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Recently, the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) released its annual report, “The Global State of Democracy 2024: Strengthening the Legitimacy of Elections in a Time of Radical Uncertainty.”

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.

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

On 1st October 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a six-year program called the “Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses 2025.”

The World Health Organization (WHO) has included sunscreen in its Model List of Essential Medicines. This decision is considered a major relief, especially for people with albinism living in Africa and other sunny regions.

The Government of India issued guidelines on September 28, 2025, under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme to promote electric vehicles (EVs), which provide up to 100% subsidy for EV charging stations, battery swapping stations, and battery charging stations.

World Heart Day is celebrated worldwide every year on September 29. The theme for 2025 is 'Don't Miss a Beat'.

On 10 September 2025, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched Adi Sanskriti (Beta Version) during the National Conference – Adi Karmyogi Abhiyan at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

Recently, the Meghalaya Tourism Department unveiled the Autumn Calendar 2025.

The Indian prison system is a legacy of the colonial era. It was created under the Prisons Act, 1894, which primarily focused on punishing offenders and instilling fear.