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1.French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (September 22, 2025) recognised a Palestinian state.

1.French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (September 22, 2025) recognised a Palestinian state, leading a U.N. summit that already spurred other Western governments to take the landmark step that has infuriated Israel."The time for peace has come, as we are just moments away from no longer being able to seize it," Mr. Macron told the summit.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/macron-recognises-palestinian-state-at-landmark-un-summit/article70082272.ece

2.Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled infrastructure projects worth Rs 5,125.37 crore in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday.From a function at the Indira Gandhi Park in Itanagar, he virtually laid the foundation stones for two major hydropower projects in Shi Yomi district, and a convention centre in Tawang.

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pm-modi-unveils-infra-projects-worth-over-rs-5-100-crore-in-arunachal-9321480

3.External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in an apparent bid by both sides to repair relations ruptured by a number of U.S. actions, including the 50% tariffs on Indian goods and an increase in H-1B visa fees. Monday’s talks at a New York hotel on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) came even as Indian and U.S. trade negotiators prepared for their next round of talks. Commerce and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal is also in the US this week. 

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/eam-jaishankar-and-us-secretary-of-state-rubio-hold-bilateral-discussions-in-new-york/article70081687.ece

4.The state urban development department has proposed a new provision in the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (UDCPR) to facilitate the construction of integrated sports complexes in cities across Maharashtra, excluding Mumbai. The regulation, framed under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966, is aimed at creating international-standard facilities to host national and international sports events.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/state-proposes-new-rules-to-allow-integrated-sports-complexes-outside-mumbai-101758569168057.html

5.Chalet Hotels announced the successful achievement of the Climate Group’s EV100 commitment (2021), marking a significant milestone in its sustainability journey. By transitioning its fleet to 100% electric vehicles (EVs) and installing comprehensive charging infrastructure across all properties, Chalet has also reached a significant milestone in its journey towards Net Zero.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/chalet-hotels-becomes-the-first-hospitality-brand-to-achieve-climate-groups-ev100-target

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