๐ฎ๐ณ Top 10 India News (27 September 2025)
- Modi to Visit Odisha, Launch ₹60,000 Crore Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over ₹60,000 crore in Jharsuguda, covering sectors such as telecom, railways, education, healthcare, skill development, rural housing.
Source: PM India press release - PM to Unveil BSNL’s Indigenous 4G Stack, 97,000 Towers
In a stride toward tech self-reliance, PM Modi is set to commission BSNL’s homegrown 4G network stack and announce deployment of 97,000 towers built using indigenous technology. This will help reach remote areas with connectivity and reduce dependence on foreign telecom systems.
Source: Times of India / Economic Times - Modi Transfers ₹75 Billion to Women in Bihar Ahead of Elections
In a major subsidy transfer, Modi has allocated ₹75 billion (approx. $845 million) directly into bank accounts of 7.5 million women in Bihar (₹10,000 each). This move is seen as support to rural women ahead of state elections.
Source: Reuters - Activist Wangchuk Arrested After Deadly Ladakh Protests
Prominent Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested following protests in Leh that intensified after his 14-day hunger strike. The protests left at least four dead. Authorities also suspended his NGO’s license and imposed curfews and mobile internet blackout.
Source: Reuters - India Denies NATO Chief’s Claims About Modi-Putin Call
India rejected as “baseless” remarks by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who claimed Modi had called Putin to seek clarity on Russia’s strategy amid U.S. sanctions. India’s foreign ministry affirmed no such call took place.
Source: Reuters - India Describes US Trade Talks as “Constructive”, Eyes Early Deal
India says recent trade talks with the U.S. have been constructive, with hopes to finalize early portions of a deal covering tariff, export, and visa policies.
Source: Reuters - New Udaipur-Chandigarh Superfast Express Sees Strong Uptake
The newly launched Udaipur-Chandigarh Superfast Express has seen ~90% occupancy in its first run, boosting connectivity between Rajasthan and the Tricity region.
Source: Times of India - HSBC Upgrades India Equities; FIIs May Return
HSBC has upgraded Indian equities from “Neutral” to “Overweight,” citing favorable valuations, supportive govt policies, and suggests Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), mostly absent for a year, may re-enter.
Source: Times of India - India Signs $7 Billion Deal with HAL for Tejas Fighter Jets
India has finalized a $7 billion contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for supply of Tejas Mk-1A fighter aircraft to the Indian Air Force, aligning with defense self-reliance goals.
Source: Reuters - Paralympics Spotlight: 2025 World Para Athletics Championships Opens in Delhi
The 12th edition of the World Para Athletics Championships opens at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on 27 September, with over 2,200 athletes competing in 184 events.
Source: Wikipedia / event listing
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