Airbus awards Mahindra Aerostructures contract to make A320neo, A321XLR fuselage skins
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- Airbus has awarded Mahindra Aerostructures a multi-year contract to manufacture and supply fuselage skins for A320neo and A321XLR aircraft.
- The fuselage skins will be used for the rear fuselage and tail sections of the aircraft.
- The components will be produced at Mahindra Aerostructures' Bengaluru facility and supplied to Airbus' manufacturing facility in Augsburg, Germany.
- Deliveries are targeted to begin in 2028.
- Initial engineering activities, including tooling design, process-flow updates, qualification and inspection, are already underway.
- Mahindra Aerostructures has previously secured contracts to manufacture and assemble main fuselages for Airbus H125 and H130 helicopters.
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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) hosted the PMIS Industry Awards on August 14, 2026, in New Delhi. Mahindra & Mahindra Limited was named the Overall Industry Champion for its contribution to the Prime Minister…
The Ministry of Defence has floated a tender valued at approximately ₹1 lakh crore to procure 60 multirole transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force. Indian companies, including Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)…
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Safran Aircraft Engines signed a long-term agreement for the production and supply of superalloy turbine ring forgings for the CFM LEAP engine programme. HAL will manufacture the ring…
The first Made-in-India Airbus C295 military transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden test flight from the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Vadodara, Gujarat. The aircraft is being produced through a partnership…
NCDEX Launches RAINCHNNAI Weather Derivatives Contract for Chennai's Northeast Monsoon
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- NCDEX launched RAINCHNNAI, a rainfall-based weather derivatives futures contract for Chennai's Northeast Monsoon, on August ularly 31.
- The contract is based on the Cumulative Deviation Rainfall (CDR) model, which tracks deviation of actual rainfall from the Long Period Average (LPA) at Chennai's Meenambakkam and Nungambakkam stations.
- The contract months are September, October, November and December, covering the Northeast Monsoon rainfall regime.
- The contract has a tick size of 1 mm, a lot multiplier of Rs 50 per mm, a maximum order size of 50 lots, and a minimum initial margin of 10%.
- The contract is cash-settled, with rainfall data sourced from India Meteorological Department (IMD) surface rainfall observations at the Meenambakkam and Nungambakkam stations.
- The initial daily price limit is 6%, with an enhanced slab of 3% and an aggregate daily price limit of 9%.
- RAINCHNNAI expands NCDEX's monsoon risk management framework introduced earlier with RAINMUMBAI, India's first exchange-traded weather derivatives contract, developed in collaboration with IIT Bombay.
- The Northeast Monsoon accounts for nearly 70% of Chennai's annual rainfall.
- RAINCHNNAI and RAINMUMBAI together cover both Southwest Monsoon (June-September) and Northeast Monsoon(September-December), completing India's rainfall risk management ecosystem.
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The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) has launched NCDEX Nidhi, a mutual fund transaction platform aimed at expanding rural penetration. The platform features an API-first architecture, enabling…
The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $230 million loan agreement for the Chennai Climate-Resilient Water Security and Sewerage Project. The project will construct more than 170 km of…
Kerala has deployed ANNAM.AI smart weather stations in collaboration with IIT Ropar. The AI-powered stations provide real-time climate data at a 3 km resolution, tracking solar radiation, soil moisture, wind patterns…
The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) celebrated its 20th Foundation Day at Prithvi Bhawan, New Delhi. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) established 13 specialized Centers of Excellence across India.
PhonePe Launches UPI 123Pay to Serve Over 200 Million Feature Phone Users
Key Updates:
- PhonePe has launched UPI 123Pay, an SMS-based UPI payment service for feature phones without internet connectivity.
- The service targets over 200 million feature phone users in India, making PhonePe the first major third-party UPI app to extend payments to this segment.
- UPI 123Pay will be pre-installed on feature phones from Nokia, HMD, Lava International, and Itel, with additional handset partnerships expected.
- The service supports peer-to-peer transfers, merchant payments via UPI IDs and QR codes, along with account balance checks and transaction history.
- Future updates will add bill payments, mobile recharges, and Aadhaar-based UPI onboarding.
- PhonePe has introduced an AI-powered voice helpline supporting English and 12 Indian languages to assist users with activation and UPI-related queries.
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The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is developing an offline 'tap and pay' feature for the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) using Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. Users must first load money into…
NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) and Uzbekistan's National Interbank Processing Centre (NIPC) have entered a commercial partnership to enable UPI payments across Uzbekistan through the UZQR interoperable QR…
BharatPe has partnered with YES BANK to launch BharatPe Flex, a Credit-on-UPI solution designed for everyday digital transactions. The service integrates a credit line into the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) ecosystem…
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has approved jUMPP as a Third Party Application Provider to launch Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services. jUMPP is an AI-powered conversational fintech platform…
RBI Reports India's Current Account Deficit Widens to $4.2 Billion in Q1 2026-27
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- India's current account deficit (CAD) widened to $4.2 billion (0.5% of GDP) in Q1 2026-27 from $3.4 billion (0.4% of GDP) in Q1 2025-26.
- The merchandise trade deficit increased to $86.1 billion from $68.9 billion year-on-year.
- Net services receipts rose to $51.6 billion from $47.9 billion in the same quarter last year.
- Personal transfer receipts (remittances) increased to $42.9 billion from $33.2 billion.
