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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Mizoram on September 13, 2025On September 13 2025, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Aizawl, Mizoram, as part of his five-state tour covering Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal(WB), and Bihar from September 13–15, 2025.

• During his visit to Mizoram, he laid foundation stones and inaugurated development projects worth over Rs 9,000 crore spanning across various sectors such as railways, roadways, energy and sports.

Key Projects Inaugurated:
New Rail Line: During his visit to Mizoram, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 51.38 kilometer (km)-long Bairabi-Sairang New Rail Line built at a cost of Rs 8,070 crore in Mizoram.

• The rail line includes 45 tunnels, 55 major bridges, 87 minor bridges, 10 road crossings, and 4 new stations: Hortoki, Kawnpui, Mualkhang, and Sairang.

Flagging-off 3 New Trains: During his visit, he also flagged off 3 new express trains: Sairang-Delhi Rajdhani Express; Sairang-Guwahati Express and Sairang-Kolkata Express.
Roads: He also inaugurated 45 km long Aizawl Bypass Road, constructed at a cost of over Rs 500 crore, under Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) scheme.
River Bridge:He laid the foundation stone of Chhimtuipui River Bridge on the Lawngtlai-Siaha Road in Mizoram.
Sports: He laid the foundation stone of Khelo India Multipurpose Indoor Hall at Tuikual (Mizoram), for Sports Development.
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Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Manipur on September 13, 2025On September 13, 2025, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Manipur to lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth more than Rs.8,500 crores in Imphal and Churachandpur of Manipur.

• He laid the foundation and inaugurated projects across sectors such as infrastructure, connectivity, healthcare, education, digital development, women-welfare, etc.

Highlights of the Visit:
Visit to Imphal:
PM Narendra Modi laid foundation and inaugurated multiple development projects worth more than Rs.1,200 crores in Imphal, Manipur.
Key Inaugurations: He inaugurated Civil Secretariat worth Rs 538 crores and New Manipur Police Headquarters worth approximately Rs.101 crores, Information Technology (IT) Special Economic Zone (SEZ) (Rs.114 crores) at Mantripukhri in Imphal.

• He also inaugurated “Ima” (mothers) markets at four districts such as Tengnoupal, Noney, Pallel, Moirang, (Rs.24 crores) to support local women and Leishang Hiden Cultural & Heritage Park at Imphal West (Rs.13 Crores).

Visit to Churachandpur:
He laid foundation and inaugurated multiple development projects worth more than Rs.7,300 crores at Churachandpur in Manipur.
Key Inaugurations: The projects include Manipur Urban Roads, Drainage and Asset Management Improvement Project (Rs 3,647 crores), five NH projects (Rs. 2,500 crores), Manipur Infotech Development (MIND) Project (Rs.550 crores) and Working Women’s hostels at nine places (Rs 142 crores).
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Gyan Bharatam International Conference held in New Delhi; Gyan Bharatam Mission & Portal LaunchedIn September 2025, the Ministry of Culture organised the first-ever ‘Gyan Bharatam’ International Conference on ‘Reclaiming India’s Knowledge Legacy through Manuscript Heritage’ from September 11th–13th, 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi (Delhi).

• The session was chaired by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Ministry of Culture as the Chief Guest (CG). Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi also addressed the conference.

About Gyan Bharatam Mission (GBM):
Gyan Bharatam: First announced in the Union Budget 2025–26 and formally launched at the Gyan Bharatam International Conference, this flagship national initiative is dedicated to preserving, digitising, and promoting India’s manuscript heritage.
Portal: During the conference PM Narendra Modi launched the Gyan Portal or GBM Portal, a digital platform to provide unified access to India’s manuscript heritage and knowledge resources.
Gyan-Setu: The Ministry of Culture had launched Gyan-Setu, a National AI (Artificial Intelligence) Innovation Challenge under the GBM.
Delhi Declaration: The declaration, adopted at the closing of the three-day conference, resolved to acquire and repatriate original manuscripts or secure their digital copies from abroad, ensuring access for research and national pride.
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Government announced Annual licensing policy for cultivation of opium poppy for crop year 2025-26 In September 2025, the Government of India(GoI) Ministry of Finance (MoF)  announced the annual licensing policy for crop year 2025-26 during the Opium Crop Year from 1st October, 2025 to 30th September, 2026, of license for cultivation of opium poppy.

