Here are the top news headlines for September 12, 2025 covering India, global affairs, markets, education, and sports:
India News
PM Modi to launch ‘Gyan Bharatam’ portal to digitize manuscript heritage.
IIM Ahmedabad opens its first overseas campus in Dubai, expanding Indian higher education abroad.
Kerala High Court approves the Ayyappa Sangamam meet at Sabarimala.
Nearly two-thirds of births in 2023 were first-order births, according to the SRS Statistical Report.
Delhi government may reduce legal beer-drinking age to 21.
Assam, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand report school closures due to rains and floods.
Gadkari urges auto firms to offer discounts for scrapping old polluting vehicles.
International News
US-India trade negotiations ongoing; US seeks Indian halt on Russian oil imports for deal finalization.
FBI releases first photo of ‘person of interest’ in Charlie Kirk assassination, announces $100k reward.
Israel reiterates hard stance: “No Palestinian state” says PM Netanyahu.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years for coup case; Nepal remains in deadlock over interim government.
NATO weighs response to Russian drone attacks in Poland.
Business & Markets
Sensex rises 356 points, Nifty ends above 25,100 as IT, auto, pharma, and metal sectors gain.
Infosys approves ₹18,000 crore share buyback at ₹1,800 per share; inks 10-year deal with HanesBrands Inc..
NBCC signs MoU for ₹3,700 crore Rajasthan Mandapam project.
FMCG companies indicate GST cuts on small packs will lead to larger pack sizes rather than lower prices.
Gold prices expected to find support at ₹1,09,000 per 10g.
Education & Technology
AIIMS launches AI-based app to tackle student suicides and improve mental health.
Kolkata’s Tunir Sahoo wins James Dyson Award for a portable device that self-screens heart and lung diseases.
XLRI partners with European universities for global degrees.
Sports Highlights
ICC names an all-women match officials team for Women’s ODI World Cup.
India fields Dhakshineswar Suresh in Davis Cup tie against Switzerland.
Rohit Sharma signals readiness for ODI return ahead of crucial series.
These stories highlight significant developments in governance, global politics, business, and sports for today.