September 2025 – Top Stories on Outlook of India's Morning Memo

Welcome to the September 2025 archive. This month we covered two very different but equally interesting stories – the tech world’s biggest birthday party and a political shake‑up in Maharashtra. Both pieces show how fast things change in India, whether it’s a search engine turning 25 or a local leader switching sides just weeks before elections.

Google celebrates 25 years of search with a doodle

On September 27, Google rolled out a special animated doodle to mark its 25th birthday. The little animation didn’t just look cool – it walked us through the company’s whole journey. From Larry Page and Sergey Brin’s dorm‑room prototype to the garage launch that sparked a global search revolution, the doodle highlighted key milestones like the first search index, the rise of AdWords, and the massive jump to $282 billion in revenue.

What makes the doodle extra fun is how it mirrors Google’s culture. Each frame feels like a nod to the engineers who kept tweaking algorithms, the designers who added colors, and now the AI team reshaping the search experience. Even though the doodle was a quick visual treat, it reminded us that Google’s core mission – organizing the world’s information – hasn’t changed, even as AI starts to rewrite how we find answers.

If you missed the doodle, the article on our site gives a quick timeline, a few behind‑the‑scenes anecdotes, and a peek at what Google might look like in the next decade. It’s a good reminder that even giants need to celebrate their roots now and then.

Rahul Patil’s switch shakes up Kolhapur politics

In a move that surprised many, Congress leader Rahul Patil joined Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) just before Maharashtra’s local body polls. Patil, the son of late MLA P.N. Patil, lost the 2024 Karvir race but still holds deep ties in Kolhapur’s rural network. Backed by minister Hasan Mushrif, his shift gives the ruling alliance a stronger foothold in a district where cooperatives and caste calculations often decide outcomes.

The timing is key – elections are only weeks away, and every village council seat counts. Patil’s decision sends a clear signal that the NCP is tightening its rural outreach, hoping to convert traditional Congress strongholds into NCP-friendly zones. For Congress, losing a familiar face adds pressure to rethink its strategy in Kolhapur, especially when local issues like irrigation, farmer loans, and cooperative management dominate voter concerns.

Our coverage breaks down how this realignment could affect the poll results, the role of caste dynamics, and what it means for future alliances in Maharashtra. It also spotlights Patil’s personal political journey – from his early days helping his father’s campaigns to now navigating the intricate web of state politics.

Both stories from September show the range of news Outlook of India's Morning Memo delivers. Whether you’re curious about global tech milestones or the nitty‑gritty of state politics, this archive gives you a snapshot of the month’s most talked‑about moments.

Stay tuned for more updates as the year rolls on. We’ll keep bringing you the headlines that matter, the analysis that explains, and the context that connects the dots.