S&P Global HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) Falls to 53.5 in July, Lowest in Nearly Five Years
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- The S&P Global HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 53.5 in July from 54.2 in June.
- The July reading was the lowest level since August 2021 and remained above the 50-point expansion threshold.
- New orders grew at their second-weakest pace in more than four years, while export orders improved after June's slump.
- The slowdown was demand-driven, with domestic demand cooling even as export orders offered some relief.
- Consumer goods manufacturers were the weakest performers, while intermediate and capital goods producers fared better.
- Employment growth slowed to its weakest pace in 29 months, with hiring continuing for the 29th consecutive month.
- Input cost inflation eased to a five-month low, while selling price increases remained modest.
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India became the world's leading ship recycling nation in 2025, achieving a key target under the Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 five years ahead of schedule. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and…
The National Statistics Office (NSO) reported that India's overall unemployment rate fell to 3.1% in 2025, the lowest level recorded in eight years. India aims to achieve full and productive employment by 2030 under the…
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) released the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6), which revealed that Andaman and Nicobar Islands recorded India’s lowest Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of 0.9. The TFR…
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will use the output Producer Price Index (PPI) for deflation in annual and quarterly GDP data. The updated estimates may be released along with the GDP…
Department of Financial Services (DFS) launches sovereign-backed Protection & Indemnity insurance product under Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP)
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- The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, launched India's first sovereign-backed Protection & Indemnity (P&I) insurance product under the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP).
- The P&I insurance product was designed by The New India Assurance Company Limited.
- The initial P&I policy document was handed over by DFS Secretary Sanjay Lohiya to the Shipping Corporation of India Limited.
- The product covers third-party liabilities, including crew and cargo liability, pollution liability, and wreck removal.
- The policy provides an indemnity limit of up to USD 1.5 billion through the combined underwriting capacity of BMIP.
- BMIP was operationalised by DFS on May 12, 2026, with sovereign backing.
- As of July 29, 2026, BMIP has issued 1,608 policies covering Cargo War risks and Hull War risks.
- The establishment of BMIP has resulted in a 35 per cent to 40 per cent reduction in war risk premium rates compared to peak figures recorded during the West Asia conflict.
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The Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the Ministry of Finance launched the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) with a total capacity of USD 1.5 billion. The BMIP is supported by a sovereign guarantee of USD…
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the Ministry of Finance launched the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP). The BMIP has a total capacity of USD 1.5 billion and a sovereign guarantee of USD 1.4 billion…
Bajaj General Insurance Limited (formerly Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited) has launched 'My Health Care Plan Edge+' (MHCP EDGE+), a comprehensive health indemnity plan. The plan offers sum insured options…
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has granted a Certificate of Registration to Prudential HCL Health Insurance Ltd. Prudential HCL Health Insurance Ltd is a joint venture between the…
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) Tightens Approval Rules for Insurer Ownership Changes
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- The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) now requires prior approval for share transfers crossing 5%, 10%, 25%, 50%, or 75% holding thresholds.
- IRDAI approval is also required when an investor becomes the single largest shareholder of an insurer.
- The approval requirement has been extended to share transfers within promoter groups.
- IRDAI allowed insurers to refer cases where ownership structures appear designed to avoid the 5% approval threshold through indirect holdings.
- Dilution from existing shareholders not participating in a fresh issue of shares will also be treated as a transfer event under the approval framework.
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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%…
British insurer Aviva has signed an agreement to purchase the remaining 26% stake in Aviva Life Insurance Company India. The stake is being acquired from its local joint venture partner, Dabur Invest Corp.
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has granted a Certificate of Registration to Prudential HCL Health Insurance Ltd. Prudential HCL Health Insurance Ltd is a joint venture between the…
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has initiated a nine-month investigation into the use of 'dark patterns' by insurers to gather personal information for quotes. The IRDAI has…
Government of India Approves One Chinese FDI Proposal Worth Rs 1 Crore in FY26
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- The Government of India approved only one Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) proposal worth Rs 1 crore during FY26 under the Press Note 3 screening regime.
- India cleared 13 Hong Kong investment proposals with a combined value of Rs 610.42 crore in FY26.
