Ahmed al-Sharaa to Becomes First Syrian Leader to Attend UN Meetings Since 1967
For the first time in nearly six decades, a Syrian head of state is set to speak at the United Nations.
President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in New York to attend the opening of the UN General Assembly's 80th session in 2025, marking Syria's return to the world stage after years of isolation and war.
The last time a Syrian head of state attended the General Assembly was in 1967. That was before the 50-year rule of the Assad family dynasty, which came to an end in December when then-President Bashar Assad was ousted in a lightning insurgent offensive led by al-Sharaa. Assad's fall also brought to an end nearly 14 years of civil war.
Dhordo Becomes Gujarat's Fourth Solar Village Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
Dhordo village, located in Gujarat's Kutch district, has achieved a new milestone in sustainable energy by becoming the fourth fully solar-powered village in the state.
Known globally as the "Best Tourism Village" by UNWTO, Dhordo now sets another benchmark in renewable energy adoption.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated this achievement to the nation in September 2025 during the Samudra Se Samriddhi event in Bhavnagar.
This project will save villagers significantly on power bills and also enable them to earn income by selling surplus energy to the grid.
India Ranks 4th in Apac for Real Estate Capital Inflows in H1 2025
India emerged as the fourth-largest global destination for land and development capital in the first half of 2025, underscoring its growing prominence in Asia-Pacific's (Apac) real estate landscape.
According to Colliers' latest "Investment Insights H1 2025" report, released in September 2025.
Global real estate investment stayed strong in the first half of 2025 despite slower economic growth.
Colliers' "Global Capital Flows" report shows the United States remained the top destination for cross-border capital into standing assets, attracting $24.3 billion over 12 months.
The UK followed with $22.1 billion, while Australia ($13.8 billion) and Poland ($10.9 billion) performed strongly, with Poland beating its five-year average.
IISc and Delta Electronics India Develops Fast Charging Solutions for EVs
Researchers in the Department of Electrical Engineering (EE) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru and Delta Electronics India developed a new fast charging solution for Electric Vehicles (EVs).
This novel cascaded H-bridge (CHB)-based multi-port DC converter directly connects to the medium-voltage AC (MVAC) electricity grid.
Besides, it eliminates the need for large and expensive line frequency transformers (LFTs), which conventional charging stations rely on.
These stations (conventional) also have multiple conversion stages involving stepping up or down current, or converting AC to DC, and vice versa.
This can greatly increase cost and reduce efficiency, according to IISc.
Satwik-Chirag Pair Finishes Runner-up at China Masters 2025
Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty finished runner-up at a BWF World Tour event for the second week in a row, losing to World No. 1 Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae in the China Masters Super 750's final in Shenzhen in 2025.
Koreans Kim and Seo, the reigning world champions, defeated the eighth-seeded Indian duo 21-19, 21-15 in 45 minutes.
India Hosts 62nd National Chess Championship at Vignan University
Dronacharya Awardee Koneru Ashok inaugurated the 62nd National Chess Championship held at Vignan University in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh in 2025.
The event is being organised under the aegis of the Andhra Chess Association (ACA) and the All India Chess Federation (AICF) and conclude on 1st October.
Anandkumar Velkumar Scripts History with Marathon Gold at World Championships
Anandkumar Velkumar pulled off yet another unforgettable feat for Indian sport, this time winning gold in the marathon event at the Speed Skating World Championships in Beidaihe, China.
The 22-year-old finished first in the gruelling 42km race, adding another glittering chapter to what has already been a dream tournament for him.
This latest triumph follows his earlier medal haul at the same championships, where he claimed gold in the 1000m and bronze in the 500m.
By conquering the marathon, Velkumar has gone where no Indian has gone before, underlining his place as a true pioneer of the sport.
The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) and the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the State Government of Andhra Pradesh, organised the 28th National Conference on e- Governance (NCeG) on September 22–23, 2025, in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
The theme for this year's (2025) conference is 'Viksit Bharat: Civil Service and Digital Transformation.'
The two-day conference was inaugurated by N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, and Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences. The two-day event was also graced by the presence of Pawan Kalyan, Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and N. Lokesh, Minister for IT, Human Resources Development of Andhra Pradesh.
The Conference featured 6 plenary sessions and 6 breakout sessions. Overall, about 70 speakers from diverse backgrounds shared their experiences and present the best practices on a wide range of sub-themes.
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal Launches LEADS 2025 to Benchmark Logistics Performance Across States and UTs
On the occasion of the decade-long celebrations of Make in India, the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, launched the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2025 in New Delhi.
LEADS 2025 represents a significant milestone in benchmarking logistics performance across States and Union Territories, supporting India's vision of a globally competitive and future-ready logistics ecosystem.
