09th September 2025

1. India Leads Agenda at 28th Universal Postal Congress
2. India Clinch Bronze in CAFA Nations Cup 2025
3. Verstappen Wins 2025 Italian Grand Prix in Style
4. RBI to Issue Special Coin for Bhupen Hazarika
5. Camel International Award to Younus Ahamed
6. Harshavardhan Chitale Named Hero MotoCorp CEO from Jan 2026
7. India Mark the Start of 100th Birth Anniversary Festivities of Bharat Ratna Awardee, Bhupen Hazarika
8. Overview of Bhutan PM Dasho Tshering Tobgay’s Visit to India from September 3 to 6, 2025
9. NBWL Approves Proposal to Integrate Matla, Raidighi, Ramganga with Sundarbans Tiger Reserve
10. Kongsberg Maritime Signs a Contract for India’s First Electric Tug at Deendayal Port in Gujarat
11. RRP Electronics Signs 4 MoUs to Strengthen Semiconductor Ecosystem
12. Ministry of Coal Organized Star Rating Awards Ceremony for 2023-24; NLCIL Mines Achieve Top Honors
13. Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh Felicitates Winners of IESO-2025 Held in Jining, China
14. Milind Soman Appointed as Ambassador of BJYM ‘Namo Yuva Run’ Campaign
15. Mohamed Irfaan Ali Re-Elected as President of Guyana for Second Time
16. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen Wins F1 2025 Italian GP Title
17. India to Host its First-Ever 5150 Triathlon in 2026 in Chennai, TN
18. International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies 2025 – September 7
19. International Day of Police Cooperation 2025 – September 7

National News

1. India to Launch UPI-UPU Integration at Global Postal Meet

• What
  • India will launch the UPI-UPU Integration project at the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai led by Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia.
• Why
  • The project aims to make cross-border remittances to India secure, affordable, and efficient, benefiting families and boosting growth.
• Tell me more
  • The project is a joint effort of the Department of Posts, NPCI International Payments Limited, and the Universal Postal Union.
  • It will link India’s UPI with the UPU Interconnection Platform for seamless remittances.
  • The Indian delegation will engage with 192 member countries to promote collaboration and innovative postal solutions.

Source: PIB

2. Sundarbans Becomes India’s Second Largest Tiger Reserve

• What
  • The Sundarbans Tiger Reserve in West Bengal became India’s second-largest tiger reserve after an expansion of 1,044.68 sq km was approved by the National Board for Wildlife.
• Why
  • The expansion aims to unify tiger-bearing mangrove forests for better management, attract more funding, and boost tourism opportunities.
• Tell me more
  • The reserve now covers 3,629.57 sq km, moving from seventh to second position among India’s 58 tiger reserves.
  • Newly added areas include three ranges in South 24 Parganas district – Matla, Raidighi, and Ramganga.
  • The proposal was cleared by the NTCA earlier and then approved by the NBWL led by Union minister Bhupender Yadav.
  • The reserve is just behind Andhra Pradesh’s Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve in size.

Source: DTE

3. India to Get Its First All-Electric Tug at Kandla

• What
  • Kongsberg Maritime signed an agreement to supply a full equipment package for India’s first electric tug at Deendayal Port, Kandla, under the Green Tug Transition Programme.
• Why
  • The project supports India’s maritime decarbonisation and is part of the Green Tug Transition Programme to promote green shipping.
• Tell me more
  • The tug will have a 60-ton bollard pull and is scheduled for commissioning in Q4 2026.
  • It is being built by Mandovi Drydocks in partnership with Ripley Group and designed by NavNautik India.
  • Operational support will be given by Kongsberg Maritime India’s Global Customer Support team.

Source: ET

State News

1. Birth Centenary Celebrations of Bhupen Hazarika in Assam

• What
  • Assam govt and BJP are celebrating Bhupen Hazarika’s birth centenary with year-long events, including the release of a commemorative coin and special programmes.
• Why
  • The celebrations aim to honour Bhupen Hazarika’s legacy as a cultural icon and nationalist figure of Assam and India.
• Tell me more
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release a ₹100 commemorative coin in Guwahati on September 13.
  • The Inland Waterways Authority of India launched “Bistirna Parore: A Musical Voyage from Sadiya to Dhubri” to mark the birth centenary.
  • Celebrations will be held at Bogibeel (8th September), Silghat (11th September), Pandu (15th September), and Jogighopa.
  • A special programme will be held at Hazarika’s memorial in Jalukbari with the governor and chief minister present.

Source: TOI PIB

2. Chennai to Host India’s First Olympic-Distance Triathlon

• What
  • India will host its first-ever Olympic-distance triathlon under the IRONMAN banner, the 5150 endurance race, in Chennai on January 11, 2026.
• Why
  • The event aims to promote endurance sports in India and marks a milestone in expanding the global IRONMAN footprint in the country.
• Tell me more
  • The race will include a 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike ride, and 10 km run, starting from MGM Beach Resort on East Coast Road.
  • Tamil Nadu government has sanctioned ₹3 crore for the event, with support announced by Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin.
  • Around 300 triathletes, 200 duathletes, and many children under IRONKIDS are expected to participate.
  • An MoU was signed between IRONMAN India and Tamil Nadu Sports Authority to introduce duathlon formats and IRONKIDS events.

