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Thu, 07 Aug 2025
CDS releases declassified Joint Doctrines for Cyberspace and Amphibious Operations
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan released the declassified versions of the Joint Doctrines for Cyberspace Operations and Amphibious Operations at the Chiefs of Staff Committee meeting in New Delhi on 7 August 2025.
11th National Handloom Day: 24 master weavers get Sant Kabir and National Handloom Awards
Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated the 11th National Handloom Day in New Delhi on 7 August 2025 and conferred the Sant Kabir and National Handloom Awards on 24 master weavers, including six women and one Divyang artisan.
NSA Ajit Doval meets President Putin at the Kremlin
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow on 7 August 2025, after holding talks earlier that day with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu.
PM Modi receives phone call from Brazil's President Lula
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on 7 August 2025; the leaders reiterated their commitment to take the India–Brazil Strategic Partnership to new heights.
Wed, 06 Aug 2025
US imposes additional 25% tariff on Indian goods over Russian oil; India calls it 'unfair, unjustified and unreasonable'
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on 6 August 2025 imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods over India's imports of Russian oil, and India's Ministry of External Affairs called the move 'unfair, unjustified and unreasonable'.
Indian aquanauts dive to 4,025 m and 5,002 m in the Atlantic aboard French submersible Nautile
Two Indian aquanauts from NIOT, Chennai, Raju Ramesh and Cdr (Retd) Jatinder Pal Singh, dived to 4,025 m and 5,002 m in the Atlantic Ocean on 5 and 6 August 2025 aboard IFREMER's submersible Nautile, India's deepest-ever dives.
RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.50%, retains neutral stance
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee, at its meeting of 4–6 August 2025, unanimously kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.50% and continued with a neutral stance.
Rajya Sabha passes Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025, repealing 1925 Act
The Rajya Sabha passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025 on 6 August 2025, repealing the century-old Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925 and adopting the Hague-Visby Rules.
Tue, 05 Aug 2025
Defence Acquisition Council clears proposals worth about ₹67,000 crore
The Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on 5 August 2025 accorded Acceptance of Necessity for proposals worth about ₹67,000 crore, including MALE RPAs for all three Services and a BrahMos fire control system for the Navy.
India and the Philippines establish a Strategic Partnership during President Marcos's State Visit
India and the Philippines established a Strategic Partnership on 5 August 2025 in New Delhi during the State Visit of Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (4–8 August), marking 75 years of diplomatic relations.
Inaugural India–New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue held in New Delhi
The inaugural India–New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 5 August 2025, co-chaired by Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad and New Zealand's Kathleen Pearce.
PM GatiShakti: 293 infrastructure projects worth ₹13.59 lakh crore evaluated through Network Planning Group
The Commerce Ministry told the Lok Sabha on 5 August 2025 that 293 infrastructure projects worth ₹13.59 lakh crore have been evaluated through the Network Planning Group mechanism under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan.
JNCASR study identifies the miR-7a–Klf4 axis as a potential therapeutic target in Alzheimer's disease
Researchers at JNCASR found a significant increase in microRNA miR-7a, which targets the protein Klf4, in Alzheimer's disease, identifying a new therapeutic target, DST said on 5 August 2025.
Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet ships conclude Manila port call after exercise with Philippine Navy
INS Delhi, INS Shakti and INS Kiltan of the Eastern Fleet concluded a port call at Manila during their South East Asia deployment and held a bilateral maritime exercise with the Philippine Navy on 3–4 August 2025.
IASST Guwahati decodes the venom of the glossy black scorpion Heterometrus bengalensis
Scientists at IASST, Guwahati, carried out the first comprehensive analysis of the venom of Heterometrus bengalensis, identifying 25 toxins from eight protein families, DST said on 5 August 2025.
Mon, 04 Aug 2025
India beat England by six runs at The Oval to draw the Test series 2-2
India won the fifth Test against England at The Oval by six runs on 4 August 2025, drawing the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-2, with Mohammed Siraj taking 5 for 104 in the final innings.
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 gets Guinness World Record for most registrations on a citizen engagement platform in one month
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 was conferred a Guinness World Record on 4 August 2025 for the most people registered on a citizen engagement platform in one month, with 3.53 crore valid registrations on MyGov.
DoT cuts telecom security test evaluation fees by up to 95% under ComSec
The Department of Telecommunications announced on 4 August 2025 a reduction of up to 95% in security test evaluation fees for telecom and ICT products under the Communication Security Certification Scheme, effective 1 August 2025.
NITI Aayog launches India Electric Mobility Index and report on a $200 billion EV opportunity
NITI Aayog on 4 August 2025 launched the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) to track States/UTs on EV transition and a report titled 'Unlocking a $200 Billion Opportunity: Electric Vehicles in India'.
Sun, 03 Aug 2025
Sat, 02 Aug 2025
PM releases 20th instalment of PM-KISAN from Varanasi, transferring over ₹20,500 crore to 9.7 crore farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 20th instalment of PM-KISAN from Varanasi on 2 August 2025, transferring more than ₹20,500 crore to over 9.7 crore farmers, and launched development works worth about ₹2,200 crore in the city.
15th Indian Organ Donation Day: India recorded over 18,900 organ transplants in 2024
At the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day on 2 August 2025, Health Minister J.P. Nadda said India performed over 18,900 organ transplants in 2024, the highest in a single year, and ranks third in the world.
Election Commission doubles annual remuneration of Booth Level Officers
The Election Commission of India on 2 August 2025 doubled the annual remuneration of Booth Level Officers to ₹12,000, raised pay for BLO Supervisors and introduced honorariums for EROs and AEROs for the first time.
FSSAI releases definitive list of Category A 'Ayurveda Aahara' products
FSSAI, in consultation with the Ministry of Ayush, released a definitive list of Category A Ayurveda Aahara products on 2 August 2025, drawn from classical Ayurvedic texts.
Fri, 01 Aug 2025
Election Commission announces schedule for 17th Vice-Presidential Election; poll and counting on 9 September 2025
The Election Commission of India on 1 August 2025 announced the schedule for the 17th Vice-Presidential Election, with notification on 7 August and the poll, if needed, on 9 September 2025.
71st National Film Awards announced: 12th Fail is Best Feature Film; Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey share Best Actor
The winners of the 71st National Film Awards for 2023 were announced on 1 August 2025, with 12th Fail named Best Feature Film and Rani Mukerji named Best Actress.
Gross GST collections rise 7.5% to about ₹1.96 lakh crore in July 2025
Gross GST revenue for July 2025 was ₹1,95,735 crore, 7.5% higher than in July 2024, according to data released on 1 August 2025.
Sonali Mishra assumes charge as Director General of Railway Protection Force
Sonali Mishra, a 1993-batch IPS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, took over as Director General of the Railway Protection Force on 1 August 2025, described by the Ministry of Railways as a historic first in the Force's 143-year history.
Mines Ministry recognises seven Centres of Excellence under National Critical Mineral Mission
The Ministry of Mines on 1 August 2025 recognised four IITs and three R&D labs as Centres of Excellence under the National Critical Mineral Mission to promote research across the critical mineral value chain.
Railways plans permanent holding areas, access control and station directors at 73 crowded stations
The Ministry of Railways announced on 1 August 2025 that 73 stations facing heavy rush will get permanent holding areas, full access control and a Station Director empowered to take on-the-spot decongestion decisions.