- Net FDI inflows rose to $6.1 billion from $5.2 billion, while portfolio flows turned to a net outflow of $9.6 billion from an inflow of $1.6 billion.
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India logged a current account surplus of $7.1 billion (0.7% of GDP) in the fourth quarter of FY26, compared to a deficit of $13.2 billion in the third quarter. Personal transfer receipts, primarily remittances, rose to…
India's foreign exchange reserves hit a record $729.3 billion in the week ended August 21. The reserves rose by $12.4 billion, surpassing the previous high of $728.5 billion in February.
India's merchandise trade deficit widened to $30.43 billion in June 2026, a 59% year-on-year increase from $19.10 billion in June 2025. Imports rose 31% to $70.84 billion, while exports grew 15.5% to $40.41 billion in…
India's fiscal deficit for the first two months of Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27) stood at ₹1.62 lakh crore, accounting for 9.6% of the full-year budget estimate. Total receipts for the April-May period were recorded at…
State Bank of India (SBI) Research raises India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 7.3%
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- State Bank of India (SBI) Research revised India's FY27 real GDP growth forecast to 7.3% from 6.6%.
- India's real GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY27, compared with 6.9% in Q1 FY26.
- Gross Value Added (GVA) grew 8.2% in Q1 FY27, against 7.0% a year ago.
- Services sector grew 10% in Q1 FY27, led by financial, real estate and professional services at 12.1%.
- Manufacturing growth accelerated to 9.2% in Q1 FY27 from 8.3% in Q1 FY26.
- Private consumption grew 7.1% and capital formation grew 11.9% in Q1 FY27.
- Exports surged 12% in Q1 FY27.
- Scheduled commercial banks' credit grew 18.3% for the fortnight ended August 15, 2026, compared with 10.2% a year earlier.
- SBI Research expects aggregate deposit growth of 14.5-15% and credit growth of 15-16% in FY27.
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India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) raised India's FY27 real GDP growth forecast by 10 basis points to 6.8% from 6.7%. Ind-Ra lowered its baseline crude oil price assumption for FY27 to $85 per barrel from $95 per…
The National Statistics Office (NSO) estimated India's real GDP growth at 7.8% in Q1 FY27, with real GDP at Rs 81.36 lakh crore against Rs 75.46 lakh crore in Q1 FY26. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had projected Q1…
State Bank of India (SBI) research projects India's GDP growth at 8% for the April-June quarter of FY27. The SBI projection is sharply higher than the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) forecast of 7% for the same quarter.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the 101st Survey of Professional Forecasters (SPF) conducted in July 2026. The SPF projected FY27 real GDP growth at 6.6 per cent, up from 6.5 per cent in the 100th SPF.
Sone River Water Sharing Agreement Signed Between Bihar and Jharkhand
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- Bihar and Jharkhand signed an MoU on August 31, 2026, in Delhi for sharing Sone River water.
- The MoU allocates 5.75 million acre-feet (MAF) of Sone River water to Bihar and 2 MAF to Jharkhand.
- The agreement resolves the dispute over sharing 7.75 MAF of Sone water allocated to undivided Bihar under the 1973 Bansagar Agreement.
- The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil.
- The agreement will provide irrigation water to farmers and drinking water to populations in districts such as Bhojpur, Buxar, Rohtas, Kaimur, Aurangabad, Arwal, Gaya and Patna in Bihar, and Palamu, Garhwa and other areas in Jharkhand.
- It is the fourth inter-State water agreement signed this year.
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti issued a policy on data sharing, interoperability, and stakeholder access under the Sujalam Bharat Digital Public Infrastructure. The policy aims to establish a secure and accountable framework…
India and Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on water resources during the Saudi Water Week held in Jeddah. The agreement was signed by India's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Khan…
Haryana and Rajasthan signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on 29 June 2026 to implement the 1994 Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) agreement. Under the project, Rajasthan's share of water will be supplied from the…
The Supreme Court bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta directed Karnataka to comply with the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) directions on releasing water to Tamil Nadu. The Cauvery Water Management…
DGFT Automates Free Sale and Commerce Certificates Issuance to Cut Processing Time
Key Updates:
- On September 1, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced that the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has enabled automated issuance of Free Sale and Commerce Certificates (FSC) on its portal.
- Eligible FSC applications will be processed automatically as per the prevailing regulatory framework without manual scrutiny by DGFT Regional Authorities.
- FSCs are issued to exporters under the Foreign Trade Policy for products not covered under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940.
- The automated system is expected to significantly reduce processing time and minimise compliance burden for a substantial category of FSC applications.
- Applications requiring verification or not meeting automated processing parameters will continue to be referred to the concerned Regional Authority for manual scrutiny.
- The system includes risk-based oversight, under which certain automatically approved applications may be flagged to the Regional Authority for review.
- The initiative is part of the government's efforts to promote ease of doing business and streamline trade-related regulatory processes through technology.
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The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) removed the requirement for exporters to submit physical duty payment challans for Export Obligation Discharge Certificates (EODC) under the Advance Authorisation and EPCG…
DGFT amended the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to align with RBI regulations on export invoicing. Rupee payments for exports to all countries except Nepal and Bhutan now qualify for FTP benefits.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) notified norms for inventory-based cross-border e-commerce exports. On July 23, the government permitted FDI in an inventory-based e-commerce model exclusively for exports.
