National News
Political Developments
C.P. Radhakrishnan elected as India’s 15th Vice President with 452 votes, defeating INDIA alliance candidate Justice B. Sudershan Reddy in the election held on September 9, 2025.
Prime Minister Modi conducts aerial survey of flood-hit districts in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, announcing Rs. 1600 crores financial assistance for flood-affected areas in Punjab.
NIA conducts multi-state raids at 22 locations across 5 states and Jammu & Kashmir in connection with an ISIS-linked terror conspiracy case.
Sonia Gandhi criticizes the Great Nicobar project, raising concerns about ecological and tribal rights risks.
President Droupadi Murmu urges India to convert global trade challenges into business opportunities during her address.
Government Initiatives and Policies
India-Israel Bilateral Investment Treaty signed to boost investments between the two nations, marking Israel as the first OECD member state to sign this strategic agreement under India’s new investment treaty framework.
Ministry of Labour and Employment signs MoUs with Mentor Together and Quikr to enhance job access and career guidance for citizens.
Engineers India Limited successfully completes India’s first bamboo-based bio-refinery project in Assam, marking a significant achievement in renewable energy.
5th Edition of Lok Samvardhan Parv concludes successfully in Kochi, Kerala, promoting government initiatives and citizen engagement.
Department of Science and Technology announces the first-ever ESTIC (Excellence in Science, Technology, Innovation and Cooperation) event scheduled from November 3 to 5, 2025.
Infrastructure and Development
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launches UPI-UPU integration in Dubai, UAE, expanding India’s digital payment ecosystem internationally.
IFC commits Rs. 498 crores to Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation for the Madhurawada Sewerage System Project in Andhra Pradesh.
NPCI grants TPAP approval to Viyona Fintech to offer UPI services, expanding the digital payments network.
Union Minister Prahlad Joshi to inaugurate state-of-the-art EV testing facility in New Delhi, supporting India’s electric vehicle mission.
Corporate and Banking Sector
Government extends Ajay Kumar Srivastava’s tenure as Managing Director and CEO of Indian Overseas Bank till October 2027.
Competition Commission of India approves the acquisition of Dana Incorporated’s Off-Highway Business by Allison Transmission Holdings.
GST rate restructuring to be implemented from September 22, 2025, with the government monitoring price data to prevent profiteering.
RBI maintains repo rate at 5.50% during August 2025 MPC meeting, with inflation forecast revised down to 3.1% for FY26.
International News
Middle East Developments
Israel orders full evacuation of Gaza City as Netanyahu warns of expanded military operations, marking the first such warning for complete city evacuation.
Hamas leadership survives Israeli strike on Qatar, with the UN Security Council calling an emergency meeting on September 10 to address the Qatar strikes.
India expresses deep concern over Israeli airstrikes in Doha, Qatar, urging all parties to exercise restraint and prioritize diplomatic engagement.
Regional Tensions
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigns following violent anti-corruption protests that turned deadly, with at least 19 people killed and over 400 injured.
India advises caution for its nationals in Nepal following violent protests, with border areas on high alert.
Security enhanced in Uttar Pradesh districts bordering Nepal due to ongoing unrest in the neighboring country.
US Developments
Trump urges EU to impose 100% tariffs on India and China as part of strategy to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin.
US Supreme Court allows Trump to freeze nearly $5 billion in foreign aid, providing relief to the administration.
Treasury Secretary emphasizes readiness for strong action on Russia over Ukraine, seeking full European cooperation.
Other International News
Japan Defence Minister makes first official visit to Seoul in a decade for high-level talks amid regional tensions.
Spain imposes embargo on Israel-bound arms and settlement goods while boosting aid to Palestine.
80th session of UN General Assembly opens in New York City, focusing on global cooperation and sustainable development.
Economic and Business Updates
Stock Market Performance
GIFT Nifty suggests flat opening for September 10, 2025, with US and Asian markets showing gains.
Time-based analysis signals September 10 as a high-momentum date for market movements, with specific intraday time clusters identified.
