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CURRENT AFFAIRS : BANKING, FINANCE & BUSINESS

56th GST Council Meeting convened in New Delhi under Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s chairmanship

• The 56th GST Council Meeting was held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
• The revised GST rates will be effective from September 22, 2025.

New GST Rate List :

• The Finance Minister highlighted that PM Narendra Modi set the tone for next-generation tax reforms, ensuring benefits reach the people quickly.
• The reforms also corrected inverted duty structures, resolved classification issues, and ensured stability in the GST regime.

PhonePe Introduces Loans Against Mutual Funds in Collaboration with DSP Finance

• PhonePe, a fintech major, has launched Loans against Mutual Funds (LAMF) in partnership with DSP Finance, a non-banking financial company (NBFC) backed by the DSP Group.
• The product provides a secured credit limit up to ₹2 crore by pledging mutual fund units as collateral.
• Unlike traditional loans, no EMIs or monthly principal repayments are required; users only pay interest on the withdrawn amounts.

About PhonePe:

• Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
• Founded: 2015
• CEO: Sameer Nigam
• PhonePe has a large user base with 640 million+ registered users and 45 million+ registered merchants.

Tata Capital to Launch $2 Billion Initial Public Offering in September 2025

• Tata Capital is set to launch a USD 2 billion (₹17,200 crore) Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the week beginning September 22, 2025.
• Promoter Tata Sons will divest 23 crore shares, while International Finance Corporation (IFC) will offload 3.58 crore shares.
• The shareholding pattern before the IPO is: Tata Sons holds 88.6%, and IFC holds 1.8% in Tata Capital.
• The IPO is in line with the RBI mandate requiring upper-layer NBFCs to go public within 3 years of classification; Tata Capital was classified in September 2022.
• If successful, this IPO is expected to be the largest public issue in India’s financial sector.
• This will be the Tata Group’s second public listing in recent years, following the Tata Technologies IPO in November 2023.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL AND STATE NEWS

Union Public Service Commission to Establish Centre of Excellence as Repository of Best Practices

• Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairman Dr. Ajay Kumar announced that the Commission will set up a Centre of Excellence to serve as a repository of best practices from the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and State Public Service Commissions (State PSCs).

Key Highlights:

• The announcement was made during a virtual meeting with Chairpersons and Members of 27 State Public Service Commissions.
• The Centre of Excellence will act as a knowledge hub of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), innovations, and learnings, benefiting the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), State Public Service Commissions (PSCs), and other national recruitment bodies.
• Dr. Kumar also highlighted the success of the Pratibha Setu portal, which provides opportunities to candidates who reached the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) interview stage but did not make the final list.

Central Civil Services Rules Notified for Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) under NPS

• The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare notified in the Gazette the Central Civil Services (Implementation of UPS under NPS) Rules, 2025.
• The rules regulate benefits under UPS for Central Government employees opting for it under NPS.

Key Highlights:

• Union Cabinet approval: 24 August 2024.
• Department of Financial Services notification: 24 January 2025.
• Effective date of UPS operationalisation: 01 April 2025.
• PFRDA Regulations: Notified on 19 March 2025.
• Provisions include:
  • Enrolment under UPS.
  • Switch option to NPS – 1 year before retirement or 3 months before VRS.
  • Contributions by employee and Government.
  • Compensation to employees for delays in registration/credit of contributions.
  • Option of CCS (Pension) Rules or UPS benefits in case of death/disability during service.
  • Retirement benefits: superannuation, premature, voluntary, absorption in autonomous body/PSU, invalidation, resignation.
  • Impact of compulsory retirement, dismissal, removal from service.
  • Effect of departmental/judicial proceedings pending at the time of retirement.

Hallmarking Unique Identification -Based Hallmarking Introduced for Silver Jewellery and Articles

• Hallmarking Unique Identification (HUID)-based hallmarking for silver jewellery and articles introduced on a voluntary basis from 01 September 2025.
• Aim: To ensure purity and traceability for consumers, aligned with the gold hallmarking system.

