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August 12, 2025 Daily Current Affairs: Key Legislative Actions, Diplomatic Engagements, and Developmental Milestones in India

The last 24 hours witnessed significant legislative activity in India, with Parliament passing several crucial bills related to taxation, sports governance, and anti-doping. The Supreme Court issued important directives on legal matters and public welfare. India continued its active diplomatic engagements with key nations, addressing regional security concerns and fostering economic partnerships. Additionally, several developmental projects and economic milestones were reported across the country.

Legislative and Judicial Developments:

  • The Parliament saw a flurry of activity, with the Centre pushing six bills for approval. The Lok Sabha passed the revised Income Tax Bill 2025 and the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill. Also approved were the National Sport Governance Bill, 2025, and the National Anti-Doping Amendment Bill, 2025.

  • The Rajya Sabha passed a bill to provide reservation to Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Goa Assembly and approved the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025.

  • In judicial news, the Supreme Court confirmed the conviction of Narmada Bachao Andolan leader and activist Medha Patkar in a criminal defamation case lodged against her by the current Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena.

  • The apex court also issued a directive for authorities to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR localities and house them in shelters, a decision that led to protests at India Gate.

International Relations and Diplomacy:

  • India strongly condemned the recent nuclear threat made by the Pakistani Army chief, Asim Munir, from the US, terming it an example of Pakistan's "nuclear sabre-rattling."

  • Prime Minister Modi held a telephonic conversation with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, reaffirming India's stance on a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

  • India and Singapore are set to finalize nearly 10 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) this week, covering advanced technology, connectivity, skilling, and digitisation. Discussions also include a potential undersea cable for solar energy and data, and the export of green ammonia and hydrogen.

  • India also elevated its bilateral ties with the Philippines to a Strategic Partnership, strengthening cooperation across defence, economy, and Indo-Pacific security.

Key Developmental and Economic Highlights:

  • Union Minister of State, Dr. Jitendra Singh, inaugurated India's first Animal Stem Cell Biobank and Animal Stem Cell Laboratory in Hyderabad, Telangana.

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Yellow Line of Bengaluru Metro, built at a cost of around Rs. 7,160 crores, and laid the foundation stone for its Phase-3 project. Additionally, the Nagpur-Pune Vande Bharat Express was flagged off.

  • Kerala State Financial Enterprises (KSFE) became the first miscellaneous non-banking financial company (NBFC) in India to surpass a business turnover of Rs 1 lakh crore, doubling its business from Rs 50,000 crore within four years.

  • The Union Cabinet approved a budget of ā‚¹6,520 crore for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) and continued the targeted subsidy under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana until 2025ā€“26.

  • The Ministry of Tourism launched the new Incredible India Digital Platform (IIDP).

Other Significant News:

  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) initiated proceedings to delist 476 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs). The ECI also issued a notice to Rahul Gandhi regarding a voter fraud claim.

  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) clarified that individual banks have the autonomy to decide on the minimum average balance (MAB) requirements for savings accounts.

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