New GST Reforms 2025

Vikram-3201

The country's first Made-in-India 32-bit microprocessor was launched by the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Mohali.

New GST Reforms 2025

India's existing four GST rates have been reduced to just two: 5% and 18%. A new 40% tax slab has been imposed on health hazards (such as tobacco products and sugary drinks) and ultra-luxury items (such as yachts and high-end motorcycles).

India's Literacy Rate

India's literacy rate has increased from 74% in 2011 to 80.9% in 2023–24.

Himachal Pradesh declared a fully literate state

Himachal Pradesh has achieved a literacy rate of 99.3%.

Prime Minister resigns after violent Gen Z protests in Nepal

On September 8, 2025, 20 people were killed during violent Gen Z protests against the controversial social media ban imposed by the government in Nepal. Following this historic political change, Sushila Karki, the country's first female Chief Justice, was elected as Nepal's first female Prime Minister.

India's Fastest Train

The Namo Bharat Train, running at a speed of 160 km/h on the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transport System (RRTS), has become the country's fastest train.

CP Radhakrishnan

NDA candidate CP Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India on September 12, 2025, defeating opposition candidate B. Sudarshan Reddy, a former Supreme Court judge.