The 14 th Sirarakhong Hathei Chilli festival was recently launched in Sirarakhong Village of Ukhrul district of Manipur. Not just a festival which glorifies the unique GI tagged Hathei chilli of the region, this 14 day event is also a mix of culture, agricultural pride and environmentalism. The festival has become an important avenue to put the importance of Manipur traditional crops into the national focus.

More recently, the Western Ghats, which is of great biodiversity, was again in the limelight following the rediscovery of the scarlet dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea) in cool high altitude valleys of Munnar in Kerala. This is a rare occurrence which has pleased the naturalists and researchers since the species are normally found in warmer and lowland areas and not in mountainous areas which are colder.

The Diving Support Vessel (DSV) of the Indian Navy, INS Nistar, is participating in the Exercise Pacific Reach 2025, which is a major multinational submarine rescue exercise and maritime safety exercise taking place in Singapore. Having more than 40 countries involved, this exercise on a bi-annual basis demonstrates the value of global cooperation in the case of underwater emergencies and enhancing naval interoperability.

On 15 September 2025, the Freedom Edge trilateral military exercise will start in which the armed forces of South Korea, the United States, and Japan participate in a five-day military operation at international waters off Jeju Island. It is the third round of the exercise after previous exercises in June and November 24, and indicates an increase in strategic collaboration between the three allies.

India Muzaffarpur district in Bihar has made a phenomenal breakthrough on student innovativeness by leading in the INSPIRE Award Standard Scheme 2025. The district recorded the highest number of submissions of 7,403 among school students, out-of-state education centers like Bengaluru Urban (7,306) and Bagalkot (6,826). This success underscores the increased contribution of this district in instilling a scientific creativity in the minds of young learners.