Headlines of the Day 16-September-2025

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR

HeadlineSourceSyllabus
SC stays ‘arbitrary’ Waqf changes; upholds ActThe Hindu(Page1)GS2(Governance)
Amid an export surge, trade deficit falls by 54%
The Hindu(Page1)
GS3(Economy)
‘Aadhaar is part of statute, can be used by voters’The Hindu(Page1)

GS2(Governance)

Tribals in Odisha tiger reserve allege ‘fraudulent’ relocationThe Hindu(Page2)GS3(Environment)
Transgender enumerators fan out for first survey of sexual minorities in Karnataka
The Hindu(Page3)


GS2(Governance)
Prepare for any eventuality, PM tells Defence Ministry


The Hindu(Page4)
GS3(Defence)
‘India is lagging in women’s representation in politics’The Hindu(Page4)

GS2(Governance)

SC dismisses plea to extend POSH Act to women in politicsThe Hindu(Page4)GS2(Governance)
China’s rise as potential superpower changing complexion of ties; India needs more nuanced policies, says TirumurtiThe Hindu(Page6)


GS2(IR)






INS Nistar makes maiden port call at SingaporeThe Hindu(Page6)


GS3(Defence)
India gets licence to scour Indian Ocean for precious metalsThe Hindu(Page6)GS3(Economy)
As the lights stay on, birds are staying up past their bedtimeThe Hindu(Page7)GS3(Environment)
Greece revs up to face invasive fruit flies from Asia

The Hindu(Page 7)GS3(Environment)
Unlocking innovation with India’s procurement reforms
The Hindu(Page 8)
GS3(Economy)


India’s economic ambitions need better gender dataThe Hindu(Page 8)

GS3(Economy)
Court’s nod to mental health as rightThe Hindu(Page 9)GS2(Health)
Rising obesity, children’s exposure to ultra-processed foods
The Hindu(Page 9)
GS3(Economy)
SC on anticipatory bail in caste crimeThe Hindu(Page 10)

GS2(Governance)

What is ‘involution’ that is plaguing Chinese EV sector?The Hindu(Page 10)
GS3(Science and Tech)
U.S. chief negotiator, Indian counterpart to talk trade todayThe Hindu(Page 12)GS2(IR)
‘AI-led efficiencies can contribute to 8% GDP growth target’The Hindu(Page 12)GS3(Economy)

Sixth tranche of auction for critical, strategic minerals to kick off todayThe Hindu(Page 12)
GS3(Economy)
Nearly 45% of Quality Control Orders issued in 3 years, MSMEs complain
Indian Express(Page 1)GS3(Economy)
SC’s interim order offers no relief from several problematic provisions of Waqf lawIndian Express(Page 10)GS2(Governance)
India US corn trade: Why does India not import corn from the US?
Indian Express(Page 13)GS2(IR)
Check, mate: Plans for a second indigenous population of cheetahs in MPIndian Express(Page 13)GS3(Environment)
Unemployment rate falls, but more female youth without jobs in AugustIndian Express(Page 15)GS3(Economy)
Amid concerns over GCC-IT services overlap, how industry is pushing for global centresIndian Express(Page 15)GS3(Economy)
Prime Minister launched the National Makhana Board in Bihar.PIBGS3(Economy)
Prime Minister pays tribute to Sir M. Visvesvaraya on Engineers’ DayPIBMiscellaneous 
 

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