- The government approved 63 FDI proposals worth Rs 10,292.67 crore (about $1.18 billion) between April 2025 and March 2026, as per Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) data.
- Singapore led in approved FDI value with five proposals worth Rs 3,259.88 crore, followed by the UK with five proposals worth Rs 2,477.67 crore.
- In March 2026, the government eased Press Note 3 provisions, allowing up to 10% non-controlling beneficial ownership from land-border countries under the automatic route, but excluding entities from China and Hong Kong.
- Between April 2000 and March 2026, China ranked 23rd among FDI sources with $2.51 billion (0.32% of total FDI equity inflows), while Hong Kong ranked 15th with $4.91 billion (0.62%).
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India’s outward foreign direct investment (FDI) declined by 47.9% year-on-year to USD 3 billion in June 2026 from USD 5.74 billion in June 2025. Outward FDI in June 2026 also fell sequentially from USD 4.5 billion…
India climbed to the 11th position among global foreign direct investment (FDI) recipients in 2025, with inflows rising to $38.89 billion from $27.09 billion in 2024. The United Nations Conference on Trade and…
The Government of India has established a 60-day timeline to process and decide Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposals from countries sharing land borders, including China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved Areion Group's Rs 936 crore acquisition of Aviom India Housing Finance. RBI also granted fit-and-proper approval to Areion Group promoter Manish Lalwani.
President Murmu Approves Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026
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- President Droupadi Murmu approved the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, commonly referred to as the state's anti-conversion law.
- The Act will come into force after the Maharashtra government issues a notification specifying the date of enforcement.
- Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has forwarded the Act to the state government for notification.
- The Act prohibits religious conversions carried out through coercion, fraud, allurement, misrepresentation or promise of marriage.
- It mandates a 60-day prior notice to the district magistrate before conversion.
- It allows complaints by parents, siblings and other relatives of the convert.
- The burden of proving that a conversion was voluntary lies on the person conducting the conversion.
- Violations are punishable with imprisonment of up to seven years, rising to ten years for repeat offenders.
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President Droupadi Murmu launched the RAAHI (Rashtrapati Bhavan Access and Heritage Interconnector) fare-free electric bus service for residents and staff of the President's Estate. The RAAHI bus service is operated…
President Draupadi Murmu approved the Union Cabinet's decision to increase the strength of the Supreme Court of India (SC) from 34 to 38 judges, including the Chief Justice of India (CJI). The increase was effected by…
President Droupadi Murmu and North Macedonian President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova jointly unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the Museum of the City of Skopje in Skopje, North Macedonia. The unveiling took place…
The President of India has granted approval for the merger of REC Ltd into Power Finance Corporation (PFC). The Ministry of Power conveyed the approval of the Competent Authority through an official letter dated June 10…
Cabinet Approves Rs 5,070 Crore to PM-SSY for Floating Solar Projects
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- 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.
- It provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA) of Rs 1 crore per MW for eligible projects after commissioning.
- An additional CFA of Rs 50 lakh per project is provided for feasibility studies including bathymetry and hydrography surveys.
- Each FSPV project must include a minimum 2-hour Energy Storage System (ESS), totalling 10,000 MWh.
- The scheme will cover all states and Union Territories, with projects approved from FY2026-27 to FY2030-31.
- It is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around 10 million tonnes annually and generate 16,000-17,000 jobs.
- The initiative has the potential to unlock 102 GW of floating solar capacity and will promote domestic manufacturing.
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The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) to scale up floating solar photovoltaic capacity in India. The scheme targets 5,000 MW of floating solar capacity over five years, with a total…
On 16 July 2026, the Union Cabinet approved Semicon 2.0 with a total outlay of ₹1.275 lakh crore to develop a semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Semicon 2.0 aims to attract nearly ₹4 lakh crore in investments and…
The Jammu and Kashmir government approved Used Water Management Projects for Baramulla (₹37.96 crore) and Rajouri (₹34.43 crore). The Cabinet approved the augmentation of the Grid Sub Station at Zainakote from 450 MVA to…
The High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) approved 20 major industrial projects with a cumulative investment of ₹76,611.86 crore. These projects are expected to generate 50,517 employment opportunities across nine…
Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 Comes Into Force with Punishment Up to 7 Years
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- The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 came into force after receiving President Droupadi Murmu's assent and being published in the official gazette.
