National Affairs Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs Approvals – September 10, 2025 Railway Infrastructure Development Cabinet approved doubling of Bhagalpur-Dumka-Rampurhat single railway line spanning 177 kilometers across Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal with total budget outlay of Rs 3,169 crores Project covers 5 districts in 3 states under Pradhan Mantri Gati Shakti – National Master…
National News and Government Updates Political and Administrative Developments Supreme Court Ruling on Aadhaar: The Supreme Court directed that Aadhaar should be treated as valid proof of identity for the Special Intensive Revision exercise, resolving concerns over electoral roll verification processes. Terror Conspiracy Investigation: The National Investigation Agency conducted searches at 22 locations across five…
National Headlines – 08.09.2025 Political and Administrative Updates Prime Minister Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed efforts to bring an early end to the Ukraine conflict through telephonic conversation External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to join BRICS virtual meeting to discuss Trump tariff implications and multilateral cooperation strategies Prime Minister Modi will visit flood-affected…
National News The Union Cabinet approved the launch of a new National Digital Literacy Mission to equip 1 crore citizens with advanced digital skills by 2027. The Central Government announced the formation of a Special Task Force to monitor climate change adaptation strategies across India’s coastal regions. The President inaugurated the National Startup Incubation Hub…
NATIONAL NEWS HEADLINES – 29.08.2025 Major Political and Diplomatic Developments Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Tokyo for crucial 15th India-Japan Annual Summit with Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba, marking his eighth visit to Japan and first standalone visit in seven years PM Modi receives grand welcome from Indian diaspora in Tokyo with traditional Kathak and…
National Affairs US Tariffs on Indian Goods Take Effect United States implements additional 25% tariffs on Indian goods effective from August 27, 2025, bringing total tariff burden to 50% on most Indian exports Tariffs affect wide range of products including textiles, gems and jewelry, leather goods, machinery, furniture and marine products Pharmaceuticals, electronics, automobiles and…
National Affairs President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025, aimed at encouraging electronic sports while prohibiting harmful online money gaming services The bill was introduced by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Lok Sabha on August 20, 2025, and passed by both houses without debate Offering…
National Current Affairs – 24.08.2025 Banking and Financial Sector Updates The Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 came into effect from August 1st, introducing significant reforms to improve governance standards in the banking sector Key changes include redefining “substantial interest” threshold from ₹5 lakh to ₹2 crore, a limit that remained unchanged since 1968 Maximum tenure…
National Affairs and Politics Prime Minister Modi to Visit China for SCO Summit After Seven Years Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 19th August 2025 and delivered invitation from President Xi Jinping for SCO Summit Modi accepted the invitation to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin from August 31…
National News Updates Banking and Financial Sector Developments New Banking Laws Amendment Act 2025 Implementation: Major banking reforms came into effect from August 1, 2025, introducing 19 amendments across five key legislations including RBI Act 1934, Banking Regulation Act 1949, and others to strengthen governance and protect depositors RBI Monetary Policy Committee Meeting Results: The…
