📊 Index & Rankings
Mangalore ranked as India’s safest city and 49th globally, recognized for its clean environment and orderly civic administration.
| Rank | City |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mangalore |
| 2 | Vadodara |
| 3 | Ahmedabad |
| 4 | Surat |
| 5 | Jaipur |
| 6 | Navi Mumbai |
| 7 | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 8 | Chennai |
| 9 | Pune |
| 10 | Chandigarh |
Gujarat has three cities in the top 10. Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad ranked among the least safe. Globally, Abu Dhabi retained its position as the world’s safest city for the ninth consecutive year.
🇮🇳 National News
Indian Railways successfully carried out the trial run of ‘Rudrastra’, Asia’s longest freight train, measuring 4.5 km in length.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.5 km |
| Wagons | 345 |
| Locomotives | 7 |
| Route | Ganjkhwaja (UP) to Garhwa (Jharkhand) |
| Distance | 209 km |
| Time | 5 hours 10 minutes |
| Average Speed | 40.5 km/h |
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw described it as the longest freight train in Bharat, designed to boost transportation efficiency and accelerate freight movement from DDU to Dhanbad Division.
Aadhaar-based face authentication reached an all-time high of 19.36 crore transactions in July 2025, up from 5.77 crore in July 2024.
This reflects a 22% rise compared to June 2025, with 1.22 crore transactions on a single day — 1 July 2025.
Over 150 organisations across banking, telecom, oil, and government sectors now use this AI-powered, contactless verification system.
Major integrations: NSAP, NMC medical colleges, and recruitment agencies like SSC and RRB.
Total Aadhaar authentication transactions reached 221 crore, with e-KYC contributing 39.56 crore.
The Government e Marketplace (GeM) completed 9 years in 2025, recording a Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of ₹5.4 lakh crore in FY 2024–25.
Since launching in 2016, GeM has onboarded 1.5 lakh women-led enterprises, startups, self-help groups (SHGs), artisans, and micro & small enterprises (MSEs).
Key reforms:
- Removal of caution money
- Vendor fee rationalization
- Reduced transaction charges, benefiting 97% of total orders
Union Minister L Murugan revealed that ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s radio address, has earned ₹34.13 crore in revenue since its first broadcast on 3 October 2014.
Produced in-house by Akashvani without extra expenditure, it is aired via radio, Doordarshan, social media, and digital platforms.
Available on: YouTube, Facebook, X, Instagram, DD Free Dish, WAVES OTT, and NewsOnAIR app.
Indian javelin thrower Annu Rani secured gold at the International Wiesław Maniak Memorial in Poland with a season-best throw of 62.59 meters.
She took the lead early with her first throw of 60.96 meters before achieving her best in the second round.
Medal standings:
- 🥇 Gold: Annu Rani (India) – 62.59m
- 🥈 Silver: Eda Tugsuz (Turkey)
- 🥉 Bronze: Lianna Davidson (Australia)
Currently ranked among the top 15 javelin throwers globally in 2025, Annu is aiming for the 64-meter qualifying mark for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
🌐 International News
In a landmark diplomatic breakthrough, Azerbaijan and Armenia formally ended decades of conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh at a peace summit hosted by President Donald Trump at the White House.
Key provisions:
- Reopening of transport links
- Establishment of diplomatic and trade relations
- Creation of a Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity to connect Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave
Thailand and Cambodia concluded discussions on ceasefire implementation during the General Border Committee meeting in Kuala Lumpur, attended by observers from the US, China, and Malaysia.
Agreement includes:
- Ending all forms of gunfire
- Maintaining current troop levels without reinforcements along the border
- Ensuring captured soldiers are treated in line with international humanitarian law
🔬 Science & Technology
IndiaAI and the National Cancer Grid (NCG) have launched the CATCH Grant Program to support AI-driven innovations in cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
Funding offers:
- Pilot grants: Up to ₹50 lakh
- Scale-up funding: Up to ₹1 crore for up to 10 selected projects
Eligible participants: Startups, health tech companies, academic institutions, and hospitals.
Application deadline: 2 September 2025
Focus areas include responsible AI development, clinical validation, and deployment readiness across the NCG network.
📅 Important Days
World Biofuel Day is observed annually on August 10 to highlight the importance of biofuels.
“Biofuels: a sustainable pathway to net zero.”
The day commemorates Sir Rudolf Diesel for his pioneering experiments in biofuel technology and promotes awareness of government initiatives in the biofuel sector.
World Lion Day is celebrated worldwide on August 10 to promote lion conservation.
Lion’s scientific name: Panthera leo
The Big Cat Initiative (BCI) was launched in 2009 by conservationists and filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert to protect lion populations.
The day aims to educate and raise awareness about threats to lions and their importance in the ecosystem.
