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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.
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…
S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has projected India's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth to slow to 6.6 per cent for the fiscal year ending March 2027, compared to 7.7 per cent in 2025-26. The growth projection for the…
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…
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S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has assigned Federal Bank its first international issuer credit ratings of BBB-/Stable for the long-term and A-3 for the short-term. The BBB- long-term issuer credit rating places Federal Bank in…
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has revised the Master Circular for Credit Rating Agencies operating in GIFT City. Credit rating agencies (CRAs) must now provide issuers an opportunity to…
Moody's Ratings report describes India's water management framework as fragmented, with governance dispersed across more than 28 states. Highly subsidised pricing, especially for agriculture which consumes about 80% of…
SEBI has proposed making the Credit Risk-o-Meter a mandatory additional disclosure mechanism for debt securities. The proposed framework maps credit ratings into six risk levels, from lowest credit risk to high to very…
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Punjab & Sind Bank (PSB) launched the Navjyoti mobile application for human resources, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) services, and a Digital Gold Loan facility on its 119th Foundation Day. PSB introduced the PSB…
The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) celebrated its 23rd Foundation Day in New Delhi. NIXI launched four new digital initiatives: the IX Portal, myIRINN Portal, .IN Auction Portal, and an AI-powered WHOIS…
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) launched the DAANVEER initiative on 29 July 2026. The initiative aims to strengthen digital infrastructure in gram panchayats through voluntary public contributions.
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched ‘Bank in a Box’ and the Security Operations Centre under the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation (NUCFDC) at the ‘Sahkar Nav-Kranti’…
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The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) was launched on August 25, 2016, completing a decade of operations in 2026. UPI was developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) under the regulatory oversight of…
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.
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…
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…
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The Andhra Pradesh government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to establish a UAE Food Cluster in the state. The MoU was signed between the Andhra Pradesh Economic…
On August 28, 2026, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) and Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) signed an MoU to facilitate demand aggregation and deploy smart domestic PNG meters across the city…
The Ministry of Ayush signed a memorandum of understanding with IndiaAI, an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), to accelerate AI-driven innovation in the Ayush sector. The…
India and Armenia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 17, 2026, in Yerevan to enhance cooperation in defence research, development, innovation and shared production. The MoU was signed during a meeting…
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved Life Insurance Corporation of India's (LIC) application to acquire up to 9.99% of HDFC Bank's paid-up share capital or voting rights. The approval was disclosed in an HDFC…
The Government of India is selling up to a 6.5% stake in Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) through an Offer for Sale (OFS) at a floor price of ₹382 per share. Retail investors will receive a discount of ₹15 per…
The Finance Ministry has extended two additional investment choices under the National Pension System (NPS) to employees of central autonomous bodies (CABs). The expenditure department extended the applicability of the…
SBI Life Insurance and Jammu & Kashmir Bank (J&K Bank) have entered into a strategic corporate agency tie-up to offer life insurance solutions across India. Under the tie-up, over 1,000 branches of J&K Bank will offer…
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The 2026 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) evaluates 177 nations across 47 metrics and 12 key issue categories related to climate change, ecosystem vitality, and environmental public health. Estonia topped the 2026…
Brand Finance India 100 Report 2026 has ranked Adani Group at Rank 8 among India's most valuable brands, rising from Rank 13 in the previous year. The Brand Finance report has valued the Adani Group at $8.48 billion, up…
Barclays Private Clients Hurun India's 2026 list values India's top 300 family businesses at ₹138 lakh crore ($1.46 trillion). The combined value of these businesses surged 27.5% since 2024, outperforming Nifty 50 and…
Global energy transition readiness declined for the first time in over a decade, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Energy Transition Index 2026. India advanced two places to rank 70th among 120 countries…
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InsuranceDekho has appointed former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly as its brand ambassador for the 'Khul Kar Khelo' campaign. The campaign is designed to empower the insurtech platform's network of more than…
Bajaj General Insurance and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore a partnership in India's commercial insurance segment. The proposed partnership will focus on developing…
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has approved Patanjali Ayurved and DS Group's acquisition of Magma General Insurance for nearly ₹4,500 crore. Patanjali Ayurved will acquire a 73.6%…
SBI Life Insurance and Jammu & Kashmir Bank (J&K Bank) have entered into a strategic corporate agency tie-up to offer life insurance solutions across India. Under the tie-up, over 1,000 branches of J&K Bank will offer…