Key Highlights:

• BIS silver jewellery hallmarking was earlier voluntary since October 2005, under IS 2112.
• Standard revised: IS 2112:2025 replaces IS 2112:2014, introducing HUID-based hallmarking with digital traceability via the BIS Care App.
• Consumers can verify: Article type, Purity Grade/Fineness, Date of hallmarking, AHC details, and Jeweller’s Registration No.
• Purity Grades under IS 2112:2025: 800, 835, 925, 958, 970, 990, 999 (958 & 999 newly added).
• New hallmark consists of 3 components: BIS Standard Mark with “SILVER”, Purity Grade, HUID Code.
• Earlier hallmark (IS 2112:2014) had 4 components: BIS Mark with “SILVER”, Purity Grade/Fineness, Assay Centre ID, Jeweller/Manufacturer ID.
• 230 Assaying and Hallmarking Centres (AHCs) recognized by BIS for silver testing, across 87 districts.
• In FY 2024–25, over 32 lakh silver jewellery articles were hallmarked.
• BIS held a stakeholder consultation on 07 August 2025 with over 80 participants (jewellers, AHCs, consumers).
• Awareness campaigns launched by BIS Branch Offices and social media to ensure smooth transition.
• This move strengthens consumer rights and protects against malpractice.

India Develops High-Purity Anti-Doping Reference Material – Methandienone LTM

• NIPER Guwahati, under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, in collaboration with the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), New Delhi, has developed a rare and high-purity Reference Material (RM) – Methandienone Long-Term Metabolite (LTM).
• Launched by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, during the 22nd Governing Body Meeting of NDTL in New Delhi.
• Reference Materials (RMs) are highly purified drug substances/metabolites used for accurate dope testing; crucial for detecting over 450 substances prohibited by WADA.
• Globally, only 4–5 manufacturers produce such RMs, making them rare and costly.
• Since 2020, NIPER Guwahati has synthesized 12 of the targeted 22 RMs in collaboration with NDTL.
• Methandienone LTM:
  • Not commercially available worldwide.
  • Detects doping misuse even months or years after use by tracking long-term metabolites in urine.
  • Improves detection rate and acts as a strong deterrent against steroid abuse.
• India plans to share Methandienone LTM with all 30 WADA-accredited laboratories worldwide, reinforcing its role in the global anti-doping movement.

Royal Bhutan Buddhist Temple Inaugurated at Rajgir, Bihar

• The Royal Bhutan Buddhist Temple was inaugurated at Rajgir, Bihar with traditional rituals and Buddhist customs.
• Rajgir is historically significant as the land of penance of Lord Buddha and holds great importance in Buddhism.
• The inauguration was carried out in accordance with Bhutanese tradition by:
  • Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay
  • Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju
  • Representatives of both India and Bhutan
• The Prime Minister of Bhutan stated that this temple will further strengthen the bonds of friendship between India and Bhutan.

About Bihar:

• Capital: Patna
• Chief Minister: Nitish Kumar
• Governor: Arif Mohammed Khan
• National Parks: Valmiki National Park
• Wildlife Sanctuaries: Valmiki Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary, Udaypur Wildlife Sanctuary, Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary, Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) – PSA Mumbai Terminal (BMCT) Phase-II Inaugurated

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong virtually inaugurated the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) – PSA Mumbai Terminal (Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals – BMCT) Phase-II.
• The ceremony was attended by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shantanu Thakur.

Key Highlights

• PSA Mumbai Terminal is India’s first container terminal port powered entirely by 100% renewable energy.
• The terminal is Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) compliant with a 4.8 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) handling capacity, making it India’s largest container terminal.
• Connectivity to over 63 Inland Container Depots (ICDs) via road and rail makes it one of the most extensive multimodal logistics networks in India.
• The terminal is equipped with state-of-the-art cranes, automated systems, and direct Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) rail connectivity.
• It is operated by PSA International, a Singapore-based global port operator.