The Government of India will launch a CBDC-based Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system for food subsidies under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli on August 14…
India's First National Mortuary Standards: Ban on Basement Morgues
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- India introduced its first national minimum standards for mortuary and post-mortem infrastructure, finalized by the National Council for Clinical Establishments under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
- The standards ban morgues from basements and areas near hospital waste disposal, and require cold storage at 4-8°C with a minimum capacity of four bodies.
- Medico-legal case (MLC) bodies must be kept separate from non-MLC bodies, and each body must have a unique serial number for traceability.
- Staffing norms are linked to annual autopsy workload: up to 100 autopsies require two registered medical practitioners (preferably MD in forensic medicine), two post-mortem technicians, and two assistants, with additional staff for every extra 100 autopsies.
- Mortuary complexes must be on the ground floor, away from the main hospital building, with specific infrastructure requirements including an autopsy block of about 4,000 sq ft, corridors at least 8 feet wide, and compliance with Biomedical Waste Management Rules 2018.
- Implementation is the responsibility of state and union territory authorities, and the standards apply to public and private hospitals in states/UTs that have adopted the Clinical Establishments Act.
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The Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) 2026 is the first pharmacopoeia in the world to establish exclusive standards for blood and blood components. The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) organised a national conference at its…
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is introducing the country's first set of guidelines for the restoration of mangrove ecosystems titled ‘Restoration of Mangrove Ecosystem — Guidelines’. The guidelines are designed to…
The National Medical Commission (NMC) proposed a draft amendment to the 2023 regulations for registration and licensing of doctors. Under the proposal, a doctor registered with a State Medical Council and allotted a…
The NAMASTE (National Action Plan for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem) scheme is implemented jointly by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The scheme aims to…
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana 2026: Government-Backed Savings with Tax Benefits for Girl Child
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- Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) is a government-backed small savings scheme for girl children.
- The account can be opened for a girl child below 10 years of age by parents or legal guardians.
- Minimum deposit per financial year is ₹250, and maximum deposit is ₹1,50,000.
- The deposit period is 15 years, and the maturity period is 21 years from account opening.
- The scheme offers tax benefits under applicable income tax rules.
- Recent references indicate an interest rate of around 8.2% per annum, subject to periodic review.
- One account is allowed per girl child, typically for up to two girl children per family.
- Partial withdrawals are available under eligible conditions for higher education purposes.
- The account can be opened through authorized banks and post offices across India.
- Required documents include the birth certificate of the girl child and parent or guardian identity proof.
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The Government of Uttar Pradesh launched the UP Rashtriya Parivarik Labh Yojana (National Family Benefit Scheme) in 2016. The scheme provides a lump sum payment of ₹30,000 to families below the poverty line (BPL) upon…
The Government of Uttar Pradesh launched the UP Berojgari Bhatta Yojana 2026, also known as the UP Rojgar Sangam Yojana, in 2015 to provide financial aid to unemployed youth. The scheme provides financial assistance…
West Bengal officially implemented the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) on August 16, 2026. Under AB-PMJAY, eligible families in West Bengal get cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per…
The Uttar Pradesh government launched the Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana in 2018 to support traditional artisans through the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) department. The scheme provides selected artisans…
Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031 Released for Ornamental Fisheries Development
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- The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying organized an outreach programme at Agatti, Lakshadweep.
- Vice President CP Radhakrishnan released the 'Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031' Strategic Action Plan for Ornamental Fisheries Development on August 31, 2026.
- The plan provides a uniform framework for scientific management, biosecurity, quality assurance and regulatory compliance across the ornamental fisheries value chain.
- It includes standard operating procedures for broodstock management, breeding, hatchery operations, quarantine, health management, traceability, handling, transport and trade.
- The plan aims to strengthen stakeholder capacities, improve product quality and biosecurity standards, facilitate certification and market access, and support sustainable and globally competitive growth of India's ornamental fisheries sector.
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India and Seychelles agreed to deepen cooperation in fisheries and the blue economy, focusing on sustainable marine resource management, aquaculture, and tuna fisheries. The meeting was co-chaired by India's Fisheries…
The Department of Fisheries (DoF) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying held a meeting on August 20, 2026, with over 1,300 tilapia farmers and stakeholders in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. India recorded…
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan launched the Letter of Authorisation (LoA) for sustainable harnessing of fisheries in the high seas and the Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission document in Bhubaneswar. The LoA is a…
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Chief Minister of Bihar Samrat Choudhary will lay the foundation stone of the Integrated Aqua Park at Bhojpur and…
DoSJE and Ramakrishna Mission Sign MoU for Intergenerational Bonding Initiative in 200 Schools
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- The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission (RKM) for the 'Creating Intergenerational Bonding' initiative.
- The MoU will be signed at Ramakrishna Mission, Paharganj, New Delhi, in the presence of Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar and other officials.
- The initiative aims to strengthen emotional and cultural bonds among children, parents, and grandparents through play-based and evidence-informed activities in schools.
- A scalable model will be introduced across 200 pilot schools nationwide, including Co-Learning Games, a bilingual Resource Centre website, and teacher certification.
- The programme complements existing senior citizen welfare initiatives such as Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) and the Elderline helpline.
- RKM will serve as the implementing partner, supported by a Knowledge Development Partner for research, design, and assessment.