• This policy covers the farmers in the states of Madhya Pradesh (MP), Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh (UP).

Key Highlights:
India is the only country authorised by the United Nations (UN) Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (1961) to produce gum opium.
Objectives: The policy aims to balance the country’s medical and palliative care needs with a vision of “Atmanirbharta” (self-reliance) in the production of alkaloids.
Expansion: The new policy is set to significantly expand cultivation by making an estimated 1.21 lakh farmers eligible for licenses, a 23.5% increase over the previous year.
Eligibility: Existing cultivators who achieved a high morphine yield (MQY-M) of 4.2 kg per hectare (ha) or above are eligible for continued licenses.
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NIFT Patna Signs MoU with ABFRL to Empower Rural Women of SHG Jeevika
In September, 2025, National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Patna (Bihar) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Limited (ABFRL) to empower rural women of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under Jeevika initiative, known as Jeevika Didis, in Bihar.

• The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Minister Giriraj Singh, Ministry of Textiles (MoT).

Aim: The MoU aims to transform the lives of rural women in Bihar by providing them with industry-relevant skills and access to direct job opportunities in the textile sector.
Skill Development: Under this MoU, Jeevika Didis will receive specialized training at NIFT Patna in techniques of garments manufacturing, Quality Control processes, and Operation of textile machineries.

• The training has been designed to prepare the participants for employment at upcoming manufacturing unit of ABFRL in Begusarai, Bihar.

Jeevika Didis: It is the SHGs formed under Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS). It was launched in 2006, by the Government of Bihar, supported by the World Bank (WB), to reduce poverty and empower rural women.

MoD Approves ‘DPM 2025’ to Streamline Revenue Procurement & Boost Self-RelianceOn 14 September 2025, Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD), approved the ‘Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025’ to streamline revenue procurement processes in the MoD and enhance the operational readiness of the Armed Forces.

• The manual, which replaces the 2009 version in consultation with the Armed Forces and stakeholders and encourages increased participation from private industry, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), startups, and Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs).

Key Features of DPM 2025
Objective: With revenue procurements worth Rs. 1 lakh crore estimated in Financial Year 2025–26 (FY 26), the updated manual ensures transparency, fairness, and accountability.
Innovation and Indigenisation: A new chapter promotes collaboration with Indian Institute of Technologies (IITs), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), academia, and industries for designing and indigenising spares and equipment.
Relaxation: No Liquidity Damages (LD) during prototype phase; Reduces LD to 0.1% post-prototype development and caps maximum LD at 5% (10% only for inordinate delays).
Order Assurance: Suppliers may receive guaranteed orders for five years, extendable up to 10 years in special cases.
Decision-Making: Competent Financial Authorities (CFAs) are empowered to decide delivery extensions, increase bid opening dates, and ensure timely supplier payments without file escalation.
Fair Procurement: The DPM 2025 integrates updated procurement norms with digital, transparent processes, eliminating required No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from Defence PSUs before open bidding to ensure fairer competition.
Strengthening Military Preparedness
Growth Provision: For maintenance / refit / repair of complex naval and aerial platforms, up to 15% growth in work allowed to reduce equipment downtime.
Limited Tendering: Permitted for values up to Rs. 50 lakh, in certain circumstances; proprietary items may be procured on Proprietary Article Certificate basis.
Government-to-Government Agreements: Streamlines high-value procurement through bilateral deals.
Significance:
Empowerment: The DPM 2025 strengthens Aatmanirbhar Bharat by leveraging domestic capabilities and enhancing private sector participation.
Operational Synergy: It is expected to improve jointness among the three Services (Indian Army(IA), Indian Navy (IN), and Indian Air Force (IAF)), accelerate procurement timelines, and ensure cost-effective military preparedness.
About Ministry of Defence(MoD):
Union Minister – Rajnath Singh (Constituency – Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, UP)
Minister of State(MoS) – Sanjay Seth (Constituency – Ranchi, Jharkhand)

FermionIC Design Partners with TEPL to Deliver India’s 1st 4-Channel X-Band Beamformer
In September 2025, FermionIC Design Private Limited, India’s leading fables Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit (RFIC) design company, has collaborated with Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL), greenfield venture of the Tata Group, to deliver India’s 1st indigenously designed and fully-owned 4-Channel X-Band Beamformer IC, model FD3R4411.

