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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the second-longest-serving PM in Indian history, overtaking Indira Gandhi’s record of 4,077 consecutive days in office.
He completed 4,078 continuous days in office over three consecutive terms.
Historic firsts:
- First Non-Congress PM to reach this milestone
- First Indian PM born after Independence
- Longest-serving PM from a non-Hindi-speaking state (Gujarat)
- First sitting PM since Indira Gandhi to return with a full majority (2019)
Jawaharlal Nehru remains the longest-serving PM with 6,130 days in office.
Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, organized the ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas Padyatra’ on 26th July 2025 in Drass, Kargil.
The event commemorates 26 years of India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War.
Led by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, with participation from the Union Minister of State for Defence.
The Ministry of Labour and Employment launched the eShram portal (eshram.gov.in) on 26th August 2021 to create a comprehensive National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW) linked with Aadhaar.
Key highlights:
- Provides Universal Account Number (UAN) based on self-declaration
- As of 17th July 2025: Over 30.94 crore workers registered
- 85.86 lakh workers from Andhra Pradesh alone
Launched on 21st October 2024 per Budget 2024-25 vision, the eShram “One-Stop-Solution” integrates multiple social security and welfare schemes into a single platform.
The 9th Meeting of the Empowered Committee for Animal Health (ECAH) was held in New Delhi under the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD).
Leadership:
- Chairperson: Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA)
- Vice-Chairperson: Mrs. Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary, DAHD
Representatives from PSA’s office, ICMR, CDSCO, DBT, Ministry of Ayush, and other institutions participated in discussions on India’s animal health sector.
India has resumed the issuance of tourist visas to Chinese nationals, ending a five-year suspension.
Background: Tourist visas were suspended in 2020 due to:
- COVID-19 pandemic
- Galwan Valley clash, which strained bilateral relations
This signals a positive recalibration in India-China ties, focusing on soft power, tourism revival, and religious diplomacy. It also aligns with India’s broader efforts to boost international tourism post-COVID-19.
The Ministry of Women and Child Development rolled out the Palna Scheme on 1 April 2022 under the Samarthya vertical of Umbrella Mission Shakti.
Key features:
- Offers day-care crèche facilities and child protection services
- For children aged 6 months to 6 years
- Available across all States and UTs
Rapid growth of women’s workforce participation, urbanisation, migration, and nuclear families has created a childcare gap, deterring mothers from pursuing gainful employment.
At the 2025 Badminton Asia Junior Championships, both Tanvi Sharma and Vennala Kalagotla earned medals in women’s singles – an unprecedented achievement for India.
Key achievements:
- Tanvi – Currently World No. 1 in juniors, secured dominant straight-game wins
- Vennala – Ranked 103rd, demonstrated tenacity in close contests
This marks a major leap for India’s junior women’s badminton scene.
Parneet Kaur and Kushal Dalal bagged gold in the mixed compound archery team event at the 2025 FISU World University Games.
India’s medal haul in archery:
- 🥇 Gold – Mixed compound team
- 🥈 Silver – Compound men’s team
- 🥉 Bronze – Compound women’s event
These victories enhance India’s archery prospects ahead of LA 2028 Olympics, where compound archery will be introduced.
💼 Business & Economy
Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Alphabet Inc., has reached a personal net worth of $1.1 billion.
Key drivers:
- Alphabet’s soaring stock performance
- Aggressive investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Pichai’s journey from Tamil Nadu to the top of the global tech world showcases his exceptional leadership and long-term vision.
👔 Appointments
The Government of India has appointed Ajay Seth, former Secretary of Finance and Economic Affairs, as the new Chairman of IRDAI.
Key details:
- Approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)
- 1987-batch IAS officer from the Karnataka cadre
🔬 Science & Technology
NASA has launched the TRACERS mission (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) to investigate how Earth’s magnetic field protects the planet from solar storms and space weather.
This mission focuses on understanding magnetic reconnection, a process where the Sun’s magnetic field interacts with Earth’s shield, releasing bursts of energy that can disrupt satellites, power grids, and communications.
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