Daily Current Affairs- 14th September 2025

Daily Current Affairs- 14th September 2025

Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP)

In the News: The Government of India has expanded the Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) to 13 international airports as of September 2025, adding airports such as Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Trichy, Kozhikode, and Amritsar. The programme is designed to make immigration faster, smoother and more secure for eligible travellers.

Key Points:

• FTI-TTP allows Indian passport holders and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI cardholders) to use automated biometric e-gates at designated airports for quicker immigration clearance.
• To enroll in the programme, applicants must register online at the official portal, submit required documents and personal details, and then provide biometric data (fingerprints, facial image) at an authorized centre such as an airport or a Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO).
• Once approved, trusted travellers can scan their boarding pass and passport at e-gates at arrival and/or departure, followed by biometric verification; after this they receive immigration clearance automatically, cutting down wait times significantly (to about 30 seconds).
• The programme is free of cost, making it accessible to all eligible persons without additional fees.
• As of now, FTI-TTP has been implemented at airports including Delhi (Indira Gandhi International), Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Cochin, Ahmedabad etc., and is being expanded.
• The programme aims to strengthen both traveller convenience and national security, aligning with broader government goals such as reducing queues, manual checks and improving travel infrastructure.
• Uptake has been moderate but growing—around 3 lakh travellers have registered, of which about 2.65 lakh have used the facility.

SC Restores Raja Bahadur Sardar Singh’s Estates to Trust

In the News: The Supreme Court has restored the ₹3,000-crore historic estates of Constituent Assembly member and former parliamentarian Raja Bahadur Sardar Singh to a trust he had created for charitable purposes. This comes after nearly four decades of litigation with the State of Rajasthan over his will.

Key Points:

• Raja Bahadur Sardar Singh was a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and later served as a parliamentarian.
• He had established a charitable trust during his lifetime, dedicating his extensive estates and wealth for public good.
• After his death, the State of Rajasthan contested the will, leading to prolonged litigation spanning almost 40 years.
• The dispute revolved around whether the vast properties, valued at around ₹3,000 crore, should vest with the State or remain with the trust.
• The Supreme Court’s ruling upheld the validity of Sardar Singh’s will and confirmed that the estates belong to the trust he founded.
• This judgment marks a major victory for the principle of honouring charitable intentions expressed in a valid will.
• The estates will now be managed by the charitable trust for the purposes envisioned by Sardar Singh, ensuring public benefit in line with his original vision.

Justice M. Sundar Appointed CJ of Manipur HC

In the News: On 11 September 2025, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended Madras High Court Judge M. Sundar as the next Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court. This recommendation is to take effect after the retirement of the incumbent Chief Justice on 14 September 2025.

Key Points:

• Justice M. Sundar is currently the senior-most judge of the Madras High Court.
• He was born on 19 July 1966 in Chennai, and enrolled as an advocate in 1989, practising mainly in civil law before the Madras High Court.
• He was elevated to the Madras High Court as a permanent judge on 5 October 2016.
• His elevation to Chief Justice of Manipur High Court is to happen upon the retirement of the current Chief Justice, scheduled for 14 September 2025.
• The recommendation is part of a broader set of Collegium suggestions made for three high courts—Patna, Meghalaya, and Manipur. In the same resolution, Justices P. B. Bajanthri and Soumen Sen were also recommended for Patna and Meghalaya respectively.

New Delhi Declaration on Manuscript Heritage

In the News: On 13 September 2025, the New Delhi Declaration was adopted at the closing of the three-day ‘Gyan Bharatam’ conference on India’s manuscript heritage, held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The declaration emphasised that manuscripts are “not merely relics of the past, but a guiding light for the future,” and called for renewed global efforts to preserve, digitise, and disseminate their knowledge.

Key Points:

• The declaration was adopted by participants of the ‘Gyan Bharatam’ global conference, which focused on safeguarding India’s rich manuscript heritage.
• It recognised manuscripts as a living source of wisdom and cultural continuity, not just historical artifacts.
• The declaration stressed the need for preservation, digitisation, and wide dissemination of manuscript knowledge.
• The conference provided a platform for scholars, archivists, and policymakers to discuss strategies for modernising access to manuscripts.
• By adopting the New Delhi Declaration, the conference highlighted India’s role in global knowledge preservation and cultural leadership.

Israeli Airstrike in Qatar (Attack on Doha)

In the News: Israel launched an airstrike in Doha, Qatar, targeting senior Hamas officials during ongoing ceasefire negotiations mediated by Qatar and the U.S. The strike killed six people, including a Qatari security officer, and wounded others.

