Daily Current Affairs – August 08, 2025 | TNPSC Exam Preparation (English)
Daily Current Affairs – August 08, 2025
Stay updated with the latest current affairs relevant for TNPSC exam preparation.
🇮🇳 National Affairs
1. ‘Hiding EC allegations?’: Congress MP questions Army’s Op Sindoor statement ‘timing’; targets Centre
Congress MP Imran Masood questions the timing of Air Chief Marshal AP Singh’s remarks on Operation Sindoor, suspecting a diversion from Election Commission allegations. The operation, launched in response to a terror attack, targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan.
| Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India – Times of India* |
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2. ‘Voter fraud’, SIR row: Kharge to host dinner for INDIA bloc MPs; what’s on agenda?
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge is set to host a dinner for INDIA bloc MPs amidst escalating concerns over alleged electoral roll manipulation in Bihar and accusations of poll rigging. This gathering, coinciding with a protest march to the Election Commission, underscores the opposition’s united …
| Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India – Times of India* |
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3. ‘We played chess’: Army chief says saw ‘political clarity’ during Op Sindoor; recalls tactics used
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi shared details about Operation Sindoor. It followed the Pahalgam attack. The government gave the army a free hand. Indian forces struck terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh revealed the destruction of Pakistan…
| Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India – Times of India* |
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4. Private bus goes up in flames on NH 966 near Calicut International Airport
The incident took place around 9 a.m. between Kolathur and Thurakkal and according to the bus driver, a short circuit likely caused the fire
| The Hindu* |
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5. Bailey bridge construction nears completion to restore connectivity in flood-hit Uttarkashi: Officials
The search for the missing in the flood-ravaged Dharali also continued, with the help of SDRF sniffer dogs and equipment such as victim locating and thermal imaging cameras.
| The Hindu* |
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🌏 International Affairs
1. ‘Hiding EC allegations?’: Congress MP questions Army’s Op Sindoor statement ‘timing’; targets Centre
Congress MP Imran Masood questions the timing of Air Chief Marshal AP Singh’s remarks on Operation Sindoor, suspecting a diversion from Election Commission allegations. The operation, launched in response to a terror attack, targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan.
| Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India – Times of India* |
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2. ‘Voter fraud’, SIR row: Kharge to host dinner for INDIA bloc MPs; what’s on agenda?
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge is set to host a dinner for INDIA bloc MPs amidst escalating concerns over alleged electoral roll manipulation in Bihar and accusations of poll rigging. This gathering, coinciding with a protest march to the Election Commission, underscores the opposition’s united …
| Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India – Times of India* |
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3. ‘We played chess’: Army chief says saw ‘political clarity’ during Op Sindoor; recalls tactics used
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi shared details about Operation Sindoor. It followed the Pahalgam attack. The government gave the army a free hand. Indian forces struck terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh revealed the destruction of Pakistan…
| Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India – Times of India* |
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🏛️ Tamil Nadu Affairs
1. ‘SEP aims to make students future ready’
Tamil Nadu’s school education secretary, B Chandra Mohan, affirmed that the school entry age will remain at five years, despite NEP suggesting six. The state education policy (SEP) aims to create a future-ready, inclusive education system, emphasizing conceptual clarity, practical application, and l…
Source: Chennai News: Latest Chennai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Chennai – Times of India | Published: 2025-08-10 06:24
2. CCTV busts ‘mother’s confession’ myth: Elder brother held for killing 19-year-old in Tamil Nadu; two others arrested
Chennai police, aided by CCTV footage and forensic analysis, have cracked the murder case of 19-year-old R Mukil, initially confessed to by his mother. Investigations revealed that Mukil’s elder brother, Vasantha Kumar, committed the murder with the assistance of his friend, Kannan, due to Mukil’s h…
Source: Chennai News: Latest Chennai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Chennai – Times of India | Published: 2025-08-10 06:24
💰 Economic Updates
1. FPIs withdraw close to Rs 18,000 cr from equities in Aug on trade tension, disappointing earnings
Foreign investors have pulled out nearly Rs 18,000 crore from Indian equities so far this month, weighed down by escalating US-India trade tensions, disappointing first-quarter corporate earnings, and a weakening Indian rupee.