- The Act was notified in the Maharashtra state gazette on July 30, 2026.
- Under the new law, a person intending to embrace another faith must inform the district magistrate at least 60 days in advance.
- Religious conversions carried out through force, coercion, fraud, undue influence, allurement, misrepresentation, or marriage-related deception are punishable offences.
- A first-time offender can face imprisonment of up to seven years, while repeat offences can attract up to ten years of imprisonment.
- The victim's parents, siblings, and other close relatives are allowed to lodge a complaint under the law.
- With this law, Maharashtra joins at least a dozen states including Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Himachal Pradesh in enacting anti-conversion legislation.
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The Indian Navy will host Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi, from 20 to 23 July 2026. The four-day multinational maritime-security training is conducted with the Combined Maritime…
The Maharashtra cabinet approved the establishment of five exclusive special courts under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in Ahilyanagar, Parbhani, Solapur, Nanded and Yavatmal. Each special court will have one…
The Maharashtra Legislature has decided to implement the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) under the Digital India Programme. The project, budgeted at ₹48 crore, aims to enable paperless legislative operations across…
The Viksit Bharat -- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 (VB-G RAM G Act) will come into force from July 1. The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) stated that the VB-G RAM G Act provides a…
Rajasthan CM launches 347 projects worth Rs 491 crore in Rajsamand
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- Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma inaugurated 266 projects and laid foundation stones for 81 projects, totalling 347 development projects worth over Rs 491 crore in Rajsamand.
- The Kisan Samman Nidhi amount has been increased from Rs 6,000 to Rs 9,000 for farmers.
- Subsidies exceeding Rs 61,000 crore have been provided on electricity bills to farmers.
- Under the Gopal Credit Card Loan Scheme, livestock rearers get interest-free loans up to Rs 1 lakh.
- The Mukhyamantri Mangala Pashu Bima Yojana has issued over 23 lakh insurance policies.
- The Rajasthan Youth Policy has been introduced to promote startups and self-employment.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated development projects worth ₹4,700 crore in the Union Territory of Chandigarh. The projects aim to strengthen infrastructure, improve public services…
The Mukhyamantri Yuva Suyog Platform was launched by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on July 21, 2026. The platform aims to promote sports and identify talent at the grassroots level through competitions in…
Rajasthan became the first state to execute an exploration licence for a rare earth elements (REE) block under the Centre’s new exploration licensing regime for critical and strategic minerals. The exploration licence…
India's first integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex with 9 MMTPA capacity was dedicated at Pachpadra in Balotra, Rajasthan. The refinery is a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)…
Fourth Tri-Services Future Warfare Course Begins in New Delhi on 3 August
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- The fourth edition of the Tri-Services Future Warfare Course commenced at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on 3 August 2026.
- The four-week course is conducted under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and coordinated by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS).
- Participants include officers from the three Services and representatives from government organisations, academia, industry and strategic think-tanks.
- The curriculum covers geopolitical developments, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, cyber warfare, cognitive warfare, information warfare and autonomous systems.
- The course examines future military operations across land, maritime, air and space domains, including grey-zone operations and multi-domain warfare.
- Lectures will be delivered by senior military officers, policymakers, scientists, industry leaders and subject-matter experts.
- The course aims to develop a common understanding of emerging operational challenges among the three Services and other stakeholders.
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India Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that border infrastructure will remain indispensable in technology-driven future warfare. He stated that ports, airfields, roads, and tunnels will continue to play an…
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth will inaugurate the third edition of Kalam & Kavach on May 14 at the Manekshaw Centre. The conference is themed ‘Taking JAI Forward With I²’ and focuses on strengthening defence…
The Indian Air Force (IAF) concluded the fifth edition of the Warfare & Aerospace Strategy Programme (WASP). The culmination of the programme was marked by a Capstone Seminar held on 29 June 2026.
