06th-08th September 2025

1. Carlos Alcaraz Defeats Jannik Sinner to Win Second US Open Title
2. Sabalenka Clinches Back-to-Back US Open Titles in 2025
3. India Triumphs Over Korea in Asia Cup 2025 Final, Secures World Cup Berth
4. David Lammy Appointed UK Deputy Prime Minister
5. Singapore Supports India’s Malacca Strait Patrol Plan
6. Citibank Appoints Kaustubh Kulkarni as Asia-Pacific IB Co-Head
7. ISRO’s Kulasekarapattinam Spaceport to Be Ready by Dec 2026
8. DRDO Transfers Key Defence Materials Tech to Industry
9. Sonowal Inaugurates Green Hydrogen Project at Tuticorin Port
10. 26 Nations Pledge Postwar Security Guarantees for Ukraine
11. Anutin Charnvirakul Elected Thailand’s New Prime Minister
12. Asia Cup Schedule 2025
13. Blood Moon September 2025: A Rare 82-Minute Lunar Eclipse to Dazzle Skies Across Asia, Africa, and Europe
14. DPIIT Partners with ICICI Bank and Pfizer to Boost Startups and Healthcare Innovation in India
15. NITI Aayog’s FTH Released 4th Quarterly Insights Future Front on ‘Introduction to 2D Materials’
16. DRDO’s DMRL Transferred 3 Advanced Materials Technologies to Industry
17. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Inaugurates TDK’s Lithium-ion Battery Plant in Haryana
18. NPCI Raised Per-UPI Transaction Limit to Rs 5 Lakh and Cumulative Limit for 24 hrs to Rs 10 Lakh
19. Bandhan AMC Received SEBI Approval to Launch ‘Arudha SIF’ Platform
20. AMFI Elected Sundeep Sikka as Chairman & Vishal Kapoor as Vice Chairman
21. ACC Approves Appointment of Bhupendra Gupta as CMD of NHPC
22. Levi’s Appointed Alia Bhatt as its New Global Brand Ambassador
23. Arundhati Roy Launches Her Memoir ‘Mother Mary Comes to Me’ in Kerala
24. National Teachers’ Day 2025 – September 5
25. International Literacy Day 2025 – 8 September
26. International Day of Charity 2025 – September 5
27. AP Cabinet Approves Universal Health Insurance and New Projects
28. India Wins Historic Gold in Men’s Compound Archery at Worlds
29. India Unveils $125 Billion Plan for High-Speed Road Network
30. PNB Signs ₹21,000 Cr MoU with Rajasthan for Growth Push
31. Russia Unveils Colon Cancer Vaccine After Promising Trial Results
32. India to Host 28th Asian TT Team Championships in October 2025
33. Anuparna Roy Wins Best Director at Venice Film Festival
34. At 102, Kokichi Akuzawa Becomes Oldest to Climb Mount Fuji

National News

1. VOC Port Launches India’s First Green Hydrogen Pilot Project

• What:
  • Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated India’s first port-based green hydrogen pilot project at V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port in Tamil Nadu.
• Why:
  • The project aims to power streetlights and electric vehicle charging stations, promoting green energy in the port area.
• Tell me more:
  • VOC Port became the first port in India to produce green hydrogen.
  • A pilot green methanol bunkering and refuelling facility foundation was also laid.
  • The facility supports the planned coastal green shipping corridor between Kandla and Tuticorin.
  • The initiative aims to make VOC Port a key green bunkering hub in South India.

Source: ET

2. India Plans Fivefold Expansion of High-Speed Road Network by 2033

• What:
  • India plans to expand its high-speed road network by five times, investing Rs 11 lakh crore ($125 billion) over the next decade.
• Why:
  • The expansion aims to modernize infrastructure, reduce logistics costs, and provide faster, safer, and more efficient connectivity.
• Tell me more:
  • The plan includes adding 17,000 kilometers of access-controlled roads allowing speeds up to 120 km/h.
  • About 40% of the proposed roads are already under construction, expected to be completed by 2030; remaining work will finish by 2033.
  • The network currently spans over 146,000 kilometers, but only 4,500 kilometers meet high-speed standards.
  • Financing includes private investments via Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) and Hybrid Annuity Models, with government covering 40% upfront in the latter.
  • Major investors like Brookfield, Blackstone, Macquarie, and Adani Group are involved in infrastructure projects, including roads.

