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Tue, 26 Aug 2025
Ayush announces theme for Ayurveda Day 2025: 'Ayurveda for People & Planet'
The Ministry of Ayush on 26 August 2025 announced 'Ayurveda for People & Planet' as the theme for Ayurveda Day 2025, to be observed on its fixed date of 23 September.
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare signs MoU with Quality Council of India to improve veteran services
The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare signed an MoU with the Quality Council of India in New Delhi on 26 August 2025 to strengthen pension, healthcare, resettlement and welfare services for over 63 lakh veterans and dependents.
Over ₹284 crore of XV Finance Commission untied grants released to rural local bodies in Mizoram, Odisha and Tripura
The Union Government released over ₹284 crore of Fifteenth Finance Commission untied grants to rural local bodies in Mizoram, Odisha and Tripura, the Panchayati Raj Ministry said on 26 August 2025.
INST Mohali develops gold nanocluster sensor for early detection of Parkinson's disease
Scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali, have developed a gold nanocluster-based biosensor that distinguishes normal and toxic forms of the Parkinson's-linked protein α-synuclein, the DST said on 26 August 2025.
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka visits UIDAI headquarters; India demonstrates Aadhaar and DigiLocker
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka visited UIDAI headquarters in New Delhi on 26 August 2025, where India demonstrated Aadhaar and DigiLocker.
5th India–South Africa Joint Working Group on Agriculture meets virtually
The 5th meeting of the India–South Africa Joint Working Group on Agriculture was held virtually on 26 August 2025, exploring cooperation between ICAR and South Africa's Agricultural Research Council.
Ministry of Education selects 45 school teachers and 21 higher-education teachers for National Teachers' Awards 2025
The Ministry of Education on 26 August 2025 announced 45 school teachers and 21 teachers from higher education institutions and polytechnics selected for the National Teachers' Awards 2025, to be conferred on 5 September.
Mon, 25 Aug 2025
India–Fiji talks during PM Sitiveni Rabuka's visit: 'Veilomani Dosti' joint statement, Suva hospital MoU, Fiji joins IPOI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in New Delhi on 25 August 2025, issuing the joint statement 'Partnership in the spirit of Veilomani Dosti' and signing MoUs including one for a 100-bed super-specialty hospital in Suva.
India and World Food Programme sign Letter of Intent for supply of fortified rice to crisis zones
The Government of India and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) signed a Letter of Intent on 25 August 2025 under which India offers WFP the opportunity to supply fortified rice for vulnerable populations in crisis zones.
56th IIT Council meeting at IIT Delhi chaired by Dharmendra Pradhan
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired the 56th meeting of the Council of Indian Institutes of Technology at IIT Delhi on 25 August 2025.
Atal Pension Yojana crosses 8.11 crore gross enrolments; PFRDA felicitates banks
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) held the Atal Pension Yojana Annual Felicitation Programme in New Delhi on 25 August 2025, as gross APY enrolments crossed 8.11 crore.
Government e Marketplace (GeM) crosses ₹15 lakh crore in cumulative GMV
Government e Marketplace (GeM) crossed ₹15 lakh crore in cumulative Gross Merchandise Value since its inception in 2016, the Commerce Ministry said on 25 August 2025.
PM Modi launches development works worth ₹5,400 crore in Ahmedabad, including rail, road and power projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid foundation stones for and dedicated development works worth ₹5,400 crore in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on 25 August 2025.
India releases first national Guidelines and SOPs for blood transfusion and blood banks for animals
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying released India's first national 'Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures for Blood Transfusion and Blood Banks for Animals in India' on 25 August 2025.
J P Nadda inaugurates government medical colleges in Sheopur and Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh
Union Health Minister J P Nadda inaugurated new Government Medical Colleges in Sheopur and Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh, on 25 August 2025, along with several health initiatives.
MoPSW launches MAR-a-THON 2025 maritime hackathon at IIT Madras
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launched MAR-a-THON 2025, India's Maritime Hackathon, at IIT Madras on 25 August 2025 under the Sagarmala Start-up Innovation Initiative.
India–Japan Ministerial Energy Dialogue held by video conference
Power Minister Manohar Lal and Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Muto Yoji co-chaired the Ministerial-level India–Japan Energy Dialogue by video conference on 25 August 2025.
IREDA signs performance MoU with MNRE with ₹8,200 crore revenue target for FY 2025-26
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) signed a performance-based MoU with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on 25 August 2025, with a revenue-from-operations target of ₹8,200 crore for 2025-26.
S.N. Bose Centre study finds IgM antibody mechanically stabilises bacterial Protein L
Researchers at the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata, found that IgM, the largest human antibody, can mechanically stabilise the bacterial protein 'Protein L', the Department of Science and Technology said on 25 August 2025.
C-DOT celebrates 42nd Foundation Day
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the telecom R&D centre of the Department of Telecommunications founded in 1984, celebrated its 42nd Foundation Day in Delhi on 25 August 2025.
Sun, 24 Aug 2025
ISRO accomplishes first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) for Gaganyaan at Sriharikota
ISRO accomplished the first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) of the Gaganyaan crew module's parachute-based deceleration system at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, on 24 August 2025.
All India Speakers' Conference at Delhi Assembly marks centenary of Vithalbhai Patel becoming first elected Indian President of Central Legislative Assembly
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the two-day All India Speakers' Conference at the Delhi Legislative Assembly on 24 August 2025, commemorating 100 years of Vithalbhai Patel becoming the first elected Indian President of the Central Legislative Assembly.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi embarks on official visit to Algeria (25–28 August 2025)
On 24 August 2025, the Ministry of Defence announced that Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi had embarked on an official visit to Algeria from 25 to 28 August 2025 to strengthen Army-to-Army cooperation.
Cheteshwar Pujara retires from all forms of Indian cricket
India Test batter Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket on 24 August 2025, after 103 Tests and 7,195 Test runs.
Rajnath Singh felicitates the four Gaganyaan astronauts in New Delhi
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated Group Captains Shubhanshu Shukla, P B Nair, Ajit Krishnan and Angad Pratap, the four astronauts of ISRO's Gaganyaan programme, in New Delhi on 24 August 2025.
Om Birla to lead Indian delegation at 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will lead an Indian Parliamentary Delegation at the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Bridgetown, Barbados, from 5 to 12 October 2025, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said on 24 August 2025.
Sardardham Phase-II girls' hostel in Ahmedabad; PM addresses ceremony by video
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the ceremony for Sardardham Phase-II Kanya Chhatralaya (girls' hostel) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, by video message on 24 August 2025.
Bihar SIR: documents of 98.2% electors received, says ECI
The Election Commission of India said on 24 August 2025 that documents of 98.2% of electors had been received in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, with the claims and objections period running until 1 September.
Mumbai Port Authority allots land at Colaba to Assam on 60-year lease
Union Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced on 24 August 2025 that the Mumbai Port Authority has allotted four bighas of land at Colaba, Mumbai, to the Government of Assam on a 60-year lease.