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National NewsRSS Centenary: Stamp & Coin Released by PM Modi- PM Modi released special coin & stamp for 100 years of RSS (1925-2025). Founded by K.B. Hedgewar. Contributions in education, health, disaster relief, women & youth empowerment.
Banking NewsRBI Monetary Policy 2025: Repo Rate, GDP & Inflation- Repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, GDP growth revised upwards to 6.8%, CPI inflation cut to 2.6%. Initiatives: Re-KYC camps, simplified claim settlement, auto-bidding in RBI Retail Direct.
International NewsInternational Day of Older Persons 2025- Observed on 1 October, theme: "Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action." UNHRC passed Resolution 58/13 to draft treaty protecting older persons' rights. 17% of world population to be 65+ by 2050.
International NewsTelugu Language Day Celebrated in Saudi Arabia- Celebrated by SATA with TDP NRI Committee, attended by 2,000+ Telugu NRIs. Highlighted Andhra's P4 model for poverty-free growth by 2047. Over 100 NRIs pledged to support vulnerable families and promote Telugu culture.
State NewsUnmesha International Literature Festival 2025, Patna- Hosted in Patna, writers from 15 countries and 100+ languages. Events included readings, workshops, cultural showcases. Highlighted Bihar's heritage: Nalanda, Bodh Gaya, Vaishali, Champaran.
State NewsBalod, Chhattisgarh: First Child Marriage-Free District- Declared India's first child marriage-free district under "Child Marriage Free India" campaign. 436 panchayats & 9 towns certified child marriage-free. Goal: statewide elimination by 2028-29.
State NewsGaj Rakshak App for Elephants in Bandhavgarh- MP launched Gaj Rakshak App to track elephants and reduce human-elephant conflicts. Provides real-time location, movement alerts. Elephant population grew from 40 (2018) to 65 now.
Awards NewsAndhra Pradesh Wins Global Tourism Award 2025- AP Tourism Department won Global Tourism Award 2025 in New Delhi for innovation in sustainable tourism. Recognised for eco-friendly projects, cultural festivals, digital promotion campaigns.
Appointments NewsCISF & ITBP Get New Chiefs- Praveer Ranjan appointed DG of CISF. Praveen Kumar took charge as DG of ITBP. CISF secures airports, PSUs, metros, critical national assets. ITBP focuses on high-altitude border defence, mountain training, disaster rescue ops.
Appointments NewsMajor General G. Srinivas Becomes CDM Commandant- Took charge as Commandant of College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad. Known for logistics planning, innovation, strategic foresight. CDM trains senior officers in management, leadership, joint operations.
Awards NewsNovotel Vijayawada Varun Wins Best 5-Star Hotel Award- Won Andhra Pradesh Tourism Excellence Award 2025 as the best 5-star deluxe hotel. Recognised for luxury facilities, global cuisine, premium event spaces.
Awards NewsPresident Murmu Honours President's Bodyguard- President Droupadi Murmu presented Diamond Jubilee Silver Trumpet & Banner to PBG. PBG is the oldest regiment (1773), known for ceremonial cavalry, elite selection, service to 15 Presidents.
Awards NewsBDU Professor Wins TANSA Award- Prof. R. Arthur James won TANSA 2022 for Environmental Science. Recognised for marine research and sustainable environmental practices.
Defence NewsArmy's Drone Kavach Exercise in Arunachal- Spear Corps held Exercise Drone Kavach (Sept 25-28). Focused on drone warfare, counter-drone systems, tactical manoeuvres, target neutralisation.
Ranks and ReportsNCRB 2023: Manipur Tops Violent Crimes- Manipur recorded 14,427 violent crimes in 2023, highest in NE for riots (5,421), arson (6,203), crimes against STs (3,339).
Economy NewsADB Cuts India's Growth to 6.5% for FY26- ADB downgraded India's FY26 growth to 6.5% (from 6.7%) due to US tariffs. 60% of Indian exports to US face 50% tariff hike. Developing Asia forecast cut to 4.8% (2025) and 4.5% (2026).

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