India Current Affairs — All time
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Tue, 02 Sept 2025
CCI approves Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation's acquisition of stake in YES Bank
The Competition Commission of India approved on 2 September 2025 the acquisition of certain share capital and voting rights of YES Bank by Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.
President Murmu attends 120th Foundation Day of City Union Bank in Chennai
President Droupadi Murmu attended the 120th foundation day celebrations of City Union Bank in Chennai on 2 September 2025, highlighting the banking industry's role in India's growth and financial inclusion.
Delhi Zoo reports no new bird deaths after avian influenza incident
The National Zoological Park, Delhi, said on 2 September 2025 that no new deaths had been reported in its water bird aviary or migratory birds pond after an avian influenza incident, with frontline staff screened by NCDC.
Mon, 01 Sept 2025
PM Modi at 25th SCO Summit in Tianjin; Tianjin Declaration condemns Pahalgam attack
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 25th SCO Council of Heads of State in Tianjin, China (31 August–1 September 2025), where member states adopted the Tianjin Declaration strongly condemning the 22 April Pahalgam terror attack.
Delhi records best January–August average AQI in eight years
Delhi's average AQI for January–August 2025 was 172, its best for the period in eight years excluding the 2020 lockdown year, the Environment Ministry said on 1 September 2025.
Tribal Affairs Ministry launches beta of Adi Vaani, India's first AI translator for tribal languages
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the beta version of Adi Vaani on 1 September 2025, India's first AI-powered translation platform for tribal languages, supporting Santali, Bhili, Mundari and Gondi at launch.
President Murmu attends diamond jubilee of All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysuru
President Droupadi Murmu attended the diamond jubilee celebrations of the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) in Mysuru, Karnataka, on 1 September 2025.
India Post Payments Bank marks 8th Foundation Day with over 12 crore customers
India Post Payments Bank celebrated its 8th Foundation Day (IPPB Day) on 1 September 2025, having onboarded over 12 crore customers through more than 1.64 lakh post offices.
T.C.A. Kalyani takes charge as 29th Controller General of Accounts
T.C.A. Kalyani, a 1991-batch Indian Civil Accounts Service officer, assumed charge as Controller General of Accounts in the Ministry of Finance on 1 September 2025, becoming the 29th officer to hold the post.
Department of Posts signs MoU with Esri India to strengthen DIGIPIN
The Department of Posts signed an MoU with GIS provider Esri India on 1 September 2025 to use its high-resolution imagery and basemaps for the DIGIPIN digital addressing portal.
Sun, 31 Aug 2025
IUCAA-led study uses Mira variable stars to measure the Hubble constant with 3.7% precision
A study led by Prof. Anupam Bhardwaj of IUCAA, Pune, with Nobel laureate Adam Riess as co-author, used 40 oxygen-rich Mira variable stars to measure the Hubble constant with 3.7% precision.
Mann Ki Baat 125th episode: PM highlights Pratibha Setu, first Khelo India Water Sports Festival and 'Solar Didi'
In the 125th episode of Mann Ki Baat on 31 August 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about the UPSC 'Pratibha Setu' portal, the first Khelo India Water Sports Festival on Dal Lake and Bihar's 'Solar Didi'.
Bihar SIR: one day left for claims and objections on draft roll of 7.24 crore electors
The Election Commission's Bihar SIR bulletin of 31 August 2025 said one day was left for filing claims and objections on the draft electoral roll of 7.24 crore electors.
MHA constitutes Inter-Ministerial Central Teams for flood-hit Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and J&K
The Ministry of Home Affairs on 31 August 2025 constituted Inter-Ministerial Central Teams to assess damage from heavy rain, floods, cloudbursts and landslides in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir.
NeGD integrates nearly 2,000 e-Government services on DigiLocker and e-District across all 36 States/UTs
The National e-Governance Division announced on 31 August 2025 that 1,938 e-Government services are now available on DigiLocker and e-District platforms across all 36 States and UTs, with Maharashtra offering the most.
Amit Shah inaugurates '112 Janrakshak' emergency response project in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the '112 Janrakshak' projects under Dial 112 in Ahmedabad on 31 August 2025, launching a fleet of 1,000 police vehicles in Gujarat.
38th 'Sundays on Cycle' held at Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai, as part of National Sports Day celebrations
The Sports Authority of India's Mumbai centre hosted the 38th edition of 'Sundays on Cycle' at Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali, on 31 August 2025 with over 500 cyclists.
Sat, 30 Aug 2025
NHAI's IHMCL signs pact with ICICI Bank for India's first Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling at Choryasi, Gujarat
Indian Highways Management Company Ltd, promoted by NHAI, signed an agreement with ICICI Bank on 30 August 2025 to implement India's first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at Choryasi Fee Plaza on NH-48 in Gujarat.
First Sports Goods Manufacturing Conclave: task force for policy, 25% global share target, and first supplement-testing referral labs
At the first-ever Sports Goods Manufacturing Conclave in New Delhi on 30 August 2025, Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced a task force for a sports goods policy and the country's first nutritional supplement testing referral labs at NFSU Gandhinagar and NIPER Hyderabad.
Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates India's first tempered glass manufacturing facility for mobile devices at Noida
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated India's first tempered glass manufacturing facility for mobile devices, set up by Optiemus Electronics with Corning Incorporated, at Noida on 30 August 2025.
National conference of SC/ST welfare committee chairpersons ends in Bhubaneswar; Speaker Om Birla calls for such committees in every State Assembly
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, closing the two-day National Conference of Chairpersons of SC/ST Welfare Committees of Parliament and State Legislatures in Bhubaneswar on 30 August 2025, urged every State Assembly to set up such committees.
DGGI Belagavi uncovers ₹145 crore fake GST invoice racket; one arrested under Section 69 of CGST Act
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence's Belagavi Zonal Unit said on 30 August 2025 that it had uncovered fake GST invoices of about ₹145 crore involving tax evasion of about ₹43 crore, and arrested one person.
Waves Film Bazaar opens Co-Production Market calls for 19th edition in Goa with $20,000 cash grants
Waves Film Bazaar, held alongside IFFI, opened calls on 30 August 2025 for the Co-Production Market of its 19th edition, set for 20–24 November 2025 in Goa, with $20,000 in cash grants.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025
India's real GDP grows 7.8% in Q1 (April–June) of FY 2025-26, says NSO
The National Statistics Office estimated on 29 August 2025 that India's real GDP grew 7.8% in April–June 2025, up from 6.5% a year earlier, led by a 9.3% rise in the services sector.
MoEFCC notifies Environment Audit Rules, 2025, creating certified and registered environment auditors
The Environment Ministry notified the Environment Audit Rules, 2025 on 29 August 2025, creating a system of certified and registered environment auditors overseen by an Environment Audit Designated Agency.
INCOIS–NDMA conclave in Chennai on marine multi-hazards; cell-broadcast alert trial for fishermen from 1 September
INCOIS and NDMA held a Conclave on Marine Multi-Hazards Services for the Indian Coastline in Chennai on 29 August 2025, where NDMA member Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (retd) announced a cell-broadcast alert trial from 1 September.
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.
Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 begins in Rajgir, Bihar
The Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 (Hero Asia Cup Rajgir Bihar 2025) began in Rajgir, Bihar, on 29 August 2025, with eight teams scheduled to play until 7 September.
BEE releases State Energy Efficiency Index 2024: Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Tripura top their groups
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency released the State Energy Efficiency Index 2024 on 29 August 2025, with Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Tripura the top performers in their groups.
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.