• This marks a major milestone for India’s semiconductor and radar technology ecosystem.

Key Details:
Purpose: The 4-Channel X-band Beamformer chip is specially designed for Time Division Duplex (TDD) Phased Array Radar systems.
OSAT Partner: Under this strategic partnership, Tata Electronics serves as the Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) partner for this beamformer, facilitating flip-chip ball grid array (FcBGA), wafer-level testing and post-silicon validation.
Applications: It supports compact, high-performance phased array systems used in phased array antennas, which are important for radar, satellite communication, and surveillance systems.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

ICG Participates in 4th CGGS held in Italy from September 11-12, 2025
The India Coast Guard (ICG) participated in the 4th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS), held from September 11 to 12, 2025, in Rome, Italy, reaffirming India’s commitment to strengthening global maritime governance.

4th CGSS:
Participants: The summit, co-chaired by Italy and Japan, was attended by delegates from 115 countries and international organizations.
Shared Practices: The event provided a platform to share best practices in Maritime Safety, Marine Environment Protection, Emergency Response (ER) to pollution incidents, natural disasters, marine accidents, and Maritime Security.
Indian Delegation: It comprised two-member Indian ICG delegation, led by Director General (DG) Paramesh Sivamani, ICG.
5th CGGS: The 5th CGGS will be hosted by India in Chennai (Tamil Nadu, TN) in 2027, coinciding with the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the ICG.
CGGS: It is an international forum that brings together coast guards and maritime law enforcement agencies from across the world. It was first convened in 2017 by the Japan Coast Guard and the Nippon Foundation.

BANKING & FINANCE

NABARD to Launch ‘CDCI Platform’ for Regional Rural Banks
In September 2025, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is set to launch a Centralised Digital Credit Infrastructure (CDCI) for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to enhance their competitiveness against Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Microfinance Institutions (MFIs).

• The move follows the Government of India(GoI)’s ‘One State – One RRB’ policy, effective from May 1, 2025, which consolidated RRBs from 43 to 28, which operates with 92% branches in rural/semi-urban areas.

Features of CDCI Platform:
Purpose: Designed to digitise and automate credit processing for various loan products, boosting efficiency and transparency.
Efficiency: Enables faster and more efficient loan processing compared to existing RRB systems.
Support: NABARD will support new products such as housing loans with first-loss default guarantees and customised loans for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs).
Integration: NABARD will integrate all amalgamated RRBs into a single Core Banking Solution (CBS).

• Connects with land records, CIBIL, and Aadhaar for faster risk assessment.

RBI Imposed Rs 21 Lakh Fine on PhonePe for Non-Compliance with PPI Regulations
In September 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary fine of Rs 21 lakh on PhonePe Limited (Formerly PhonePe Private Limited), one of India’s leading fintech companies, for non-compliance with certain regulatory norms related to Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs).

• It was announced through an order dated September 10, 2025, following a statutory inspection of PhonePe’s operations which was conducted by RBI for the period between October 2023 and December 2024.

Key Details:
Act: RBI imposed this monetary penalty under provisions of the Payment and Settlement Act (PSS Act, 2007).
Key Findings: In its official order, RBI highlighted that PhonePe’s end-of-day balance in its escrow account on certain days fell short of the value of outstanding PPIs and payments due to merchants. The company has also failed to report this shortfall to the central bank immediately.
Important Terms:
Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs): These payment instruments that facilitate purchasing of goods and services such as: transfer of funds, financial transactions and enable remittances, using the stored value within or on the instrument.
Escrow Account: It is a 3rd –party account where funds are held by two or more trusted parties for temporary time period and funds are only released when all terms of the arrangement have been met.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki Sworn-in as Nepal’s Interim PMIn September 2025, Nepal’s former Chief Justice (CJ) Sushila Karki was sworn in as Nepal’s Interim Prime Minister (PM), becoming the first woman and first female CJ to hold the position.

