PM Modi to visit Japan from 29th August to 30th August 2025 for 15th India-Japan annual summit. This visit is a part of 4 day trip and he will also be visiting Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in India.
Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka on his visit to India made a heartfelt statement to always treasure India and Indians in Fiji. He honoured Girmitiyas, Indian laborers in Fiji, who came to Fiji 100 years ago to work even under tough condition. In respect of Girmitiyas he highlighted that Fiji will celebrate Girmitiyas Day every May.
The government has set up three high-level committees to mark the 150th birth anniversaries of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and tribal icon Birsa Munda, as well as the birth centenary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair all three committees.
The United States and India are encountering a fresh tension in their relationship. Days before a significant increase in tariffs on Indian products goes into effect, US Vice President JD Vance has justified Washington’s choice, stating it aligns with President Donald Trump’s plan to pressure Russia to conclude its conflict in Ukraine.
As the Election Commission announced on Saturday, the West Bengal Assembly is preparing to receive approximately 14,000 new poll booths during the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections. The meeting of the Parties is scheduled for August 29, at 3:30 p.m.
On National Space Day 23 August, 2025 Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Indian astronaut pool will include women and civilians of different backgrounds in future, breaking away from old tradition of selecting just experienced Indian Air Force pilots and aiming to expand India’s human spaceflight ambitions.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar strongly defended India’s energy policy during his visit to Moscow on Thursday (August 21, 2025), saying New Delhi was only following advice given by the United States itself.
In a strong effort to speed up next-generation reforms, the Centre has formed two high-powered informal groups of ministers (iGoMs), led by Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
When the Green Line or East-West Metro begins its full Sector V-Howrah Maidan run on Friday, there will be 180 services with eight-minute frequencies during peak hours, sources said. The corridor will operate every day of the week.