Source: TH

Awards

1. Younus Ahamed Wins Camel International Award 2025

• What
  • NRI businessman Younus Ahamed from Palakkad won the Camel International Award 2025 by Arabian World Records.
• Tell me more
  • Younus Ahamed is the executive director of Middle East Dotspace Coworking.
  • The award ceremony was held in Dubai last week.
  • Arabian World Records also honoured 14 achievers from different fields like literature, art, business, and social media.

Source: TH

2. Coal Ministry Hosts Star Rating Award Ceremony

• What
  • The Ministry of Coal hosted the Star Rating Award Ceremony for the performance year 2023-24, in Mumbai to honour outstanding coal and lignite mines for safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.
• Why
  • The awards aim to benchmark responsible mining practices and encourage mines to improve efficiency, safety, environmental care, and community welfare.
• Tell me more
  • Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy presented Five-Star Awards to top-performing mines and inaugurated the new CCO Website with an Interactive Dashboard.
  • Awards were also given to winners of the Hackathon on Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) and R&D.
  • NLC India Limited’s lignite and coal mines secured top scores and five-star ratings for 2023-24.
  • Two frameworks were launched: L.I.V.E.S, a guide for sustainable mine closures, and ARTHA, a Green Financing Framework for eco-friendly mine redevelopment.
  • India achieved a milestone of over one billion tonnes of coal production and supply last year.

Source: PIB TH

3. India Wins Seven Medals at Earth Science Olympiad

• What
  • Indian students won 7 medals and a special prize at the 18th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO-2025) held in Jining, China.
• Why
  • The achievement showcases India’s growing talent in Earth Sciences and reflects the impact of education reforms and youth aspirations.
• Tell me more
  • India’s medal tally included 1 Gold, 4 Silver, 2 Bronze, and 3rd Prize in the I-GYM Reporter category.
  • Medal winners were from Punjab, Rajasthan, and Delhi schools, with mentoring provided by Prof. Devesh Walia and Prof. Hema Achyuthan.
  • Dr. Jitendra Singh praised the students, linking their success to NEP-2020’s encouragement of innovation and interdisciplinary learning.

Source: PIB

Important Days

1. International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies 2025 – September 7

• Theme: Racing for Air. Every Breath Matters

Source: UN

2. International Day of Police Cooperation 2025 – September 7

• Theme: ICT and AI in policing

Source: UN

Sports

1. India Wins Bronze at CAFA Nations Cup 2025

• India defeated Oman to secure third place and win the bronze medal in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025.
• The match was played at Hisor Central Stadium in Tajikistan.
• This was India’s first victory against Oman in international football.
• The win helped India claim bronze in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025.

Source: NOA

2. Max Verstappen Won the Italian Grand Prix 2025

• What
  • Max Verstappen won the Italian Grand Prix 2025 at Monza and broke Michael Schumacher’s long-standing record for the fastest race in Formula 1 history.
• Why
  • The win gave Verstappen his first victory since May, set a new speed record in Formula 1, and added another milestone to his career.
• Tell me more
  • This was Verstappen’s third win of the season and his first since Imola.
  • McLaren’s Lando Norris lost time due to a 5.9-second pit stop but finished second after overtaking teammate Oscar Piastri.

Source: HT

3. Tejasvi Surya and Milind Soman Launch Namo Yuva Run

• What
  • BJP MP Tejasvi Surya and supermodel Milind Soman joined in a push-up challenge during the launch of the ‘Namo Yuva Run’ campaign, a BJYM fitness and awareness initiative.
• Why
  • The campaign promotes youth fitness, health awareness, and the message of a drug-free India under the theme of ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’.
• Tell me more
  • Milind Soman has been appointed as the ambassador of the campaign.
  • The initiative is part of the celebrations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday on September 17.
  • The run will take place on September 21 across 75 cities with participation of more than 10,000 people.
  • The goal is to encourage 1 million Indians to run on the day.

Source: LM

Memorandum of Understanding

1. RRP Electronics Signs Four MoUs to Boost Semiconductors

• What
  • RRP Electronics Ltd. signed four MoUs to strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem and position the country as a trusted global hub.
• Why
  • The collaborations aim to enhance semiconductor applications, safeguard supply chain security, foster talent, and drive innovation for India’s technological growth.
• Tell me more
  • The first MoU with TIFR involves work on the HGCAL project linked to CERN’s CMS experiment.
  • The second MoU with Polaron Infotech focuses on embedding cybersecurity across the semiconductor supply chain.
  • The third MoU with Rajarambapu Institute of Technology (RIT), Sangli, supports skill development and talent building.
  • The fourth MoU with MONK9 Tech Pvt Ltd provides advanced packaging technology and infrastructure for future projects.

Source: TH

Appointments

1. Hero MotoCorp Appoints Harshavardhan Chitale as CEO

• Hero MotoCorp appointed Harshavardhan Chitale as its new CEO effective January 5, 2026.
• Chitale is an IIT Delhi alumnus and recipient of the Director’s Gold Medal with over three decades of global leadership experience.

Source: ET

2. Irfaan Ali Re-Elected as Guyana’s President

• Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali was re-elected for a second term after his party won the general elections with 55% of the vote.

Source: ALJ

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