Key stocks in focus include Kotak Mahindra Bank, Vikram Solar, Blue Jet Healthcare, Sun Pharma, and HEG for September 10 trading.
Corporate Earnings and Deals
Vikram Solar Q1 results show profit zooming 483.9% to Rs 133.4 crore with revenue soaring 79.7% to Rs 1,133.6 crore.
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation likely to exit Kotak Mahindra Bank by selling entire 1.65% stake via block deals worth Rs 6,166 crore.
Mamata Machinery secures third consecutive order for 9-layer blown film plant valued at $1.17 million from UAE-based customer.
Economic Indicators
Indian rupee hovers around record low of 88 per dollar due to steep US tariffs on Russian oil imports, despite GST reforms.
Indian 10-year G-Sec yield falls to 6.45% from four-month high of 6.63%, supported by easing concerns over fiscal impact of GST cuts.
CRR cut implementation to begin from September 2025 as announced by RBI to maintain liquidity in banks and boost credit growth.
Science and Technology
Space Exploration
NASA announces Perseverance Mars rover finding with media teleconference scheduled for September 10 to discuss analysis of ‘Sapphire Canyon’ rock sample collected in July 2024.
ISRO Chief reveals India has achieved nine world records in space missions with 8-10 more expected in coming years during Operation Sindoor.
Asteroid 2025 QV9 measuring 100 feet approaches Earth on September 10 at over 10,000 mph, passing safely at 1.25 million miles distance.
Research and Innovation
Scientists create magnetic nanohelices that can control electron spin at room temperature, advancing electronic device development.
AI developments include zero return vulnerability in chatbots and deeper search capabilities as highlighted in recent neural dispatch study.
Superfluid helium research reveals manageable analog to Schwinger effect, deepening understanding of vortices in quantum physics.
Sports Updates
Cricket
Asia Cup 2025 Men’s T20 tournament begins in UAE from September 9-28, with India entering as defending champions among eight participating teams.
Mohammed Siraj nominated for ICC Player of the Month award following his heroics at The Oval.
Afghanistan beats Hong Kong in Asia Cup opener, with Afghanistan starting the tournament with a statement win.
Hockey
PM Modi congratulates Indian Men’s Hockey team for winning Asia Cup 2025 title, defeating Korea 4-1 in the final.
Rajgir Sports Academy receives Asian Hockey Federation affiliation, boosting hockey infrastructure in India.
Other Sports
CAFA Nations Cup 2025 sees Uzbekistan crowned champion while India secures bronze medal position.
England’s Ashes preparation boosted by return of Ben Stokes and Mark Wood for upcoming series.
World Archery Championships features Indian women’s recurve team reaching bronze medal final.
Awards and Recognition
National Teachers’ Awards 2025
45 exceptional educators honored across India on September 5, presented by President Droupadi Murmu on Teachers’ Day.
Awards recognize dedication, innovation, and transformative impact on education system across the country.
Other Notable Awards
Times Secure India Awards inaugural ceremony held on September 10 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, recognizing innovation and bravery in national security.
Sansad Ratna Awards 2025 presented to 17 MPs and 2 committees for outstanding parliamentary performance.
Various sector-specific awards announced including State Bank of India receiving recognition for banking excellence.
Inaugurations and Launches
Educational Initiatives
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan visits UAE from September 10-11 to strengthen bilateral education cooperation.
IIM Ahmedabad Dubai Campus inauguration scheduled for September 11 with UAE Higher Education Minister.
Atal Incubation Centre first foreign center launched at IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi Campus.
Infrastructure Projects
Indian Navy launches 11th ACTCM Barge-LSAM 25 (Yard 135) in Thane, Maharashtra, strengthening naval capabilities.
India pavilion inauguration at INDEX Saudi Arabia 2025 showcases rich handicrafts heritage with live artisan demonstrations.
Semicon India 2025 concluded successfully from September 2-4, catalyzing India’s semiconductor ecosystem with international participation.
