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Daily Current Affairs 27th August Daily News Headlines (Daily GK Update)

Daily Current Affairs 27th August Daily News Headlines (Daily GK Update)

National News NHAI Launches ‘Project Aarohan’ for Toll Workers’ Children NHAI has launched ‘Project Aarohan’ in collaboration with Vertis Infrastructure Trust to support the education of children of toll plaza employees. With a fund of ₹1 crore, the first phase (July 2025–March 2026) will offer scholarships to 500 students (₹12,000/year) and 50 postgraduate aspirants (₹50,000 …

Russia Opens 1 Million Job Slots for Indian Workers (1)

Russia Opens 1 Million Job Slots for Indian Workers

With traditional destinations like the UK, US, and Canada tightening immigration norms, Russia is emerging as a new job frontier for Indian workers. According to official statements from both Indian and Russian sides, up to 1 million Indians could be employed in Russia by the end of 2025, especially in construction, machinery, textiles, and electronics—sectors …

Grihum Housing to Appoint Ex-Citi Banker Arjun Chowdhry as CEO

Grihum Housing to Appoint Ex-Citi Banker Arjun Chowdhry as CEO

Grihum Housing Finance, a TPG-backed mortgage lender, is set to appoint Arjun Chowdhry, a former Citibank and Axis Bank executive, as its new Managing Director and CEO. The announcement follows the resignation of current MD & CEO Manish Jaiswal, effective August 31, who will continue in an advisory role until December 31. Leadership Transition at …

Ravichandran Ashwin Announces Shocking IPL Retirement

Ravichandran Ashwin Announces Shocking IPL Retirement

Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India’s finest cricketing minds and legendary off-spinners, has officially retired from the Indian Premier League (IPL), bringing an end to a decorated domestic T20 career. Having last played for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2025, the veteran’s announcement marks the end of an era. With his exit from both international …

Suzuki to Invest ₹70,000 Crore in India by 2031 (1)

Suzuki to Invest ₹70,000 Crore in India by 2031

Suzuki Motor Corporation has announced a massive investment of ₹70,000 crore in India over the next five to six years, reaffirming its long-term commitment to the world’s third-largest automobile market. The announcement was made by Suzuki President Toshihiro Suzuki during the launch of Maruti Suzuki’s first electric SUV, the e-Vitara, at the company’s Hansalpur plant …

Teymur Abasguliyev Named New CEO of Nayara Energy

Teymur Abasguliyev Named New CEO of Nayara Energy

Nayara Energy, one of India’s major private oil refiners, has appointed Teymur Abasguliyev, a senior executive from SOCAR Turkiye Enerji A.Ş., as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The decision follows the resignation of Alessandro Des Dorides and other top European executives, triggered by recent European Union sanctions against the company. Leadership Shift Amid Sanctions …

RBI Launches Inflation Survey Across 19 Indian Cities

RBI Launches Inflation Survey Across 19 Indian Cities

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched the September 2025 round of its Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH) across 19 cities in India. This quarterly survey seeks to capture the public’s perception of current and future price movements, providing critical inputs to India’s monetary policy framework. Purpose and Scope of the Survey Understanding …

Inga Ruginiene Approved as Lithuania’s New Prime Minister

Inga Ruginiene Approved as Lithuania’s New Prime Minister

Inga Ruginiene, a Social Democrat and former labour leader, has been officially approved by the Lithuanian parliament as the country’s new Prime Minister. Her appointment marks a significant shift in Lithuania’s political leadership, as she transitions from her role as minister of social security and labour to the highest executive office in the nation. A …