National News
NHAI launched Fastag Annual Pass for Seemless Highway Travel
- NHAI Has launched Fastag Annual Pass across 1,150 toll plaza Nationwide from 15 August 2025Permission Non-commercial vehicle One for unlimited journey Once fee of ₹ 3,000 (Recourse for 1 year or 200 crossings).
- More than 1.4 lakh users To activate it on 1 day and 98% fastag penetrationThe purpose of this initiative is Simple travel, Reduce toll troubleAnd grow ‘Ease of living’,
- Users can activate pass through passes Rajmargyatra appAnd a strong 1033 helpline Ensure smooth support and grievance redressal.
International news
Putin-Tram Alaska Summit ends without Ukraine peace deal
- Putin-Tram Summit in Alaska But finished without a deal Ukraine struggle After about three hours of conversation at the ElMendorf-Richardson military base.
- While the two leaders called the meeting Producer And hoped for the progress of the future, there was no compromise.
- Putin Addressing its root causes emphasized ending the struggle and warned against sabotage, while Tusrap Highlighting the ability to dialogue and said that the final agreements depend on Ukraine and NATO.
- The brief joint press conference indicated cautious optimism but no immediate resolution.
India’s Russian oil imports increase up to 2 million barrels per day in August
- In August, India Import of Russian oil increased to 2 million barrels per day (BPD)Compensation 38% of its total crude oil imports 5.2 million BPD.
- It marks the growth from 1.6 million BPD in July, as Indian refiners prioritized economic factors In sourcing. Meanwhile, imports from Iraq and Saudi Arabia refuseIraq fell from 907,000 BPD to 730,000 BPD and Saudi Arabia in July 700,000 BPD to 526,000 BPD to fall from BPD to 730,000 BPD.
Economy news
Center unveiled two-slabs GST overhaul: 5% and 18% rate, 40% for sin goods
- The Center has proposed a two-slab GST overhaul with 5% and 18% rateone with 40% tax on sin goods Like Tobacco and paan masalaTarget for Simple tax structure, to promoteAnd Low compliance,
- Major changes include the most transfer General use goods From 12% to 5%, and Aspiring goods 28% to 18% like TV.
- Also involved in improvement Structural reform Likes to correct Inverted duty structure, Streamlined classification, Rapid registrationAnd Automated refundWith the possibility of implementation by Q3 fY 2025-26,
India’s goods export in July jumps 7.3%; Trade deficit wide
- Of india Merchandise exports increased by 7.3% to $ 37.24 billion in July 2025In the development of development Engineering goods, gems and jewelery, electronics, pharmaceuticals and chemicals,
- especially, Electronics exports increased by 34% Up to $ 3.77 billion. However, imports increased 8.6% to $ 64.59 billionPush Eight months high level of trade deficit of $ 27.35 billion,
- From April to July, exports increased to $ 149.20 billion, imports to $ 244.01 billion, and the export of total goods and services reached $ 277.63 billion, which was 5.23% year-on-year.
India’s foreign exchange reserves are to reach $ 4.74 billion to reach $ 693.62 billion
- Of india Foreign exchange reserves up $ 4.74 billion to reach $ 693.62 billion By 8 August, 2025, operated by an increase in Forex assets ($ 2.37 billion), Gold reserves ($ 2.16 billion), Special drawing Rights ($ 169 million)And the country IMF reserve status ($ 45 million),
- Despite the recent dive from a record high of $ 704.885 billion in September 2024, the foreign exchange market continues to monitor and manage to maintain the Reserve Bank of India. Exchange rate stability And stop depreciation of fast rupee.
India’s exports to the US increase by 20% in July; Bilateral trade makes new high hits
- Of india Export to US increased by 19.94% to $ 8.01 billion in July 2025Whereas Import rose 13.78% to $ 4.55 billionIs making American India’s top trading partner during April -Zulai fy26with Exports reaching $ 33.53 billion (↑ 21.64%) and Import $ 17.41 billion (↑ 12.33%).
