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Current Affairs: 25 August 2025

Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav undertook a bike rally in Bihar’s Purnia as part of the ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’, raising attention on alleged irregularities in the voter lists.
The Income Tax Bill 2025 received Presidential assent and will take effect from April 1, 2026, streamlining compliance and ushering in a unified tax year.
The Government of India formed panels led by Rajiv Gauba to advance next-generation reforms and achieve national growth goals.
Indian Army signed an agreement with Bharti Airtel to expand high-speed connectivity infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh.
Prime Minister Modi announced new waves of reform to support manufacturing and business after major legislative changes.
ISRO and armed forces successfully completed the first Integrated Air Drop Test of the Gaganyaan parachute system, marking a major milestone in India’s human spaceflight program.
Amit Shah inaugurated the All India Speakers’ Conference at the Delhi Assembly to honor the centenary of Vithalbhai Patel as the first Indian Speaker.

Ukraine celebrated 34 years of independence, receiving strong backing from international allies and renewed support for its sovereignty.
The United States Secretary of Defense relieved the Defense Intelligence Agency chief following disagreements over an Iran-related intelligence review.
Prime Minister Modi scheduled high-level visits to Japan and China for regional economic and strategic discussions in late August and early September.

Major Indian lubricant manufacturers accelerated their transition towards electric vehicle fluids and digital solutions due to evolving market needs.
The Reserve Bank of India approved significant new foreign investments in public-sector finance, strengthening ties with Japanese banking networks.
Global central bankers, meeting at Jackson Hole, identified demographic aging as a threat to sustained growth and called for increased migrant labor to counteract economic slowdowns.

OpenAI officially launched its Indian subsidiary with plans for a headquarters in New Delhi, emphasizing India’s role as a leading hub in the global AI ecosystem.
The 2025 US Open tennis tournament began in New York, featuring a record-breaking prize pool and drawing top international talent.
Australia set a record triumph against South Africa in a cricket ODI, with emerging stars making a major impact on the game.

Commemorations included National Space Day in India, recognizing advances in space science, and the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, highlighting historical awareness and justice.
Tripura’s government unveiled a long-term vision document aiming for economic and educational transformation by 2047.