6th September 2025 Daily Current Affairs

Domestic Developments

• Punjab Flood Crisis Deepens
  Punjab faces one of its worst floods in decades: all 23 districts are affected, with over 1,900 villages, nearly 380,000 people, and 1.17 million hectares of farmland impacted. The death toll stands at 43, with Gurdaspur bearing the brunt

• Chhattisgarh High Court Orders Update on Proposed Bastar Bridge
  The High Court has directed the state government to report the Centre’s response regarding the proposed Bastar bridge—a critical infrastructure request prompted by students needing to cross dangerous streams to reach school. A revised proposal was submitted to the Union Home Ministry’s LWE Division on 20 August, with the next court hearing scheduled for 22 September.

Governance & Policy

• Prime Minister Modi Exchanges Talks with President Macron
  PM Modi spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron to reaffirm mutual commitment to global peace and stability. Modi also formally invited Macron to India’s upcoming AI Impact Summit in February 2026.

• India to Be Represented by S. Jaishankar at UNGA General Debate
  PM Modi will not address the upcoming UN General Assembly’s high-level debate. Instead, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India—reflecting Modi’s packed diplomatic calendar.

Economy & Governance Watch

• GST Overhaul: Two-Slab Structure Finalised
  The GST Council approved a sweeping reform, shifting to a two-tier GST structure (5% and 18%) with a 40% demerit rate on luxury and tobacco items. Key essentials like UHT milk, paneer, Indian breads, school stationery, and diagnostic kits will see drastic tax cuts—some items even reaching a 0% GST rate. These reforms will take effect from 22 September 2025

UPSC & Strategic Context

• India’s Strategic Autonomy in a Multipolar Era
  As global power dynamics evolve, India’s emphasis on strategic autonomy gains prominence—marking continuity from historical policies while adapting to new geopolitical realities

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