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Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the UP International Trade Show, a significant event aimed at promoting trade and investment in Uttar Pradesh.
The latest State of the Rhino report revealed a concerning trend: the global rhino population has stabilized at 27,000.
India has established its first foreign defense manufacturing unit in Berrechid, Morocco. It has been built by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL). This plant spans 20,000 square meters and is Morocco's largest defense manufacturing unit. This step will give a new direction to India's global strategic outreach and defense export ambitions.
The Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement with HAL for the purchase of 97 LCA Mk1A (68 single-seater and 29 twin-seater) for Rs 62,370 crore. Their delivery will start from 2027-28 and will be completed in 6 years. More than 64% indigenous material will be used in these aircraft, which will promote the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-reliant India) campaign and strengthen domestic defense production capacity.
The Government of India announced a significant policy change on September 24, 2025, under which the import of silver and unstudded jewelry has been restricted until March 31, 2026. This step has been taken in response to a sharp increase in imports from Thailand, which had raised concerns about potential duty bypass under the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA).
The Agni-P (Agni-Prime) missile is India's indigenous, two-stage, and solid-fuel based ballistic missile. Its testing from a rail-based mobile launcher enhances India's strategic flexibility, survivability, and deterrence capabilities. It has a range of up to 2,000 km, playing a crucial role in India's defense system.
India and Australia have signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) for organic products under the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). This agreement was formally concluded in New Delhi at the Commerce Bhawan in the presence of top trade and agriculture officials from both countries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 49th meeting of PRAGATI on September 24, 2025. PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation) is an ICT-enabled multi-modal platform, developed for active governance and timely implementation. This initiative connects the Centre and the states, so that major development projects can be completed quickly, bottlenecks can be effectively resolved, and timely delivery of public assets can be ensured.
The 7th Future Food Forum 2025 has officially commenced in Dubai, where key stakeholders from governments, businesses, and academic institutions discussed the challenges and opportunities related to the global food system. This event, focused on food security, sustainability, and trade, aims to strengthen partnerships, especially among countries in the Global South, to improve the food system through innovation and policy reforms.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the doubling of the 104-kilometer long Bakhtiyarpur-Rajgir-Tilaiya railway line in Bihar. The estimated cost of this project is ₹2,192 crore, and it will promote regional connectivity, freight transport, and tourism in Bihar.
The expert committee of the Union Environment Ministry has given its recommendation for environmental clearance to the Oju hydroelectric project. This project is of 2,220 MW on the Subansiri River in Taksing, Arunachal Pradesh, near the China border.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-IND) have signed a historic MoU. Its objective is to effectively control cybercrimes and financial fraud through better information sharing and coordination. This partnership is an important step towards strengthening India's digital security and financial system.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended the membership of the US Cricket Board with immediate effect on September 23, 2025. This decision has been taken due to long-standing administrative and compliance failures. This step comes at a time when cricket is preparing for its return in the Los Angeles Olympics 2028 (LA28).
Jerome Boateng, a renowned footballer from Germany, recently announced his retirement from active football at the age of 37, marking the end of a brilliant career. His contributions to the sport have been significant and widely recognized.
World Pharmacists Day is celebrated every year on 25 September to honor the contribution of pharmacists to public health and medical safety. This occasion highlights their important contributions in healthcare, such as proper supply of medicines, patient care, and increasing health awareness.