Daily Top Current Affairs of the day for 2nd September 2025
1. Nepal and Bhutan citizens gain visa-free access to India.
The Home Ministry exempted passports and visas under a 2025 immigration order.
The exemption supports tourism and strengthens regional bonds.
This rule applies to both land and air entry points.
2. India designates 108 national immigration points, 23 in Northeast.
The MHA officially classified airports, seaports, land crossings, and rail outlets accordingly.
The move promotes border control and trade facilitation.
The focus protects security and boosts East-Act East diplomacy.
3. Indian vice-presidential election scheduled for 9 September.
Polling follows Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation due to health issues.
The Election Commission set nominations in August with scrutiny and withdrawal deadlines.
The constitutional process begins as per Article 68.
4. IMECE mechanical engineering conclave arrives in India.
ASME will host its flagship IMECE in Hyderabad from September 10–13.
The event will showcase innovation, sustainability, and AI in engineering.
Over 1,500 delegates and 400 speakers will attend.
5. PM Modi visits Tianjin for SCO summit in China.
He will attend the summit on September 1 following his Japan visit.
The trip places India amid strategic Sino-Russian platforms.
The summit fosters geopolitical and diplomatic ties.
6. India-US diplomatic repair efforts remain divided.
Officials proposed tariff relief, but Trump demanded reduced Russian oil purchases.
Navarro’s remarks on India’s Russia stance deepened bilateral tensions.
Modi rebuffed unfair terms and strengthened Sino-Russian engagements.
7. US-India relations strain under high tariffs.
Trump imposed steep 50% tariffs targeting Indian goods.
Modi pivoted diplomatically toward Russia and China following the move.
Analysts warn the shift may impact Quad cohesion.
8. Registered Post merges into Speed Post this month.
India Post will consolidate its mail services for efficiency.
Taxpayers face deadlines for ITR filings and pension migrations.
SBI and PNB plan financial changes and loan offers too.
9. Civil defence mock drills test readiness nationwide.
Authorities ran siren alerts, evacuations, and blackout simulations.
Over 1,000 personnel across cities coordinated effectively.
India validated its disaster-response capabilities comprehensively.
10. Indian vice-presidential election scheduled for 9 September.
Polling follows Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation due to health issues.
The Election Commission set nominations in August with scrutiny and withdrawal deadlines.
The constitutional process begins as per Article 68