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The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) signed a non-financial MoU with PCI India to strengthen women-led enterprises (WLEs) and SHG-led enterprises. The MoU was signed under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National…
BSE Ltd and PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 17, 2026, to promote equity financing for MSMEs. The MoU aims to expand capital-market access for Micro…
The Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) and ICAR-Indian Sugarcane Research Institute (ICAR-ISRI) signed an MoU to establish an Advanced Centre for Quality Sugarcane Seed Production in Uttar…
Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) and GoodWorks Group signed an MoU on August 6 targeting investment commitments of more than ₹5,000 crore for 50 new Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in Karnataka. The initiative…
India and Denmark Hold 4th Joint Working Group Meeting on MSME and Innovation in Copenhagen
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- The 4th meeting of the India–Denmark Joint Working Group (JWG) on MSME development, innovation and intellectual property was held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 24 to 28 August 2026.
- The JWG operates between India's Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and the Danish Patent and Trademark Office (DKPTO).
- The Indian delegation was led by Dr. Rajneesh, Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME.
- Discussions covered technology adoption, innovation, intellectual property, technology commercialisation, entrepreneurship and cluster-based MSME development.
- The delegation visited Aarhus University Innovation Kitchen and Agro Food Park to study Denmark's innovation support and business cluster ecosystems.
- The delegation participated in the Nordic–India Startup Summit 2026 organised by TechBBQ.
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The Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) hosted the inaugural BRICS MSME Forum 2026 in Agra on June 19. The forum aimed to discuss strategies for strengthening MSME ecosystems, promoting…
India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit to attend the 25th round of Special Representatives' Talks on the India-China boundary question. The 25th round of Special…
Indian para-cyclists won a total of 12 medals at the UCI Para Cycling Track Event in Odense, Denmark. The medal tally included two gold, five silver, and five bronze medals.
India and the United States (US) conducted the 29th edition of the Army-to-Army Staff Talks (AAST) in Hawaii to deepen bilateral defence cooperation. The AAST was co-chaired by Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Deputy Chief…
Union MoS Pabitra Margherita visits Vietnam and Laos from August 26-29, 2026
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- Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles Pabitra Margherita visited Vietnam and Laos from August 26 to 29, 2026.
- The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral partnerships under India's Act East Policy and reaffirm India's commitment to ASEAN centrality and the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP).
- In Vietnam, Margherita met Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Senior Lieutenant General Le Tan Toi to review bilateral ties and follow up on outcomes of General Secretary and President To Lam's state visit to India in May 2026.
- He delivered a keynote address at the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences and visited Garco 10 Corporation, a leading Vietnamese apparel manufacturer.
- In Laos, the visit coincided with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Laos.
- He held discussions with Deputy Prime Ministers Thongsavanh Phomvihane and Khamlieng Outhakaysone, and Deputy Foreign Minister Anouparb Vongnorkeo.
- He delivered the keynote address at the 'India-Lao PDR at 70' Joint Seminar and launched a project for preserving the Phlak-Phlam dance.
- In Luang Prabang, he witnessed the exchange of an MoU for the conservation and restoration of murals at Wat Pa Khae Temple.
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Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada is on an official visit to Morocco from August 24-25, 2026. Prasada will co-chair the 7th Session of the India-Morocco Joint Commission with Morocco's…
The 2nd edition of Joint Exercise Sahyog HOP TAC is being held with the visit of Vietnam Coast Guard Ship CSB8002 to Chennai on August 24, 2026. A six-member delegation from the Vietnam Coast Guard is visiting for the…
The 7th High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) was held in Chennai on August 25, 2026. The meeting was co-chaired by ICG Director General Paramesh Sivamani and VCG Vice…
The third edition of the IIMA Healthcare Summit 2026 was held at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) on August 24, 2026. Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilisers…
China flight-tests GJ-21 stealth UAV as Type 076 Sichuan drone carrier enters final sea trials
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- China flight-tested its GJ-21 stealth attack drone in August 2026.
- The GJ-21 is the naval variant of the GJ-11 stealth attack drone.
- The Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan, the world's first drone carrier, has entered final sea trials.
- The Sichuan has a full-load displacement of more than 40,000 tonnes and is equipped with an electromagnetic catapult system.
- The Sichuan is expected to launch crewed and uncrewed fixed-wing aircraft, including the GJ-21 drone, as well as helicopters.
- Satellite imagery showed the Sichuan with two Type 052 destroyers and three Type 054 frigates off the Qingdao naval base on August 25.
- The PLA Navy is expected to take delivery of the Sichuan by the end of 2026.
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China has test-fired a stealth anti-ship cruise missile with a black radar-absorbing coating. The missile was identified as a new variant of the YJ-18A anti-ship cruise missile.
Kawa UAV Pvt. Ltd., a defence start-up based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, conducted the maiden flight test of the Divyastra Mk3 loitering munition on August 11, 2026. The Divyastra Mk3 is India's first indigenous…
The United States (US) conducted the first Indo-Pacific trial of Magura-class uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs), developed in Ukraine, during an exercise in the Philippines. Taiwan is developing the Kaui-Chi attack USV…
China launched the Plateau Drone R&D Application Centre at Xizang University on July 3, 2026, as its first dedicated platform for high-altitude UAV research and deployment. The centre aims to deploy drones for border…
SCO names Lahore as Tourism and Cultural Capital for 2026-27
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- Lahore has been designated as the Tourism and Cultural Capital of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for 2026-27.