Source: ET

State News

1. TDK Launches Advanced Li-ion Battery Plant in Haryana

• What:
  • Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated TDK’s advanced Lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant in Sohna, Haryana.
• Why:
  • The plant supports Prime Minister Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat by boosting domestic electronics manufacturing and self-reliance.
• Tell me more:
  • The plant will produce about 200 million battery packs annually, meeting nearly 40% of India’s yearly demand of 500 million packs.
  • It will manufacture Li-ion batteries for devices like mobile phones, wearables, hearables, and laptops.
  • The facility was established under the Government of India’s Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) Scheme.
  • The plant is expected to create direct employment for around 5,000 people with training provided at the AT Bawal plant.
  • This launch is part of India’s broader goal to become a global hub for electronics manufacturing, covering semiconductors, PCB assemblies, camera modules, and batteries.

Source: PIB

2. Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Approves Universal Health Insurance Scheme

• What:
  • Andhra Pradesh cabinet approved a universal health insurance scheme integrating Ayushman Bharat–PMJAY and Dr NTR Vaidya Seva in a hybrid model.
• Why:
  • The scheme aims to extend comprehensive health coverage to all citizens with efficient approvals and timely hospital payments.
• Tell me more:
  • Families below the poverty line will receive insurance coverage ranging from Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 25 lakh, with insurance companies covering up to Rs 2.5 lakh and Dr NTR Vaidya Seva trust covering up to Rs 25 lakh.
  • Families above the poverty line will get coverage up to Rs 5 lakh.
  • The scheme will cover 3,257 health services, provide patients with QR codes, approve claims within six hours, and ensure hospital payments within 15 days.
  • The cabinet also approved developing 10 medical colleges through a PPP model and regularising unauthorized buildings outside the capital area.
  • Additional approvals include investments by Skyroot Aerospace for engine test facilities and various renewable energy and infrastructure projects.

Source: TOI

3. PNB Partners with Rajasthan Government for Rs 21,000 Crore Support

• What:
  • Punjab National Bank signed an MoU with Rajasthan government to provide Rs 21,000 crore financial support under Rising Rajasthan initiative.
• Why:
  • The partnership aims to support Rajasthan’s ambitious growth and socio-economic progress using PNB’s presence and digital capabilities.
• Tell me more:
  • PNB MD & CEO Ashok Chandra personally gave 2,000 loan sanction letters to women entrepreneurs at an SHG event with nearly 3,000 members.
  • Rising Rajasthan is a government initiative aimed at state development.

Source: ET

International News

1. 26 Nations Pledge Postwar Security Guarantees to Ukraine

• What:
  • Twenty-six nations pledged to provide postwar security guarantees to Ukraine, including an international force on land, sea, and air.
• Why:
  • The guarantees aim to reassure Ukraine and deter Russia from future attacks after its 2022 invasion.
• Tell me more:
  • The pledge was announced by French President Emmanuel Macron after a summit of Kyiv’s allies.
  • The coalition agreed to work closely on future sanctions against Russia’s oil and gas sectors and economic pressure on China.

Source: DD

2. Russia’s Cancer Vaccine Completes Successful Preclinical Trials

• What:
  • Russia’s cancer vaccine has successfully completed preclinical trials, showing safety and high effectiveness.
• Why:
  • The vaccine aims to reduce tumor size, slow cancer progression, and improve survival rates in patients.
• Tell me more:
  • The research lasted several years, with the last three focused on mandatory preclinical studies.
  • Tumor reduction ranged between 60% and 80%, depending on the cancer type.
  • The vaccine’s initial target is colorectal cancer, with progress also in vaccines for glioblastoma and certain melanomas.
  • Preclinical trials confirmed no safety issues, even with repeated vaccine use.
  • Researchers observed increased survival rates in test subjects due to the vaccine.