About Maharashtra:

• Chief Minister: Devendra Fadnavis
• Governor: C. P. Radhakrishnan
• Capital: Mumbai
• National Parks: Tadoba National Park, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Chandoli National Park, Gugamal National Park, Navegaon National Park
• Wildlife Sanctuaries: Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnala Bird Sanctuary, Melghat Wildlife Sanctuary, Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary

CURRENT AFFAIRS : APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Bhupender Gupta assumes charge as Chairman & Managing Director of NHPC

• Bhupender Gupta has assumed the role of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of NHPC, India’s leading hydro power producer, effective September 4, 2025.
• Prior to this appointment, he was Director (Technical) of THDC India Limited.
• Gupta also holds the additional charge as CMD of SJVN, where he began his public sector career in 1995.
• At SJVN, he was responsible for planning, erection, commissioning, and O&M of electromechanical equipment at the 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Plant — India’s largest operational hydroelectric project.
• He served on deputation in Bhutan from 2002 to 2005 at the 1020 MW Tala Hydroelectric Power Project.
• With a 34-year career (31 years in Power CPSUs), he has contributed across the hydro, thermal, renewable energy, transmission, and distribution

Piyush Goyal Assumes Office as Secretary, Ministry of Mines

• Shri Piyush Goyal, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Nagaland cadre, has assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Mines.
• Prior to this role, Piyush Goyal served as CEO of NATGRID under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
• He succeeds Shri V.L. Kantha Rao, a 1992-batch IAS officer, who is now Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.

About Ministry of Mines :

• Cabinet Minister : G. Kishan Reddy
• Minister of State : Satish Chandra Dubey

Reserve Bank of India Clears Re-appointment of R. Gandhi as Part-time Chairman of Yes Bank

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the re-appointment of Rama Subramaniam Gandhi as Part-time Chairman of Yes Bank.
• His new term will run from September 20, 2025, to May 13, 2027.
• Gandhi has 37 years of experience as a central banker, having served as Deputy Governor of the RBI from 2014 to 2017.
• He also previously held the position of Director, Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT), Hyderabad.
• Gandhi was initially appointed as Part-time Chairman of Yes Bank in September 2022 for a three-year term.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: AWARDS AND HONOURS

National Teachers’ Awards 2025 Announced by Ministry of Education

• The Ministry of Education has announced the winners of the National Teachers’ Awards 2025.
• A total of 45 teachers from across India have been selected for their remarkable contribution to school education.
• The awards will be presented on September 5, 2025, observed as Teachers’ Day in India.
• Total Awardees: 45 Teachers
  • Male Teachers: 24
  • Female Teachers: 21
  • Representation: 27 States, 7 Union Territories, and 6 National-Level Organizations
• States with the Highest Representation: Uttar Pradesh (2), Maharashtra (2), Madhya Pradesh (2), Bihar (2), Gujarat (2).
• The award ceremony will be organized by the Ministry of Education as part of Teachers’ Day celebrations.

List of 45 Teachers Selected for National Teachers’ Awards 2025

Anand V. Patil to Receive Prof. V.K. Gokak Award in Bengaluru

• Anand V. Patil, renowned for his contributions to children’s literature (Bal Sahitya), will be conferred with the Prof. V.K. Gokak Award on 07 September 2025 in Bengaluru.
• The award is named after Prof. Vinayaka Krishna Gokak, one of India’s most influential literary figures and a Jnanpith Awardee.
• The event is hosted by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and the Vinayaka Gokak Vangmaya Trust.

Key Highlights:

• Anand V. Patil has previously received the Kendra Sahitya Akademi’s Bal Sahitya Award for his impactful work in children’s literature.
• His recognition with this award highlights his role in preserving linguistic heritage and cultivating literary values among young readers.
• The award serves not just as an individual honour but also as encouragement for writers in the children’s literature space.
• Prof. V.K. Gokak’s legacy:
  • Advocated Kannada as the medium of instruction in schools.
  • Served as a professor, academic leader, and writer across multiple genres.
  • Contributed extensively to both Kannada and English literature through scholarly and creative works.
• The award is considered a living tribute to Prof. Gokak’s ideals and influence in literature and education.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : DEFENCE NEWS

