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Fri, 29 Aug 2025
15th India–Japan Annual Summit in Tokyo: Joint Vision for the Next Decade, security declaration and ¥10 trillion investment target
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba held the 15th India–Japan Annual Summit in Tokyo on 29 August 2025, adopting a Joint Vision for the Next Decade, a Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation and a ¥10 trillion private investment target.
Piyush Goyal at 20th CII India–Africa Business Conclave: India and Africa should double bilateral trade by 2030
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said at the valedictory session of the 20th CII India–Africa Business Conclave in New Delhi on 29 August 2025 that India and Africa must work to double bilateral trade by 2030.
TRAI registers first eight Digital Connectivity Rating Agencies to star-rate buildings for network quality
TRAI announced on 29 August 2025 that it had registered the first eight Digital Connectivity Rating Agencies under the Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024.
PM Modi and PM Ishiba address India–Japan Economic Forum in Tokyo; PM lists five areas for business collaboration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba attended the India–Japan Economic Forum, organised by CII and Keidanren, in Tokyo on 29 August 2025.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025
UDISE+ 2024-25: number of school teachers crosses 1 crore for the first time; dropout rates fall
The Ministry of Education's UDISE+ 2024-25 report, released on 28 August 2025, shows the number of school teachers crossing 1 crore for the first time and lower dropout rates at all stages from Preparatory to Secondary.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana completes 11 years: over 56 crore accounts, ₹2.68 lakh crore deposits
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, launched on 28 August 2014, completed 11 years on 28 August 2025 with more than 56 crore accounts and deposits of ₹2.68 lakh crore.
India and Bhutan sign MoU on technical cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors in Thimphu
India and Bhutan signed an MoU on technical cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors in Thimphu, announced on 28 August 2025, and held the first Joint Technical Working Group meeting.
7th India–Saudi Arabia Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation meets in New Delhi
The 7th meeting of the India–Saudi Arabia Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation was held in New Delhi on 28 August 2025, discussing training, industrial partnerships, maritime cooperation and exercises.
Index of Industrial Production grows 3.5% in July 2025, led by 5.4% manufacturing growth
MoSPI's quick estimate released on 28 August 2025 showed the Index of Industrial Production grew 3.5% in July 2025, driven by 5.4% growth in manufacturing, while mining contracted 7.2%.
Health Ministry publishes draft amendments to New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019 to ease test licences and BA/BE studies
Draft amendments to the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019, published in the Gazette on 28 August 2025, propose replacing most test licences with an intimation system and cutting processing time from 90 to 45 days.
Centre extends import duty exemption on cotton till 31 December 2025
The Finance Ministry announced on 28 August 2025 that the import duty exemption on cotton (HS 5201), in force from 19 August, would be extended from 30 September to 31 December 2025.
INS Tamal and INS Surat make port call at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Indian Navy ships INS Tamal and INS Surat arrived at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on 27 and 28 August 2025 respectively for a port call with the Royal Saudi Naval Forces.
Wed, 27 Aug 2025
Cabinet restructures PM SVANidhi and extends lending period till 31 March 2030 with ₹7,332 crore outlay
The Union Cabinet on 27 August 2025 approved restructuring of the PM SVANidhi scheme for street vendors, extending its lending period to 31 March 2030 with a total outlay of ₹7,332 crore.
US additional 25% duty on Indian goods under Executive Order 14329 takes effect on 27 August 2025
An additional 25% US ad valorem duty on products of India, imposed by Executive Order 14329 over India's import of Russian oil, took effect at 12:01 a.m. EDT on 27 August 2025, on top of the duty already imposed under EO 14257.
Over 700 Indian Armed Forces personnel set for multilateral Exercise Bright Star 2025 in Egypt
More than 700 personnel of the Indian Armed Forces and HQ Integrated Defence Staff are set to take part in the multilateral Exercise Bright Star 2025, hosted by Egypt with the US, from 28 August to 10 September 2025.
Annual Survey of Industries 2023-24: GVA up 11.89%, employment up 5.92%; Tamil Nadu tops in employment
MoSPI's Annual Survey of Industries 2023-24 results, released on 27 August 2025, show manufacturing-sector GVA growing 11.89% in current prices and employment 5.92%, with Tamil Nadu the top state for employment.
One year of BioE3 Policy: Jitendra Singh launches National Biofoundry Network; bioeconomy target $300 billion by 2030
Marking one year of the BioE3 Policy on 27 August 2025, Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched the BioE3 Challenge for Youth and India's first National Biofoundry Network, saying the bioeconomy had grown to $165.7 billion in 2024.
PM Modi receives call from Finland's President Alexander Stubb on Ukraine conflict and bilateral ties
Finland's President Alexander Stubb telephoned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 27 August 2025 to discuss efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict and India–Finland cooperation.
UIDAI joins hands with Education Department to complete pending Aadhaar biometric updates of children via schools
UIDAI announced on 27 August 2025 that Aadhaar Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) status of school children will be shown on the UDISE+ platform, with about 17 crore Aadhaar numbers pending MBU.
Tue, 26 Aug 2025
NSS Comprehensive Modular Survey on Education 2025: government schools account for 55.9% of enrolment
MoSPI's Comprehensive Modular Survey: Education 2025, released on 26 August 2025, found government schools account for 55.9% of school enrolment and 27% of students take private coaching.
Centre tightens wheat stock limits till 31 March 2026; traders' limit cut to 2,000 tonnes
The Centre on 26 August 2025 revised wheat stock limits applicable until 31 March 2026, cutting the limit for traders and wholesalers from 3,000 to 2,000 tonnes to moderate prices before the festive season.
Amit Shah addresses Vibrant Villages Programme workshop, launches VVP logo
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a two-day Vibrant Villages Programme workshop in New Delhi on 26 August 2025 and launched the programme's logo.
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.
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.
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.
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.