• She took the oath of office administered by Ramchandra Paudel, President of Nepal, during a brief ceremony held at the Presidential Palace ‘Sheetal Niwas’ in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Key Details of Appointment:
Reason: Her appointment came following weeks of GenZ-led protests over corruption and unemployment that forced her predecessor KP Sharma Oli to resign from the PM post.
General Elections: Following her swearing-in ceremony, the new interim government announced that fresh general elections will be held on March 05, 2026.
About Sushila Karki:
Judicial Experience:She has an extensive experience of 32 years in the judicial profession. She began her law practice in Biratnagar in 1979 and later, served as President of both the Koshi Zonal Bar Association (between 1988 and 1990) and the Biratnagar Appellate Bar (from 2002 to 2004).
Previous Roles: She was appointed ad-hoc justice of the Supreme Court(SC) in 2009. In 2010, she was appointed as Permanent Justice in Nepal’s Supreme Court.
Chief Justice: Karki has served as the 1st female CJ of Nepal between 2016 and 2017.
Books: She authored two books named ‘Nyay’ which is her biographical book and ‘Kara’, a novel inspired by her own experience in jail during the People’s Movement (1990).
Award: She has received various awards/accolades including Sambhav Kanoon Puraskar in 2004, in recognition of her contributions in the judicial system of Nepal.
About Nepal:
President – Ramchandra Paudel
Capital- Kathmandu
Currency- Nepalese Rupee (NPR)

L Satya Srinivas appointed as India’s ED of ADBOn September 14, 2025, the Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC), headed by Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi, approved the appointment of L Satya Srinivas, special secretary of in the Department of Commerce(DoC) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I) as the India’s Executive Director (ED) of Asian Development Bank (ADB), succeeding Vikas Sheel.

ADB Appointment Details:
Tenure: He will serve till the date of his superannuation (i.e., 28.02.2026)   and thereafter on a contract basis for an overall period of three years from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders.
Significance: His appointment breaks the usual dominance of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers and economists as Executive Director at the ADB.
Representation: Along with India, he will also represent Bangladesh, Bhutan, Laos, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan on the ADB’s board of directors.
About L Satya Srinivas:
Background: L Satya Srinivas is a 1991-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer.
Career: He has served in key roles in the MoC&I, focusing on trade, exports, and infrastructure development.
Negotiations: He served as the chief negotiator for the e-commerce trade deal with the European Union (EU) and led Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
India’s Role in ADB:
Shareholder: Currently, India is 4th largest shareholder and largest borrower of ADB, after Japan, the United States of America(USA) and China.
Investments: As of April 2025, ADB committed a total of USD 59.5 billion Dollars in sovereign lending and USD 9.1 billion Dollars in non-sovereign investments to India.
About Asian Development Bank (ADB):
President -Masato Kanda
Headquarters– Metro Manila, Philippines
Established: 19, December , 1966
Members: 69 countries

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Indian Navy Commissions ‘INS Aravali’ at Gurugram, HaryanaIn September 2025, the Indian Navy (IN) commissioned its new naval-based facility, ‘Indian Naval Ship (INS) Aravali’ at Gurugram, Haryana, in a ceremony presided over by Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS).

• Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan (Vice CNS) and Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti (Deputy CNS) were present at the event.

Commissioning Ceremony:
Guard of Honour: 50-men Guard of Honour presented to the CNS.
Invocation: Sanskrit invocation recited by Captain Sachin Kumar Singh, followed by reading of the commissioning warrant.
Plaque Unveiling: Commissioning plaque unveiled by Shashi Tripathi, President Naval Wives Welfare Association (NWWA).
Formal Hoisting: Naval Ensign hoisted to the tune of the National Anthem; commissioning pennant broken on the mast.
About INS Aravali:
Symbolism: Named after the Aravali mountain range in Gurugram(Haryana), the base represents strength, vigilance, and endurance, reflecting the Navy’s mission to safeguard maritime security.
Commanding Officer: Captain Sachin Kumar Singh (first Commanding Officer).
Function: The base will support the Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC) and the Information Fusion Centre–Indian Ocean Region (IFC–IOR) in Gurugram, strengthening threat assessment in the IOR.
Role: Supports various information and communication centres that are key to India’s command, control, and Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) framework.
Motto: ‘सामुद्रिकसुरक्षायाः सहयोगं’ – Translates to “Maritime Security through Collaboration”, reflecting cooperative and technology-driven security.
Rising Sun: Symbolises eternal vigilance, energy, resilience, and technological advancement in communications and MDA.
Strategic Importance: 
MAHASAGAR Vision: Embodies the vision of ‘Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions’ (MAHASAGAR).
Collaborative Hub: Designed to be a hub for technology and collaboration, linking naval platforms and partners across the oceans.
Security Partnership: Aims to strengthen India’s role as the ‘Preferred Security Partner’ in the IOR.
About Indian Navy (IN):
Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) – Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C)- President of India (Droupadi Murmu)
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Founded – 1950