Source: Markets-Economic Times | Published: 2025-08-10 11:29
2. Rs 1.2 crore turns to Rs 7,802 crore! SBI hits jackpot with NSDL. HDFC Bank, NSE aren’t far behind
NSDL’s 62.5% surge in three days post-listing has handed massive gains to early institutional investors, with SBI, IDBI Bank, and SUUTI each bagging a 650-bagger. Issued at Rs 800, the stock hit Rs 1,300.30 by August 8. SBI emerged the top gainer, turning a Rs 1.20 crore investment into Rs 7,801.80 …
Source: Markets-Economic Times | Published: 2025-08-10 11:03
3. IPO Calendar: Six issues to hit Dalal Street this week, eyeing Rs 1,938-crore
The primary market will stay active this week with six IPOs targeting Rs 1,938 crore across mainboard and SME segments. Leading the pack is BlueStone Jewellery & Lifestyle’s Rs 1,540.65 crore issue, opening August 11. Sectoral diversity—from retail to infrastructure—offers investors multiple opt…
Source: Markets-Economic Times | Published: 2025-08-10 09:50
4. The week in charts: US tariff wrath, inflation outlook, India-US defence deal
In this weekly Plain Facts compilation, we present to you data-based insights, with easy-to-read charts, to help you delve deeper into the stories reported by Mint in the week gone by.
Source: mint – economy | Published: 2025-08-09 07:00
5. Trump claims tariffs are boosting US markets, warns court ruling could trigger ‘1929 Great Depression–level’ collapse
Donald Trump claimed that US tariffs are driving record stock market gains and massive revenue inflows. He warned that a court ruling against the tariff policy could trigger a financial collapse similar to the Great Depression, putting America’s economic success and global power at risk.
Source: mint – economy | Published: 2025-08-08 20:50
🏆 Sports News
1. Promise and learnings: Sai Sudharsan’s foray into Test cricket
| The Hindu* |
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2. Australia vs South Africa 1st T20I LIVE Cricket Score: Marsh’s AUS aim to continue winning streak; Toss, Playing XI updates
| The Indian Express* |
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3. Egyptian superstar Mo Salah questions UEFA post on the death of footballer nicknamed ‘Palestinian Pele’
| The Indian Express* |
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💻 Technology & Science
1. iQoo Z9 Turbo new leak reveals key specifications: All the details
iQoo set to launch Z9 Turbo with 1.5K display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, 6000mAh battery, 144Hz refresh rate, 50MP dual camera, 80W fast charging at Rs 19,999.
Source: Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates | Published: 2025-08-10 06:24
2. How is AI reshaping India’s infotech sector? | Explained
Why is the IT industry in restructuring mode, leading to job cuts and changes in business strategies? Why are experts calling for Indian firms to reposition themselves as indispensable partners for the AI era? How are recent TCS announcements reflective of the Indian tech sector?
| The Hindu* |
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3. Shyam Sankar: Disruptor-in-chief
The Mumbai-born CTO of Palantir is leading the company’s rapid expansion in software and AI sectors through large government contracts
| The Hindu* |
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4. India tech giant TCS layoffs herald AI shakeup of $283 billion outsourcing sector
While TCS pegged the move to shed 2% of its workforce to skill mismatches rather than AI-related productivity gains, experts viewed the largest-ever layoffs by India’s top private employer as the beginning of things to come in the labour-intensive sector
| The Hindu* |
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📚 TNPSC Exam Relevance
These current affairs are specifically curated for TNPSC exam preparation:
- Prelims: Current affairs questions appear directly in General Studies papers
- Mains: Essay and GS papers require current affairs knowledge
- Interview: Recent developments are frequently asked
💡 Study Tips
- Daily Reading: Spend 30 minutes daily on current affairs
- Note Making: Create topic-wise current affairs notes
- Weekly Revision: Review the week’s affairs every Sunday
- Practice Tests: Take current affairs quizzes regularly
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