Source: ET

Banking and Economy

1. NPCI Raises UPI Transaction Limits for Tax & Other Payments

• What:
  • NPCI has increased the per-transaction UPI limit to Rs 5 lakh for tax-related entities and raised limits for 12 other categories starting September 15, 2025.
• Why:
  • The limit hike aims to enable seamless, secure, and faster high-value transactions for verified merchants across key sectors.
• Tell me more:
  • For capital markets and insurance, per-transaction limits rose from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh, with a 24-hour cumulative limit of Rs 10 lakh.
  • Tax payment transactions on the Government e-Market Place now also have a Rs 5 lakh per-transaction limit with a Rs 10 lakh 24-hour cap.
  • Credit card payments’ per-transaction limit increased from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh and the daily cap to Rs 6 lakh.
  • Collections related to loans, B2B, and EMI saw limits rise to Rs 5 lakh per transaction and Rs 10 lakh per 24 hours.
  • New categories like FX-Retail via BBPS, term deposits via digital accounts, and initial digital account funding also received higher transaction limits.

Source: ET

2. Bandhan Mutual Fund Enters Specialised Investment Funds Space

• What:
  • Bandhan Mutual Fund received SEBI approval to enter the Specialised Investment Funds (SIF) space with innovative equity, debt, and hybrid strategies.
• Why:
  • The move aims to offer sophisticated investors differentiated risk-return products beyond traditional mutual funds.
• Tell me more:
  • New products will be launched under the ‘Arudha SIF’ platform, symbolizing ascent and progress.
  • SIF offerings include unhedged short derivatives positions for more advanced portfolio construction.
  • The platform targets investors seeking evolved wealth creation strategies beyond mutual funds, AIFs, and PMS.
  • Bandhan AMC plans to gradually roll out these non-traditional investment solutions in line with growing investor aspirations.
  • CEO of Bandhan AMC: Vishal Kapoor

Source: ET

Reports and Indices

1. NITI Aayog Highlights Importance of 2D Materials for Future Tech

• What:
  • NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub released the fourth edition of Future Front Quarterly Insights titled “Introduction to 2D Materials” in partnership with IISc Bengaluru.
• Why:
  • The publication aims to raise awareness about the significance of 2D materials and why India must focus on them for future technological advancements.
• Tell me more:
  • 2D materials are extremely thin—about 1/80,000 the width of a human hair—but 200 times stronger than steel and better conductors than copper.
  • These materials could revolutionize industries such as semiconductors, energy, electronics, and quantum computing.
  • Early investment in 2D materials offers benefits including energy savings, intellectual property ownership, and strategic independence.
  • The report stresses the need for resilient innovation ecosystems, self-reliance in critical materials, and strategic international partnerships.
  • IISc Bengaluru collaborated with NITI Aayog to develop this report.

Source: PIB

Defence News

1. India to Join Malacca Straits Maritime Patrol

• What:
  • Singapore welcomed India’s interest in joining patrols in the Malacca Strait to strengthen maritime presence in Southeast Asia.
• Why:
  • India aims to expand its maritime influence and collaborate with regional partners for security and economic reasons.
• Tell me more:
  • Talks were held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, resulting in a joint statement on cooperation.
  • The Malacca Strait is a key shipping lane, with nearly 40–50% of global trade and most of Asia’s oil imports passing through it.
  • India’s Andaman & Nicobar Islands are close to the Strait, and Indian Navy ships already operate in the area, but outside the current patrol framework.
  • Formal inclusion in the maritime patrols would align India with Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore.

Source: N18

2. DRDO Transfers Advanced Materials Technologies to Industry Partners

• What:
  • DRDO handed over three advanced materials technologies to industry partners for defence applications.
• Why:
  • The transfer aims to enhance self-reliance in missile systems and support naval vessel construction with indigenous technologies.
• Tell me more:
  • The transferred technologies include manufacturing high-strength radomes to BHEL, Jagdishpur.
  • Manufacturing DMR-1700 steel sheets and plates was transferred to JSPL, Angul, for defence use.
  • DMR 249A HSLA steel plates for naval applications were transferred to BSP, Bhilai, SAIL.
  • An MoU was signed between Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau to use DMRL’s facilities for investigation activities.
  • The event took place at DMRL Hyderabad on August 30 with DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat.

