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September 19
05:57
2025
Global Highlights (10)
- Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a landmark mutual defense pact to strengthen regional security.
- EU intensifies trade deal talks with India amid U.S. tariffs and global supply chain shifts.
- WHO chief condemned Israeli strikes as Gaza hospitals near collapse, displacing thousands.
- US President Trump begins a second state visit to Britain, announcing $10bn in trade deals.
- Israel launches large-scale ground operations in Gaza City, causing civilian crisis.
- China climbs into the top 10 of the Global Innovation Index, surpassing Germany.
- Bangladesh EC bars ex-PM Hasina from voting; unrest continues.
- Nepal marks a national day of mourning after major Gen Z protest casualties.
- Pakistan and Saudi Arabia bolster ties with new defense agreement against regional threats.
- EU signals urgency for a trade partnership with India to reduce U.S. economic reliance.
India Highlights (25, Telugu/Regional Emphasis)
- PM Modi rebuffed nuclear threats, declared India’s firmness on cross-border security.
- Rahul Gandhi’s “vote theft” allegations dismissed by the Election Commission.
- India’s GDP projected at 6.5% for 2025, confirming top-ranking global growth.
- Finance Ministry set September 30 as deadline for NPS to UPS pension switch for government employees.
- India’s millionaire households nearly double in recent years; Maharashtra leads wealth boom.
- Supreme Court scheduled key hearings, including AP mine development cases.
- Patna High Court ordered Congress to take down an AI-generated video targeting PM Modi.
- GST reforms promised to cut tax burden, benefiting consumers.
- Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2025 kicks off nationwide for cleanliness.
- Severe rainfall warnings issued for Himalayan Bengal; rains disrupt life in Mussoorie and Punjab flood zones.
- PM Modi’s “Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar” campaign launched on his birthday.
- Seven Indian natural sites proposed for UNESCO status; 69 now on the tentative list.
- Noida international airport’s inauguration scheduled for October 30, 2025.
- Nashik approves nearly ₹1,000 crore for Kumbh Mela infrastructure upgrades.
- Over 20 lakh affected by Punjab floods; relief and rescue operations ongoing.
- Neeraj Chopra finishes 8th at World Championship javelin; PV Sindhu advances in China Masters.
- India to study security implications of Pakistan-Saudi pact.
- MCA eyes extending Prime Minister Internship Scheme pilot; cabinet note in the works.
- CEA Nageswaran optimistic about India-US tariff settlement; reciprocal rates may drop.
- Adani Group cleared of major regulatory charges by SEBI, Hindenburg allegations dismissed.
- Oil India projects Mozambique LNG restart by year-end after security halt.
- Telangana and Andhra: Reports highlight focus on irrigation, relief for farmers in flood-affected districts (pending full official updates).
- Andhra Pradesh government legal team involved in key SC petitions on mining and environmental policy.
- CBSE board exam reforms for 2026 announced: modular testing and new assessment strategies.
- Telugu states continue to battle uneven rains; disaster response teams ready in coastal Andhra districts.
Editorial Highlights (5)
- Economic Times: “India’s next growth lever lies in inclusive financial reform” (editorial roundup of GST, pension changes, and GDP outlook).
- The Hindu: “Regional geopolitics after the Pakistan-Saudi defense pact”.
- Deccan Chronicle: “Floods test infrastructure in Punjab, Bengal, and Telugu states; need for climate-resilient planning”.
- Times of India: “AI videos and election law: judicial interventions on free speech”.
- Indian Express: “Youth, unemployment, and Gen Z protests: lessons for South Asian democracies”
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