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- NITI Aayog has estimated that 8.7 crore Indian youth aged 15-29 fall under the NEET category, based on the 78th round of the National Sample Survey conducted in 2021.
- The NITI Aayog report, titled 'Reimagining Skilling for Viksit Bharat@2047', emphasises the need for affordable or subsidised training options for NEET youth and women.
- Only 8.25 per cent of graduates are employed in roles aligned to their qualifications, according to the report.
- Over 7.67 crore individuals have been trained since 2014-15, as per the NITI Aayog report.
- The report recommends skilling pathways aligned with local demand and emerging sectors for workforce and NEET youth.
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VinFast India signs MoU with Federal Bank Limited to strengthen dealer financing ecosystem.
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- VinFast India, the Indian subsidiary of global electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Federal Bank Limited for dealer inventory financing solutions.
- Federal Bank will provide customized inventory financing to VinFast India's authorised dealer network to optimize working capital, maintain healthy vehicle inventory, and respond efficiently to customer demand.
- The MoU was signed by Tapan Ghosh, CEO of VinFast Asia, and Krumkum Jain, Additional SVP of Federal Bank Limited.
- VinFast India has opened its 60th 3S dealership in the country and is on track to establish 75 dealerships in India by the end of 2026.
- Federal Bank Limited had total business of INR 5.97 lakh crore as of 30 June 2026, with over 1,600 banking outlets.
- Federal Bank Limited also has representative offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and an IFSC Banking Unit at GIFT City.
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The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) signed five MoUs with industry leaders to expand support for startups. The MoUs were signed with Cashfree Payments, Darwin Dynamics, Vultr India, Cars24…
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Standard Chartered Bank signed agreements in Mumbai to strengthen supply chain finance in India through risk-sharing arrangements for US dollar and Indian rupee transactions. The…
International Labour Organization (ILO) and National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) release policy brief on women’s digital financial inclusion as India’s platform workforce to hit 23.5 million by 2029-30
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- On 24 August 2026, ILO and NCAER released a was brief titled “Advancing Women’s Digital Financial Inclusion in the Platform Economy”.
- NITI Aayog estimates India’s platform workforce could rise from 12 million in 2024-25 to 23.5 million by 2029-30.
- The policy brief identified limited access to formal financial services, gaps in digital literacy, safety concerns and restrictive social norms as constraints on women’s platform work participation.
- Women need access to start-up capital, short-term credit, insurance, savings and financial planning tools throughout their platform-work journey.
- The brief highlighted cashflow-based lending as a key inclusion measure because women are less likely to own land or property for collateral.
- Digital records of platform payments can provide lenders with verifiable evidence of income and repayment capacity.
- The brief recommends using India’s Digital Public Infrastructure, including the Account Aggregator framework, to make financial data portable.
- Platforms can partner with lenders to offer loans, savings and insurance through their applications.
- Integrating financial DPI with e-Shram records could expand access if safeguards against algorithmic bias are built in.
- Device ownership remains a barrier, as women’s digital access is often mediated through family members.
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The National Commission for Women (NCW) launched the 'Yashoda AI' initiative in Jalandhar, Punjab. The initiative is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy Program aimed at promoting digital empowerment of women.
The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, organized the two-day PSB Confluence 2026 for senior leadership of public sector banks (PSBs) and public financial institutions (PFIs). Union Finance…
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), partnered with the Association of Australian Education Representatives in India (AAERI) to launch the…
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduces IT Resilience Index for MIIs
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- SEBI has introduced an IT Resilience Index (ITRI) framework for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) to monitor the robustness and resilience of their critical IT systems.
- The ITRI will have a total score of 100, based on nine parameters.
- The Industry Standards Forum (ISF) of MIIs will finalise sub-parameters and detailed measurement criteria for each parameter by November 30, 2026.
- MIIs must compute the ITRI on a half-yearly basis within 60 days from the end of each half-year.
- MIIs must submit a comparative analysis of two consecutive half-years along with corrective actions to their Standing Committee on Technology (SCOT) and Governing Board.
- ITRI computation must be system-driven, generated automatically from IT systems or data extracts, to ensure non-discretionary and foolproof results.
- MIIs must develop an Early Warning System to detect possible deterioration in any ITRI parameter that could lead to performance issues or system problems.
- The full ITRI framework, including the Early Warning System and real-time monitoring, must be operational by February 28, 2027.
- The first ITRI submission will cover the half-year ending March 31, 2027.
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) launched the Incident Reporting Portal and Cyber Suraksha Portal on August 17, 2026. The Incident Reporting Portal will make cybersecurity incident reporting more…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) extended the deadline for regulated entities to complete digital accessibility audits and resolve platform issues to October 31, 2026. Earlier deadlines were April 30 for…
Edelweiss Mutual Fund has launched the Edelweiss Nifty REITs & Realty Index Fund, India's first REIT-oriented index fund. The fund is an open-ended passive scheme that tracks the Nifty REITs & Realty Total Return Index.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will implement a new framework for Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) from September 1, 2026, replacing fixed price bands with dynamic price bands. Equity and debt ETFs…
NSDC Launches Nationwide Cloud & AI Skilling Initiative with AWS
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- The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched a nationwide cloud and AI skilling initiative in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Cultus Education.
- The initiative aims to equip 1.5 lakh learners with foundational Artificial Intelligence and cloud literacy through AWS digital training content.
- It will also provide job-ready training to 10,000 participants through the AWS re/start programme.
- The initiative uses a 100% online delivery model to enable learners from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities to access training without relocating.