Defence Research & Development Organisation Develops Naval Flare for Kalvari-Class Submarines to Boost Underwater Warfare Capabilities

• The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully developed a naval flare for Kalvari-class submarines of the Indian Navy, aimed at strengthening underwater warfare capabilities.
• The naval flare has been developed by the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), a DRDO lab engaged in basic and applied research in high-energy materials.
• The developed system, named the Signal Star Naval Flare, is a specially designed underwater signaling device to meet the demanding operational needs of submarines.
• This development will enhance the operational readiness of the Indian Navy and boost indigenous defence capabilities.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Raman Research Institute Proposes PRATUSH Mission to Study Cosmic Reionization

• Scientists at Raman Research Institute (RRI) have proposed a pioneering mission, PRATUSH – Probing ReionizATion of the Universe using Signal from Hydrogen.
• PRATUSH is a radio telescope planned to be sited on the moon’s far side.
• It is being developed by RRI, Bengaluru, with collaboration from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
• The payload features a wideband frequency-independent antenna (30–250 MHz range), a self-calibratable analog receiver, and a digital correlator with high spectral resolution (100 kHz).
• The observation strategy involves continuous monitoring of large sky regions, recording beam-averaged radio emission spectra.
• The nominal lifetime of the mission is 2 years, ensuring a high signal-to-noise ratio and sufficient sky coverage.
• The objective is to study the Cosmic Dawn, revealing how the first stars shaped the Universe and potentially uncovering new physics.

PCI Security Standards Council Sets Up First Regional Engagement Board for India & South Asia (2025–26)

• The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has announced the establishment of its first Regional Engagement Board (REB) for India and South Asia for the 2025–26 term.
• The board comprises 27 organizations from the payments industry, including banks, processors, service providers, merchants, and technology firms.
• The REB will serve as an advisory group to the PCI SSC on payment security challenges in the region.
• It will also promote education and awareness of PCI SSC standards and best practices for safe payments.
• This is the second REB globally, following the establishment of the Brazil REB in 2018.
• Members include Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, NPCI, SBI Cards, Google, Qualcomm, Ernst & Young, Euronet, and LankaPay, among others.

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Launches New Initiative BHARATI to Boost Agri-Food Exports

• The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) launched a new initiative called BHARATI.
• BHARATI stands for Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Enablement.
• The initiative aims to support 100 agri-food and agri-tech startups, boost innovation, and create new export opportunities.
• It is aligned with APEDA’s vision to achieve $50 billion in agri-food exports of Scheduled Products by 2030.
• The first pilot batch of 100 startups will be launched under BHARATI in September 2025.
• Startups will include high-value agri-food producers, tech-driven service providers, and innovators.
• Selected startups will undergo a three-month acceleration programme with a focus on product development, export readiness, regulatory compliance, market access, and collaborative solutions to address export challenges.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

Amazon Completes Acquisition of NBFC axio After Reserve Bank of India Approval

• E-commerce firm Amazon has completed the acquisition of non-banking financial services firm axio (formerly Capital Float) after receiving approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
• axio has been Amazon’s partner for over six years, providing Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) services to customers.
• This deal is considered one of Amazon’s largest acquisitions in India, marking a milestone in expanding its financial services offerings.
• Through this partnership, Amazon and axio have unlocked credit access for more than 10 million customers.
• The acquisition will help Amazon expand responsible digital lending to millions of customers and small businesses.
• axio will continue to operate under its current leadership team while functioning as a subsidiary of Amazon.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: MOUS AND AGREEMENT

India and Singapore Adopt Roadmap for Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

• Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong visited India from 2–4 September 2025 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• Wong held bilateral talks with Modi, met President Droupadi Murmu, EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar, and paid tribute at Raj Ghat.

