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The Andhra Pradesh government has announced an ambitious plan to establish two major defense manufacturing centers in Tirupati, Space City, and Madakasira. These projects will involve an investment of ₹3,400 crore in total, making the state a major hub for space technology and defense manufacturing.
India's leading two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp, has announced the appointment of Harsh Vardhan Chitale as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This appointment will be effective from January 5, 2026.
Himachal Pradesh has been declared a fully literate state, marking an important milestone in India's education system. The state has achieved a literacy rate of 99.3%. This announcement was made by Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu at the Ullas Mela 2025 (International Literacy Day) organized in Shimla.
The International Day to Protect Education from Attack is celebrated every year on 9 September to highlight the urgent need for the safety and security of schools, students and teachers in conflict and crisis-affected areas. Established by the United Nations, this day draws attention to the serious threats faced by children and teachers in war-affected areas—where education, a fundamental human right, is often disrupted or destroyed by violence.
The construction of rigid pavements is underway in Imphal under the Manipur Urban Road Project. The estimated cost is ₹3647 crore, of which ₹2896 crore is funded by AIIB.
The Vishnu Deo Sai government of Chhattisgarh has started Yoga for prisoners in all jails of the state. Sudarshan Kriya has also been included in this yoga. Sudarshan Kriya is a breathing technique. Many types of sessions have been started in the jails regarding this. An official statement from the Sai government said that this process has been started to prioritize reforms in jails.
The multinational Zapad exercise aims to promote military cooperation, improve interoperability, and provide a platform for exchanging procedures.
The Indian football team won the bronze medal by defeating Oman 3-2 in a penalty shootout in the third-place match of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 played at Hisor Central Stadium in Tajikistan. This is India's first international victory over Oman, which makes this achievement even more special.
CP Radhakrishnan has been elected as the new Vice President of India. He got 452 votes. With this, CP Radhakrishnan has become the 15th Vice President of India. 67-year-old Radhakrishnan, who is currently the Governor of Maharashtra, will now hold the post of Vice President. He defeated opposition candidate B. Sudarshan Reddy (senior advocate and former Supreme Court judge). A record voter turnout of 98.3% was recorded in this election, which shows the unity and active participation of the Members of Parliament.
India and Israel have signed a Bilateral Investment Agreement in New Delhi, aiming to boost mutual investment, provide security to investors, and strengthen cooperation in areas such as technology, cyber security, and financial innovation.
India has achieved a significant literacy milestone. The national literacy rate of the country has increased from 74% in 2011 to 80.9% in 2023-24. This announcement was made by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in his virtual address on the occasion of International Literacy Day 2025.
Bhupendra Gupta has been appointed as the CMD of NHPC.
NRI entrepreneur Yunus Ahmed, who is the Executive Director of Dotspace Coworking in the Middle East, has been honored with the Camel International Award 2025 for his outstanding contribution to global business leadership.
US President Donald Trump has said that the US will host the next G-20 summit at his Doral Golf Resort in Florida and called it the "best location" for this major international event. The G20 consists of some of the world's major economies, the European Union, and the African Union.