Indian Navy Receives 2nd ASW-SWC ‘Androth’ from GRSE in KolkataOn September 13, 2025, Indian Navy (IN) received “Androth”, second of the eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), built by the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata, West Bengal (WB), aimed at strengthening the anti-submarine, coastal surveillance capabilities, and mine laying capabilities of IN.

• The ASW SWC ships have been designed and constructed as per the Classification Rules of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).

‘Androth’ Warship:
Name Significance: The name “Androth” is derived from the Androth Island in the Lakshadweep archipelago, highlighting India’s commitment to safeguarding its vast maritime territories.
Features: It is about 77 metres (m) long and 10.5m wide, with a displacement of around 900 tons. It can reach speeds of up to 25 knots (approximately 46 Kilometre per hour, Km/hr) and is designed for long-range coastal surveillance and anti-submarine missions.

• The ASW SWC ships are the largest Indian Naval warships powered by a Diesel Engine-Waterjet combination. It offers high maneuverability in shallow waters and is operated by a crew of around 57 personnel.

Weapons: “Androth” is equipped with lightweight torpedoes and indigenous ASW rockets for hunting submarines, along with a 76 millimetre (mm) main gun and close-in weapon systems to counter surface and aerial threats.
Sensors: It includes an advanced shallow water SONAR for detecting submarines and modern radars for navigation and surveillance.
Alignment: Androth, with over 80% indigenous content, reflecting the Government of India (GOI)’s vision Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India).
Background: In 2019, 16 ASW-SWCs were approved by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), out of which 8 ships are built by GRSE and 8 ships by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) to replace the Abhay-class corvettes.
About Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE):
Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) – Cmde PR Hari
Headquarters – Kolkata, West Bengal (WB)
Established – 1884

Japan’s Astroscale Signs Agreement with NSIL to Launch ISSA-J1 Satellite in 2027
In September 2025, Astroscale Japan Inc. (Astroscale Japan), a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc. (Astroscale), has signed a launch agreement with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), a Central Public Sector Enterprises(CPSE) under Department of Space(DoS), for its In-situ Space Situational Awareness-Japan 1(ISSA-J1) mission.

• The spacecraft is slated for launch aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh(AP), in spring 2027.

About the ISSA-J1 Mission:
Development and Support: The spacecraft, supported by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and developed under Japan’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, will inspect large defunct satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO).
Objective: The satellite will perform Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) with two large debris objects, diagnosing their conditions to aid future Active Debris Removal (ADR) missions.
Technology Demonstration: Builds on 2024’s Active Debris Removal by Astroscale-Japan(ADRAS-J) mission, targeting more challenging debris without Global Positioning System(GPS) telemetry.

SPORTS

World Boxing Championships 2025: India Finished Third with 4 Medals; Kazakhstan topsThe 2025 World Boxing Championships, the inaugural edition organized by World Boxing (WB), the newly recognized governing body of the sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), was held at the M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, England, from September 4 to 14, 2025.

About the 2025 World Boxing Championships:
Participation: 540 boxers from 68 nations competed across 20 weight categories (10 men’s and 10 women’s).
Olympic Pathway: The event served as a qualification stage for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games (LA28).
Absentees: Traditional boxing nations like Russia and Serbia did not participate, as their federations remain aligned with the International Boxing Association (IBA).
Medal Tally and Highlights:
Top performers: Kazakhstan topped the medal standings with 7 gold, 1 silver, and 2 Bronze medals.

