National News

Viksit Bharat Run 2025

• The Viksit Bharat Run 2025 was organized in more than 100 countries.
• This run was held as part of Seva Pakhwada from 17 September to 2 October 2025, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and the Ministry of External Affairs.
• The run was organized as a community race of 3 to 5 kilometers at prestigious and accessible locations across the world, with the tagline "Run to Serve the Nation."

Discovery of Natural Gas

• Oil India Limited (OIL) has discovered natural gas in the shallow offshore block AN-OSHP-2018/1 of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
• The discovery was made in the second exploratory well named Vijaypuram-2, which was drilled under the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP).
• This well is located about 17 kilometers (9.2 nautical miles) off the coast of Andaman, at a water depth of 295 meters.

State News

Two New Ramsar Sites in Bihar

• Two sites in Bihar have been recognized as Ramsar Sites of international importance.

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International News

Sanctions Reimposed on Iran

• The United Nations has reimposed the economic and military sanctions on Iran that had been lifted ten years ago.
• These sanctions were lifted under the 2015 nuclear agreement, but the United Kingdom, France, and Germany have invoked the agreement’s “snapback” mechanism, citing Iran’s continued obstruction and lack of cooperation in nuclear non-proliferation.
• This step was taken after Iran suspended inspections following airstrikes by Israel and the United States on Iran’s nuclear and military sites in June this year.

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Moldova Parliamentary Elections

• Moldova’s pro-European Union ruling party, the Party of Action and Solidarity, has won the parliamentary elections.
• Moldova was granted candidate status for the European Union in 2022.

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Former President Nicolas Sarkozy Sentenced

• Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison for corruption and abuse of power.
• This is the first time in France’s history that a former president has been sentenced to imprisonment.

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Appointments

Shailesh Chandra

• Shailesh Chandra has been appointed as the new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tata Motors.
• He will assume the position from 1 October 2025, and his tenure will be three years.

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Mithun Manhas

• Former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas has been elected as the new President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

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Art and Culture

International Literary Festival "Unmesh"

• The third edition of the International Literary Festival "Unmesh" was held from 25 September 2025 to 28 September 2025 at the Samrat Ashok Convention Centre in Patna, Bihar.

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Sports News

ISSF Junior Shooting World Cup 2025

• India's Anushka Thokur won the gold medal in the women's 50m rifle three-position event at the ISSF Junior Shooting World Cup 2025.

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Men's Asia Cup Trophy 2025

• In the final of the Asia Cup 2025 held on 28 September 2025 in Dubai, India defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets to win the title for the 9th time.

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Important days

World Heart Day

• World Heart Day is observed every year on 29 September to raise awareness about heart diseases and encourage people to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
• The day was initiated in 1999 by the World Heart Federation, and since 2011, it has been permanently observed on 29 September.
• Theme for 2025: "Don't Miss a Beat"a

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