Brigadier Basant Kumar Ponwar, a 1971 Indo-Pak War veteran and jungle warfare pioneer, died at the age of 77 in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. He was born on March 3, 1949, in Indore and was commissioned into the 1st Battalion of…
UNESCO World Heritage Committee Concludes 48th Session in Busan, South Korea, with 25 New Sites on July 29, 2026
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- 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 29, 2026, after a 10-day session.
- It was the first UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting held in South Korea.
- The session added 25 new sites to the World Heritage List, bringing the total to 1,273 properties across 173 countries.
- Newly inscribed sites included Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara archaeological sites and France's Beaches of the D-Day Landings, Normandy, 1944.
- South Korea's Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats, had its boundaries extended to additional tidal flat areas on the western and southern coasts.
- The committee reviewed the conservation status of 148 properties and placed six on the List of World Heritage in Danger, including Tyre in Lebanon and Paramaribo's historic inner city in Suriname.
- Vienna's historic centre was removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger, a decision that drew criticism from heritage experts and delegations.
- Delegates discussed ways to boost representation for Africa and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
- Turkey was selected to host the next World Heritage Committee session in Istanbul and will take the chair by custom.
- Turkey previously hosted the 40th session in Istanbul in July 2016, but it was disrupted by a military coup attempt and resumed at UNESCO headquarters in Paris.
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Sarnath was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 26, 2026. With this inscription, India now has 45 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee added the D-Day landing beaches in northern France and Mount Olympus in Greece to the World Heritage List on July 27, 2026. The committee meeting was held in Busan, South Korea.
Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena approved the declaration of 23 heritage sites as protected monuments in Ladakh. The declaration was made under the Jammu and Kashmir Ancient Monuments Preservation Act.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has warned Pakistan to reverse reconstructions at two historical sites in Taxila to avoid being placed on the danger list. The specific sites…
Andhra Pradesh and Australia Sign Four MoUs on Clean Energy, Education and Skills on August 1, 2026
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- Andhra Pradesh and Australia signed four MoUs covering clean energy, advanced manufacturing, inclusive education, student mental health and skill development.
- The MoUs were signed in the presence of Andhra Pradesh HRD Minister Nara Lokesh and Australian Assistant Minister Julian Hill MP.
- The first MoU established a Centre of Excellence for Solar Manufacturing at IIT Tirupati, involving the state government's Centre of Excellence for Energy Transition (CoEET), IIT Tirupati and the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney.
- The second MoU was signed between UNSW, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam and Samagra Shiksha to strengthen inclusive education across Andhra Pradesh.
- The APSCHE and Australian organisation Rebound will implement a technology-enabled student mental health pilot project in selected higher educational institutions.
- The APSSDC and Australia's Dynamic Learning Services signed an MoU to strengthen vocational education, industry-oriented skill training, globally recognised certifications and international employment pathways.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced the commissioning of a 600 MW solar power project under the Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024. The project has been developed with a total investment of…
India and Australia finalised administrative arrangements to enable the export of Australian uranium to India for exclusively peaceful purposes. The uranium export will be conducted under International Atomic Energy…
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu unveiled a ₹22,000 crore green energy corridor plan to integrate 18 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy into the Andhra Pradesh power grid. The plan includes 11 GW of solar power and…
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…
National Cadet Corps (NCC) Organises Cyclothon 2026 in Delhi on August 2 to Mark 79 Years of Independence
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- National Cadet Corps (NCC) organised Cyclothon 2026 on August 2, 2026 in Delhi to commemorate 79 years of India's Independence.
- The Cyclothon was flagged off by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya.
- Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, boxer M.C. Mary Kom and tennis player Leander Paes were present at the event.
- NCC Director General Lieutenant General Virendra Vats led 79 NCC cadets in a symbolic 79 km ride.
- The Cyclothon started and concluded at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi.
- The event was organised under the theme 'Clean India, Green India, Fit India' and supported national missions including TB Mukt Bharat, Swachh Bharat, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam and Har Ghar Tiranga.
- NCC was established in 1948 with an initial strength of 20,000 cadets and has grown into the world's largest uniformed youth organisation with more than 20 lakh cadets.
