Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual defence agreement that broadens the strategic relationship of the two countries during the state visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Riyadh. The agreement contains a huge point which states that any aggression to either of the countries would be regarded as aggression to both.

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.

The goal of India to develop into a 30 trillion economy by the year 2047 is pegged on the successful integration of women into the workforce. Currently, the contribution of women to the GDP of the country is only approximately 18 per cent and close to 196 million of the workable women are not in the labour force. Although the participation of female labour force has increased to 41.7 per cent, a very low proportion of women are employed in formal and secure jobs. This disparity in structure underscores the immediate need to implement measures like the Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) Index, the first to be introduced in Uttar Pradesh.