Piyush Goyal highlighted India's rapid emergence as a global manufacturing hub under the Make in India initiative, with strong growth in sectors such as pharmaceuticals and engineering goods. He emphasised that efficient logistics forms the backbone of manufacturing competitiveness by reducing logistics costs.
Rajnath Singh Inaugurates India's First Overseas Defence Factory in Morocco
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Morocco in September 2025, where he held bilateral talks and inaugurated India's first overseas Defence manufacturing facility in Casablanca.
Rajnath Singh led a delegation to launch the Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) plant, established in partnership with Morocco's Royal Armed Forces.
The facility will initially assemble Wheeled Armoured Platform 8x8 vehicles for Moroccan forces, with plans to expand production for the larger African market.
Establishment of 10th Assam Police Battalion Approved by Cabinet
The State cabinet approved the establishment of the 10th Assam Police battalion at Sonapure near Guwahati at a cost of Rs. 260 crore.
The meeting, held in September 2025, also approved a 20% bonus to workers of tea gardens under the Assam Tea Corporation on the occasion of Durga Puja.
Besides, the cabinet cleared the setting up of question papers of the Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination (CCE) to be conducted by the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) in both English and Assamese languages, to remove the language barrier for candidates, especially from rural and vernacular backgrounds.
World Alzheimer's Day 2025: Theme, History, and Significance
World Alzheimer's Day observed every year on 21 September, a global awareness campaign to shed light on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
It is part of World Alzheimer's Month, observed throughout September, which aims to reduce stigma, improve awareness, and advocate for better care and research.
In 2025, the observance is marked by the theme: "Ask about Dementia. Ask about Alzheimer's", encouraging open dialogue, early diagnosis, and support for affected families.
Mohanlal Honoured with 2023 Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal was named the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023, India's highest honour in cinema.
The Government of India announced that the award was presented during the 71st National Film Awards ceremony.
Recognised for his unmatched versatility and contribution to cinema, Mohanlal joins the illustrious list of actors and filmmakers who have shaped Indian film history.
Mohanlal's career spans more than four decades, beginning with his debut in Thiranottam (1978), a film directed by his longtime collaborator Priyadarshan.
Since then, he has acted in over 400 films, establishing himself as one of the most influential figures in Indian cinema.
Andhra Pradesh Bags 'Best State Award' for Silk Development
Andhra Pradesh won the Best State Award under the 'Mera Resham - Mera Abhiman' programme initiated by the Central Silk Board, Government of India, for effectively creating awareness and implementing development programmes for silk farmers and reelers.
Visakhapatnam Police Honoured with SKOCH Award for Accident Victim Support Centre
The Road Traffic Accident Victim Assistance Centre, established under the leadership of Visakhapatnam Police Commissioner Shankha Brata Bagchi, has received the SKOCH Award for outstanding public service.
The award was presented to Visakhapatnam city police officials at the 102nd SKOCH Awards ceremony in New Delhi in September 2025.
Dr L Murugan Releases "ModiNomics: The Journey of Inclusive Growth" by Sameer Kochhar
Dr L Murugan, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs released an important book by Sameer Kochhar, Chairman, SKOCH Group and Reforms Historian.
The book entitled "ModiNomics: The Journey of Inclusive Growth" marks 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in public office.
It is a definitive account of his governance and economics philosophy. From Jan Dhan to Ujjwala to Swachh Bharat to Digital India, it explores how millions were brought into the mainstream of development with speed and scale.
The book was released by the Minister Dr L Murugan in presence of Mr Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting; Mr Sameer Kochhar, Chairman, SKOCH Group and author of the book; Dr Gursharan Dhanjal, Vice Chairman, SKOCH Group; and Mr Rohan Kochhar, Founder, SKOCH Law Offices.
This is not only a book, this is a journey of history and one legend. Continuously for 25 years, he has been serving the public, first as Chief Minister of Gujarat and now as Prime Minister of India.
Vector Art Book on Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple Sculptures Released
A vector art book on Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple sculptures released at an event at Thiagarajar College in Madurai.
While the Tamil book was released by Tamil scholar Solomon Pappaiah, the English version of it was released by Thiagarajar College President Uma Kannan.
Makemytrip Inks Pact With Vietnam's Sun Hospitality to Expand Offerings
Amid a sharp rise in tourist inflows to Vietnam, online travel platform MakeMyTrip in September 2025, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sun Hospitality & Entertainment Group (SHE), one of Vietnam's leading players in the hospitality and entertainment sector.
Jasmeet Singh, chief commercial officer, Holidays & Experiences at MakeMyTrip, said that Vietnam became one of the most sought-after destinations for Indian travellers, with demand for holiday packages and experiences growing year after year.
Through the association, MakeMyTrip aims to include the best of Vietnam's resorts, hotels, and world-class attractions into its itineraries, giving Indian travellers a richer and more immersive holiday experience.