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India's coconut exports rose 62% in FY26 to ₹7,038.25 crore compared with the previous year. Activated carbon accounted for 67% of coconut product exports other than coir, worth ₹4,688.89 crore, with export volume of…
The Gujarat government has approved the establishment of four Centres of Excellence for natural farming with a provision of ₹20 crore for the 2026-27 financial year. The centres will be located in Navsari, Morbi…
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan presented the Kerala Revised Budget for 2026–27, introducing Mission Samudra with an allocation of ₹400 crore to transform the state into a global maritime hub. The Oommen Chandy Health…
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first-ever sea shipment of flavoured Makhana from Darbhanga, Bihar, to Canada on 29 July 2026. The consignment comprised 7…
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The World Bank (WB) has approved a financing package of $890 million for India’s rooftop solar programme. The package comprises an $820 million loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) hailed the ₹5.25 per unit tariff discovered by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) in its latest round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy auction. The RTC renewable…
The Chhattisgarh government launched the DWEEPTI Yojana (Decentralised Women Empowerment on Energy and Policy for Transformative Inclusion) to enable rural women's self-help groups to become vendors, technicians…
The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) with a total outlay of Rs 5,070 crore. The scheme aims to establish 5,000 MW of floating solar photovoltaic (FSPV) capacity across India.
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The central government plans to develop 44 airports under the Hub and Spoke model, comprising 4 hub airports and 40 spoke airports. The model aims to provide seamless international connectivity by linking Tier-II and…
The Union Minister of Civil Aviation (MoCA), K Ram Mohan Naidu, inaugurated the first hub-and-spoke flight connecting Varanasi to international destinations via New Delhi. The initiative is part of the 'Easy Connect'…
Varanasi has become the first city to be integrated into the Easy Connect flights model. The model enables international travellers to complete immigration and baggage formalities in Varanasi before reaching Delhi for…
On 19 August 2026, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu flagged off the scaled-up phase of transshipment cargo reform at Delhi's IGI Airport. The Proof of Concept on the Chennai–Delhi–Frankfurt route reduced…
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The Gujarat Government launched the Gujarat Shipbuilding and Repair Policy 2026 on July 28, 2026. The policy aims to attract investments worth over Rs 27,000 crore.
Bank of America (BofA) will acquire an initial 26.5% equity interest in Jio Credit Limited (JCL), which can increase to 49.9% upon exercise of warrants. The total investment, including equity shares and warrants if fully…
The Union Cabinet approved the construction of a third and fourth railway line on the Ballari-Guntakal section under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. The project has an estimated cost of ₹1,264 crore and will add…
The inaugural edition of Sagar Samvad, a dialogue by the National Shipping Board (NSB), was held in New Delhi and chaired by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. The NSB pressed for a five-point roadmap including fiscal…
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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…
Karnataka has approached the Supreme Court against the Karnataka High Court Division Bench judgment that directed authorities to consider registering motorcycles as transport vehicles and issuing permits for bike taxis.…
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…
Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan launched the national programme for issuance of Letter of Authorisation (LoA) for sustainable fishing in high seas in Bhubaneswar. The LoA initiative aims to promote responsible and…
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PM Modi will undertake a bilateral visit to Uzbekistan from August 29 to 30. He will then visit Kyrgyz Republic for the 26th SCO Summit from August 31 to September 1.
India and Slovakia elevated their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State Visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister since Slovakia's independence in 1993.…
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The fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) was held in Singapore, with participation from Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal…
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), and Ethiraj College for Women (Autonomous) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU aims…
The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen municipal accounting and financial management…
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…
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The Agni-4 medium-range ballistic missile was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha on August 6, 2026. The launch was conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces…
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.
The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) successfully conducted a test missile launch in the Pacific Ocean on July 6. The launch involved a strategic missile carrying a training simulation warhead fired from a strategic…
Russia launched the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft carrying National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut Anil Menon and Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities (Roscosmos) cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, eastern France. Both nations reaffirmed their objective to conclude…
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…
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…
Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal arrived in New Delhi on June 5 for a three-day official visit to India. Minister Khanal is scheduled to hold talks with the External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday.
