Current Affairs: September 12, 2025
National News
C.P. Radhakrishnan sworn in as 15th Vice President
C.P. Radhakrishnan has officially become the 15th Vice President of India, after being administered the oath of office by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The former NDA nominee won the Vice Presidential election on September 9 with 452 votes, defeating his opponent B. Sudershan Reddy by a margin of 152 votes.
References:
“India gets new VP! CP Radhakrishnan takes oath as 15th vice-president; Jagdeep Dhankhar present” – The Times of India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches Gyan Bharatam Mission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Gyan Bharatam Mission, which he stated is set to become the “voice of India’s culture, literature and consciousness.” Speaking at the International Conference on Gyan Bharatam in New Delhi, the Prime Minister launched the Gyan Bharatam Portal, a new digital platform designed to digitize, preserve, and provide public access to India’s vast collection of manuscripts.
References:
- “PM Modi launches portal to digitise ancient manuscripts” – The Economic Times
- “PM Modi Launches Gyan Bharatam Portal, Calls Mission a Voice of India’s Cultural and Knowledge Legacy” – News On Air
UPI transaction limit for merchants raised to ₹10 lakh
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced a significant increase in the UPI transaction limit for Person-to-Merchant payments. Effective September 15, users can conduct daily transactions of up to ₹10 lakh for select, verified categories. The daily limit for Person-to-Person transfers remains unchanged at ₹1 lakh.
References:
- “UPI limit increased to Rs 10 lakh within 24 hours for these transactions” – The Economic Times
India and EU working on a Free Trade Agreement
Union Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India and the European Union are working to finalize a “comprehensive and balanced” Free Trade Agreement. The agreement is expected to benefit businesses and consumers on both sides, though Goyal emphasized that any such deal would require a degree of give-and-take from both parties.
References:
- “India-EU FTA: Negotiations progressing well on different parts; over 60% chapters finalised says Goyal” – The Times of India
- “India, EU Working Towards Balanced Free Trade Agreement: Piyush Goyal” – News On Air
Prime Minister to inaugurate new railway line in Mizoram
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Bairabi-Sairang new railway line project in Mizoram. This new line will connect Mizoram’s capital, Aizawl, to the Indian Railways network for the first time. Over 51 kilometer rail line has been constructed at a cost of around 8 thousand crore rupees. With this project, Aizawl becomes the fourth northeastern capital city after Guwahati, Agartala, and Itanagar to be connected to the Indian Railways network, opening avenues for trade, tourism, and economic growth. The project features 45 tunnels and 55 major bridges. The Prime Minister will also flag off three new train services: the Aizawl-Delhi Rajdhani Express, the Sairang-Kolkata Express, and the Sairang-Guwahati Express.
References:
- News On Air
International News
Sushila Karki becomes interim Prime Minister of Nepal
Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been appointed as the interim Prime Minister of Nepal, following the resignation of KP Oli. This makes her the first woman to lead an interim government in the country. Karki, who served as Nepal’s first female Chief Justice from 2016 to 2017, was selected for the role after a consensus was reached among protesters, the President, and the army chief.
References:
- “Nepal appoints first woman prime minister, as UN expresses solidarity amid crisis” – UN News
- “Nepal’s ex-Chief Justice Sushila Karki takes oath as interim Prime Minister amid unrest” – The Economic Times
Russia halts peace talks with Ukraine
Russia has announced a suspension of peace talks with Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that direct negotiations are currently on hold, but reiterated Russia’s commitment to a diplomatic resolution. Russia has accused European leaders and Ukraine’s President Zelensky of stalling the peace process.
References:
- “Ukraine Peace Talks ‘On Pause,’ Kremlin Says” – The Moscow Times
- “Russia Says Ukraine Peace Talks on Hold, But Open to Diplomacy” – News On Air
Sports
Lakshya Sen reaches Hong Kong Open semifinals
In badminton, India’s Lakshya Sen has advanced to the semifinals of the Hong Kong Open after defeating fellow countryman Ayush Shetty in a competitive three-game match. Meanwhile, the Indian men’s doubles team of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also secured a spot in the semifinals.
References:
- “Hong Kong Open 2025 badminton: Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag reach semi-finals” – Olympics.com
- “Lakshya Sen Reaches Hong Kong Open Super 500 Men’s Singles Final” – News On Air
