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Sun, 24 Aug 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.
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.
Sat, 23 Aug 2025
India Post temporarily suspends booking of most postal articles to the USA from 25 August
The Department of Posts announced on 23 August 2025 that it would temporarily suspend booking of all postal articles to the USA from 25 August, except letters/documents and gifts up to USD 100, after a US order withdrawing the de minimis exemption.
National Space Day 2025: 'From Aryabhata to Gaganyaan'; Jitendra Singh outlines roadmap to an Indian on the Moon by 2040
India observed National Space Day on 23 August 2025 with the theme 'From Aryabhata to Gaganyaan', with PM Narendra Modi addressing it by video and the main programme held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
11th round of India–Australia CECA negotiations concludes in New Delhi
The 11th round of India–Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) negotiations concluded in New Delhi on 23 August 2025 after six days of talks.
Fri, 22 Aug 2025
Supreme Court three-judge bench modifies stray dogs order: sterilised dogs to be released, feeding only at designated spots
A three-judge Supreme Court bench on 22 August 2025 modified its 11 August order on stray dogs in Delhi-NCR, directing that picked-up dogs be sterilised, dewormed, vaccinated and released back to the same area, except rabid or aggressive dogs.
NITI Aayog releases report 'Rethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathways'
NITI Aayog released the report 'Rethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathways', prepared with the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), on 22 August 2025.
Rajnath Singh interacts with women officers of UN Women Military Officers Course 2025; unveils 'Blue Helmet Odyssey' journal
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacted on 22 August 2025 with women officers from 15 countries and India attending the UN Women Military Officers Course (UNWMOC-2025) in New Delhi.
ISRO hosts National Space Meet 2.0 at Bharat Mandapam to chart space-applications roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047
ISRO hosted the National Space Meet 2.0 on 'Leveraging Space Technology and Applications for Viksit Bharat 2047' at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 22 August 2025 as part of the 2nd National Space Day celebrations.
Thu, 21 Aug 2025
Parliament passes Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025: online money games banned, e-sports promoted
Rajya Sabha passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 on 21 August 2025, a day after the Lok Sabha, banning online money games while promoting e-sports and online social games; it received Presidential assent on 22 August as Act No. 32 of 2025.
Monsoon Session 2025 of Parliament adjourned sine die; 15 Bills passed by both Houses
The Monsoon Session 2025 of Parliament, which began on 21 July, was adjourned sine die on 21 August 2025 after 21 sittings over 32 days, with 15 Bills passed by both Houses.
India elected Chairman of AIBD Executive Board at 23rd General Conference in Phuket
India was elected Chairman of the Executive Board of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) with the highest number of votes at the 23rd AIBD General Conference held in Phuket, Thailand, from 19 to 21 August 2025.
UIDAI rolls out Aadhaar authentication framework for State and District Central Cooperative Banks
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on 21 August 2025 rolled out a framework enabling all 34 State Cooperative Banks and 352 District Central Cooperative Banks to offer Aadhaar-based authentication services.
Lord Swraj Paul, India-born British industrialist and Caparo Group founder, passes away at 94
Lord Swraj Paul, the India-born British industrialist who founded the Caparo Group, passed away in London on 21 August 2025 at the age of 94.
PM Modi and President Macron discuss Ukraine, West Asia and India–France 'Year of Innovation' 2026 in phone call
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron on 21 August 2025, in which the leaders discussed efforts to resolve the conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia and reviewed bilateral ties.
Wed, 20 Aug 2025
Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025 on removal of detained Ministers introduced in Lok Sabha and referred to Joint Committee
Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025 and two related Bills in the Lok Sabha on 20 August 2025; the House referred them to a Joint Committee of both Houses.
India and Eurasian Economic Union sign Terms of Reference to launch FTA negotiations
India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) signed the Terms of Reference to launch negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement in Moscow on 20 August 2025.
UIDAI onboards Starlink for Aadhaar-based customer verification
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) onboarded Starlink Satellite Communication Pvt Ltd on 20 August 2025 as a Sub-Authentication User Agency and Sub-eKYC User Agency for Aadhaar-based customer verification.
EPFO records all-time high net addition of 21.89 lakh members in June 2025
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reported a net addition of 21.89 lakh members in June 2025 in provisional payroll data released on 20 August 2025, the highest since tracking began in April 2018.
NDA candidate C.P. Radhakrishnan files nomination for Vice-Presidential election
NDA candidate C.P. Radhakrishnan filed four sets of nomination papers for the Vice-Presidential election before Returning Officer and Rajya Sabha Secretary General P.C. Mody on 20 August 2025.
Tue, 19 Aug 2025
24th India–China Special Representatives talks: Expert Group and Working Group under WMCC agreed
NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the 24th round of Special Representatives talks on the India–China boundary question in New Delhi on 19 August 2025.
Government exempts all customs duties on raw cotton imports from 19 August to 30 September 2025
The Government exempted all customs duties on raw cotton imports with effect from 19 August 2025 until 30 September 2025, removing an effective 11% import duty to stabilise domestic cotton prices.
Stealth frigate INS Tamal arrives at Souda Bay, Greece on return passage to India
INS Tamal, the Indian Navy's latest stealth frigate, arrived at Souda Bay, Greece on 19 August 2025 during her return passage to India after commissioning in Russia.
Election Commission lists 28 initiatives taken over the past six months
The Election Commission of India on 19 August 2025 listed 28 initiatives taken over the past six months, including the ECINET platform, a cap of 1,200 voters per polling station and faster EPIC delivery.
Wang Yi calls on PM Modi; PM accepts President Xi's invitation to SCO Summit in Tianjin
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 19 August 2025 and handed over President Xi Jinping's invitation to the SCO Summit in Tianjin, which the Prime Minister accepted.
Mon, 18 Aug 2025
Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 introduced in Lok Sabha; 288 provisions to be decriminalised
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal introduced the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha on 18 August 2025, proposing to decriminalise 288 provisions across 16 Central Acts.
Jaishankar–Wang Yi talks in New Delhi: 'three mutuals', de-escalation and resumption of direct flights
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi on 18 August 2025, the first visit by a Chinese Minister since the leaders met in Kazan in October 2024.
PLFS: unemployment rate 5.4% in April–June 2025; first quarterly bulletin covering rural and urban areas
The PLFS Quarterly Bulletin for April–June 2025, released on 18 August 2025, put the unemployment rate (CWS, age 15+) at 5.4% and was the first in the series to cover both rural and urban areas.