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Tue, 05 Aug 2025
Maharashtra Cabinet approves 105-km freight corridor from Vadhavan Port to Samruddhi Expressway
The Maharashtra Cabinet on 5 August 2025 approved a 105-km express freight corridor linking the upcoming Vadhavan Port in Palghar to the Samruddhi Expressway at Bharvir in Nashik district.
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.
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.
Army Chief inaugurates 'Agnishodh', the Indian Army Research Cell at IIT Madras
Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi inaugurated 'Agnishodh', the Indian Army Research Cell at IIT Madras, on 4 August 2025 to boost self-reliance in defence technology.
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.
Shibu Soren, JMM co-founder and three-time Jharkhand Chief Minister, dies at 81
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha co-founder Shibu Soren died at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, on 4 August 2025, aged 81.
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
Delhi Legislative Assembly becomes first legislature in India to run entirely on solar power; NeVA launched
On 3 August 2025, Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal inaugurated a 500-kW rooftop solar plant at the Delhi Legislative Assembly, making it the first legislature in the country to be powered entirely by solar energy, and launched the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) there.
Punjab links 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics to a WhatsApp chatbot and announces 200 more clinics
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched a WhatsApp chatbot for the state's 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics on 3 August 2025 and announced 200 new clinics, taking the total to 1,081.
BSNL and Numaligarh Refinery sign MoU for India's first 5G captive non-public network in the refinery sector
BSNL and Numaligarh Refinery Limited signed an MoU, announced on 3 August 2025, to deploy India's first 5G Captive Non-Public Network (CNPN) in the refinery sector, at an Industry 4.0 workshop for CPSEs in Guwahati.
Sitender wins 60 kg freestyle gold as India finish U17 World Wrestling Championships in Athens with nine medals
On 3 August 2025, the final day of the U17 World Wrestling Championships in Athens, Sitender won the men's 60 kg freestyle gold, beating Japan's Rihito Hiura 9-4, as India finished with nine medals, four of them gold.
Railway Minister flags off Bhavnagar–Ayodhya, Rewa–Pune and Jabalpur–Raipur express trains
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off three new express trains from Bhavnagar, Gujarat, on 3 August 2025: the weekly Bhavnagar–Ayodhya Express, the Rewa–Pune (Hadapsar) Express and the Jabalpur–Raipur Express.
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.
Gadkari launches 29 National Highway projects worth over ₹5,233 crore in Andhra Pradesh
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, with Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 29 National Highway projects covering 272 km and worth over ₹5,233 crore at Mangalagiri on 2 August 2025.
National Waterway-57 on the Kopili river operationalised with maiden cement cargo in Assam
National Waterway-57 on the Kopili river in Assam was operationalised on 2 August 2025 with a maiden 300-tonne cement cargo from Chandrapur to Hatsingimari, reviving intra-state waterborne freight after more than a decade.
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.
Tamil Nadu launches 'Nalam Kaakkum Stalin' health camps across all 38 districts
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched medical camps under the 'Nalam Kaakkum Stalin' scheme at Santhome, Chennai, on 2 August 2025, with 1,256 camps planned across all 38 districts.
'Matri Van' urban forest over 750 acres launched in Gurugram's Aravalli area
Union Ministers Bhupender Yadav and Manohar Lal launched the 'Matri Van' initiative in Gurugram on 2 August 2025, a theme-based urban forest over 750 acres in the Aravalli hill area under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' programme.
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.
PM pays tribute to Pingali Venkayya on his birth anniversary, urges Har Ghar Tiranga participation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Pingali Venkayya on his birth anniversary on 2 August 2025, recalling his role in giving India the Tricolour, and urged citizens to join the Har Ghar Tiranga movement.
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.
Draft electoral roll published in Bihar after SIR enumeration phase; claims and objections open till 1 September
The Election Commission published Bihar's draft electoral roll on 1 August 2025 after the enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision, opening a one-month window for claims and objections.
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.
Seven coal blocks auctioned in 12th round of commercial coal mining auctions
The Ministry of Coal said on 1 August 2025 that seven coal blocks in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh were successfully auctioned in the 12th round of commercial auctions held from 28 to 31 July.