Daily Current Affairs – 25-09-2025
Tamil Nadu News
Reliance to Set Up ₹1,156 Crore Manufacturing Facility in Thoothukudi
Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Consumer Products Limited will establish an integrated manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu with an investment of ₹1,156 crore.
According to Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa, the facility will be located at SIPCOT Allikulam Industrial Park, Thoothukudi.
Spanning 60 acres, the plant will focus on multi-product manufacturing, including regional snacks, biscuits, spices, atta, edible oils, and more. Over the next five years, it is expected to create 2,000 local jobs.
Minister Rajaa added that Tamil Nadu continues to attract top FMCG players to the State, ensuring no major sector remains untapped.
Tamil Nadu Government Announces Kalaimamani Awards for 90 Artists
The Tamil Nadu government has announced the Kalaimamani awards for the years 2021–2023, which had been pending for three years.
Among the special national-level awards, the M.S. Subbulakshmi Award for excellence in music has been conferred on playback singer K.J. Yesudas. The Bharathiyar Award goes to writer B. Murugesan Pandian, while the Balasaraswati Award for dance has been awarded to Muthukkannammaal. Each award includes a cash prize of ₹1 lakh and a 3-sovereign gold medal.
In total, 90 artists across literature, music, dance, drama, film, television, and folk arts have been selected for Kalaimamani honours. Notable winners include:
Film/TV: Actors S.J. Suryah, Vikram Prabhu, K. Manikandan, actresses Sai Pallavi, Shanthi (‘Metti Oli’ fame), director Vikram Sukumaran, composer Anirudh Ravichander, playback singers Shweta Mohan, S. Vijayalakshmi, lyricist Viveka, and actor M.S. Bhaskar.
Music/Dance/Drama: Artists excelling in Nadaswaram, Thavil, Tamilisai, Violin, Bharatanatyam, Karakattam, and theatre.
Folk Arts: Performers of Oyilattam, Devarattam, Bommalattam, Thappattam, Paraiyattam, and more.
The award for the Best Arts Institution goes to Chennai Tamil Isai Sangam, while the Best Drama Troupe Award is given to M.R. Muthusamy Memorial Drama Troupe, Madurai.
The award ceremony will be held at Kalaivanar Arangam, Chennai, next month under the leadership of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
CNG Buses: Tamil Nadu Government Signs Agreement with Ecofuel
In a move to make public transport more eco-friendly, the Tamil Nadu Government has signed an agreement with Mumbai-based Ecofuel Systems to convert 850 diesel buses into CNG buses.
According to a press release from the company, the conversion project will be completed within 12 months.
This agreement further strengthens Ecofuel’s leadership in CNG conversion technology. The company has already converted over 1,500 buses to CNG across the country, offering cost savings through advanced technology.
Minimum Support Price Fixed for Black Gram and Green Gram
The Government of Tamil Nadu has issued an order fixing the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for black gram and green gram.
To prevent farmers' livelihoods from being affected by price drops during the harvest seasons and to protect their welfare, black gram and green gram are procured directly from farmers by the Tamil Nadu government at the Minimum Support Price under the Price Support Scheme.
Accordingly, the Tamil Nadu government has issued an order fixing the Minimum Support Price for the Samba season for the year 2025-2026. A Minimum Support Price of ₹87.68 per kg and ₹8,768 per quintal has been fixed for green gram. Green gram is to be procured in 15 districts including Tiruvallur, Villupuram, Tiruppur, Salem, Namakkal, Virudhunagar, Dindigul, and Nagapattinam.
For black gram, a Minimum Support Price of ₹78 per kg and ₹7,800 per quintal has been fixed.
Personalities, Awards and Events
Kannada Litterateur S.L. Bhyrappa Passes Away at 94
Renowned Kannada writer S.L. Bhyrappa (94) passed away on Wednesday following a heart attack while undergoing treatment for age-related health issues at Jayadeva Memorial Rashtrotthana Hospital and Research Centre, Bengaluru.
Born on August 20, 1930, in Santheshivara village, Karnataka, Bhyrappa was inspired by the works of Kerur Ramaswamy Iyengar and began his literary journey with his first novel “Bheemakaya” (1958). Over the decades, he authored numerous acclaimed novels, many of which were translated into Hindi, Marathi, English, and Tamil — including “Vamshavriksha,” which received wide appreciation in Tamil.
For his outstanding contribution to Indian literature, he was honored with prestigious awards such as the Kannada Sahitya Akademi Award, Bendre National Award, Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, Sahitya Akademi Award, Saraswati Samman, Padma Shri, and Padma Bhushan.
National News
Chief of Defence Staff’s Tenure Extended by 8 Months
The Union Government has approved an 8-month extension to the tenure of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan.
According to the Ministry of Defence, Chauhan’s term will now continue until May 30 next year or until further orders. He will also continue to serve as Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs. The extension was cleared by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Wednesday.
General Anil Chauhan was first appointed as CDS on September 28, 2022. A veteran officer of the 1981 Indian Army batch, he has been decorated with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal and the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, among other honours.
₹3,822 Crore National Highway Project in Bihar
The Cabinet also cleared a ₹3,822.31 crore project to four-lane the 78.9 km Chapra–Mehsi section of NH-139W in Bihar.
The upgraded route will strengthen connectivity between Patna and the rest of India, while also boosting trade links with China, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Bangladesh.
Union Cabinet Approves ₹69,725 Crore Scheme for Shipbuilding and Maritime Infrastructure
The Union Government has approved a ₹69,725 crore scheme to boost the shipbuilding sector and maritime infrastructure, a move expected to strengthen national security and economic growth.
The approval was given at the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision.
The scheme aims to:
Encourage construction of new and modern ships
Upgrade shipbuilding technology
Develop India as a global hub for green energy vessels
Facilitate trade and logistics
Establish an Indian Ship Design Centre under the Indian Maritime University
Revitalize shipbuilding and repair projects
The plan is expected to expand domestic shipbuilding capacity to 45 lakh tonnes annually, create 30–45 lakh jobs, and attract ₹4.5 lakh crore investment into the maritime sector. It will also strengthen food security and energy supply routes.