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Sat, 16 Aug 2025
DRI's 'Operation Crystal Break' busts mephedrone factory in Bhopal; 61.2 kg seized
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence busted a clandestine mephedrone manufacturing unit at Jagdishpur (Islamnagar) in Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh on 16 August 2025, seizing 61.20 kg of liquid mephedrone worth ₹92 crore.
Har Ghar Tiranga 2025: 7.5 crore selfies uploaded; Tiranga Volunteer introduced
The Ministry of Culture said on 16 August 2025 that the fourth edition of Har Ghar Tiranga, held from 2 to 15 August, saw 7.50 crore selfies uploaded and more than 9 lakh Tiranga Volunteers.
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla given additional charge of Nagaland
The President appointed Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to discharge the functions of the Governor of Nagaland in addition to his own duties, following the demise of Governor La. Ganesan, Rashtrapati Bhavan said on 16 August 2025.
Fri, 15 Aug 2025
79th Independence Day: PM announces ₹1 lakh crore Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, next-gen GST reforms by Diwali
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 12th Independence Day address from the Red Fort on 15 August 2025, announced the ₹1 lakh crore PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, next-generation GST reforms by Diwali, a Reform Task Force and a High-Power Demography Mission.
PM announces Mission Sudarshan Chakra: national security shield for strategic and civilian sites by 2035
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Mission Sudarshan Chakra in his Independence Day address on 15 August 2025, saying that by 2035 important strategic and civilian places would get complete security cover through new technology platforms.
Anandkumar Velkumar wins India's first roller sports medal at the World Games, a bronze in Chengdu
On 15 August 2025, Anandkumar Velkumar won bronze in the men's 1000m sprint inline speed skating track event at the World Games 2025 in Chengdu, China, India's first medal in roller skating at the World Games.
NHAI rolls out FASTag Annual Pass at about 1,150 toll plazas
The National Highways Authority of India implemented the FASTag Annual Pass from 15 August 2025 at about 1,150 toll plazas, offering one year or 200 crossings for a one-time fee of ₹3,000 for non-commercial vehicles.
Nagaland Governor La. Ganesan passes away in Chennai at 80
Nagaland Governor La. Ganesan, a former Tamil Nadu BJP president, died at a private hospital in Chennai on 15 August 2025 at the age of 80.
Roof collapse at Dargah Patte Shah near Humayun's Tomb in Delhi kills seven
A roof collapsed at Dargah Patte Shah near Humayun's Tomb in Delhi on the afternoon of 15 August 2025, and the death toll rose to seven.
Thu, 14 Aug 2025
S&P upgrades India's sovereign rating to 'BBB' with Stable outlook – first upgrade in 18 years
S&P Global Ratings upgraded India's long-term sovereign credit rating to 'BBB' from 'BBB-' and its short-term rating to 'A-2' from 'A-3' with a Stable outlook on 14 August 2025, its first upgrade of India in 18 years.
President approves 127 gallantry awards, including 4 Kirti Chakras and 15 Vir Chakras, on eve of I-Day 2025
President Droupadi Murmu approved 127 gallantry awards, 40 distinguished service awards and 290 Mention-in-Despatches for the Armed Forces and CAPF personnel on 14 August 2025, the eve of the 79th Independence Day.
WPI inflation at -0.58% in July 2025
India's annual rate of inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index was -0.58% (provisional) in July 2025, compared with -0.13% in June, the Commerce Ministry said on 14 August 2025.
Cloudburst at Chasoti in J&K's Kishtwar on Machail Mata yatra route kills dozens
A cloudburst struck Chasoti village in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on 14 August 2025, on the route of the Machail Mata yatra, killing dozens of people and leaving many missing.
1,090 police, fire, home guard and correctional personnel get gallantry and service medals on I-Day 2025
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 14 August 2025 that 1,090 personnel of Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence and Correctional Services were awarded gallantry and service medals for Independence Day 2025.
India hosts 10th AITIGA Joint Committee meeting to review ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement
India hosted the 10th meeting of the AITIGA Joint Committee at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi from 10 to 14 August 2025 to continue the review of the ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement.
President Murmu addresses the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on 14 August 2025, the eve of the 79th Independence Day, citing 6.5% GDP growth in the last fiscal year and the Constitution's four pillars of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity.
India and Singapore hold 4th Joint Working Group on Trade & Investment in New Delhi
India and Singapore held the 4th meeting of the Joint Working Group on Trade & Investment in New Delhi on 14 August 2025, a day after the 3rd India–Singapore Ministerial Roundtable.
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day observed on 14 August 2025
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day was observed on 14 August 2025, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying tribute to the grit and resilience of those affected by the Partition.
Ikshak, third Survey Vessel (Large), delivered to the Indian Navy by GRSE
Ikshak (Yard 3027), the third of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata, was delivered to the Indian Navy on 14 August 2025.
Three Additional Judges appointed to the Bombay High Court
The Centre notified on 14 August 2025 the appointment of Ajit Bhagwanrao Kadethankar, Sushil Manohar Ghodeswar and Aarti Arun Sathe as Additional Judges of the Bombay High Court for two years.
Wed, 13 Aug 2025
Bhavina Patel wins gold at ITTF World Para Elite in Spokane, rises to world No. 1
Para table tennis player Bhavina Patel won the gold medal in Women's Singles Class 4–5 at the ITTF World Para Elite event held in Spokane, USA from 9 to 13 August 2025.
Singapore DPM Gan Kim Yong calls on President Murmu ahead of 3rd India–Singapore Ministerial Roundtable
A Singapore ministerial delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister and Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong called on President Droupadi Murmu on 13 August 2025 while in Delhi for the third India–Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR).
Expanded ISA building of the Intellectual Property Office inaugurated in Dwarka, New Delhi
On 13 August 2025, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the expanded ISA building of the Intellectual Property Office in Dwarka, New Delhi, built to support India's role as an International Searching Authority and International Preliminary Examining Authority under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.
TRAI issues India's first manual for rating properties on digital connectivity
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India issued the Manual for Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity on 13 August 2025, the country's first standardised framework to assess how well buildings support high-speed digital access.
India crosses 100 GW of solar PV module manufacturing capacity under ALMM
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on 13 August 2025 that India's solar PV module manufacturing capacity enlisted under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) has reached 100 GW, up from 2.3 GW in 2014.
IGNCA and Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences sign MoU to integrate science and culture
On 13 August 2025, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), Lucknow, signed an MoU described as the first initiative in India to bring science and culture onto a unified platform, including support for Project Mausam.
98th Network Planning Group meeting evaluates seven projects under PM GatiShakti
The Network Planning Group evaluated seven infrastructure projects — one road, one multi-modal logistics park, three rail projects and two PM MITRA textile parks — for conformity with PM GatiShakti principles at its 98th meeting, the Commerce Ministry said on 13 August 2025.
Logo and website of 'Bharat Steel' conference-cum-exhibition launched
Union Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy unveiled the logo, brochure and website of Bharat Steel, the Ministry of Steel's flagship international conference-cum-exhibition, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 13 August 2025.
Tue, 12 Aug 2025
Retail inflation falls to 1.55% in July 2025, lowest since June 2017
India's year-on-year CPI inflation for July 2025 came in at 1.55% (provisional), 55 basis points below June and the lowest since June 2017, data released by MoSPI on 12 August 2025 showed.
Lok Sabha Speaker admits motion to remove Justice Yashwant Varma, sets up three-member inquiry committee
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on 12 August 2025 admitted a motion signed by 146 MPs seeking the removal of Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma and constituted a three-member committee to probe the charges.