🌐 International Affairs 1. India–European Union Landmark Free Trade Agreement India and the European Union (EU) concluded a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 27 January 2026, described by leaders as the “mother of all deals”. The FTA is aimed at liberalising trade in goods and services between India and the 27 EU member states,…
1. National News & Developments (India) PM’s Andhra Pradesh Visit & Projects Launch Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Andhra Pradesh and laid the foundation / inaugurated projects worth ₹13,430 crore across sectors like industry, power transmission, roads, railways, defense manufacturing, petroleum & gas. He also attended the “Super GST Super Savings” event in Kurnool and…
1. National News & Developments (India) Himachal Pradesh’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve gets UNESCO tag In the 37th session of UNESCO’s Man & Biosphere (MAB) Programme, India’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh was included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves. This addition raises India’s total count of biosphere reserves under UNESCO designation….
National News Headlines – 23.08.2025 Political and Legislative Updates President Droupadi Murmu granted assent to the Gaming and Information Technology bills, transforming them into official laws Supreme Court issued fresh directives regarding stray dogs, mandating municipal bodies to sterilize, vaccinate and release them back to original locations rather than confining to shelters Supreme Court clarified…
National News Government Appointments and Policy Updates R Doraiswamy Appointed as LIC MD & CEO: R Doraiswamy has been appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Life Insurance Corporation of India from 15 July 2025. His term will last until 28 August 2028, when he turns 62. With over 38 years of experience…
National Affairs Cabinet Approvals and Government Decisions Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved several key proposals on 25.06.2025, marking significant policy developments Government approved the establishment of South Asia regional centre of Lima (Peru) based International Potato Centre at Singna, Agra in Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the…
National Events and Political Developments Prime Minister’s Infrastructure Initiatives in Madhya Pradesh PM Modi attended the Mahila Sashaktikaran Mahasammelan in Bhopal on May 31, 2025, commemorating the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Over 2 lakh women participated in the event held at Jamboree Ground, Bhopal PM Modi virtually inaugurated Indore Metro’s first…
National Events and Government Updates Health and Public Welfare COVID-19 Cases Rising Across India New surge in COVID-19 cases reported nationwide Kerala, Maharashtra, and Delhi recording highest infection rates Health authorities issue advisory for preventive measures Hospitals experiencing increased patient admissions Political Developments Karnataka BJP MLA Suspensions Revoked Suspension of 18 BJP MLAs lifted after…
National News RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 6%: The Reserve Bank of India reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6% to boost economic growth. GDP is projected to grow at 6.5% for FY 2025–26. The central bank shifted its policy stance to “accommodative,” signaling potential future rate cuts. Amit Shah Inaugurates Projects…
