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Fri, 29 Aug 2025
National Sports Day 2025 marks Major Dhyan Chand's 120th birth anniversary; about 30 crore people take part
National Sports Day was celebrated on 29 August 2025, the 120th birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, with about 30 crore citizens taking part across all States and UTs.
MoSPI holds workshop in Kochi to build coastal States' capacity on Ocean Accounts
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, with Kerala's Directorate of Economics and Statistics, held a workshop on developing Ocean Accounts for coastal States in Kochi on 29 August 2025.
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.
Centre raises usage charges for used gunny bags by nearly 40% to ₹10.22 per bag from KMS 2025-26
The Centre announced on 29 August 2025 that usage charges for used gunny bags in foodgrain procurement would rise from ₹7.32 to ₹10.22 per bag from Kharif Marketing Season 2025-26.
TRAI data: India's telephone subscribers reach 1,220 million and tele-density 86.15% at end-July 2025
TRAI's telecom subscription data released on 29 August 2025 showed 1,220.02 million telephone subscribers and an overall tele-density of 86.15% at the end of July 2025.
Amit Shah inaugurates Brahmaputra Wing at Raj Bhavan, Guwahati, and ₹322 crore projects in Assam
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Brahmaputra Wing at Raj Bhavan in Guwahati, Assam, on 29 August 2025 and virtually inaugurated or laid foundation stones for eight projects worth ₹322 crore.
Education Ministry approves ₹385.27 crore HEFA funding for Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur
The Ministry of Education announced on 29 August 2025 approval of ₹385.27 crore through the Higher Education Financing Agency for infrastructure expansion at the Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur.
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%.
Kaushal Manthan: Regional Conference of Skill Ministers held in Chandigarh; ₹60,000 crore ITI upgradation scheme in focus
The Skill Development Ministry held 'Kaushal Manthan', a Regional Conference of Skill Ministers of North Indian States and UTs, in Chandigarh on 28 August 2025, focusing on the ₹60,000 crore ITI upgradation scheme.
One of India's first end-to-end semiconductor OSAT pilot lines, of CG Power, inaugurated at Sanand, Gujarat
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurated CG Power's end-to-end semiconductor OSAT pilot line facility at Sanand on 28 August 2025.
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.
PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Ayyankali on his Jayanti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Ayyankali on his Jayanti on 28 August 2025, calling him an icon of social justice and empowerment.
Army Hospital (R&R) becomes first government institute in India to perform robotic laser cataract surgery
The Army Hospital (Research and Referral) on 28 August 2025 became the first government institute in India to perform robotic custom laser cataract surgery using the ALLY system.
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.
IONS 'Emerging Leaders Panel Discussion' concludes at Southern Naval Command, Kochi
The Emerging Leaders Panel Discussion under the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) was held at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, on 27–28 August 2025 with delegates from 19 member countries.
DGFT extends export obligation period under Advance Authorisation for QCO-covered chemical inputs from 6 to 18 months
DGFT Notification No. 28 of 28 August 2025 extended the export obligation period under Advance Authorisation from 6 to 18 months for products under Quality Control Orders of the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals.
Wed, 27 Aug 2025
Cabinet approves India's bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad as host city
The Union Cabinet on 27 August 2025 approved submission of India's bid to host the Commonwealth Games 2030, with Ahmedabad as the proposed host city.
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.
Cabinet approves four railway projects worth ₹12,328 crore, including a new line in Kutch
The Union Cabinet on 27 August 2025 approved four railway projects costing about ₹12,328 crore, including a new Kutch line and multi-tracking projects in Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar and Assam.
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.
CDS releases Joint Doctrines for Special Forces and Airborne & Heliborne Operations at Ran Samwad
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan released Joint Doctrines for Special Forces Operations and for Airborne & Heliborne Operations at the Ran Samwad seminar in Madhya Pradesh on 27 August 2025.
IAF launches flood relief and rescue operations in Jammu region and northern Punjab
The Indian Air Force deployed five Mi-17 helicopters, a Chinook and a C-130 aircraft for flood rescue and relief in the Jammu region and northern Punjab, the Defence Ministry said on 27 August 2025.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan addresses 64th All India Wheat and Barley Research Workers' Workshop in Gwalior
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed the 64th All India Wheat and Barley Research Workers' Workshop at Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Agricultural University, Gwalior, on 27 August 2025.