Date: 18.09.2025
National News:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar’ campaign and Rashtriya Poshan Maah from Dhar in Madhya Pradesh to boost women’s health and nutrition.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced GST reforms to lower tax burden, providing relief to common people.
Patna High Court ordered Bihar Congress to remove an AI-generated video targeting PM Modi.
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways and IT, launched ‘Seva Parv’ programs on Doordarshan to mark PM Modi’s birthday.
Mother Dairy reduced prices of dairy products nationwide, passing on GST benefits to consumers.
Severe flooding in Dehradun and Manipur led to school closures and ongoing rescue operations, with relief measures underway.
Supreme Court directed Maharashtra government to conduct local body elections by January 2026, criticizing the persistent delays.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann rolled out Mission Chardi Kala, urging collective flood recovery efforts in the state.
The Delhi government announced the demarcation of Yamuna floodplain to prevent encroachment and future flooding.
UIDAI mandated Aadhaar authentication for the initial 15 minutes of online train ticket bookings starting in October.
Major cabinet reshuffle took place in Meghalaya, with key Home, Finance, and Education portfolios changing hands.
International News:
Israeli forces launched a ground offensive in Gaza City, resulting in significant casualties and strong condemnation from global leaders.
China used water cannons against Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal, intensifying tensions in the South China Sea.
Spain threatened to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation; the EU debated further sanctions regarding Gaza.
US President Donald Trump commenced his second UK state visit and discussed new trade agreements with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
White House revealed a welcome letter from Trump to new US citizens, emphasizing the honor and responsibility of American citizenship.
Images of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein projected at Windsor Castle during the UK visit, sparking media attention.
Trump approved NATO-backed arms support for Ukraine, signaling deeper cooperation amidst the ongoing conflict.
Economy & Business:
India projected to remain the fastest-growing major economy with 6.5% real growth forecast for FY2025.
Mother Dairy implemented GST-driven price cuts across its product range.
Nestle investors called for rapid changes after Chairman Paul Bulcke’s early exit.
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield resigned following a public feud with Unilever over its stance on the Gaza conflict.
Fresh trade talks between the US and India highlighted strong economic relations.
CRED and IndusInd Bank jointly launched the CRED-IndusInd Bank RuPay Credit Card product.
Science, Environment, & Technology:
NITI Aayog released the ‘AI for Vikasit Bharath’ roadmap and launched the Frontier Tech Repository for future innovation.
Ministry of Minorities rolled out the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2025’ nationwide.
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer observed globally on September 16; various educational and environmental activities held.
IIT Hyderabad made advancements in defense technology innovation.
The World Intellectual Property Organization’s Global Innovation Index 2025 placed India at 38th globally. Switzerland retained the top spot.
Sports News:
Neeraj Chopra qualified for the 2025 World Athletics Championships, building on his Olympic credentials.
Varun Chakravarthy became the No.1 T20I bowler in the ICC rankings, marking a significant milestone for Indian cricket.
Asia Cup Cricket: Afghanistan faces Sri Lanka in a make-or-break group stage match; Pakistan dealt with controversies and had to reverse their boycott stance against UAE.
Sarvesh Kushare secured a spot in the World Athletics Championships final.
Apollo Tyres secured a record sponsorship deal with BCCI, enhancing its brand visibility in cricket.
Prime Volleyball League valued at ₹500 crore, reinforcing India’s ambition for Olympic volleyball.
UEFA Champions League results: Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and Inter Milan registered wins; the league’s expansion and club valuations received attention.
Miscellaneous & Inaugurations:
Doordarshan marked its 66th anniversary with the cultural event “Shabdanjali: DD@66.”
All India Institute of Ayurveda hosted a bike rally ahead of Ayurveda Day celebrations.
Sarpanch Samvaad National Quality Conclave was organized by Quality Council of India with the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
INS Nistar participated in the multinational naval exercise ‘Pacific Reach 2025’ hosted in Singapore.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the Rs 100 crore funding at the Green Hydrogen R&D Conference.
Education & Rankings:
India’s IIMs featured in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2026 for high-quality management education.
Government signed MoU with International Labour Organization to create International Reference Classification of Occupations.
Important Days:
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer – 16 September.
International Day of Science, Technology & Innovation for the South – September.
International Day of Cardiology – 16 September.