- The decision was announced at the 26th meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
- Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the meeting, and Pakistan holds the SCO presidency this year.
- Previous holders include Varanasi (India) for 2022-23, Almaty (Kazakhstan) for 2023-24, Qingdao (China) for 2024-25, and Cholpon-Ata (Kyrgyzstan) for 2025-26.
- SCO is a regional grouping founded in 2001 with 10 member states, including India.
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The 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from August 31 to September 1, 2026. The summit marked the 25th anniversary of the SCO and was chaired by Kyrgyz President Sadyr…
A total of 9,909 Indian soldiers previously missing from the records of those killed during the First World War were added to the official records in the United Kingdom (UK). The names were recovered through the Punjab…
BRICS Tourism Ministers adopted the Jaipur Declaration at a meeting in Jaipur to strengthen cooperation in the tourism sector. The tourism track under India's BRICS presidency was themed 'Building for Resilience…
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) received approval for five trademark applications including 'Jagannath Dham', 'Shree Kshetra', 'Mahaprasad', 'Nilachakra', and 'Koili Vaikuntha'. The trademark…
Indian Navy Commissions INS Nipun, Second Nistar-Class Diving Support Vessel, at Mumbai Naval Dockyard
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- The Indian Navy commissioned INS Nipun, its second indigenous Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
- INS Nipun was commissioned in the presence of Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan.
- The vessel was designed and constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam, and delivered to the Indian Navy on July 30, 2026.
- Nearly 75 per cent of INS Nipun's components are indigenous, supporting India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
- INS Nipun is approximately 118 metres long and has a displacement of more than 8,500 tonnes.
- The vessel can support saturation diving operations at depths of up to 300 metres and side diving stage operations at around 75 metres depth.
- INS Nipun can act as a mother ship for Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles (DSRVs) to evacuate crew from distressed submarines.
- It is equipped with Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) for underwater surveillance, inspection, salvage and diver monitoring.
- The vessel has an eight-bed hospital, intensive care facilities, an operating theatre and hyperbaric medical systems for diving-related emergencies.
- With INS Nistar under the Eastern Naval Command, INS Nipun gives the Indian Navy a two-coast deep-sea rescue capability along the western maritime front.
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The Indian Navy took delivery of Nipun, its second indigenously built diving support vessel, from Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam. Nipun is a 118-metre ship displacing more than 8,560 tonnes, with more than…
Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, inaugurated the Launch and Recovery System (LARS) Test Plinth at the Submarine Rescue Unit (East), Visakhapatnam. The LARS Test Plinth…
INS Malvan, the second ship in the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft series, will be commissioned on July 22, 2026. The commissioning ceremony will be led by Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, Chief of the…
The Indian Navy (IN) commissioned INS Agray, a new anti-submarine warship built mostly in India under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The vessel is one of eight new ships scheduled to replace the older Abhay-class…
UNCCD COP17: Key Takeaways on Grasslands and Drought Resilience
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- The 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
- The summit's key themes included restoring rangelands, investing in drought preparedness, and improving long-term finance for land recovery.
- Rangelands and open natural ecosystems were highlighted as essential for biodiversity, livestock economies, water regulation, and carbon cycling.
- India stressed the importance of community-led restoration of rangelands, involving local herders and pastoralist groups.
- The conference called for replacing reactive drought relief with proactive resilience planning, including early warning systems and landscape management.
- India presented a multi-layered drought governance model combining early warning, mitigation planning, relief measures, and community resilience strategies.
- India released its first guide to grasslands and open natural ecosystems, mapping their diversity across the country and covering pastoralism, fire ecology, and carbon sequestration.
- Countries argued that financing for land restoration should be viewed as an investment, with India calling for diversified and sustained international finance.
- The United Nations designated 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.
- India reported significant recovery of degraded land over the past decade through planted forests, natural regeneration, agroforestry, silviculture, and mangrove restoration.
- The Bonn Challenge, a global restoration initiative, set goals of 150 million hectares initially, expanded to 350 million by 2030.
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India launched its first-ever Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems (ONEs) at the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)…
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed on 17 June. The theme for the 2026 observance is Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore.
India restored nearly 22 million hectares of degraded and deforested land during the 2011-2020 period. The restoration efforts generated approximately 1.2 billion person-days of employment during the same period.
NABARD, with support from the Gates Foundation and Dalberg Advisors, announced the winners of the National Climate Stack Innovation Challenge. The challenge was launched to advance DiCRA (Data in Climate Resilient…
C-DOT Unveils 14 Indigenous Quantum Products to Strengthen Quantum-Safe Communication in India
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- The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) unveiled 14 indigenous quantum security products at its 43rd Foundation Day celebrations.
- The products cover Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) solutions.
- The encryptors offer throughput capacities ranging from 80 Mbps to 200 Gbps for enterprise and defence use.
- The highest-capacity product, Q-AMOGH, provides 200 Gbps throughput at Layer 1 for securing high-capacity optical communication links.
- Defence-grade encryptors Q-VIKRAM and Q-PARAKRAM provide 1 Gbps throughput for strategic communications.
