will further improve connectivity and boost economic growth in the region.
Minakshi and Jaismine Won gold at World Boxing Championships 2025
Minakshi clinched the gold medal in the 48kg category, while Jaismine Lamboriya secured the top podium finish in the 57kg category, making the nation proud with their stellar performances at the World Boxing Championships 2025 held in Liverpool.
Meghana wins bronze in women’s air rifle as India finishes fifth
India’s Meghana Sajjanar, competing in her first world final in eight years, clinched bronze in the women’s 10m air rifle. This marked her first-ever World Cup medal and helped India finish the season-ending International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Ningbo, China, in fifth place on the medal tally with one gold and one bronze.
Professor Pradeep Kumar Prajapati Assumes Charge as Director of All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi
Professor Pradeep Kumar Prajapati formally assumed charge as the Director of the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi. Prior to this appointment, Prof. Prajapati served as the Vice-Chancellor of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur. He has also been associated for a long period with Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, contributing significantly to research and academic development. He began his academic career as an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur.
Justice M Sundar sworn in as tenth Chief Justice of Manipur High Court
Justice M Sundar was sworn in as the tenth Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla administered the oath of office to him during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Durbar Hall of the Raj Bhavan in Imphal. Justice Sundar, who was previously a judge with the Madras High Court, was appointed to the new role by the President on September 13, 2025, following the superannuation of the incumbent, Justice Kempaiah Somashekar.
C P Radhakrishnan takes oath as 15th Vice President of India
Chandrapuram Ponnusami Radhakrishnan took oath as the 15th Vice President of India. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Radhakrishnan’s electoral breakthrough came in the aftermath of the 1998 Coimbatore bombings, when he was elected to the Lok Sabha from Coimbatore. He was re-elected in 1999 and served as chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on textiles. During his Parliamentary career, he also represented India at the UN General Assembly in 2004 and was part of the first Indian parliamentary delegation to Taiwan. Before becoming the Vice President of India, he was the Governor of Maharashtra.
Sushila Karki becomes Nepal’s first female interim Prime Minister
Sushila Karki, Nepal’s former Chief Justice, took oath as the country’s interim Prime Minister, making history as the first woman to hold the nation’s top executive post. The oath of office was administered by President Ramchandra Paudel at a formal ceremony held at Sheetal Niwas, the presidential residence in Kathmandu. Karki’s appointment follows the resignation of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who stepped down earlier this week after mounting pressure from a nationwide movement led by Gen Z activists. The youth-driven movement, frustrated with political corruption and stagnant governance, demanded a neutral figure to guide Nepal through a transitional phase.
India takes part in Coast Guard Global Summit in Rome
At the 4th CGGS held in Rome on September 11-12, a two-member ICG delegation led by Director General Paramesh Sivamani delivered a lecture on the force’s tactical response to fire emergencies, highlighting India’s expertise in maritime safety and emergency response. India has pitched to host the next edition of the Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in 2027, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening global maritime governance and positioning the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) as a key partner in ensuring safer and cleaner seas.
India, ADB sign $126 million loan agreement to boost sustainable tourism in Uttarakhand
The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $126.42 million loan agreement to promote sustainable and climate-resilient tourism in Uttarakhand’s Tehri Lake region. The agreement aims to benefit more than 87,000 residents and 2.7 million annual visitors through upgraded infrastructure, improved tourism planning, enhanced sanitation and waste management, and disaster preparedness. The project targets Tehri Garhwal, one of the state’s most climate-vulnerable and economically disadvantaged districts. Key interventions include climate-resilient infrastructure, nature-based solutions to reduce landslide and flood risks, and inclusive tourism services led by women, youth, and private enterprises.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Launches First Overseas Atal Innovation Centre
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated India’s first overseas Atal Innovation Centre at the IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi campus during his two-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates. The visit, taking place on September 10–11, aims to deepen bilateral cooperation in education, foster academic excellence and innovation, and explore new avenues of partnership.
Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam assumes charge as Director, CSIR-NIScPR
Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam assumed charge as the new Director of CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR). Addressing the staff, researchers and students at her joining ceremony, Dr. Rayasam underlined the institute’s strong legacy and called for a transformative approach to science communication and science, technology and innovation (STI) policy. She stressed that India’s STI policy must adopt agile and flexible models to remain relevant in the age of Artificial Intelligence, digital platforms and fast-evolving global challenges. “NIScPR has to play an important role in shaping national and international STI policy by moving beyond conventional approaches and focusing on the needs of the time,” she remarked. Highlighting the theme of “Connecting the Unconnected”, Dr. Rayasam said NIScPR should act as a role model for the Global South and the world, catering to the entire science and technology community. She emphasised the need to align science communication with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and encouraged the development of high-quality Indian journals, digital platforms, citizen science initiatives and science–art collaborations to expand public engagement.
World Physiotherapy Day
Observed globally on September 8 since 1996, World Physiotherapy Day highlights the significance of the profession, which has been formally established since 1951. The day serves to raise awareness about the importance of physiotherapy in recovery, rehabilitation, and maintaining physical functionality.
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