10th August 2025 Daily Current Affairs

National Highlights

• Air India Express “Freedom Sale” Launched
  Begins on 10 August to celebrate India’s 79th Independence Day. The airline is offering five million seats starting at ₹1,279, available through its website, app, and major booking platforms until 15 August

• Three New Vande Bharat Express Trains Inaugurated
  Prime Minister Modi flagged off three new Mini Vande Bharat routes on 10 August:

  • Belagavi–Bengaluru Express (India’s 71st Vande Bharat)

  • SMVD Katra–Amritsar Express (72nd route), flagged off via video call

  • Ajni (Nagpur)–Pune Express, the longest Mini Vande Bharat route yet (73rd), also inaugurated via video link

• Political Mobilization: ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign
  The BJP launched its flag-hoisting drive in Madhya Pradesh and Prayagraj:

  • In MP: Running from 10–15 August, includes yātras, cleanliness around heritage sites, and exhibitions for Partition Horror Memorial Day

  • In Prayagraj: Rallies commenced today aimed at hoisting over 100,000 flags, with cultural events and exhibitions ahead of Independence Day

Culture & Entertainment

• Grand Ganesh Idol Processions Begin in Mumbai
  The “aagman yatras” began today, escorting elaborate Ganesh idols from Parel to various pandals, setting the tone for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations heading into Independence Day

• Major Pre-Release Event for War 2
  Hyderabad saw a massive pre-launch event for the high-budget film War 2 (₹400 crore), scheduled for release on 15 August. Strong security measures—including 1,200 police personnel, drones, and barricades—were put in place to manage enthusiastic crowds

Security & State Affairs

• Anti-Terror Operation in Kishtwar, J&K
  Security forces conducted an operation leading to gunfire exchange with militants in Kishtwar—a reminder of the ongoing counterterrorism efforts in the region

• Astrological Overview (Panchang – 10 August 2025)
  According to the Hindu Panchang:

  • It is Bhādrapada Krishna Pratipada (Vikram Samvat 2082) and Śravaṇa māsa’s 19th day.

  • Rahu Kāl (inauspicious time) falls from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

  • The day includes details on auspicious muhurats relevant to cultural rituals

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