- All products incorporate algorithms approved by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
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The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a telecom R&D centre under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH)…
QpiAI inaugurated the second phase of its quantum processing unit (QPU) manufacturing facility in Jakkur, Bengaluru. The eight-inch fabrication facility can currently produce flip-chip superconducting processors with up…
The Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) successfully reached a temperature of 4 Kelvin (-269°C) using a dilution refrigerator at the Quantum Reference Facility in Medha Towers, Andhra Pradesh. The project was initiated…
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) organised a Technology Transfer and Bharatiya Nirdeshak Document (BND) Release Function in New Delhi. The programme witnessed the transfer of seven technologies to…
Tata Elxsi, Sarla Aviation Sign MoU for Shunya eVTOL
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- Tata Elxsi Limited and Sarla Aviation signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop the Shunya, a six-seater plus pilot electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
- Tata Elxsi will provide engineering capabilities in avionics, flight control systems, software integration, testing, verification, validation and certification.
- Sarla Aviation will lead the design, development and type certification of the Shunya platform.
- The Shunya is designed for flight operations exceeding 300 kilometres, combining vertical take-off and landing with fixed-wing cruise efficiency for runway-independent operations.
- The first flight of the Shunya is targeted within 18-24 months, with certification activities expected to follow.
- The collaboration may extend to sensor fusion-based navigation software, structural design and airworthiness test support, and eventually to logistics, air ambulance and defence applications.
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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granted Design Organisation Approval (DOA) to Sarla Aviation on August 8, 2026. The DOA, issued under CAR 21 Subpart J, qualifies Sarla Aviation to proceed with type…
Air India and Saudia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their strategic partnership and strengthen air connectivity between India and Saudi Arabia. The MoU builds on the existing codeshare arrangement…
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Akasa Air signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 14, 2026, to promote Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) adoption in India. The partnership will develop a…
India and Mauritius signed a government-to-government Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on oil and gas cooperation. Indian Oil Corporation and the State Trading Corporation of Mauritius signed a five-year petroleum…
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Launches FQCI Quantum Computing Hub under National Quantum Mission
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- The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has launched the Foundation for QC Innovation (FQCI), a not-for-profit entity serving as the Quantum Computing Thematic Hub under the National Quantum Mission.
- The FQCI is one of four thematic hubs established nationwide to bridge academic research and industrial application in quantum technologies.
- The hub is investigating multiple technological pathways, including superconducting circuits, light particles, semiconductor devices, neutral atoms, and trapped ions.
- The FQCI is prioritizing the development of specialized quantum algorithms and establishing shared high-end facilities for manufacturing, testing, and characterizing quantum devices.
- Shankar Kumar Selvaraja, professor at the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering at IISc, serves as the project director of FQCI.
- The initiative has introduced structured programs—QC Rise, QC Bridge, QC Leap, QC Accel, and QC Quest—to support student research, internships, and industry-academia partnerships, aiming to reduce India's dependence on overseas technology.
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The Andhra Pradesh government approved the establishment of a dedicated Quantum and Artificial Intelligence (AI) university campus in Amaravati. The campus will be set up by the National Institute of Electronics and…
QpiAI inaugurated the second phase of its quantum processing unit (QPU) manufacturing facility in Jakkur, Bengaluru. The eight-inch fabrication facility can currently produce flip-chip superconducting processors with up…
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Punjab National Bank (PNB) and the Government of Andhra Pradesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the PNB Quantum Finance Hub at Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV). The hub is the first bank-led…
National Biodiversity Authority disburses Rs 5.68 crore to states under ABS mechanism
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- The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) disbursed Rs 5.68 crore to State Biodiversity Boards and Union Territory Biodiversity Councils under the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) mechanism.
- The funds were derived from the utilisation of biological resources including okra, cucumber, and watermelon, with major recipients being Gujarat (Rs 88.79 lakh), West Bengal (Rs 78.08 lakh), and Madhya Pradesh (Rs 64.90 lakh).
- The largest ABS component, for okra, involved Rs 3.51 crore released to 32 State Biodiversity Boards and Union Territory Biodiversity Councils, with the amount received from Nunhems India Private Limited.
- Other ABS components for watermelon and cucumber were accessed through markets and traders by Nunhems India Private Limited, East West Seeds India Private Limited, and Bayer Science and Innovation Private Limited.
- The NBA also disbursed benefit-sharing funds to CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) at Pune from an ABS amount received from Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd at Mumbai.
- With this disbursement, the total ABS amount disbursed by the NBA has crossed Rs 191 crore.
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The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) disbursed approximately ₹3.79 crore as Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) to 33 State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) and Union Territory Biodiversity Councils (UTBCs), ICAR-National…
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) released Rs 15.52 crore in Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) proceeds to States and Union Territories for mustard genetic resources. The NBA is a statutory body established under…
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the notification of threatened species under Section 38 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. The Ministry of Environment…
The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) approved the Aastha Van Sanrakshan Yojana to conserve and restore nearly 15,000 sacred groves (Aastha Vans) across India. The scheme has an initial corpus…
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (UNESCO MGIEP) partner to develop AI tools for immersive SEL-based learning
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- The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (UNESCO MGIEP) have partnered to develop AI and immersive learning technologies that integrate Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) into existing curricula.
- The collaboration will develop AI-powered tools that can analyze existing curricula and generate gamified and immersive learning experiences incorporating SEL concepts.
- The tools are intended to help teachers integrate SEL into regular lessons without treating it as a separate subject.
- The project will explore open-source AI tools that can operate at lower cost and in low-bandwidth environments to expand access to AI-enabled learning.
- The proposed technology will cover SEL components such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship building, and responsible decision-making.