- NCC is present in more than 750 districts across India and added six lakh cadets between 2014 and 2025.
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Samvidhan Hatya Diwas is observed on June 25. The day commemorates 50 years of the Emergency.
India aims to eradicate sickle cell disease by the national target year of 2047 under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission. The National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission has screened 7 crore…
The Indian Navy (IN) sail training ship Sudarshini represented India at the United States International Naval Review 250 and Sail4th 250 on 4 July 2026. The event was held in New York to mark the 250th anniversary of the…
Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the nationwide celebrations for ten years of the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) under the theme 10 Years of PMSMA – A Decade of Care in New Delhi. The…
Ankur Bhattacharjee, Yashaswini Ghorpade Win Commonwealth TT Singles Titles
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- Ankur Bhattacharjee defeated Payas Jain in the men's singles final at the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships.
- Yashaswini Ghorpade defeated Sreeja Akula in the women's singles final.
- The championships were held at the Thyagaraj Sports Complex in New Delhi.
- India won four of the five individual gold medals at the event.
- Ankur Bhattacharjee won the men's final 11-8, 9-11, 7-11, 11-8, 4-11, 11-4, 11-9.
- Yashaswini Ghorpade won the women's final 11-6, 11-1, 8-11, 11-7, 13-11.
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India won both the men's and women's team titles at the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships. The men's team defeated Malaysia 3-2 in the final.
Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 to win the men's singles title at Wimbledon 2026. Linda Nosková defeated Karolina Muchová 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 to win the women's singles title at Wimbledon 2026.
Asmita Dey defeated Canada's Heidi Quach to win the women's 48 kg judo gold at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Harsh Singh defeated Australia's Joshua Katz to win the men's 60 kg judo gold at the Commonwealth…
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty became the first Indian pair to win the men's doubles title at the Singapore Open 2026 by defeating Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri 18-21, 21-17, 21-16. The…
India Finishes Fourth at Commonwealth Games 2026 with 39 Medals
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- India finished fourth at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow with 39 medals, comprising 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze.
- India matched Scotland's total of 39 medals but finished above them because of a superior silver-medal count.
- Australia topped the final medal table with 171 medals, followed by England with 110 and Canada with 62.
- Boxing was India's strongest discipline, contributing 10 medals including seven golds, the highest by any nation in the sport at Glasgow 2026.
- Weightlifting contributed eight medals, with Mirabai Chanu winning a historic third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal.
- Athletics produced a 10-medal haul for India, with Gulveer Singh winning silver in the 10,000m and bronze in the 5,000m.
- Neeraj Chopra won silver in the men's javelin throw on his return to the Commonwealth Games.
- Tejaswin Shankar became India's first Commonwealth Games decathlon medallist.
- India recorded its best-ever Commonwealth Games para campaign, winning seven medals including three golds.
- Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath won gold and silver respectively in the men's 100m T47 para-athletics event.
- India's sport-wise medal tally was boxing 10, athletics 10, weightlifting 8, para athletics 6, judo 4 and para powerlifting 1.
- India's total of 39 medals was lower than the 61 won at Birmingham 2022, but the Glasgow programme excluded wrestling, badminton, table tennis, hockey and shooting.
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The inaugural Asian U23 Athletics Championships were held in Ordos from 9-12 July 2026. China topped the medal tally with 23 gold, 17 silver, and 12 bronze medals.
Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal in the men's javelin throw at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a season-best throw of 85.83m. Yash Vir Singh clinched the bronze medal with a personal best throw of 85.41m on…
Mirabai Chanu won the gold medal in the women's 48kg weightlifting event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Glasgow (Scotland). She set a new Commonwealth Games record with a combined lift of 190kg (85kg snatch, 105kg clean…
India's team won four gold medals at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2026 held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from July 10 to 19. India shared the joint world No. 1 ranking with China, Vietnam, and an…
Commonwealth Games 2030: Glasgow Hands Over Games Flag to Ahmedabad
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- The Commonwealth Games flag and baton were handed over to Ahmedabad during the closing ceremony of the Glasgow edition on August 3, 2026.
