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Sports News
Khelo India Water Sports Festival Concludes at Dal Lake
- The three-day-long Khelo India Water Sports Festival came to an end at Dal Lake, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.
- Madhya Pradesh emerged as the overall champion, securing a total of 18 medals – comprising 10 Gold, 3 Silver, and 5 Bronze – and clinched the team championship title.
- Madhya Pradesh demonstrated clear dominance in kayaking and canoeing, capturing all four gold medals on the second-last day, and went on to add six more gold medals on the final day of the event.
- States such as Odisha and Kerala also performed well, with athletes trained at SAI training centres in Jagatpur and Alappuzha making notable contributions.
Science & Tech News
India to Become Global AI Battleground in 2025
- India is positioning itself as the center of global AI competition, with international tech companies striving to secure their foothold in a country of 4 billion people.
- OpenAI has announced the establishment of its India office in New Delhi this year, marking its direct entry into the Indian market.
- Additionally, OpenAI introduced an affordable subscription plan named ‘ChatGPT Go’ priced at ₹399/month, sparking an AI pricing war in the country.
X-37B: America’s Secret Space Plane
- The X-37B, officially known as the Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV), is regarded as one of the most secretive projects of the S. Air Force and Space Force.
- Often nicknamed the “mini space shuttle”, it is recognized for its ability to endure long missions, reusability, and conducting classified experiments in space.
- The X-37B forms a critical part of America’s space dominance strategy, particularly in response to the rapidly advancing space programs of China and Russia.
Rank-Report News
40% of Chief Ministers Facing Criminal Cases: ADR Report
- A new study conducted by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) highlights that 40% of India’s chief ministers are facing criminal charges.
- The report gains importance in light of the central government introducing three new bills aimed at disqualifying the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and Ministers from office if they remain in jail for more than 30 days on serious criminal charges.
National News
Andhra Pradesh Government Announces ₹1 Crore Insurance Cover for Municipal Workers
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu launched a comprehensive insurance scheme for municipal employees under the Swachh Andhra-Swarna Andhra campaign.
- The announcement was made on 23 August 2025 during a program held at Peddapuram in Kakinada district.
Appointments
Anish Dayal Singh Named Deputy National Security Advisor
- The Central Government has appointed Anish Dayal Singh, a 1988 batch Manipur cadre IPS officer, as the Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- The 60-year-old former CRPF Director General will directly report to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, thereby strengthening India’s national security framework.
Sudarshan Venu Takes Charge as Chairman & MD of TVS Motor
- Sudarshan Venu officially assumed the role of Chairman and Managing Director of TVS Motor on August 25, 2025.
- He succeeded Ralf Speth, the former chairman, who stepped down on August 22, 2025.
- At 36 years old, Venu is now among the youngest top executives in India’s automobile sector.
- He is credited with leading the company’s strategic transformation, particularly its shift toward electric vehicles (EVs).
YES Bank Extends Prashant Kumar’s Tenure as MD & CEO
- YES Bank has extended the tenure of Prashant Kumar as its Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for six months, from October 6, 2025, to April 5, 2026.
- The extension was approved during the bank’s 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM).
- Kumar initially took charge in March 2020 during the bank’s reconstruction and was reappointed in October 2022 for a three-year term.
Vishwas Patel Reappointed as Chairperson of PCI
- The Payments Council of India (PCI), representing the non-banking payments sector, has unanimously reappointed Vishwas Patel, Joint MD of Infibeam Avenues Limited, as its Chairperson.
- Along with Patel, two new co-chairpersons were also appointed for the 2025–27 term.
Business News
Foreign Investment by Indian Firms Rises by 67% in FY 2025
- India recorded a massive 67.74% increase in foreign investment by Indian companies during FY 2024–25, which surged to US$ 41.6 billion compared to US$ 24.8 billion in the previous year.
- According to the EY report “India Abroad: Navigating the Global Landscape for Overseas Investment – 2025”, this growth is driven by:
- Adoption of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles.
- Implementation of GIFT City reforms.
- Ongoing global tax realignment.
- These factors have significantly influenced Indian companies’ global expansion strategies.
Agreement News
RRU and SSB Alwar Sign MoU on National Security Training
- The Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Alwar have signed an MoU to bolster India’s internal security structure.
- The agreement seeks to promote:
- Professional training
- Academic collaboration.
- Research and innovation in areas of national security, law enforcement, and border management.
International News
India Temporarily Halts Postal Services to the United States
- The Indian postal department has announced a temporary suspension of international postal services to the United States starting August 25, 2025.
- This move follows the U.S. government’s Executive Order 14324, which abolishes the duty-free “de minimis exemption” for imports valued up to USD 800, effective August 29, 2025.
- Consequently, all imported goods will now be subjected to customs duty, irrespective of their value.
Donald Trump Nominates Sergio Gor as Next U.S. Ambassador to India
- S. President Donald Trump has nominated his close aide Sergio Gor as the next U.S. Ambassador to India.
- Gor will also serve as Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs, marking the first instance of such a dual role in diplomatic history.
- He will succeed Eric Garcetti, who served from May 11, 2023, to January 20, 2025.
- Since Garcetti’s departure, Jorgan K. Andrews has been functioning as the interim Charge d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in India.
- The appointment requires confirmation by the S. Senate.
India–Netherlands Strategic Partnership on Water
- India and the Netherlands have entered into a Strategic Partnership on Water (SWP) to enhance bilateral collaboration.
- The partnership involves contributions from policy experts, academic institutions, private sector organizations, and knowledge institutes.
- A key highlight is the establishment of an Indo-Dutch Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Water, jointly developed by IIT Delhi and the Government of the Netherlands.
Important Days
International Dog Day 2025 – August 26
- Celebrated annually on August 26, International Dog Day encourages people to adopt dogs rather than purchase them from shops.
- The day is observed globally to honor the loyalty, love, and value that dogs bring into human lives, irrespective of breed, size, or type.
- The observance began in 2004, when the first International Dog Day was celebrated.
- People are encouraged to celebrate the day by also contributing to animal charities of their choice.
Women’s Equality Day 2025 – August 26
- Women’s Equality Day is commemorated annually on August 26 to mark the granting of voting rights to women in the United States.
- Women’s organizations across the U.S. observe the day by promoting equal opportunities in education and employment.
- The women’s suffrage movement in the U.S. began even before the Civil War.
- By the 1830s, most states had expanded voting rights from just wealthy white male landowners to include all white men, regardless of property ownership.
- This day not only celebrates the passage of the 19th Amendment but also underscores the ongoing struggle for women’s full equality.
- It serves as a reminder to commend and support the efforts of women’s groups and organizations working toward gender parity.