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Sun, 10 Aug 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.
INS Tamal concludes port call at Casablanca, holds PASSEX with Royal Moroccan Navy
INS Tamal, the Indian Navy's newest stealth frigate, concluded a port call at Casablanca, Morocco, from 6 to 9 August 2025 and held a Passage Exercise with Royal Moroccan Navy ship Mohammed VI on departure.
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.
DARPG notifies scheme for the 23rd National Awards for e-Governance 2026
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) notified on 9 August 2025 the scheme guidelines for the 23rd National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026, with 16 awards across seven categories.
INS Sandhayak makes maiden visit to Singapore's Changi Naval Base
INS Sandhayak, the Indian Navy's first indigenous Survey Vessel Large, entered Changi Naval Base, Singapore, on 9 August 2025, Singapore's National Day, for a three-day maiden visit.
Fri, 08 Aug 2025
Cabinet approves ₹4,250-crore new components of Special Development Packages for Assam and Tripura
The Union Cabinet on 8 August 2025 approved four new components under the Central Sector Scheme of Special Development Packages (SDPs) for Assam and Tripura, with a central outlay of ₹4,250 crore, to implement peace settlements with ethnic groups.
Cabinet approves ₹30,000 crore compensation to oil marketing companies for domestic LPG losses
The Union Cabinet on 8 August 2025 approved ₹30,000 crore as compensation to IOCL, BPCL and HPCL for under-recoveries on the sale of domestic LPG, to be paid in 12 tranches.
Cabinet approves ₹4,200-crore MERITE scheme for technical education
The Union Cabinet on 8 August 2025 approved the Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education (MERITE) scheme with an outlay of ₹4,200 crore for 2025-26 to 2029-30, including a ₹2,100-crore World Bank loan.
Cabinet approves 4-lane Marakkanam–Puducherry stretch of NH-332A at ₹2,157 crore
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 8 August 2025 approved a 46-km, 4-lane Marakkanam–Puducherry section of NH-332A in Tamil Nadu on Hybrid Annuity Mode at a capital cost of ₹2,157 crore.
PM Modi speaks with President Putin, invites him for 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on 8 August 2025; President Putin briefed him on developments concerning Ukraine and PM Modi invited him to India for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit later in the year.
Government e Marketplace marks 9th Foundation Day with ₹5.4 lakh crore GMV in FY 2024-25
The Government e Marketplace (GeM) celebrated its 9th Foundation Day on 8 August 2025, reporting a Gross Merchandise Value of ₹5.4 lakh crore in FY 2024-25 and announcing seller-friendly reforms such as the end of caution money.
PM E-DRIVE scheme extended by two years to 31 March 2028
The Ministry of Heavy Industries on 8 August 2025 extended the PM E-DRIVE scheme by two years, from 31 March 2026 to 31 March 2028, within the same outlay of ₹10,900 crore; support for e-2Ws, e-rickshaws and e-3Ws still ends on 31 March 2026.
Cabinet continues ₹300 targeted LPG subsidy for Ujjwala beneficiaries in 2025-26
The Union Cabinet on 8 August 2025 approved continuing the targeted subsidy of ₹300 per 14.2-kg LPG cylinder, for up to 9 refills a year, for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries in 2025-26 at a cost of ₹12,000 crore.
IndiaAI and National Cancer Grid launch CATCH grant programme for AI in cancer care
IndiaAI and the National Cancer Grid launched the Cancer AI & Technology Challenge (CATCH) Grant Program on 8 August 2025, offering up to ₹50 lakh per pilot project for AI solutions in cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment.
Thu, 07 Aug 2025
Parliament clears Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025
The Rajya Sabha passed the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025 on 7 August 2025, completing its passage through Parliament; the Bill replaces Part XIV of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 and aims to raise coastal cargo to 230 million tonnes by 2030.
ECI notifies Vice-Presidential Election 2025 schedule; poll, if needed, on 9 September
The Election Commission of India notified the schedule for the Vice-Presidential Election, 2025 on 7 August 2025, with 21 August as the last date for nominations and 9 September as the polling date if a contest is required.
PM inaugurates M.S. Swaminathan Centenary Conference; first Food and Peace Award goes to Nigeria's Prof. Adenle
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference at ICAR-Pusa, New Delhi, on 7 August 2025 and presented the first M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace to Professor Adenle of Nigeria.
NCERT adds chapters on Sam Manekshaw, Brigadier Mohammad Usman and Major Somnath Sharma
The Ministry of Defence said on 7 August 2025 that chapters on Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Brigadier Mohammad Usman and Major Somnath Sharma have been added to the NCERT syllabus this academic year.
CDS releases declassified Joint Doctrines for Cyberspace and Amphibious Operations
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan released the declassified versions of the Joint Doctrines for Cyberspace Operations and Amphibious Operations at the Chiefs of Staff Committee meeting in New Delhi on 7 August 2025.
11th National Handloom Day: 24 master weavers get Sant Kabir and National Handloom Awards
Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated the 11th National Handloom Day in New Delhi on 7 August 2025 and conferred the Sant Kabir and National Handloom Awards on 24 master weavers, including six women and one Divyang artisan.
NSA Ajit Doval meets President Putin at the Kremlin
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow on 7 August 2025, after holding talks earlier that day with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu.
PM Modi receives phone call from Brazil's President Lula
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on 7 August 2025; the leaders reiterated their commitment to take the India–Brazil Strategic Partnership to new heights.
Wed, 06 Aug 2025
US imposes additional 25% tariff on Indian goods over Russian oil; India calls it 'unfair, unjustified and unreasonable'
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on 6 August 2025 imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods over India's imports of Russian oil, and India's Ministry of External Affairs called the move 'unfair, unjustified and unreasonable'.
Indian aquanauts dive to 4,025 m and 5,002 m in the Atlantic aboard French submersible Nautile
Two Indian aquanauts from NIOT, Chennai, Raju Ramesh and Cdr (Retd) Jatinder Pal Singh, dived to 4,025 m and 5,002 m in the Atlantic Ocean on 5 and 6 August 2025 aboard IFREMER's submersible Nautile, India's deepest-ever dives.
RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.50%, retains neutral stance
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee, at its meeting of 4–6 August 2025, unanimously kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.50% and continued with a neutral stance.