Key Points:

• Target & Timing: The attack hit a residential compound in the Leqtaifiya (West Bay Lagoon) district of Doha, where Hamas leadership was believed to be meeting. The meeting was reportedly connected to discussions of a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal between Hamas and Israel.
• Casualties: Six people were killed, including five Hamas members and one Qatari security officer. Among the dead: the son of senior Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya and his office director. Some senior Hamas figures were injured but survived.
• Israel’s Justification & Position: Israel claimed the strike was aimed at weakening Hamas’s leadership, particularly due to recent attacks on Israeli citizens and forces. It called on Qatar to either expel or prosecute Hamas leaders operating from its territory. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu defended the operation as targeting threats.
• Qatar’s Reaction: Qatar condemned the strike as a violation of its sovereignty, calling it “state terrorism” and accusing Israel of undermining peace efforts, especially since Qatar was a mediator in the ceasefire negotiations.
• International & Diplomatic Fallout: The United Nations Security Council (including with U.S. support) condemned the strike. Multiple Arab and Islamic nations expressed solidarity with Qatar and criticism of Israel.  Concerns were raised that the strike jeopardises ongoing ceasefire negotiations and regional stability.
• Implications for Ceasefire Negotiations: The attack is seen by many observers as hurting or possibly derailing negotiations, given the timing (while those talks were active) and the role of Qatar as mediator.

ISRO-HAL SSLV Technology Transfer Pact

In the News: On 10 September 2025, ISRO, along with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) and IN-SPACe, signed a formal Technology Transfer Agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bengaluru for the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) technology.

Key Points:

• The SSLV is a three-stage, all-solid launch vehicle developed by ISRO that can place satellites weighing up to 500 kg into Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
• Under the agreement, HAL will receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable licence covering SSLV’s design, manufacturing, quality control, integration, launch operations, post-flight analysis, training, and support.
• The technology transfer process is expected to be absorbed over the next two years, after which HAL will enter a 10-year production phase to mass-produce SSLVs for both domestic and international small satellite launch needs.
• HAL will have autonomy to build, operate, and commercialise SSLV launches, shifting from being mainly a component supplier to becoming a full launch service provider in the small satellite market.
• SSLV is designed for quick turnaround, on-demand launches, and suited for industrial production, making it an important element in India’s space-sector reforms and its goal to capture a share of the global small launch vehicle market.

India Defeats Pakistan by Seven Wickets in Asia Cup 2025

In the News: On 14 September 2025, India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in a high-profile Asia Cup Group A clash in Dubai. India successfully chased Pakistan’s total of 128 with 25 balls remaining, strengthening its position in the tournament.

Key Points:

• Pakistan’s Innings: Pakistan was restricted to 127/9 in 20 overs, with only Sahibzada Farhan (40 runs) and Shaheen Shah Afridi (33* runs) showing resistance.
• Indian Bowling Performance: India’s bowlers dominated the innings. Kuldeep Yadav took 3 wickets for 18 runs, while Axar Patel added 2 wickets. Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya provided crucial early breakthroughs.
• India’s Batting Performance: India chased the target in 15.5 overs. Abhishek Sharma gave a fast start with 31 runs off 13 balls. Tilak Varma contributed 31 runs, while captain Suryakumar Yadav anchored the chase with an unbeaten 47.
• Result: India won the match by seven wickets, comfortably surpassing Pakistan’s total with more than four overs to spare.
• Context: The game carried extra tension as it was the first meeting between India and Pakistan after the May 2025 border conflict. The Indian team did not shake hands with the Pakistani players, drawing media attention.
• Significance: The win boosted India’s standing in Group A, highlighted the strength of its spin attack, and showcased batting depth ahead of the knockout stages.

Women’s Hockey Asia Cup Final — 2025

In the News: On 14 September 2025, China defeated India 4–1 in the final of the Women’s Asia Cup held in Hangzhou, China. This victory gave China its third Asia Cup title and secured direct qualification for the 2026 FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup.

Key Points:

• India struck first in the opening minute when Navneet Kaur converted a penalty corner to give her team an early 1–0 lead.
• China equalised in the second quarter through Ou Zixia, bringing the scoreline level at 1–1 before halftime.
• In the second half, China dominated the game with goals from Li Hong, Zou Meirong, and Zhong Jiaqi, sealing a comfortable 4–1 win.
• The final highlighted China’s strong defensive record throughout the tournament, as they had conceded only one goal before the championship match.
• India had an impressive run to the final but fell short against China, finishing as silver medallists of the tournament.
• Japan claimed the bronze medal after winning the third-place playoff, ensuring representation from three major Asian hockey powers on the podium.
• The win ensured that China qualified directly for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, while India will have to go through qualification rounds to secure its spot.

Jaismine Lamboria Crowned World Champion

In the News: At the 2025 World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, Jaismine Lamboria won gold in the women’s 57 kg (featherweight) category, defeating Olympic silver medallist Julia Szeremeta of Poland by a 4-1 split decision. This victory made her the ninth Indian boxer to claim a World Championship gold.

Key Points:

• Jaismine is 24 years old and hails from Bhiwani, Haryana, a region known for producing successful boxers.
• Her boxing journey includes winning a bronze medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and earning a gold at the World Boxing Cup in Astana earlier in 2025.
• In the final match against Julia Szeremeta, Lamboria lost the first round narrowly but adjusted her strategy in the middle rounds, using her reach, combination punching, and superior defence to outperform her opponent.
• By winning this title, Lamboria joined a select group of Indian world champions, including Mary Kom, Nikhat Zareen, Sarita Devi, Nitu Ghanghas, Lovlina Borgohain, Saweety Boora, Jenny RL, and Lekha KC.
• This is one of India’s best performances in a World Championships edition held overseas, highlighted by multiple medals from the Indian women boxers.