1. Online Gaming Bill Passed in Parliament: The "Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025" was passed in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) after being passed in the Lok Sabha (Lower House) the previous day. The bill aims to regulate money-based online gaming to combat issues like addiction, financial fraud, and money laundering.

2. India's EAM on Russia Visit: India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, concluded a three-day official visit to Russia. During the trip, he co-chaired the 26th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC). The visit comes amid heightened trade tensions with the United States over India's continued purchase of Russian crude oil.

3. Appointment of New Delhi Police Commissioner: Senior IPS officer Satish Golcha was appointed as the new Delhi Police Commissioner. He replaced SBK Singh and the appointment came shortly after an attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

4. World Senior Citizen's Day: World Senior Citizen's Day was observed globally on August 21st. The day is dedicated to honoring and acknowledging the valuable contributions of senior citizens to society and raising awareness about their well-being.

5. India's Business Activity at a Record High: A private sector survey indicated that India's economic activity expanded at the fastest pace on record in August. This surge was driven by strong demand in the services sector, leading to the sharpest price hikes in over a decade.

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