- The initiative aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4.7, which calls for learners to acquire knowledge and skills for sustainable development.
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IIT Madras launched Phiball, a three-team basketball variant, on August 29, 2026, the eve of National Sports Day. The inaugural Phiball match was won by A M Jain College team.
IBM partnered with Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) Bengaluru and CHRIST (Deemed to be University) to establish AI-focused centres in India. The IBM–MIT AI Lab at MIT Bengaluru houses a High-Performance Computing…
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and the State University of New York (SUNY) Old Westbury signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) in New York to collaborate on engineering, artificial intelligence (AI), and…
Microsoft India and FITT IIT Delhi have launched the Unnati AI 2.0 initiative to support startups and innovators in developing applied AI solutions. The initiative targets sectors such as healthcare, agriculture…
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances 2026 observed on August 30
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- The International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances 2026 was observed on August 30.
- The slogan for the 2026 International Day was 'Victims First. Action now'.
- The International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance was adopted 20 years before 2026.
- The Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances was established 46 years before 2026.
- The Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) and the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) were among the joint issuers of the 2026 statement.
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The International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief is observed on August 22 every year. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres issued a message on the day.
The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is observed on August 21 every year. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 August as the International Day through resolution…
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed annually on 26 June to honour survivors and advocate for justice, rehabilitation, and prevention. The Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or…
The International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica is observed on July 11 every year. The 2026 commemoration included events in Belgrade and Novi Sad under the slogan 'People…
Ayurveda Day to be celebrated on September 23
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- The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) launched a digital dialogue series named 'Ayurvarta' on September 1, 2026.
- Ayurveda Day will be celebrated on September 23, 2026.
- The date September 23 coincides with the autumn equinox, when day and night are approximately equal.
- The first episode of Ayurvarta featured a dialogue between AIIA Director Professor (Vaidya) P.K. Prajapati and Professor Dr. Mahesh Vyas.
- AIIA is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of AYUSH.
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The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) launched the 'Garbhini Mitra' course for the 2026-27 academic session. The six-month offline course is conducted at AIIA's Sarita Vihar campus and is based on Ayurvedic concepts…
Avataar.ai launched Varya, an indigenous distilled video model, at a press event in New Delhi on June 12, 2026. The technical framework of Varya uses a distillation technique that reduces video generation from 50 steps…
Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan launched the sovereign AI stack 'Artha' developed by Bengaluru-based startup Gnani at his official residence in New Delhi on August 28, 2026. Artha is an end-to-end sovereign AI stack for…
The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), the apex research body under the Ministry of Ayush, launched three major initiatives during its 5th Executive Committee meeting. A research methodology…
Wendell Berry, Acclaimed American Writer, Farmer and Environmentalist, Died at 92
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- Wendell Berry, an acclaimed American writer, farmer and environmentalist, died at the age of 92 on August 31, 2026, at his home in Port Royal, Kentucky.
- He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on August 5, 1934, and was raised in a farming community.
- He wrote more than 50 books and became one of America's strongest voices against industrial farming and environmental destruction.
- His 1977 book "The Unsettling of America: Culture & Agriculture" became a landmark work in the sustainable farming movement.
- In 2011, President Barack Obama awarded him the National Humanities Medal for his achievements as a poet, novelist, farmer and conservationist.
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Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, known for polka dot works and Infinity Mirror Rooms, died at the age of 97. She died at a hospital in Tokyo on 14 August.
Filmmaker Kuku Kohli died at the age of 77 following a heart attack. He was best known for directing the 1991 film Phool Aur Kaante, which marked the acting debut of Ajay Devgn.
Gunther von Hagens, the inventor of plastination and creator of the Body Worlds exhibitions, died at the age of 81. He developed the plastination technique, in which fluids and fatty tissue in corpses are replaced by…
Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat died at the age of 74 after battling blood cancer. He was known for his performances in Ghajini, Lagaan and Mahabharat.
Shakti Sharma Becomes First Woman Non-Medical Air Vice Marshal
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- Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma became the first woman non-medical officer in the Indian Defence Services to attain the rank of Air Vice Marshal (or equivalent) on September 1, 2026.
- She assumed charge as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education) at Air Headquarters on September 1, 2026.
- She was commissioned into the Indian Air Force (IAF) Education Branch on June 18, 1994.
- She previously became the first woman officer from the Tri-Services to command a Sainik School, serving as principal of Sainik School, Kapurthala.
- She played a key role in establishing IAF Chairs of Excellence at IIT Kanpur and Pune University.
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Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF), succeeding Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor. He previously served as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff…
Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja has been appointed as the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) with effect from August 31, 2026. He will succeed incumbent DGAFMS Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin upon her…
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed as the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force (IAF), assuming charge on July 1. He currently serves as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) at Headquarters…
Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth of the Indian Air Force (IAF) became the first woman fighter pilot to complete the Fighter Combat Leader (FCL) course at the Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment (TACDE) in…
Suman Ray Appointed as Executive Director of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
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- Suman Ray was appointed as Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) with effect from September 1, 2026.
- Prior to this appointment, he served as Regional Director for Maharashtra.
- He has over three decades of experience in the Reserve Bank of India.
- His experience includes working in areas such as Currency Management, Financial Inclusion, Payment and Settlement System, Consumer Education and Protection, and Human Resources.