Key Highlights:

• 2025 marks 60 years of diplomatic relations between India and Singapore.
• Leaders elevated ties into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) and adopted a roadmap covering 8 key areas:
  1. Economic Cooperation – Third Review of CECA, AITIGA review in 2025, semiconductor collaboration, joint sustainable industrial parks, NSE-IFSC-SGX GIFT Connect, business roundtables, space cooperation (IN-SPACe with Singapore), and legal dispute resolution support.
  2. Skills Development – Establishment of National Centre of Excellence in Chennai for Advanced Manufacturing, cooperation in TVET, student/faculty exchanges, internships, and Singapore-Assam Nursing Skills Cooperation.
  3. Digitalisation – Partnership in fintech, cybersecurity, AI, UPI–PayNow payments linkage, TradeTrust for e-Bills of Lading, and critical/emerging tech projects including GIFT City–Singapore cooperation.
  4. Sustainability – Collaboration in green hydrogen, ammonia trade, urban water management, civil nuclear sector, food security, and global initiatives like International Solar Alliance (ISA) and Global Biofuels Alliance.
  5. Connectivity – Launch of India–Singapore Green & Digital Shipping Corridor, stronger aviation & MRO sector partnerships, review of Air Services Agreement, airport development, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) cooperation.
  6. Healthcare & Medicine – Expanded cooperation in digital health, maternal and child health, nursing skills, R&D in medical technology, and regular Joint Working Group meetings.
  7. People-to-People & Culture – Enhanced student exchanges, internships, parliamentary engagement, cultural linkages, and academic/research cooperation.
  8. Defence & Security – Regular Defence Ministers’ Dialogue, joint military exercises, defence tech in AI, quantum, unmanned vessels, maritime security cooperation, counter-terrorism (including FATF platforms), and Maritime Domain Awareness.
• Leaders agreed to institutionalise the India–Singapore Ministerial Roundtable as the primary platform for annual review of CSP implementation.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: BOOKS AND AUTHOR

Amish Tripathi Launches The Chola Tigers: Avengers of Somnath

• Amish Tripathi, India’s bestselling mytho-fiction author, launched his latest novel The Chola Tigers: Avengers of Somnath at Crossword Bookstores, Kemps Corner in September 2025.
• The book is the second in his Indic Chronicles series, after Legend of Suheldev.

Key Highlights:

• The launch was attended by readers, fans, and celebrities including Ravi Dubey, Sargun Mehta, and Jimmy Shergill, making it a vibrant literary event.
• The novel focuses on the Chola dynasty’s retaliation for the sacking of the Somnath temple, a historic event etched in Indian memory.
• Themes include valor, identity, civilizational pride, and Southern India’s contribution to resisting invasions.
• The narrative blends historical facts with mythological imagination, offering a fast-paced retelling of medieval Indian history.
• Amish’s Indic Chronicles series aims to reinterpret 1,300 years of Indian history, challenging colonial-era interpretations.
• Amish has previously authored the Shiva Trilogy, Ram Chandra Series, and Legend of Suheldev, selling over 8 million copies worldwide.
• His works have revived interest in India’s ancient and medieval history, popularized mytho-fiction, and inspired debates on cultural memory and identity.
• The launch was described as a celebration of literature, legacy, and India’s historical narratives.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

Veteran Spinner Amit Mishra Announces Retirement from Professional Cricket

• Amit Mishra, Indian leg-spinner, announced his retirement at the age of 42, concluding a 25-year career.
• Test debut (2008, Mohali) in Anil Kumble’s farewell series against Australia, where he took a five-wicket haul.

Key Highlights:

• Represented India in 22 Tests (76 wickets), 36 ODIs, and 10 T20Is.
• Part of India’s 2013 ICC Champions Trophy winning squad and a key performer in the 2014 ICC T20 World Cup (India finished runners-up).
• Took 15 wickets in 3 Tests during India’s 2015 Sri Lanka tour.
• Indian Premier League (IPL) Career:
  • Played for Deccan Chargers, Delhi Daredevils, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
  • Only bowler with three IPL hat-tricks, a unique record.
  • Played till IPL 2024, last match against Rajasthan Royals.
  • Known for controlling middle overs and delivering in high-pressure situations.
• Domestic Career (Haryana):
  • Debut in 2001–02 Ranji season.
  • 535 wickets in 152 first-class matches.
  • Last domestic match in 2017.
  • Recognized as both a leading bowler and a mentor to younger players.
• Post-retirement, Mishra aims to support young cricketers and share his experience.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : OBITUARIES

Iconic Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani passed away at 91 in Milan

• Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian fashion designer, passed away at the age of 91 in Milan on September 4, 2025.