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The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) in New Delhi. The agreement focuses on…
India and France have set a five-year target to double their annual bilateral trade from the current $16 billion to $32 billion. The two nations unveiled the India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030 to deepen cooperation in…
On August 3, 2026, India and Uzbekistan set ambitious targets to expand bilateral trade and investment at a business forum meeting. India proposed doubling bilateral trade from about $1.3 billion over the next three…
India hosted and concluded the 16th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting in Jaipur on August 7, 2026, under its BRICS Chairship 2026. The meeting was chaired by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and attended by…
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The fog harvesting project is located on Mount Boutmezguida in southwest Morocco, at an elevation exceeding 4,000 feet. The system, known as CloudFisher, uses approximately 600 square meters of specialized mesh to…
The Himachal Pradesh government signed implementation agreements for 19 hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 278 MW and an estimated investment of ₹3,336 crore. The 19 hydropower projects include Soyal Dashal…
The Maharashtra cabinet approved the High-Energy Medical Cyclotron Project (HEMCP) in Nagpur with an estimated budget of ₹300 crore. HEMCP will be funded on a 50:50 cost-sharing basis between the Medical Education…
The Government of Andhra Pradesh approved the Policy on Reuse of Treated Used Water, 2026, issued by the Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) department under the Swarna Andhra Vision 2047. The policy…
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Hyderabad-based T-Hub partnered with the Indian Army's Central Command to create a direct pathway for defence startups to develop and validate military technologies. Under the partnership, T-Hub will receive problem…
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…
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026 and the UP Startup Mission Portal on 27 August 2026. Under the policy, incentives worth Rs 3.42 crore were distributed to 107…
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.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the transfer of DRDO-developed technologies for all conventional missile systems to Indian defence companies for local production on August 25, 2026. The technology transfer aims…
Hyderabad-based startup Skyroot Aerospace launched India’s first privately-built orbital rocket, Vikram-1, under Mission Aagaman from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The multi-stage Vikram-1 rocket…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026) on 30 June 2026 in New Delhi. The framework decentralises financial powers within the Defence Research and Development…
Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth launched the indigenously developed Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel on July 31, 2026, in New Delhi. The fuel was jointly developed by the Indian Army and Oil Marketing Companies.
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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…
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart following consumer complaints regarding the delivery of expired and contaminated food. The regulator identified the…
Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration (KFSDA) suspended food licences and registrations of Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, and BigBasket for selling Datura fruits and seeds as food. KFSDA Commissioner Srinivas K…
The Mission Shakti App consolidates multiple essential helpline services onto a single platform for women and child safety. The app provides access to helplines including Women Helpline 181, Emergency Response Support…
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The inaugural edition of Sagar Samvad, a dialogue by the National Shipping Board (NSB), was held in New Delhi and chaired by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. The NSB pressed for a five-point roadmap including fiscal…
Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 9, 2016, to provide free, quality antenatal care through specialist doctors on the ninth day of each month. Union…
The Himayat Sagar reservoir in Telangana recorded inflows of 150 cusecs and released 651 cusecs of water downstream. The water level at Himayat Sagar stood at 1,761.70 ft against its Full Reservoir Level (FRL) of 1,763.5…
The Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, won seven honours at the Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP) Excellence in Book Production Awards 2026. The awards comprised…
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World Sanskrit Day, also known as Sanskrit Diwas, is observed on Shravan Purnima, the full moon day of the Shravan month. In 2026, World Sanskrit Day falls on Friday, August 28.
World Nature Conservation Day is observed annually on 28 July, with the 2026 observance falling on a Tuesday. The day originated from grassroots efforts and global environmental networks, tracing back to the founding of…
World Lung Cancer Day is observed annually on August 1. It was established in 2012 by the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS).
International Tiger Day is observed annually on July 29 to raise awareness about tiger conservation. The day was established in 2010 at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit, where the TX2 initiative was launched to double…
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Mizoram has declared 79 monuments and archaeological sites as State Protected Monuments. The 79 sites were declared protected under the Mizoram Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 2001.
The Centre delisted 18 monuments from the protected list since 2021 under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, citing they had ceased to be of national importance. The Archaeological…
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will launch the restoration of the 9th-century Prambanan Temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The Prambanan project…
France is scheduled to inaugurate its first traditional Hindu temple in September. The temple has been crafted in India using stones sourced from India and is being assembled in France.