• Central Asian nations Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan dominated all 10 men’s golds and secured 13 out of 20 gold medals overall.

India’s Performance:
India fielded a 20-member contingent and secured 4 medals in women’s categories, finishing 3rd in the overall medal table,
Minakshi Hooda (Gold, Women’s 48kg): Defeated Kazakhstan’s Nazym Kyzaibay.
Jaismine Lamboria (Gold, Women’s 57kg): Beat Poland’s Julia Szeremeta (Paris 2024 silver medalist).
Nupur Sheoran (Silver, Women’s 80+ kg): Lost 2-3 to Poland’s Agata Kaczmarska in the final.
Pooja Rani (Bronze, Women’s 80kg): Reached the semifinal stage.

Note: India’s men’s team failed to secure any medal at the 2025 World Boxing Championships, while Olympians Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen suffered defeats to Turkish rivals, exiting early.
Related News: The finals of the multi-stage 2025 World Boxing Cup are scheduled in New Delhi, Delhi, India, in November 2025.
About the World Boxing:
Formed after the IBA’s expulsion from the Olympic movement, to ensure Olympic boxing governance.
President: Boris van der Vorst
Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
Established: April 13, 2023

OBITUARY

Former Meghalaya CM Donwa Dethwelson Lapang Passed AwayIn September 2025, former Chief Minister (CM) of Meghalaya, Donwa Dethwelson (D.D.) Lapang, passed away at the age of 93 in Shillong, Meghalaya. He was born on 10 April 1932 in Meghalaya.

• D.D Lapang, fondly known as ‘Maheh’,served as the CM of Meghalaya five times between 1992 and 2010.
• He is remembered as one of the key architects behind its creation in 1992.

About D.D. Lapang:
Early Career: He began as a teacher at Salden Basic School, Nongpoh(Meghalaya), later served in Assam Forest Department and as Sub-Inspector of Schools.
Political Career: He began his political career by becoming a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) in 1972 from Nongpoh constituency, as an independent candidate.

• Held ministerial portfolios including Home, Finance, and Education in Meghalaya; served multiple terms as President of Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC).

Role as CM: Later, he joined the Indian National Congress (INC) and became the CM of Meghalaya for the first time in 1992. In 2003, he became CM and stepped down in June 2006 due to the disagreement within the Congress-led coalition government.

• In March 2007, he was sworn in as CM for the third time and resigned in 2008, failing to prove the majority.
• In 2009, he was sworn in for the fourth time, following two months of President’s rule in Meghalaya. Later in 2010, he resigned.

NPP: In 2018, he resigned from the INC, citing the policy of phasing out elderly leaders of INC. Later he joined the National People’s Party (NPP) led by Conrad K. Sangma.
Chief Adviser: He served as Chief Adviser to the Government of Meghalaya until 2024.
About Meghalaya:
Chief Minister (CM) – Conrad Kongkal Sangma
Governor – C H Vijayashankar
Capital – Shillong
National Park (NP) – Balphakram NP, Nokrek Ridge NP

IMPORTANT DAYS

Hindi Diwas 2025 – September 14Hindi Diwas, also known as Hindi Day, observed annually on September 14, marks the Constituent Assembly’s 1949 decision to adopt Hindi in the Devanagari script as one of the 22 official languages of India.

• September 14, 2025 marks the 76th anniversary of Hindi’s adoption as an official language.

Background:
Proposal : At the Hindi Sahitya Sammelan in 1918, Mahatma Gandhi proposed making Hindi the national language.
Declaration: In 1953, former Prime Minister(PM) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru declared September 14 to be observed every year as Hindi Diwas.

• The day also marks the birth anniversary of Beohar Rajendra Simha.

2025 Events 
Official Language Conference: Union Minister Amit Shah, MHA and Ministry of Cooperation attended the 5th All India Official Language Conference in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, as the Chief Guest on the occasion of Hindi Diwas 2025.
Awards: Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented awards, including the Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar, to government officials and organizations for outstanding promotion and use of Hindi.
Hindi Fortnight Celebration: The Ministry of Minority Affairs(MMA) is organizing Hindi Fortnight from September 14 to 30, 2025.
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