- Ahmedabad will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, which marks the centenary year of the Games.
- Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi attended the closing ceremony and presented medals to Indian boxers.
- The closing ceremony featured performances by internationally acclaimed singers and musicians, including Shankar Mahadevan and Rishabh Sharma.
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The Commonwealth Games 2026 will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2. The National Jute Board (NJB) under the Ministry of Textiles developed jute-viscose blended apparel for the Indian contingent.
Harjinder Kaur won the silver medal in the women's 69kg weightlifting event with a personal-best total of 227kg (101kg snatch, 126kg clean and jerk). Gulveer Singh won the silver medal in the men's 10,000m with a time of…
Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal in the men's javelin throw at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a season-best throw of 85.83m. Yash Vir Singh clinched the bronze medal with a personal best throw of 85.41m on…
Rohit Rajpal has been appointed as India's Chef de Mission for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, scheduled to be held from July 23 to August 2. Ravi Bengani is the Deputy Chef de Mission, while Vandana Rao and Rahul…
World FinTech Day observed annually on August 1
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- World FinTech Day is celebrated annually on August 1.
- The day commemorates the passing of Cosimo de Medici in 1464, regarded as one of the architects of modern banking.
- FinTech stands for Financial Technology.
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World Wide Web Day is observed annually on August 1. The theme for World Wide Web Day 2026 is 'Energy-Aware Web and AI Systems for Sustainability'.
World Lung Cancer Day is observed annually on August 1. It was established in 2012 by the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS).
The United Nations (UN) observes the International Day of Friendship on July 30 every year. The UN General Assembly proclaimed July 30 as the International Day of Friendship in 2011.
Viyona Fintech has been certified as a Biller Operating Unit (BOU) under the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) operated by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) Bharat BillPay Limited. The BOU certification…
Willie Walsh Assumes Charge as IndiGo CEO
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- Willie Walsh assumed charge as CEO of IndiGo on August 3, 2026, succeeding Pieter Elbers.
- His appointment was announced on March 31, 2026.
- Walsh is a former Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
- He previously served as CEO of Aer Lingus, British Airways, and International Airlines Group (IAG).
- IndiGo operates a fleet of more than 430 aircraft and nearly 2,200 daily services.
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Ajay Rajan has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Protean eGov Technologies for a three-year term effective June 1, 2026. The company board approved his appointment as an…
Rajendra Kumar Saboo, Executive Director of UCO Bank, has been assigned the additional charge of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO). The appointment was made by the Department of Financial Services…
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister on July 26, 2026. The President of India accepted his resignation under Article 75(2) of the Constitution.
Infosys appointed Ashiss Kumar Dash as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate for a five-year term. He will assume the role of Managing Director and CEO on April 1, 2027, succeeding Salil Parekh.
Padma Shri Awardee and Hindi Writer Kailash Chandra Pant Passed Away
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- Kailash Chandra Pant, a Hindi writer and journalist, died at the age of 90 on July 31, 2026, due to cardiac arrest.
- He was born on April 26, 1936, in Mhow, Indore district, Madhya Pradesh.
- He served as general secretary of the Madhya Pradesh Rashtrabhasha Prachar Samiti in Bhopal and edited a Hindi literature quarterly and a Hindi weekly for over two decades.
- He was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, in 2026 for contributions to literature and education, and the President of India conferred the honour on Republic Day 2026.
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Legendary Urdu poet and Padma Shri awardee Bashir Badr passed away at the age of 91 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Born in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (UP), on 15 February 1935, he was renowned for his mastery of the Urdu…
Vijaya Mehta, a veteran Marathi theatre director, actor, and producer, passed away at the age of 91. She co-founded the Rangayan theatre group in the 1960s alongside Vijay Tendulkar, Shriram Lagoo, and Arvind Deshpande.
Teejan Bai, a noted Pandavani exponent, passed away at the age of 70 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur. Pandavani is a traditional performing art form originating in Chhattisgarh and also…
Poomani, a celebrated Tamil writer, died at the age of 79 on 13 June 2026 in Chennai. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2014 for his novel Agnaadi.
