Daily Current Affairs Digest | 25th Aug 2026

Daily Current Affairs Digest | 25th Aug 2026

Government Approves Leasing of 11 AAI Airports

The Union Government approved the leasing of 11 Airports Authority of India airports to private operators under the Public-Private Partnership model. The concession period may extend up to 50 years to promote modernisation, operational efficiency and better passenger services.

India and China to Hold Boundary Talks

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will hold the 25th Special Representatives’ Talks. The discussions will focus primarily on the long-standing India–China boundary question and bilateral relations.

NITI Aayog Releases Report on Skill Development

NITI Aayog released a report titled “Reimagining Skilling for Viksit Bharat@2047.” It highlights gaps in vocational training, challenges affecting youth employability and reforms required to prepare India’s workforce for future economic and technological demands.

SEBI Introduces IT Resilience Index

The Securities and Exchange Board of India introduced an Information Technology Resilience Index framework for Market Infrastructure Institutions. The index will assess technological preparedness, operational resilience and the stability of India’s securities market infrastructure.

Export Restrictions on Wheat Products Lifted

The government lifted export restrictions on wheat flour and related products, including atta, maida and semolina. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade implemented the decision by amending the country’s export policy.

AI to Strengthen National-Security Intelligence

Union Home Minister Amit Shah directed security agencies to use AI-based analysis of information available through the Multi-Agency Centre. The initiative aims to improve intelligence assessment, inter-agency coordination and responses to emerging national-security challenges.

Tamil Nadu to Introduce TN-ARIVU

Tamil Nadu will introduce the TN-ARIVU programme in government schools from the 2027–28 academic year. It will promote analytical thinking, reasoning, innovation, entrepreneurship, upskilling and student exposure to emerging technologies.