Month: August 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall activity across Gujarat in the coming days, with several districts placed under yellow and orange alerts. The forecast highlights the likelihood of intense showers through the first week of September. 

On Sunday morning, the water level of the Yamuna in Delhi crossed the danger mark of 205.33 metres due to continuous heavy rains in the national capital. The warning mark for the city is 204.50 meters. People have started being evacuated to safer places at 206 meters itself.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin on Sunday during the two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, marking their first interaction in ten months.

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attributed the strong economic performance to the collective effort of farmers, scientists, and India’s 140 crore citizens.

Weather Alert: According to IMD scientists, strong monsoon currents fed by the Bay of Bengal system are sustaining intense weather activity in the northern belt, with forecasts indicating relief only after September 2. 

Delhi Rains: Several parts of Delhi witnessed spells of rain today, offering much-needed relief from humid conditions. 

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, which received President Droupadi Murmu’s approval on August 22, outlaws all online money games, whether based on skill or chance.

The district administration has announced a holiday for students in all educational institutions, including schools and colleges, on Thursday, August 28 due to Jodhpur’s waterlogging and severe rainfall.

The Cabinet — headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi — has cleared the restructuring and extension of the Modi government’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi scheme for streed vendors. The restructured scheme will provide cashback incentives worth up to Rs 1,600 to vendors on retail and wholesale transactions. The PM SVANidhi scheme offers collateral-free working capital loans to street vendors […]

How Trump Tariffs May Impact India: Donald Trump’s additional 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, taking the overall duty to 50 per cent, took effect at 9:31 am India time. The levy is set to impact a number of businesses, including textiles, gems and jewellery, carpets and chemicals.