8th September 2025 Daily Current Affairs

National Developments & Diplomacy

• EEPC India’s Platinum Jubilee & Engineering Focus
  President Droupadi Murmu, speaking at EEPC India’s 75th anniversary in New Delhi, emphasized the engineering sector’s pivotal role in India’s economic growth. She highlighted its contributions to technology, exports, and employment, urging greater innovation and sustainability in the industry.

Sports & Celebrations

• Double Triumph for Indian Hockey
  A historic day: the Indian men’s hockey team clinched the Asia Cup title, and on the same day, the women’s team thrashed Singapore 12–0 in a pool match—a powerful display of dominance and depth across both squads.

Celestial Events

• Longest Lunar Eclipse Since 2022
  The total lunar eclipse—a stunning ‘Blood Moon’—spanned 82 minutes of totality, making it the longest seen in India since 2022. The eclipse ran from 8:58 PM IST on 7 September to 1:25 AM IST on 8 September, peaking around 11:48 PM. The Moon turned vividly copper-red, captivating millions across the country.

Politics & Governance

• Early Vice Presidential Election Scheduled
  India is gearing up for an early vice presidential election on 9 September 2025, following the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar. Key candidates include C. P. Radhakrishnan (NDA) and B. Sudarshan Reddy (INDIA alliance).

• Sad Farewells
  The country mourns the passing of notable figures: Dina Nath Bhagat, J&K MLA; Rajendra Dholakia, Odisha MLA; and journalist Sankarshan Thakur, editor of The Telegraph.

Additional Highlights

• India Replaces Malaysia in CAFA Nations Cup
  At the CAFA Nations Cup—Central Asia’s regional football championship co-hosted by Tajikistan and Uzbekistan—India stepped in as a guest team in Group B after Malaysia’s withdrawal. The tournament runs from 29 August to 8 September.

• Coal Imports Dip Sharply
  In July 2025, India’s coal imports dropped 16.4%, down to 21.08 million tonnes, due to monsoon-driven demand and ample domestic stocks.

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