- On 4 September 2025, India joined the Health Artificial Intelligence Global Regulatory Network (Health AI GRN) to enhance oversight of AI in healthcare. Led by Geneva-based HealthAI, the initiative promotes ethical and safe AI deployment. India will collaborate via Indian Council of Medical Research – National Institute for Research in Digital Health and Data Science (ICMR–NIRDHDS) and IndiaAI, sharing global safety protocols and clinical standards.
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- On 5 September 2025, India’s first port-based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project was launched at V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port, Tamil Nadu. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the ₹3.87 crore facility (10 Nm³/hr capacity). It will power streetlights and EV stations, supporting VOC Port’s net-zero goals. The project aligns with the Coastal Green Shipping Corridor initiative.
- On 5 September 2025, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced a ₹80 lakh crore investment to revamp India’s maritime sector by 2047. The plan focuses on expanding port capacity, shipbuilding, and inland waterways under the Sagarmala Programme. Key projects include Vizhinjam, Vadhavan, and Galathea Bay, with a target of handling 10,000 MMT per annum.
- Observed on 6 September 2025, Ananta Chaturdashi marks the worship of Lord Vishnu as Anant Narayan and the final day of Ganesh Visarjan. Devotees perform Anant Vrat, tie the Anant Sutra (14-knot sacred thread), and seek blessings for protection and prosperity.
- From 2–4 September 2025, Singapore PM Lawrence Wong visited India to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties and Singapore’s SG60 milestone. He met PM Narendra Modi and senior leaders, adopting a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) Roadmap across 8 sectors. Five MoUs were signed in shipping, aviation, space, and data collaboration. He inaugurated PSA Mumbai Terminal Phase-II, reinforcing Singapore’s $1B investment in India’s logistics.
- On 4 September 2025, Bandhan Asset Management Company (AMC) received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch the Arudha Specialised Investment Funds (SIF) platform. SIFs offer tailored strategies across equity, debt, and hybrid instruments for sophisticated investors.
- On 6 September 2025, the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) announced that India will host the 28th Asian Table Tennis Team Championships. The event will be held from 11 to 15 October 2025 at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Organized by the Asian Table Tennis Union (ATTU) and International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), it features top Asian teams.
- On 7 September 2025, India defeated South Korea 4–1 in the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Final at Rajgir Hockey Stadium, Bihar. India clinched its fourth Asia Cup title, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament. Goals were scored by Sukhjeet Singh, Dilpreet Singh (2), and Amit Rohidas, securing a dominant win. The victory earned India a direct berth in the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026.
- The 2025 United States Open Tennis Championship (US Open) was held from 24 August to 7 September 2025 at the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York. It was the 145th edition of the tournament and the final Grand Slam of the year, played on Laykold hard courts. Carlos Alcaraz won the Men’s Singles title, while Aryna Sabalenka clinched the Women’s Singles title.
- On 4 September 2025, India and Singapore held the 16th Defence Working Group (DWG) Meeting in Singapore. It aimed to deepen bilateral defence ties through joint training, maritime security, and tech collaboration. The meeting was co-chaired by Amitabh Prasad (MoD India) and Col Daxson Yap (MoD Singapore). It also marked 60 years of diplomatic relations, reinforcing strategic alignment in the Indo-Pacific.
- On 4 September 2025, the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister (CM) N. Chandrababu Naidu, approved a Universal Health Insurance Scheme for nearly 5 crore citizens. It offers ₹2.5–25 lakh coverage under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) and Dr. Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) Vaidya Seva, with 6-hour approval timelines. The Cabinet also cleared 10 new medical colleges, regularisation of unauthorised buildings, and LPG upgrades under Deepam 2.0.
- On 4 September 2025, the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) elected Sundeep Sikka as Chairman and Vishal Kapoor as Vice Chairman. Sikka is CEO of Nippon Life India AMC and returns for a second term after serving from 2013–2015.
- On 4 September 2025, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved Bhupendra Gupta as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC). He replaces Raj Kumar Chaudhary and brings over 34 years of PSU experience. Gupta has served in THDC, SJVN, REC, and Bhutan’s hydro projects.
- On 5 September 2025, Levi’s appointed Alia Bhatt as its new Global Brand Ambassador. She succeeds Deepika Padukone, marking a shift in Levi’s fashion narrative. The brand aims to highlight relaxed, inclusive styles for modern women. Alia joins global icons like Beyoncé and Diljit Dosanjh in Levi’s campaigns.
- On 6 September 2025, filmmaker Anuparna Roy won Best Director in the Orizzonti section at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival for Songs of Forgotten Trees. She became the first Indian director to receive this honour, marking a milestone for Indian independent cinema. The film, presented by Anurag Kashyap, explores migrant women’s resilience in Mumbai.
- On 3 September 2025, Arundhati Roy launched her memoir Mother Mary Comes to Me in Kochi, Kerala. The book is a personal and political tribute to her late mother, Mary Roy—educator and activist. The launch was held at St Teresa’s College’s Mother Mary Hall, jointly organized by Penguin and DC
- On 5 September 2025, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi launched the book Operation Sindoor: The Untold Story of India’s Deep Strikes Inside Pakistan in New Delhi. Authored by Lt Gen K.J.S. Dhillon (Retd.), the book chronicles India’s precision military response post the Pahalgam terror attack.
Questions:
Q.1 Who authored the memoir Mother Mary Comes to Me, launched on 3 September 2025?a) Shashi Tharoor
b) Mary Roy
c) Arundhati Roy
d) Kiran Desai
Answer: c) On 3 September 2025, Arundhati Roy launched her memoir Mother Mary Comes to Me in Kochi, Kerala.
Q.2 Which Indian city will host the 28th Asian Table Tennis Team Championships in October 2025?
a) Bengaluru
b) Chennai
c) Bhubaneswar
d) Lucknow
Answer: a) The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) announced that India will host the 28th Asian Table Tennis Team Championships from 11 to 15 October 2025 at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