Source: ET

Science and Technology

1. ISRO to Launch 500kg Rockets from New Tamil Nadu Spaceport

• What:
  • ISRO announced that rockets weighing up to 500kg will be launched from the new Kulasekarapattinam launch pad.
• Why:
  • The new spaceport aims to support 20–25 satellite launches annually, including private missions, and provide an alternative to Sriharikota.
• Tell me more:
  • The facility is spread over 2,233 acres in Tiruchendur taluk and expected to be operational by December 2026.
  • Launchpad construction worth ₹100 crore is underway, with the first rocket launch targeted for November 2026.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation in February 2024, and 33 construction packages are in progress.
  • Tamil Nadu government is acquiring 39 hectares of land to improve connectivity and establish the new launch station for SSLV.
  • ISRO is also developing a third launch complex at Sriharikota with an investment of ₹4,000 crore.

Source: TOI

2. Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse Captivates Skywatchers Across India

• What:
  • A rare total lunar eclipse, known as the Blood Moon, was visible across India on Sunday night.
• Tell me more:
  • The eclipse began at 9:57 pm and the full eclipse lasted from 11:01 pm to 12:23 am, making it the longest visible total lunar eclipse in India since 2022.
  • The Indian Institute of Astrophysics streamed live views from Bengaluru, Ladakh, and Tamil Nadu.
  • The red color is caused by sunlight filtering through Earth’s atmosphere, scattering shorter light waves and letting only red and orange hues reach the Moon.
  • The eclipse was also visible across Asia, Europe, Africa, and western Australia.

Source: ET

Awards

1. Indian Filmmaker Anuparna Roy Wins Best Director at Venice Film Festival

• What:
  • Indian filmmaker Anuparna Roy won the Best Director award in the Orizzonti section at the 82nd Venice Film Festival for her film “Songs of Forgotten Trees.”
• Tell me more:
  • “Songs of Forgotten Trees” was the only Indian film in the Orizzonti category.
  • Julia Ducournau, president of the Orizzonti jury, announced the award.
  • The festival’s top honor, the Golden Lion for Best Film, was given to U.S. director Jim Jarmusch for “Father Mother Sister Brother.”
  • Other winners include Kaouther Ben Hania for the Silver Lion runner-up, Toni Servillo for Best Actor, Xin Zhilei for Best Actress, Benny Safdie for Best Director in main competition, and Gianfranco Rosi for a special jury prize.

Source: NOA

Important Days

1. National Teachers’ Day 2025 – September 5

2. International Day of Charity 2025 – September 5

• Theme: The Power of Charity in Global Solidarity
• The date of 5 September was chosen in order to commemorate the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.

Source: UN

3. International Literacy Day 2025 – September 8

• Theme: Promoting literacy in the digital era

Source: IE

Sports

1. 2025 US Open Title

• Carlos Alcaraz (Spanish) won the 2025 US Open final against Jannik Sinner in New York, claiming his sixth Grand Slam and regaining the world number one ranking.
• Aryna Sabalenka (Belarusian) won her fourth Grand Slam title by defeating Amanda Anisimova in the US Open final.

Source: TOI TOI

2. India Beats Korea to Win 2025 Men’s Hockey Asia Cup

• What:
  • India defeated Korea 4-1 in the final of the men’s Asia Cup hockey tournament in Rajgir to qualify for next year’s World Cup.
• Why:
  • The match decided the tournament champion and which team would secure a spot in the next year’s Hockey World Cup.
• Tell me more:
  • Korea were the defending champions entering the final.
  • India had six different goal scorers in their 7-0 victory over China.
  • Asia Cup (Cricket) 2025 is set to begin from September 9 and will go on till September 28 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai and Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

Source: IE ET

3. India Wins First Ever Gold in Men’s Compound Archery World Championship

• What:
  • India’s men’s compound archery team won its first-ever gold medal after defeating France at the World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea.
• Tell me more:
  • The team comprised Rishabh Yadav, Aman Saini, and Prathamesh Fuge.
  • Earlier, the mixed team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Rishabh Yadav won silver after a narrow loss to the Netherlands.
  • The 23-year-old Rishabh Yadav played a key role in both the mixed team silver and men’s team gold.

