National News

‘Fit India – Sunday on Cycle’ Program

• The ‘Fit India – Sunday on Cycle’ program was organized in the national capital, Delhi.
• This initiative is part of the Fit India Movement, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which encourages people to cycle weekly and participate in other fitness activities.

Shilp Samagam Fair 2025

• The Shilp Samagam Fair 2025 commenced on 5th September at Freedom Park, Bengaluru.
• The fair was organized by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment in collaboration with TULIP (Traditional Artisans Upliftment Livelihood Program).

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State Specific News

Announcement of Cashless Medical Facility

• On the occasion of Teacher’s Day 2025, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a cashless medical facility for all teachers in the state.
• Under this scheme, teachers of primary, upper primary, and aided schools, Shiksha Mitras, Instructors, and school cooks will receive cashless treatment.

Key Schemes of Uttar Pradesh Government:

Delhi High Court Launches Digital Initiatives

• The Delhi High Court has launched several digital initiatives to make the judiciary more efficient, transparent, and timely.

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Books and Authors

“Operation Sindoor: The Untold Story of India’s Deep Strikes Inside Pakistan”

• Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi released the book, authored by Retired Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon, in New Delhi.
• The book presents a detailed and untold account of Operation Sindoor, the secret military operation carried out by the Indian Army in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir following the terror attack in Pahalgam on 22 April 2025.

International News

Guyana General and Regional Elections

• In the Guyana elections, President Irfaan Ali (incumbent) and his party, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), secured a landslide victory, winning majority in eight out of ten regions and forming the government for the second consecutive term.

Guyana :

50th Independence Day Celebrations of Papua New Guinea

• The INS Kadmatt (Indian Navy warship) led the multinational fleet during the 50th Independence Day celebrations of Papua New Guinea.
• The historic fleet review, held at Port Moresby port, featured seven warships from five countries, with INS Kadmatt serving as the lead ship and directing the operations.

Papua New Guinea :

Jamaica Prime Minister Elections

• Dr. Andrew Michael Holness, leader of Jamaica’s Labour Party, has become Prime Minister of Jamaica for the third consecutive time.
• He secured his third term after leading his party to victory in the recently held parliamentary elections.

Jamaica:

Cholera Outbreak in Chad

• Chad is facing a serious cholera outbreak. According to the Ministry of Health of Chad, as of now, 113 deaths have been reported and 1,631 suspected cases have been recorded since July 2025.
• The first case was reported on 13 July at the Dougui Refugee Camp in the Eastern Ouaddai region, which houses around 20,000 Sudanese refugees.

About Cholera:

Person In News

Amit Kshatriya

• Indian-American Amit Kshatriya has been appointed as the new Exploration-focused Associate Administrator at NASA.
• He joined NASA in 2023 and was also awarded the Outstanding Leadership Medal for his role as Lead Flight Director during the 50th mission of the International Space Station.

About NASA:

Bhupendra Gupta

• Bhupendra Gupta has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NHPC Limited.

About NHPC Limited:

Amitabh Kumar Rai and Rajiv Lochan Shukla

• Amitabh Kumar Rai and Rajiv Lochan Shukla have been appointed as Judges of the Allahabad High Court.
• The appointments were made by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.

About Allahabad High Court:

Chandrashekhar

• Justice Chandrashekhar took oath as the new Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court.

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Dr. Shyam Bihari Agrawal

• Padma Shri Dr. Shyam Bihari Agrawal, credited with bringing recognition to the Wash Painting art form, has passed away.
• Dr. Agrawal revived the rare Wash Painting technique and promoted this art on the international stage.

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Honours and Awards

82nd Venice International Film Festival

• The 82nd Venice International Film Festival was held from 27 August to 6 September 2025 at Venice Lido, Italy.
• Indian filmmaker Anupama Roy won the Best Director award in the Orizzonti section of the festival.

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Sports News

US Open 2025: Women’s Singles

• World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Amanda Anisimova of the USA in straight sets to win the US Open Women’s Singles title for the second consecutive time.
• This marks her fourth Grand Slam victory, and she became the first female player since Serena Williams to win back-to-back US Open titles.

The Four Major Tennis Grand Slam Tournaments:

28th ITTF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Team Championship

• India will host the 28th ITTF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Team Championship in Bhubaneswar from 11 to 15 October 2025.
• The Table Tennis Federation of India announced that the championship will feature men’s and women’s team events.
• It will also serve as a qualifier for the 2026 ITTF World Cup.

Important Days

First Anniversary of BioE3 Policy

• The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi organized the “BioE3@1” program to mark the first anniversary of the BioE3 policy.

About BioE3 Policy (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment):

International Day of Police Cooperation

• The International Day of Police Cooperation is observed annually on 7 September.
• It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2022 to highlight the importance of international police cooperation.

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International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies

• The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies is observed annually on 7 September.
• It was established by the United Nations General Assembly on 26 November 2019 to raise awareness about the seriousness of air pollution and to promote global action for improving air quality.