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Ravi Shankar has been appointed as the Executive Director (ED) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) with immediate effect. Shankar will be responsible for overseeing the Department of Statistics and Information Management.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appointed Monisha Chakraborty as Executive Director with effect from August 3, 2026. Prior to this, she served as Chief General Manager-in-Charge in the Department of Supervision.
Prasanta Mahapatra assumed charge as Executive Director of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). He will handle the Corporation Finance Investigation Department and the Recovery and Refund Department.
Annie George Mathew, Janmejaya Kumar Sinha, and Syed Akbaruddin were appointed as part-time non-official directors on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a four-year term, effective from the date of…
Sashidhar Jagdishan to Retire as HDFC Bank CEO on October 26
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- Sashidhar Jagdishan will retire as Managing Director and CEO of HDFC Bank on October 26, 2026.
- He will not seek reappointment, and the bank's board will fast-track the process of selecting his successor.
- His retirement follows the resignation of part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty in March 2026 over ethical differences.
- Rajiv Kumar was appointed as the new chairman of HDFC Bank in July 2026.
- Jagdishan was penalised by the bank's board in July 2026 for employees' actions on deposit rates for a state government agency.
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Rajiv Kumar appointed as Part-time (Non-Executive) Chairman of HDFC Bank for a period of three years, subject to the approval of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). He is appointed as an Additional (Independent) Director of…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved a three-month extension of Keki Mistry's tenure as interim part-time chairman of HDFC Bank until September 18, 2026, or until a regular chairman is appointed. Keki Mistry was…
J&K Bank has entered into a Corporate Agency Agreement (CAA) with HDFC Life. The partnership will enable J&K Bank customers to access HDFC Life's products including Protection, Savings, Investment, and Retirement…
HDFC Bank has launched 'Max for Seniors' and 'Max for Her' savings accounts under its Savings Max portfolio. The accounts are designed for senior citizens and women, focusing on financial security, financial management…
Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra Appointed First CEO of Ram Temple Trust
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- Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra was appointed the first chief executive officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on September 2, 2026.
- Mishra, who hails from Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, commanded the Indian Air Force's Western Air Command during Operation Sindoor.
- He was selected from 5,585 applicants by a three-member committee comprising retired Justice Pramod Kohli, Lt Gen (retd) Vishnukant Chaturvedi, and nuclear scientist Dr Suresh Haware.
- Govind Dev Giri was appointed general secretary of the trust, and Mahesh Bhagchandka was appointed treasurer.
- Madan Mohan Pandey, Mahesh Bhagchandka, and Dr Nirmala Yadav were inducted as new trustees.
- The appointment came amid a controversy over alleged embezzlement of temple donations that led to the arrest of eight people.
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Air Marshal Awadesh Kumar Bharti retired from the Indian Air Force (IAF) after serving for 39 years. He was a key architect of the aerial aspect of Operation Sindoor, India's military response to the Pahalgam terror…
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF), succeeding Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor. He previously served as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff…
Tewolde Gebremariam was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India, succeeding Campbell Wilson. The appointment was announced by Air India's Board of Directors following a global search.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed as the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force (IAF), assuming charge on July 1. He currently serves as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) at Headquarters…
Roger Federer inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame
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- Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on August 29, 2026, in Newport, Rhode Island.
- Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam singles champion and eight-time Wimbledon winner, retired from professional tennis in 2022.
- He described the induction as one of the greatest honors of his life and paid tribute to his family, friends, and fans.
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Leander Paes has been appointed as the Player Ambassador of the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF). The announcement was made during the Wimbledon Championships in the presence of ATF president Yuryi Polskiy.
Sourav Ganguly is set to be inducted into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Fame, becoming the 12th Indian and the 10th Indian men’s cricketer to receive the honour. The formal announcement from the ICC…
Sourav Ganguly, Anjum Chopra, and Kevin Pietersen were inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Edinburgh. Anjum Chopra became the first Indian woman cricketer to reach 1,000 runs and play 100 matches in ODIs.
Don Nelson died at the age of 86, surrounded by family. He won five NBA championships as a player with the Boston Celtics.
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Germany Clinch Men’s Title, Argentina Win Women’s Crown
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- Germany defeated Spain 1-0 in the men's final to win their fourth FIH Men's World Cup title, equalling Pakistan's record.
- Argentina beat the Netherlands 2-1 to claim third place in the men's tournament.
- Argentina won the women's title by defeating the Netherlands 3-1 in a penalty shootout.
- Spain edged the Netherlands 4-3 in the men's semi-final, while Germany overcame Argentina 2-1 in the other semi-final.
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Hockey India announced a cash reward of ₹50 lakh for the Indian women's hockey team after their fifth-place finish at the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2026. India defeated world No. 5 Germany 3-1 in the fifth-place…
Indian women's hockey team won the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Nations Cup title by defeating New Zealand 2-0 in the final, earning promotion back to the FIH Pro League. Navneet Kaur and Sunelita Toppo scored…
The Indian U-18 men's hockey team defeated Japan 4-1 in the final held in Kakamigahara, Japan, to win the U-18 Asia Cup 2026. Ashish Tani Purti was named Player of the Match in the final and finished as the tournament's…
The 2027 Women’s World Cup will be the 10th edition of the tournament and the first to be staged in South America. The tournament will run from June 24 to July 25, 2027, with 64 matches played across eight host cities.