About Giorgio Armani :

• Armani was born in 1934 in Piacenza, Italy.
• Nicknamed “Re Giorgio” (King Giorgio) for his dominance in Italian fashion.
• Armani was known for his understated elegance and built a multibillion-dollar fashion empire worth over $10 billion, ranking him among the world’s top 200 billionaires (Forbes).
• He founded the Giorgio Armani fashion house in the 1970s, revolutionizing Italian ready-to-wear style with relaxed silhouettes, unlined jackets, and urban palettes.
• Armani’s designs became globally recognized in the executive world, Hollywood, and on red carpets, including black-tie outfits and evening gowns.
• His empire expanded beyond clothing to include accessories, perfumes, cosmetics, home furnishings, books, flowers, and chocolates.
• He had planned a major event to celebrate 50 years of the Giorgio Armani fashion house during Milan Fashion Week 2025, but missed the June edition due to illness.

Daily CA One- Liner: September 6

• Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairman Dr. Ajay Kumar announced that the Commission will set up a Centre of Excellence to serve as a repository of best practices from the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and State Public Service Commissions
• The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare notified in the Gazette the Central Civil Services (Implementation of UPS under NPS) Rules, 2025
• Hallmarking Unique Identification (HUID)-based hallmarking for silver jewellery and articles introduced on a voluntary basis from 01 September 2025
• NIPER Guwahati, under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, in collaboration with the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), New Delhi, has developed a rare and high-purity Reference Material (RM) – Methandienone Long-Term Metabolite
• The Royal Bhutan Buddhist Temple was inaugurated at Rajgir, Bihar with traditional rituals and Buddhist customs
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong virtually inaugurated the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) – PSA Mumbai Terminal (Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals – BMCT) Phase-II
• The Ministry of Education has announced the winners of the National Teachers’ Awards 2025.
• Anand V. Patil, renowned for his contributions to children’s literature (Bal Sahitya), will be conferred with the V.K. Gokak Award on 07 September 2025 in Bengaluru
• Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong visited India from 2–4 September 2025 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
• Amish Tripathi, India’s bestselling mytho-fiction author, launched his latest novel The Chola Tigers: Avengers of Somnath at Crossword Bookstores, Kemps Corner in September 2025
• The 56th GST Council Meeting was held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
• PhonePe, a fintech major, has launched Loans against Mutual Funds (LAMF) in partnership with DSP Finance, a non-banking financial company (NBFC) backed by the DSP Group.
• Tata Capital is set to launch a USD 2 billion (₹17,200 crore) Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the week beginning September 22, 2025.
• Bhupender Gupta has assumed the role of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of NHPC, India’s leading hydro power producer, effective September 4, 2025.
• Shri Piyush Goyal, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Nagaland cadre, has assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Mines.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the re-appointment of Rama Subramaniam Gandhi as Part-time Chairman of Yes Bank.
• The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully developed a naval flare for Kalvari-class submarines of the Indian Navy, aimed at strengthening underwater warfare capabilities.
• Scientists at Raman Research Institute (RRI) have proposed a pioneering mission, PRATUSH – Probing ReionizATion of the Universe using Signal from Hydrogen.
• The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has announced the establishment of its first Regional Engagement Board (REB) for India and South Asia for the 2025–26 term.
• The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) launched a new initiative called BHARATI.
• E-commerce firm Amazon has completed the acquisition of non-banking financial services firm axio (formerly Capital Float) after receiving approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
• Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian fashion designer, passed away at the age of 91 in Milan on September 4, 2025.
• Amit Mishra, Indian leg-spinner, announced his retirement at the age of 42, concluding a 25-year career

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