New Delhi: In a major push to improve credit availability for small businesses, the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with five leading private sector banks. The agreements, part of the MSME Credit Facilitation Program, were formalised on 11 August 2025 in New Delhi. The…
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Independence Day 2025 Guests Tour Parliament Delhi Landmarks
New Delhi: In the run-up to the 79th Independence Day celebrations, special guests invited to the national event visited some of the most significant landmarks in the capital, including the iconic Parliament House. The Ministry of Women and Child Development organised the tour as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit…
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Khelo India Water Sports Festival to Debut at Dal Lake
Khelo India Brings First-Ever Water Sports Festival to Srinagar’s Dal Lake Srinagar is preparing for a historic sporting spectacle. From August 21 to 23, 2025, the city’s world-famous Dal Lake will host the first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF), a vibrant addition to the country’s sports calendar. The event…
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NITI Aayog Calls for R&D Reforms at Ahmedabad Meet
Ahmedabad, August 15: NITI Aayog has renewed its call for structural reforms in India’s research and development (R&D) ecosystem, urging simpler regulations, better funding access, and stronger industry-academia partnerships. The message came during the Fifth Regional Consultative Meeting on “Ease of Doing R&D” at Science City, Ahmedabad, held on August…
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Delhi Independence Day 2025: Traffic Curbs, Alternate Routes
New Delhi, August 14: Ahead of the 79th Independence Day celebrations, the Delhi Traffic Police has announced extensive road closures and diversions across the capital on August 15. The restrictions will be in force from 4:00 am to 10:00 am, with the public urged to plan journeys in advance and…
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Leads Tiranga Yatra, Promotes Swadeshi
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan organized a grand Tiranga Yatra and Swadeshi March in his parliamentary constituency of Vidisha–Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, on 14 August 2025. The event celebrated patriotism, local entrepreneurship, and the spirit of Independence Day. Before the march, Shri Chouhan celebrated Raksha Bandhan with members of…
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President Droupadi Murmu to AddressIndia on Independence Eve
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, will address the nation today, 14 August 2025, on the eve of the 79th Independence Day. The address is a yearly tradition where the Head of State connects with citizens, reflecting on the country’s achievements and aspirations. This year’s address will be broadcast…
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PM Modi Remembers Partition on Remembrance Day
India observed Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on August 14, a day dedicated to remembering the suffering and displacement caused by the 1947 partition. On this solemn occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the millions affected by the tragic events that reshaped the subcontinent. “India observes #PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay, remembering the…
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First Ayush Consultative Committee Meeting on 19 August 2025
First Meeting of Ayush Consultative Committee on 19 August 2025 The newly formed Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Ayush will hold its first meeting on 19 August 2025. Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav, who has independent charge of Ayush and serves as MoS in the Ministry of Health and…
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PM Modi to Lead 79th Independence Day Celebrations
India will celebrate its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025, with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi leading the ceremony from the historic Red Fort in Delhi. This year, the celebrations are themed ‘Naya Bharat’, reflecting the nation’s progress toward a prosperous, secure, and bold future. The Prime Minister will…