TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon young diplomats to build strong grassroots-level engagement in their countries of posting and deepen India’s connection with local communities. Interacting with the Officer Trainees of the 2025 Batch of Indian Foreign Service IFS at Seva Teerth.
2. The three-day National Conclave on Tribal Languages and Museums began on 24 August 2026 at Hotel Southern Star in Mysuru, Karnataka, and will continue till 26 August 2026.
3. UP Cabinet clears 180 days maternity leave twice in career rule for female state government employees. The decision of Uttar Pradesh Cabinet allows female state government employees to enjoy 180 days of maternity leave twice in their service period without the earlier requirement of keeping two years’ gap between two maternity leaves.
4. Andhra Pradesh State government gives its approval for establishing green artificial intelligence data centre in Visakhapatnam, where AM AI Factory Pvt Ltd will set up a 512 MW integrated AI data centre facility. The project involves an investment of ₹31,387 crore plus and is proposed at Amanam village in Bheemunipatnam mandal.
5. Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M Scindia launched the revamped Dak Sewa App and Dak MITRA App at a function in New Delhi.
6. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said, India will amend existing regulations and introduce new rules over the next two months to address concerns raised by companies seeking to set up manufacturing operations in the country.
7. NITI Aayog’s Skill Development, Labour and Employment Division released the report Reimagining Skilling for Viksit Bharat@2047 in August 2026. The report examined India’s vocational training system, youth employability, labour market alignment, and skilling finance.
8. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange colour warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall over Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh today. The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall over East and North East India, Uttar Pradesh, South Interior Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Vidarbha and Madhya Maharashtra today.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. Indian agencies have brought back three absconding gangsters linked to the Bambiha Gang apprehended in Malaysia.
2. 3-year practice requirement for judicial exams reduced to 1 year : The Supreme Court has modified its earlier rule and reduced the minimum legal-practice requirement for candidates appearing for entry-level judicial service examinations from 3 years to 1 year.
New Requirement: Candidates applying for recruitment notifications issued on or after April 1, 2027, must have at least one year of verified active practice at the bar.
3. The Supreme Court advised Tamil Nadu on August 24, 2026, to approach the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) regarding its demand for a proportionate share of water from Karnataka.
4. 20 rebel TMC MPs’ disqualification issue reaches Supreme Court: Abhishek Banerjee has approached the Supreme Court seeking an expedited decision on petitions concerning the alleged delay by the Lok Sabha Speaker in deciding the disqualification of 20 rebel MPs.
5. The Supreme Court Monday said it would pass order on former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal’s plea seeking exemption from surrender after Bombay High Court convicted and sentenced him to 10 years of imprisonment in a 2013 rape case, with Goa govt opposing his plea and contending that his appeal was not admissible since the convict had not filed a separate application seeking exemption from surrender or shown a certificate that he has already surrendered as per Order XXII Rule 5 of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013.
6. The Cockroach Janta Party has called for a peaceful protest march from India Gate to the new Delhi Police Headquarters on September 5, Teachers’ Day, accusing the Centre of failing to honour the promises made on July 25 to convince the outfit to withdraw its 36-day agitation against examination irregularities.
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Two men died and another was injured Monday morning when a truck hit them near Jhadawas village as they returned to their village Tatoti in Kekri block of the district after taking kanwar from Pushkar.
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DEFENCE News
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1. The “Eagles of Civilisation 2026” joint air exercise began between the Egyptian Air Force and the People’s Liberation Army Air Force in August 2026. The drill involved Chinese J-16 fighter jets, aerial refuelling aircraft, special-mission aircraft, and helicopters arriving at an Egyptian airbase after a 6,000-kilometre flight from China. The exercise was the second bilateral air drill between Egypt and China.
FINANCE
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India introduced the Information Technology Resilience Index framework for Market Infrastructure Institutions on 24 August 2026. The framework assesses the operational resilience and security of critical information technology systems on a 100-point scale across nine parameters.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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🎭 Deepika Padukone’s team has denied recent reports claiming she is part of Brahmastra 2.
🎬 Akshay Kumar–Saif Ali Khan’s Haiwaan is set for a digital trailer release, according to Bollywood Hungama.
🎞️ Tollywood Actor Ravi Teja’s Irumudi is enjoying a strong box-office run, with reports putting its worldwide collection at around ₹62.40 crore after four days.
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25 Aug (Tuesday)
Vedic Ritu/ Varsha
Drik Ritu : Varsha (Monsoon)
पक्ष :: Shuklapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2083
Month : Shravan 27,
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1948
Month : Shravan 13 Tithi : Dwadashi (up to 6:21 am)
Nakshatra:Uttara Ashadha (up to 10:51 pm)Shravana
Rahu : 03:38 PM – 05:12 PM
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