Daily Top Current Affairs – 4th September 2025
1. India cuts consumption taxes to boost demand.
The GST panel slashed rates to two slabs: 5 % and 18 %.
Soaps, personal care, cars, and electronics moved to lower rates.
The reform supports citizens and small businesses ahead of Navratri.
2. Nepal and Bhutan citizens now enter India visa-free.
The new rule applies by land or air at official points.
The policy promotes tourism and stronger regional ties.
Authorities aim to enhance cross-border connectivity and goodwill.
3. India urges Germany to finalize FTA with the EU swiftly.
EAM Jaishankar highlighted global economic stability benefits.
He called for decisive progress during his meeting with Wadephul.
India sees Germany as crucial in strengthening EU trade links.
4. India-Thailand joint exercise ‘Maitree-XIV’ started in Meghalaya.
The drill improves counter-terror, interoperability, and defence trust.
It involves tactical drills, planning, weapon training, and simulation.
The exercise will conclude with a 48-hour validation test.
5. Russia pursues more S-400 missile deals with India.
Negotiations follow a 2018 agreement for five S-400 systems.
Deliveries had delays, now expected to complete by 2026–27.
The talks affirm India-Russia defence cooperation despite pressures.
6. Heavy rain forced school closure in Delhi NCR.
Authorities declared a holiday across all boards and madrasa institutions.
The closure ensures safety amid severe waterlogging and hazards.
Officials issued weather advisories to alert residents.
7. India leads global growth and climate leadership, says minister.
Bhupender Yadav spoke about India’s economic and environmental role.
The statement featured in school assembly headlines of the day.
It highlighted India’s progress and global prominence in climate action.
8. India announced Asia Cup T20 squad and badminton news.
The team includes promising debutants and will depart next week.
New Delhi will host the Badminton World Championships in 2026.
The update featured prominently in sports segments for students.
9. India, China, and Russia reaffirmed cooperation at SCO summit.
Leaders pledged unity in response to U.S. pressure and tariffs.
Modi, Xi, and Putin symbolically strengthened their strategic partnership.
The gesture counters perceived U.S. isolation attempts of their alliance.
10. Banks in India observe holiday on 3 September.
The closure coincided with regional festivals like Onam and Milad.
Holidays vary state-wise, so customers must check local schedules.
Authorities warn of service disruptions across affected regions.