- India also recorded Strong export growth to China (↑ 27.39% July), while trade declined with countries Netherlands, SingaporeAnd AustraliaA Bilateral trade agreement Subject to interaction with America, 6 round talks scheduled for 25 August,
Business news
Microsoft Tops Topbrand 2025 Global Brands List; Follow Nvidia and Apple
- But 19th China brand festival Held in Shenzen, TopBrand 2025 “Top 500 Global Brand” List Was unveiled. Microsoft Top location with a brand value $ 1,062.5 billionFluded Nvidia ($ 1,046.8B) And Apple ($ 997.7B),
- Rest top 10 Involved Heroic, Alphabetical, Saudi Aramco, Wal-mart, Meta (Facebook), Berkshire HathawayAnd Broadcom, Petro China Emerged as Highest rank Chinese brandBy keeping 14th,
Compromise news
NFR, IIT-Guwahati joined hands to replace plastic with biodegradable material
- Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Participated with IIT-Guwahati to promote environmental sustainability Traditional plastic place with Biodegradable and fertilizer material,
- as part of Pilot initiativeNFR introduced Environmentally friendly green bed-rol bag On trains, replacing plastic linen packaging.
- in Bio plasticsDeveloped on R&D facility of IIT-GuhatiAre designed for Growth in manure quicklyAn important step towards reducing plastic waste in Indian Railways.
Prize news
Neeraj Ghaywan’s homebound wins at Melbourne’s Indian Film Festival
- But Melbourne’s Indian Film Festival (IFFM) 2025, Neeraj GaywanThe poignant drama of Homebound Winning the top awards, winning Best movie And Best director,
- Starred Ishaan khatter, Vishal jetwaAnd Janhvi KapoorInvestigates the film Relative, displacementAnd this Emotional weight of returning home, Homebound Will also work as Closing movie On the festival 24 August,
Defense news
Indian Navy ship Slanex arrived in Sri Lanka for 25
- Indian naval ship In Rana And Ins jyoti arrived in Colombo For 12th edition of Slinex -25A Bilateral naval exercise between India and Sri Lanka From 14-18 August 2025Promoted Difference, Marine cooperationAnd Exchange of best practices,
- Drill includes one Port phase (Professional and cultural conversation) and A Sea -level (Like joint operations VBSS, Gunari firingAnd Sea -fuel), Participation from Sri Lankan ships Slnes Gajbahu And Vijayabahu And special Forces,
- SLINEX reflects growing maritime relations under India ocean Policy.
Sports news
Real Madrid named the world’s most valuable football club in 2025
- Real Madrid is named World’s most valuable football club in 2025 From Brand Finance Football 50 Report, pride a Brand price of € 1.921 billion And a nearby Brand strength score 94.9,
- Ranking for Fourth consecutive yearReal Madrid’s success is its stems Global fan, Record revenueAnd Strategic sponsorshipHighlight by them 15th UEFA Champions League title,
- Other top clubs include FC Barcelona (€ 1.7BN), Manchester City (€ 1.4BN), Liverpool (€ 1.4bn)And PSG (€ 1.4bn)Reflecting the business power of Europe’s elite football teams.
Science and Technology News
ISRO inaugurated the space laboratory in remote Arunachal Pradesh district
- ISRO has inaugurated a state -of -the -art space laboratory In Higher Secondary School in Mechuka Government X-Yomi DistrictArunachal Pradesh.
- Open by Economic minister repeats SonaLab – established in collaboration with Isro and Muskaan Foundation-The objective Interest in space science In students through learning by hands.
- Nominated Poipes Luk Loitiate After the minister’s father, the initiative respects his faith in the power of education to change life.
Obituriz news
Nagaland’s Governor La Gensen passes in Chennai at 80 am
- NeverOld man 80Death August 15, 2025On a Chennai Hospital After being admitted after a collapse 8 August,
- An experienced politician, he served as before Manipur governor And one Rajya sabha mpAnd was known to him Dedication to public service, integrityAnd Commitment to national development,
- Leader PM’s methods, CM Neeifia RioAnd Dye CM Jeevan Patton Recognized the rich tribute, remembering him and remembered him Provided nationalist And one Promoter And Social harmony,
Diverse news
India Post celebrates 50 -year -old Sholay with special post card release
- To mark 50 years of iconic film Sholay, Maharashtra Postal Circle Issued Special picture postcardA Presentation packAnd one Exclusive gold cancellation But Independence Day 2025Tea
- They unveiled memorial items Amitabh SinghChief Postmaster General, and presented Director Ramesh Sippy,
- Film and post dignitaries participated, this program, draw Philatelist and cinema loverFilm performance Cultural effectIndia Post has awarded earlier Sports icon Like Chess champion de Gukesh And India’s 2025 Cricket Champions Trophy Win with this way Special cancellation,
Current Affairs today | 16 August Current Affairs 2025 | Daily Current Affairs by Ashish Gautam
