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Wed, 13 Aug 2025
Bhavina Patel wins gold at ITTF World Para Elite in Spokane, rises to world No. 1
Para table tennis player Bhavina Patel won the gold medal in Women's Singles Class 4–5 at the ITTF World Para Elite event held in Spokane, USA from 9 to 13 August 2025.
Singapore DPM Gan Kim Yong calls on President Murmu ahead of 3rd India–Singapore Ministerial Roundtable
A Singapore ministerial delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister and Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong called on President Droupadi Murmu on 13 August 2025 while in Delhi for the third India–Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR).
Expanded ISA building of the Intellectual Property Office inaugurated in Dwarka, New Delhi
On 13 August 2025, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the expanded ISA building of the Intellectual Property Office in Dwarka, New Delhi, built to support India's role as an International Searching Authority and International Preliminary Examining Authority under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.
TRAI issues India's first manual for rating properties on digital connectivity
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India issued the Manual for Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity on 13 August 2025, the country's first standardised framework to assess how well buildings support high-speed digital access.
India crosses 100 GW of solar PV module manufacturing capacity under ALMM
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on 13 August 2025 that India's solar PV module manufacturing capacity enlisted under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) has reached 100 GW, up from 2.3 GW in 2014.
IGNCA and Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences sign MoU to integrate science and culture
On 13 August 2025, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), Lucknow, signed an MoU described as the first initiative in India to bring science and culture onto a unified platform, including support for Project Mausam.
98th Network Planning Group meeting evaluates seven projects under PM GatiShakti
The Network Planning Group evaluated seven infrastructure projects — one road, one multi-modal logistics park, three rail projects and two PM MITRA textile parks — for conformity with PM GatiShakti principles at its 98th meeting, the Commerce Ministry said on 13 August 2025.
Logo and website of 'Bharat Steel' conference-cum-exhibition launched
Union Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy unveiled the logo, brochure and website of Bharat Steel, the Ministry of Steel's flagship international conference-cum-exhibition, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 13 August 2025.
Tue, 12 Aug 2025
Retail inflation falls to 1.55% in July 2025, lowest since June 2017
India's year-on-year CPI inflation for July 2025 came in at 1.55% (provisional), 55 basis points below June and the lowest since June 2017, data released by MoSPI on 12 August 2025 showed.
Lok Sabha Speaker admits motion to remove Justice Yashwant Varma, sets up three-member inquiry committee
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on 12 August 2025 admitted a motion signed by 146 MPs seeking the removal of Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma and constituted a three-member committee to probe the charges.
Cabinet approves four semiconductor units in Odisha, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh worth about ₹4,600 crore
The Union Cabinet on 12 August 2025 approved four more semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission — SiCSem, CDIL, 3D Glass Solutions and ASIP — with a combined outlay of about ₹4,600 crore.
Parliament passes National Sports Governance Bill and National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025
Parliament passed the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025 on 12 August 2025, when the Rajya Sabha approved both bills a day after the Lok Sabha.
UPSC to begin centenary year celebrations from 1 October 2025
The Union Public Service Commission announced on 12 August 2025 that it will celebrate its centenary year from 1 October 2025 to 1 October 2026, marking 100 years since the Public Service Commission was set up on 1 October 1926.
Cabinet approves Lucknow Metro Phase-1B of 11.165 km with 12 stations
The Union Cabinet on 12 August 2025 approved Phase-1B of the Lucknow Metro Rail Project, an 11.165 km corridor with 12 stations, at a cost of ₹5,801 crore.
World Elephant Day 2025: national event held at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change marked World Elephant Day on 12 August 2025 with a national event at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, highlighting that India is home to about 60% of the world's wild elephants.
CCEA approves ₹8,146 crore 700 MW Tato-II hydro project in Arunachal Pradesh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 12 August 2025 approved an investment of ₹8,146.21 crore for the 700 MW Tato-II Hydro Electric Project in Shi Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh, with a completion period of 72 months.
Health Ministry launches SHRESTH index to benchmark state drug regulators
The Union Health Ministry on 12 August 2025 launched SHRESTH, the State Health Regulatory Excellence Index, a first-of-its-kind national initiative to benchmark and strengthen state drug regulatory systems.
Pixxel-led consortium wins IN-SPACe bid to build India's first PPP Earth observation constellation
IN-SPACe on 12 August 2025 selected a consortium led by Pixxel, with Piersight Space, SatSure and Dhruva Space, to build and operate India's first fully indigenous commercial Earth Observation constellation of 12 satellites under a public–private partnership.
Uzbekistan President Mirziyoyev calls PM Modi, conveys Independence Day greetings
Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev telephoned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 12 August 2025 to convey Independence Day greetings, and the two leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation.
18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics opens in Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in Mumbai through a video message on 12 August 2025; the olympiad, organised by HBCSE-TIFR, runs from 11 to 21 August.
Mon, 11 Aug 2025
Supreme Court orders removal of stray dogs from Delhi-NCR streets to shelters
A Supreme Court bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan on 11 August 2025 directed authorities in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad to pick up stray dogs and house them in shelters, in a suo motu case on dog bites.
Lok Sabha passes Income-Tax (No. 2) Bill and Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 without debate
The Lok Sabha on 11 August 2025 passed the Income-Tax (No. 2) Bill, 2025 and the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 by voice vote without debate, amid Opposition protests.
Parliament passes Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025 replacing the 1958 Act
Parliament passed the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025 on 11 August 2025 when the Rajya Sabha adopted it, after the Lok Sabha had passed it on 6 August.
Cooperative Election Authority holds first consultative meeting with state cooperative election bodies
The Cooperative Election Authority, chaired by Devendra Kumar Singh, held its first consultative meeting with State Cooperative Election Authorities in New Delhi on 11 August 2025.
Indian and Sri Lankan Coast Guards hold 8th High-Level Meeting in New Delhi
The Indian Coast Guard and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard held their 8th High-Level Meeting in New Delhi on 11 August 2025, focusing on marine pollution response, maritime search and rescue and maritime law enforcement.
ECI begins delisting another 476 registered unrecognised political parties
The Election Commission of India said on 11 August 2025 that it has identified another 476 registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPs) for delisting, after removing 334 such parties on 9 August.
About ₹3,900 crore in PMFBY claims transferred to 35 lakh farmers from Jhunjhunu
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 11 August 2025 digitally transferred about ₹3,900 crore in Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana claims to nearly 35 lakh farmers from Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan.
PM inaugurates 184 Type-VII flats for MPs at Baba Kharak Singh Marg
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 11 August 2025 inaugurated 184 newly built Type-VII multi-storey flats for Members of Parliament at Baba Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi.
PM Modi speaks with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy, reaffirms support for peaceful settlement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by telephone on 11 August 2025 and reaffirmed India's consistent position in favour of a peaceful settlement of the conflict.
Australian Army chief Lt Gen Simon Stuart begins four-day visit to India
Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, Chief of the Australian Army, began an official four-day visit to India on 11 August 2025, calling on Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi in New Delhi.