Major Events & Incidents

• India wins Asia Cup 2025 (T20) — India defeated Pakistan in the final held in the UAE on 28 September.
• Karur crowd crush (Tamil Nadu) — A deadly crowd crush during a political rally on 27 September caused multiple casualties.
• Kolkata cloudburst & floods — A severe cloudburst on 23 September led to flash floods and disruption of Durga Puja preparations.
• Hassan district truck accident — During Ganesh immersion on 12 September, a truck collision led to several deaths and injuries.
• Mass food poisoning in Delhi — During Navratri fasting on 23 September, many people fell ill after consuming contaminated flour.

Polity & Governance

• Union Cabinet approved shipbuilding, medical education expansion, and infrastructure projects for Bihar.
• Extension granted to Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan.
• Ladakh protests demanding statehood turned violent; inquiry ordered.
• Protests erupted in UP over removal of “I Love Muhammad” posters.
• India–Australia signed MRA for organic product trade.

Economy & Markets

• GST collections — Revenue rose 9% YoY to ₹1.89 lakh crore.
• Power & Fuel — Generation growth slowed; fuel demand dipped slightly.
• Services PMI — Growth remained strong but moderated to 60.9.
• Auto sector — Vehicle production rose ~26%; Gujarat saw 38% jump in 2-wheeler sales.

Science, Defence & Technology

• India announced ₹27,000 crore plan for 52 surveillance satellites.
• Andhra’s “Mana Mitra” WhatsApp governance model gained national attention.

• India–Pakistan Asia Cup final drew global attention.
• Energy and service indicators varied worldwide.
• Disasters in Asia and Africa marked September’s global news.

• Vice‑Presidential election — Held early following resignation of incumbent.
• CAG released State Finances 2022‑23 report showing mixed fiscal results.
• Festival season: Onam, Ganesh Visarjan, Pitru Paksha, Navratri.