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In a big step towards strengthening rural telecom connectivity, the Department of Posts (DoP) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi on September 17, 2025. The aim of this agreement is to convert India's vast postal network into last-mile service points, where SIM sales and mobile recharge services will be available. This initiative is in line with the goals of Digital India and financial inclusion.
Recently Sharda Hoffman passed away, she was a dancer.
India has registered a significant improvement in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 and has now reached the 38th position. This report is published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). In 2020, India's rank was 48, which means India has climbed 10 places in five years. Along with this, India is number 1 among low-middle income countries and in the Central and South Asia region.
World Bamboo Day is celebrated every year on 18th September to make people aware of the utility and benefits of bamboo.
India and Mauritius have signed a historic agreement to set up a satellite tracking and communication station in Diego Garcia, near the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), where the US-Britain military base is located. This move will strengthen India's strategic presence in the Indian Ocean amid increasing Chinese activities.
In a historic Cross-Border Transaction in the Indian banking sector, the State Bank of India (SBI) has sold its 13.18% stake in YES Bank to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) of Japan for a total of ₹8,889 crores. This deal reflects global investors' confidence in India's banking reforms and lays the foundation for deeper strategic relationships between Indian banks and global financial institutions.
Baba Kalyani has been awarded the Holley Medal by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). This award is given for his contributions to global manufacturing and engineering, specifically recognizing his leadership in promoting flexible manufacturing and solving challenges in the global supply chain.
Recently, China has successfully tested the Tianlong-3 reusable rocket.
Maryam Fatima of Bihar has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the state's first woman FIDE Master (WFM). Ravindran Shankaran, Director General of Bihar State Sports Authority, congratulated her on this achievement.
In a historic step towards expanding India's clean energy portfolio, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the National Geothermal Energy Policy. This is India's first policy designed to promote the use of geothermal energy, which is derived specifically from the Earth's internal heat.
Ravi K. Mishra's book, "Demography, Representation, Delimitation: The North-South Divide in India", has been released, which discusses the political implications of population-based delimitation in India. This book highlights the complexities of delimitation and sheds light on the potential changes after the 2026 census.
Maharashtra witnessed a historic cultural event in Pimpri-Chinchwad on 14th September 2025, when the 180-foot-tall bronze statue of Dharmveer Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the 'Hindubhushan Pratima', was honored with the largest dhol-tasha salute ceremony ever held.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. This initiative is a big step towards reviving India's textile sector.
Amid global tensions and regional security concerns, South Korea and the United States have reiterated their commitment to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula. South Korea's National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac clarified that the goal of nuclear disarmament is immutable, regardless of North Korea's stance.