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Tue, 12 Aug 2025
Cabinet approves four semiconductor units in Odisha, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh worth about ₹4,600 crore
The Union Cabinet on 12 August 2025 approved four more semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission — SiCSem, CDIL, 3D Glass Solutions and ASIP — with a combined outlay of about ₹4,600 crore.
Parliament passes National Sports Governance Bill and National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025
Parliament passed the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025 on 12 August 2025, when the Rajya Sabha approved both bills a day after the Lok Sabha.
UPSC to begin centenary year celebrations from 1 October 2025
The Union Public Service Commission announced on 12 August 2025 that it will celebrate its centenary year from 1 October 2025 to 1 October 2026, marking 100 years since the Public Service Commission was set up on 1 October 1926.
Cabinet approves Lucknow Metro Phase-1B of 11.165 km with 12 stations
The Union Cabinet on 12 August 2025 approved Phase-1B of the Lucknow Metro Rail Project, an 11.165 km corridor with 12 stations, at a cost of ₹5,801 crore.
World Elephant Day 2025: national event held at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change marked World Elephant Day on 12 August 2025 with a national event at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, highlighting that India is home to about 60% of the world's wild elephants.
CCEA approves ₹8,146 crore 700 MW Tato-II hydro project in Arunachal Pradesh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 12 August 2025 approved an investment of ₹8,146.21 crore for the 700 MW Tato-II Hydro Electric Project in Shi Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh, with a completion period of 72 months.
Health Ministry launches SHRESTH index to benchmark state drug regulators
The Union Health Ministry on 12 August 2025 launched SHRESTH, the State Health Regulatory Excellence Index, a first-of-its-kind national initiative to benchmark and strengthen state drug regulatory systems.
Pixxel-led consortium wins IN-SPACe bid to build India's first PPP Earth observation constellation
IN-SPACe on 12 August 2025 selected a consortium led by Pixxel, with Piersight Space, SatSure and Dhruva Space, to build and operate India's first fully indigenous commercial Earth Observation constellation of 12 satellites under a public–private partnership.
18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics opens in Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in Mumbai through a video message on 12 August 2025; the olympiad, organised by HBCSE-TIFR, runs from 11 to 21 August.
Mon, 11 Aug 2025
Supreme Court orders removal of stray dogs from Delhi-NCR streets to shelters
A Supreme Court bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan on 11 August 2025 directed authorities in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad to pick up stray dogs and house them in shelters, in a suo motu case on dog bites.
Lok Sabha passes Income-Tax (No. 2) Bill and Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 without debate
The Lok Sabha on 11 August 2025 passed the Income-Tax (No. 2) Bill, 2025 and the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 by voice vote without debate, amid Opposition protests.
Parliament passes Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025 replacing the 1958 Act
Parliament passed the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025 on 11 August 2025 when the Rajya Sabha adopted it, after the Lok Sabha had passed it on 6 August.
Cooperative Election Authority holds first consultative meeting with state cooperative election bodies
The Cooperative Election Authority, chaired by Devendra Kumar Singh, held its first consultative meeting with State Cooperative Election Authorities in New Delhi on 11 August 2025.
Indian and Sri Lankan Coast Guards hold 8th High-Level Meeting in New Delhi
The Indian Coast Guard and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard held their 8th High-Level Meeting in New Delhi on 11 August 2025, focusing on marine pollution response, maritime search and rescue and maritime law enforcement.
ECI begins delisting another 476 registered unrecognised political parties
The Election Commission of India said on 11 August 2025 that it has identified another 476 registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPs) for delisting, after removing 334 such parties on 9 August.
About ₹3,900 crore in PMFBY claims transferred to 35 lakh farmers from Jhunjhunu
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 11 August 2025 digitally transferred about ₹3,900 crore in Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana claims to nearly 35 lakh farmers from Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan.
PM inaugurates 184 Type-VII flats for MPs at Baba Kharak Singh Marg
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 11 August 2025 inaugurated 184 newly built Type-VII multi-storey flats for Members of Parliament at Baba Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi.
Australian Army chief Lt Gen Simon Stuart begins four-day visit to India
Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, Chief of the Australian Army, began an official four-day visit to India on 11 August 2025, calling on Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi in New Delhi.
Sun, 10 Aug 2025
World Lion Day 2025: Asiatic lion population reaches 891, celebrations held at Barda Wildlife Sanctuary
World Lion Day was celebrated on 10 August 2025 at Barda Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwarka district, where Union Minister Bhupender Yadav said India's Asiatic lion population has grown to 891 from 674 in 2020.
PM inaugurates Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line, lays Phase-3 foundation and flags off three Vande Bharat trains
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 10 August 2025 inaugurated the Yellow Line of Bangalore Metro, laid the foundation stone of Metro Phase-3 and flagged off three Vande Bharat Express trains, in projects worth around ₹22,800 crore.
Aadhaar Face Authentication crosses 200 crore transactions
The Unique Identification Authority of India marked 200 crore Aadhaar Face Authentication transactions on 10 August 2025, doubling from 100 crore in under six months.
Foundation laid for ₹1,800 crore Brahma–BEML Rail Manufacturing Hub in Madhya Pradesh
The foundation stone of the ₹1,800 crore 'Brahma–BEML Rail Manufacturing Hub' was laid on 10 August 2025 at Umaria village of Obedullaganj in the Vidisha Lok Sabha constituency of Madhya Pradesh.
Sreeshankar wins long jump at India's first World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze event in Bhubaneswar
Murali Sreeshankar won the men's long jump with a season-best 8.13 m on his final attempt at the inaugural Indian Open World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze event at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar on 10 August 2025.
Khelo India ASMITA Football League 2025-26 for under-13 girls inaugurated in Jalgaon
Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse inaugurated the Khelo India ASMITA Football League 2025-26 for girls aged 13 and under at Jalgaon, Maharashtra on 10 August 2025.
Sat, 09 Aug 2025
India's defence production hits record ₹1.51 lakh crore in FY 2024-25
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh announced on 9 August 2025 that India's annual defence production reached an all-time high of ₹1,50,590 crore in FY 2024-25, up 18% over the previous year.
India's first animal stem cell biobank opens at NIAB, Hyderabad
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first-of-its-kind Animal Stem Cell BioBank and Laboratory at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad, on 9 August 2025.
ECI delists 334 registered unrecognised political parties
The Election Commission of India said on 9 August 2025 that it has delisted 334 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) found non-compliant after verification of 345 such parties by state Chief Electoral Officers.
First freight train reaches Kashmir Valley with cement from Punjab
The first freight train to the Kashmir Valley arrived at the newly commissioned Anantnag Goods Shed on 9 August 2025, carrying cement in 21 wagons from Rupnagar in Punjab; PM Modi called it a great day for commerce and connectivity.
Sanchar Saathi mobile app crosses 50 lakh downloads in about six months
The Department of Telecommunications said on 9 August 2025 that the Sanchar Saathi mobile app, launched on 17 January 2025, has crossed 50 lakh downloads.
Centenary of the Kakori Train Action marked on 9 August 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute on 9 August 2025 to the revolutionaries of the Kakori Train Action, carried out near Lucknow on 9 August 1925, on its 100th anniversary.