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Daily Current Affairs — India | Updated: 16 August 2025 (past 24 hours)

Curated for students, competitive exam aspirants, and general readers. Includes key facts, exam relevance, state-wise impact, official links, and quick context.

Today's Headlines at a Glance

Detailed News Briefs

1) Next-gen Reforms After Independence Day Address

The PM’s follow-through after the Red Fort speech points to a push on tax simplification (incl. GST de-cluttering), manufacturing & jobs, and MSME support. Expect an execution timeline tied to the upcoming session cycle, with ministries tasked to draft proposals.

• Exam angle: Polity & Economy (Centre–State fiscal relations, GST Council, employment data).

• What to track: Cabinet notes, GST Council agenda, PLI expansions.

Useful: PMO/PIB releases

2) Tough Line on Pakistan-Backed Terror

A strong political signal was reiterated that terror & talks cannot go together. References to water-sharing leverage under the Indus Waters Treaty re-emerged in commentary.

• Exam angle: IR & Treaties, Hydro-diplomacy.

• Watch next: MEA briefings, cross-LoC incidents, diplomatic notes.

Useful: MEA updates

3) IMD: Orange for Mumbai/Thane, Red for Raigad (Aug 16)

Due to a low-pressure-driven trough, heavy to extremely heavy rain is likely over Konkan. Commuters should expect waterlogging & local train disruptions; district collectors activated.

• Data points: Colaba 45.2 mm; Santacruz 11.5 mm (last 24h).

• Advisory: Avoid sea-fronts; heed NDRF/BMC alerts.

Official: IMD | Marine bulletin

4) Himachal Rainfall: Manimahesh Yatra Halted

Two fatalities and several disruptions reported; ~400 roads blocked in stretches; schools closed in pockets.

• Exam angle: Disaster Mgmt (Landslides), Himalayan geomorphology.

• Tip: Follow DC/Police social feeds for route advisories.

State portal: HPSDMA

5) Delhi: Rain Boosts AQI, More Showers Ahead

August rainfall has exceeded normal; AQI improved to the satisfactory band. IMD expects intermittent showers over the weekend.

• Numbers: August ~256.3 mm vs avg 233.1 mm.

• Exam angle: Urban flooding, AQI categories.

Official: IMD Delhi

6) East Rajasthan: Heavy Rain Spell (Aug 16–20)

IMD sub-division warning flags heavy to very heavy rain and thunderstorms—urban low-lying areas at risk.

Warning: Click here

7) J&K & West Rajasthan: Thunderstorm/Lightning Windows

Periodic thunderstorm activity with pockets of heavy rain signaled in IMD grid; travel with caution on mountain roads.

Warning: Click here

8) Kishtwar Cloudburst: Death Toll Climbs; Search Continues

A massive cloudburst along the Machail Mata Yatra route triggered flash floods & debris flow. NDRF, SDRF, Army deployed; PM and HM assured all assistance.

• Exam angle: Cloudburst mechanism; relief code; SDRF funding.

• Helplines: District admin control rooms activated.

Disaster resources: NDMA

9) Tiruvallur Schools: ₹8-Cr Upgrade

Two government schools get modern classrooms, labs, makerspaces, and sanitation blocks—part of a district quality push.

District info: Click here

10) Free Climate Literacy in Maharashtra Govt Schools

Cambridge Climate Quest to be offered free (English & semi-English mediums) for Classes 8–10; aligned to NCF; certificate on completion.

Programme: Register

11) Janmashtami Bank Holiday: State-wise Variation

Public/Private banks closed in many states today under RBI’s holiday calendar; digital channels functional.

Check list: RBI Holiday Calendar

12) UP: 4-Day School Break (Aug 14–17)

Chehlum, Independence Day, Janmashtami & Sunday make it a continuous holiday; district circulars issued.

Dept: Basic Education Dept

13) Noida & Ghaziabad: Govt Primary Schools Shut (Aug 14–17)

Local instructions aligned with state holiday roster; flag hoisting mandatory on Aug 15 at higher-secondary units.

District links: Noida | Ghaziabad

14) Durand Cup Effect: National Camp Joins Staggered

Probables from Mohun Bagan & East Bengal to report late to India camp due to club commitments; national selectors coordinating schedules.

AIFF: Click here

15) FC Goa Drawn vs Al Nassr (Ronaldo) in ACL2

High-profile tie expected to boost Indian club football visibility; fixture schedule awaited.

AFC: Click here

16) India Start 4-Match Hockey Tour in Australia

Focus on penalty-corner conversions & defensive structure; testing bench depth ahead of next Pro League cycle.

Hockey India: Click here

17) Harbhajan Singh: “Nation First” on India-Pakistan Cricket

Echoes public sentiment post recent terror incidents; support grows for avoiding bilateral engagements.

Context: BCCI

18) Marine Weather: Squally Winds up to 65 kmph (North Konkan)

Fishermen advised not to venture into rough seas; harbor operations to follow port conservancy advisories.

Marine bulletin: Click here

19) US Congratulates India on I-Day

Message underlines “consequential partnership” in defence, critical tech, supply chains and people-to-people ties.

State Dept: Click here

20) CSBC Bihar Constable: Provisional Key “Soon”

Written exams concluded across multiple dates (July–Aug). Next: Key → objections → final key → result.

Official portal: Click here

Quick Summaries & Actionables

Weather Pointers (Next 48–72h)

• Konkan & Goa: Very heavy rain pockets; avoid coastal travel.

• East Rajasthan/J&K: Thunderstorms, localized flooding risk.

• Himachal: Landslide-prone stretches—travel only if essential.

Exam Relevance

• Disaster Management Act, NDMA/SDRF roles.

• GST Council & cooperative federalism.

• India-US ties: tech, defence, trade.

• Environmental education initiatives in states.

Actionables

• Banking? Use UPI/NetBanking due to local holidays.

• Konkan fishermen: follow port & IMD marine advisories.

• Students (Bihar Police): keep reg. no. handy for key download.

Important Official Links