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On October 5, the bilateral exercise "Konkan-2025" between the Indian Navy and the British Royal Navy commenced off the west coast of India. The biennial exercise, Konkan, was first held in 2004.

India is seriously considering opening the nuclear energy sector to private investment to achieve its target of 100 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2047. This is not only a necessary step to meet the country's growing energy demand but also in line with its commitment to achieve 500 gigawatts of non-fossil fuel-based energy production by 2030.

Stockholm, Sweden: This year’s Physics Nobel Prize has been awarded to three American scientists — John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis.

Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the third phase of the Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP).

On September 26, 2025, the Indian Air Force's MiG-21 aircraft was officially retired at Chandigarh Air Force Station. This supersonic jet, inducted into the IAF in the 1960s, has long formed the backbone of India's air power. Describing it as a "national pride," Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said the MiG-21 has added many glorious moments to Indian military history.

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Mary E. Bruncko, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi.

In 2025, the National Commission for Women (NCW) received a total of 7,698 complaints. The most common complaints were:

International Recognition: The Dugong Conservation Reserve, established by the Government of Tamil Nadu on 21 September 2022, has received formal recognition from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh warned Pakistan about its recent military buildup at Sir Creek, revealing its true intentions. On this occasion, the Arms Puja (weapon worship) of the advanced L-70 air defense gun was performed at the Bhuj military base in the presence of Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and other senior officers. The L-70 played a key role in targeting Pakistani drones and weapons during Operation Sindoor.

Recently, the Chinese Coast Guard hoisted its flag over the disputed Scarborough Shoal on the occasion of National Day and shortly thereafter declared it a nature reserve. The Philippines protested this, calling it a violation of sovereignty. Despite a 2016 ruling against China's claims, China continues to assert its control over the South China Sea. An overview is presented regarding the dispute in the South China Sea.