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September 02, 2025

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  • Heavy Shower

  • Joint Military Exercise

  • Semicon India

IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall Across India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall in several Indian states today, including Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab. Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in northeastern states, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and other regions over the next 2-3 days. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are also predicted for parts of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and North Interior Karnataka today. The IMD's forecast covers a wide geographical area, highlighting the potential for widespread disruption.

Why it's important: Accurate weather forecasting is crucial for disaster preparedness, enabling timely warnings and mitigating potential risks associated with heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.

India and US Conduct Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025 in Alaska

An Indian Army contingent from the Madras Regiment arrived in Alaska's Fort Wainwright on October 2, 2025, to participate in the 21st Yudh Abhyas exercise with the US 5th Infantry Regiment ("Bobcats"). The two-week exercise (until October 14, 2025) involves tactical drills like heliborne operations, mountain warfare, and integrated use of artillery and UAS. Subject matter experts will also collaborate on information warfare and logistics. The exercise aims to enhance UN peacekeeping capabilities and multi-domain preparedness.

Why it's important: Yudh Abhyas 2025 strengthens India-US military cooperation, improving interoperability and readiness for complex global challenges, including UN peacekeeping missions.

Semicon India – 2025: Boosting India's Semiconductor Ecosystem

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Semicon India – 2025 on 29th January in New Delhi. This three-day conference, with over 20,000 attendees from 48 countries, aims to bolster India's semiconductor ecosystem. Discussions will cover the Semicon India Programme, smart manufacturing, R&D, AI, investment, and state-level policies. The event will showcase the Design Linked Incentive scheme, startup growth, international collaborations, and future plans for India's semiconductor sector. Modi will participate in a CEO roundtable on 30th January.

Why it's important: Semicon India – 2025 is crucial for accelerating India's semiconductor industry growth, attracting foreign investment, and establishing India as a global semiconductor hub.

Global Chronicles 🌐 

  • Putin claims key understandings with Trump on ending the Ukraine conflict were reached in Alaska last month, but remains noncommittal on peace talks with Zelensky despite a Monday deadline proposed by Trump, blaming the West for the conflict.

  • At least 812 killed and 2,817 injured in Afghanistan's deadliest earthquake since 2015, with Kunar province worst hit, prompting India's offer of humanitarian aid.

Market Movers 🤑 

  • India and the UAE reaffirmed their commitment to a $100 billion non-oil, non-precious metals trade target by 2030, launched BHARATI, and emphasized collaboration across sectors including renewable energy and healthcare.

  • UPI crossed 20.01 billion transactions in August this year, a 34% year-on-year increase, totaling ₹24.85 lakh crore.

Sports Spectacle 🏅 

  • Naomi Osaka reached the US Open quarterfinals, defeating Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2, while Novak Djokovic, the oldest man to reach all four major quarterfinals in a single season, will face Taylor Fritz tomorrow.

  • India's first official pickleball national team, selected from over 140 players, will compete in the World Cup in Florida, USA, from October 27 to November 2.

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