📊 Index & Rankings
Mangalore ranked as India’s safest city and 49th globally, recognized for its clean environment and orderly civic administration.
| Rank | City |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mangalore |
| 2 | Vadodara |
| 3 | Ahmedabad |
| 4 | Surat |
| 5 | Jaipur |
| 6 | Navi Mumbai |
| 7 | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 8 | Chennai |
| 9 | Pune |
| 10 | Chandigarh |
Gujarat has three cities in the top 10. Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad ranked among the least safe. Globally, Abu Dhabi retained its position as the world’s safest city for the ninth consecutive year.
🇮🇳 National News
Indian Railways successfully carried out the trial run of ‘Rudrastra’, Asia’s longest freight train, measuring 4.5 km in length.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.5 km |
| Wagons | 345 |
| Locomotives | 7 |
| Route | Ganjkhwaja (UP) to Garhwa (Jharkhand) |
| Distance | 209 km |
| Time | 5 hours 10 minutes |
| Average Speed | 40.5 km/h |
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw described it as the longest freight train in Bharat, designed to boost transportation efficiency and accelerate freight movement from DDU to Dhanbad Division.
Aadhaar-based face authentication reached an all-time high of 19.36 crore transactions in July 2025, up from 5.77 crore in July 2024.
This reflects a 22% rise compared to June 2025, with 1.22 crore transactions on a single day — 1 July 2025.
Over 150 organisations across banking, telecom, oil, and government sectors now use this AI-powered, contactless verification system.
Major integrations: NSAP, NMC medical colleges, and recruitment agencies like SSC and RRB.
Total Aadhaar authentication transactions reached 221 crore, with e-KYC contributing 39.56 crore.
The Government e Marketplace (GeM) completed 9 years in 2025, recording a Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of ₹5.4 lakh crore in FY 2024–25.
Since launching in 2016, GeM has onboarded 1.5 lakh women-led enterprises, startups, self-help groups (SHGs), artisans, and micro & small enterprises (MSEs).
Key reforms:
- Removal of caution money
- Vendor fee rationalization
- Reduced transaction charges, benefiting 97% of total orders
Union Minister L Murugan revealed that ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s radio address, has earned ₹34.13 crore in revenue since its first broadcast on 3 October 2014.
Produced in-house by Akashvani without extra expenditure, it is aired via radio, Doordarshan, social media, and digital platforms.
Available on: YouTube, Facebook, X, Instagram, DD Free Dish, WAVES OTT, and NewsOnAIR app.
Indian javelin thrower Annu Rani secured gold at the International Wiesław Maniak Memorial in Poland with a season-best throw of 62.59 meters.
She took the lead early with her first throw of 60.96 meters before achieving her best in the second round.
Medal standings:
- 🥇 Gold: Annu Rani (India) – 62.59m
- 🥈 Silver: Eda Tugsuz (Turkey)
- 🥉 Bronze: Lianna Davidson (Australia)
Currently ranked among the top 15 javelin throwers globally in 2025, Annu is aiming for the 64-meter qualifying mark for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
🌐 International News
In a landmark diplomatic breakthrough, Azerbaijan and Armenia formally ended decades of conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh at a peace summit hosted by President Donald Trump at the White House.
Key provisions:
- Reopening of transport links
- Establishment of diplomatic and trade relations
- Creation of a Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity to connect Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave
Thailand and Cambodia concluded discussions on ceasefire implementation during the General Border Committee meeting in Kuala Lumpur, attended by observers from the US, China, and Malaysia.
Agreement includes:
- Ending all forms of gunfire
- Maintaining current troop levels without reinforcements along the border
- Ensuring captured soldiers are treated in line with international humanitarian law
🔬 Science & Technology
IndiaAI and the National Cancer Grid (NCG) have launched the CATCH Grant Program to support AI-driven innovations in cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
Funding offers:
- Pilot grants: Up to ₹50 lakh
- Scale-up funding: Up to ₹1 crore for up to 10 selected projects
Eligible participants: Startups, health tech companies, academic institutions, and hospitals.
Application deadline: 2 September 2025
Focus areas include responsible AI development, clinical validation, and deployment readiness across the NCG network.
📅 Important Days
World Biofuel Day is observed annually on August 10 to highlight the importance of biofuels.
“Biofuels: a sustainable pathway to net zero.”
The day commemorates Sir Rudolf Diesel for his pioneering experiments in biofuel technology and promotes awareness of government initiatives in the biofuel sector.
World Lion Day is celebrated worldwide on August 10 to promote lion conservation.
Lion’s scientific name: Panthera leo
The Big Cat Initiative (BCI) was launched in 2009 by conservationists and filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert to protect lion populations.
The day aims to educate and raise awareness about threats to lions and their importance in the ecosystem.
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