Source: NOA

4. India to Host 28th Asian Table Tennis Team Championships in Bhubaneswar

• What:
  • India will host the 28th ITTF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Team Championships in Bhubaneswar from October 11 to 15.
• Why:
  • The event serves as a qualifier for the 2026 ITTF World Team Championships, with top teams earning spots.
• Tell me more:
  • The championship includes both men’s and women’s team competitions.
  • It is the first time Odisha is hosting an Asian-level table tennis event, after hosting the 2019 Commonwealth Championships.
  • Bhubaneswar is known as India’s sports capital and has hosted several major sports events recently.
  • International standards will be maintained with ITTF-approved flooring and equipment.
  • Top Asian teams like China, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore, plus emerging teams from South Asia and the Middle East, are expected to participate.

Source: NOA

Memorandum of Understanding

1. DPIIT and Pfizer Sign MOU to Boost Healthcare Innovation Startups

• What:
  • DPIIT signed an MoU with Pfizer Limited to support startups developing innovative healthcare products.
• Why:
  • The collaboration aims to speed up the process of moving healthcare innovations from labs to the market.
• Tell me more:
  • The Pfizer INDovation program offers DPIIT-recognized startups grants up to ₹60 lakhs and an 18-month incubation by Social Alpha.
  • The program includes support for clinical validation, regulatory approvals, go-to-market strategies, mentorship, and access to Pfizer’s R&D facilities in Chennai.
  • Fourteen MedTech startups focusing on areas like diagnostics, oncology, brain health, maternal health, and immunisation will benefit.

Source: PIB

Appointments

1. UK Deputy PM Resigns Amid Tax Controversy

• Keir Starmer (Prime Minister of the United Kingdom) appointed David Lammy as deputy prime minister after Angela Rayner resigned over a tax underpayment controversy.

Source: TOI

2. Citi Appoints Kaustubh Kulkarni as Co-Head for Asia Investment Banking

• Citibank appointed Kaustubh Kulkarni as co-head of investment banking coverage for Japan, Asia North, Australia, and Asia South.

Source: BS

3. Thailand Elects Anutin Charnvirakul as New Prime Minister

• Thailand’s parliament elected business tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul as the country’s prime minister.

Source: NOA

4. Sundeep Sikka Elected AMFI Chairman, Vishal Kapoor Vice Chairman

• What:
  • Sundeep Sikka became the new chairman of the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), with Vishal Kapoor as vice chairman.
• Tell me more:
  • Vishal Kapoor is CEO of Bandhan Asset Management Company.
  • Sundeep Sikka is CEO of Nippon Life India Asset Management.

Source: BW

5. Bhupender Gupta Appointed Chairman and Managing Director of NHPC

• Bhupender Gupta took charge as Chairman and Managing Director of NHPC Limited.
• NHPC Limited is a Navratna central public sector enterprise and India’s largest hydropower company.

Source: ET

6. Alia Bhatt Becomes Global Brand Ambassador of Levi’s

• Alia Bhatt has been appointed as the global brand ambassador for the denim brand Levi’s.
• Alia is also the global ambassador for L’Oréal Paris and Gucci, marking her strong international presence.
• This alliance positions Alia alongside global celebrities like Beyoncé in promoting Levi’s.

Source: TOI

Miscellaneous

1. Arundhati Roy Launches Memoir ‘Mother Mary Comes To Me’ in Kerala

• Arundhati Roy launched her latest memoir, “Mother Mary Comes To Me,” in Kochi, Kerala.
• Penguin Random House India and DC Books jointly organized the launch.
• She has authored two novels ‘The God of Small Things’ and ‘The Ministry of Utmost Happiness’.

Source: IE

2. Kokichi Akuzawa Becomes Oldest Person to Climb Mount Fuji at 102

• What:
  • Kokichi Akuzawa, aged 102, became the oldest person to reach the summit of Mount Fuji on August 5, 2025.
• Tell me more:
  • Akuzawa first set the world record for oldest Mount Fuji climber in 2019 at age 96.
  • Mount Fuji is Japan’s tallest and one of the world’s most famous but potentially dangerous mountains.

Source: TOI

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