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The International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent is observed annually on July 25. The observance originated from a meeting of 300 Afro-descendant women from 32 countries in the Dominican Republic on July 25…
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…
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed annually on August 9. The theme for 2026 is 'Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being'.
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NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Shri Ashok Kumar Lahiri released the 8th edition of the Trade Watch Quarterly for the fourth quarter (January–March 2026) of FY2025-26 in New Delhi. India's total goods and services trade grew…
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting mandates that private FM radio broadcasters ensure at least 20% of daily broadcast content is in the local language of the city. A total of 386 private FM radio channels are…
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) and Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) have been featured in the World’s Most Beautiful Airports 2026 list by Prix Versailles. This marks the first time two…
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Committee held its 48th session at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO) in Busan, South Korea, concluding on July…
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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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has officially ended the mission of the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft. MAVEN had been orbiting Mars since September 21, 2014, to study…
The 20th Asian Games, branded as Aichi-Nagoya 2026, will be held from 19 September to 4 October 2026 in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan, featuring 43 sports. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies are scheduled at Paloma…
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The three-day National Conclave on Tribal Languages and Museums began on August 25, 2026, in Mysuru, Karnataka. The conclave was organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs with the Karnataka State Tribal Research…
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, released the book ‘The Voice of Justice: Justice Gavai Speaks’ on July 15, 2026 at Uprashtrapati Bhavan. The book is edited by Prof. (Dr.) S. Sivakumar and published…
The Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, won seven honours at the Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP) Excellence in Book Production Awards 2026. The awards comprised…
The Jayaprakash Narayan Public Library was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on July 11, 2026, on Udyan Marg in Delhi. The library is established under the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).
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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the winners of the National Sports Awards 2025 on Tuesday. Tejaswin Shankar, who won India's first-ever Commonwealth Games medal in the decathlon, was awarded the Arjuna…
The 72nd National Film Awards were announced on July 18, 2026 in New Delhi. The Best Feature Film award was given to 'Article 370'.
The Personnel Ministry announced the selection of 17 projects and initiatives for the 29th National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026 across seven categories. The awards ceremony will be held during the 29th National…
President Droupadi Murmu will confer the National Teachers Awards 2026 to 48 school teachers at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on September 5, 2026. The awards are organised by the Department of School Education and Literacy…
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The Odisha Cabinet approved a new agricultural marketing law to replace the Odisha Agricultural Produce Markets (OAPM) Act, 1956. The new law removes geographical restrictions on the sale and purchase of agricultural…
Sanjay Jaju, a 1992 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer and former secretary of the Ministry of Development of North-East Region, was appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Telangana. Sanjay Jaju succeeds…
The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet approved a one-year extension for Union Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan and Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan. T.V. Somanathan, a 1987-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS)…
The All India Congress Committee (AICC) approved 20 names for induction into the Karnataka cabinet, with the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for August 3, 2026. The induction of 20 new ministers will take the Karnataka…
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Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Visa in India. The partnership was launched through the #InfinitelyMore campaign.
Shah Rukh Khan topped Kroll's 2025 celebrity brand value rankings with an estimated brand value of USD 177.9 million. Ranveer Singh retained the second position with USD 162.9 million, while 2024 topper Virat Kohli…
Kissht, an RBI-registered NBFC, has announced Sachin Tendulkar as its brand ambassador for a three-year period. The campaign is titled ‘Loans Without Any Hiccups’ and features films rolling out across digital platforms.
InsuranceDekho has appointed former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly as its brand ambassador for the 'Khul Kar Khelo' campaign. The campaign is designed to empower the insurtech platform's network of more than…
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The 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council was held in Chengalpet, Tamil Nadu. Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting.
Tamil Nadu Government will introduce the TN-Analytical thinking, Reasoning, Innovation, Venture and entrepreneurship, Upskilling (TN-ARIVU) curriculum with artificial intelligence and emerging technology from the 2027-28…
The Tamil Nadu government signed 97 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) involving over ₹67,452 crore investment at the Vettri Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2026. The MoUs were exchanged in the presence of Chief Minister…
Madras Day is celebrated on August 22 to commemorate the acquisition of land on the Coromandel Coast in 1639. The land was acquired by representatives of the English East India Company from local Nayak rulers.