- The initiative was launched on August 24, 2026.
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The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BharathCloud to provide cloud infrastructure services to members across India. Under the agreement, ICSI members and…
Vyoma.AI, the data centre business of L&T, secured India's largest single-cluster AI infrastructure order for a 10,000-GPU Nvidia B300 AI factory. The AI factory will be set up at Vyoma's Chennai data centre campus…
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), through the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), has empanelled six firms to develop and deploy AI solutions across government departments: Tata…
PMFME Conclave 2026 Inaugurated; PMFME Bazaar Showcases Micro Food Enterprises from 25 States and UTs
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- The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) organised the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PMFME) Conclave 2026 on August 24-25, 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
- The Conclave brought together over 500 stakeholders to strengthen the micro food processing ecosystem and enhance access to finance, technology and markets.
- Union Minister Chirag Pashwan inaugurated both the PMFME Conclave and the PMFME Bazaar.
- The PMFME Bazaar featured exhibitors from 25 States and Union Territories showcasing uniqe, ethnic and traditional food products.
- The Bazaar provided a platform for micro food processing enterprises, Self Help Groups (SHGs), Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), cooperatives and individual entrepreneurs.
- A Coffee Table Book featuring 30 success stories of PMFME beneficiaries was launched during the inaugural programme.
- Three MoUs were signed with APEDA, ONDC, and NABKISAN to strengthen market and institutional linkages for PMFME beneficiaries.
- Chirag Paswan emphasised the for a stronger PMFME 2.0 to respond to the evolving needs of micro food processing enterprises.
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The Union Government approved a 'Street Food Hub' at Lakhanpur in the Kathua district under the PM SVANidhi initiative. The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs will provide financial assistance of ₹4 Crore per approved…
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…
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GENESIS EIR Cohort-3 Launched with Up to ₹10 Lakh Financial Assistance
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- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Cohort-3 at the GENESIS NextGen Startup Summit in Coimbatore on 4 August 2026.
- The programme provides financial assistance of up to ₹10 lakh to selected early-stage deeptech founders through participating GENESIS incubators.
- Applications for GENESIS EIR Cohort-3 are open until 3 September 2026 on the official GENESIS portal.
- The programme prioritises founders in Tier-II and Tier-III cities to decentralise India's startup ecosystem.
- Eligible innovations must be at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 1 to 4, and incorporated startups must be less than two years old.
- Focus areas include AI/ML, IoT, semiconductor/VLSI, cybersecurity, blockchain, quantum technologies, and AR/VR.
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The World Economic Forum (WEF) unveiled its 2026 Technology Pioneers cohort, selecting 100 early-stage companies from 23 countries. Nine Indian start-ups were selected: Airbound, Dhruva, OrbitAID, Bellatrix Aerospace…
The Andhra Pradesh government will create an angel fund for startups in collaboration with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). The fund is aimed at deep-tech startups in artificial intelligence (AI)…
Chitkara University launched the Atal Incubation Centre - Chitkara Incubation Foundation (AIC-CIF) and AIC-PRIDE Labs at its Punjab campus. The centre is established with a combined investment of up to Rs. 20 crore over…
Karnataka Suspends Licences Over Datura Listings
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- 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 ordered the platforms to remove all Datura listings and advertisements and stop selling or distributing it as a food item.
- The order was issued under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the Food Safety and Standards Rules, 2011.
- The platforms were directed to submit written undertakings and compliance reports to the Food Safety Commissioner, Bengaluru.
- State and central food safety officers were instructed to take enforcement action against sellers continuing the practice.
- Datura is toxic in all its parts and can cause serious poisoning if consumed.
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The Karnataka Cabinet approved the Karnataka Regulation of Use of Government Premises and Public Property Bill, 2026. The Bill provides a legal framework for the use of government premises and public property by private…
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Tamil Nadu to Introduce TN-ARIVU Curriculum from 2027-28
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- 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 academic year.
- The curriculum will be implemented through ARIVU Foundation for Classes I-V, ARIVU Discovery for Classes VI-VIIII, and ARIVU Edge for Classes IX-XII.
- The announcement was made while presenting 31 departmental initiatives with a total estimated outlay of ₹44,527 crore.
- The competence-based Mathichudar Scheme assessment will be implemented in 2026-27 for Classes VI-XII with an allocation of ₹18.01 crore.
- The Vetirovai Scheme will provide coaching, mock tests, and guidance to students in 172 government higher secondary schools for national-level entrance examinations with an allocation of ₹22.36 crore.
- The PLAY initiative will dedicate a daily period for sports, arts, and other co-curricular activities for school students.
- A 50 government high and higher secondary schools will be developed as 'Sports Plus' schools with an allocation of ₹2.34 crore.
- Sports uniforms will be provided to 23.4 lakh students of Classes IX-XII in government and government-aided schools during the 2027-28 academic year at a cost of ₹81.89 crore.
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Former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientist Mylswamy Annadurai has been appointed as the Chairman of the Curriculum Design Committee for School Education in Tamil Nadu for a three-year tenure. The…
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China and Egypt commence Eagles of Civilization 2026 air exercise with J-16 and Rafale fighters
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- The Eagles of Civilization 2026 joint air exercise began on August 22, 2026, at multiple air bases across Egypt.
- This is the second edition of the China-Egypt joint air drills, following the inaugural exercise in 2025.
- China's J-16 'Hidden Dragon' fighter jets participated for the first time in an exercise in Africa.
- The J-16 aircraft were deployed alongside Dassault Rafale fighters during the exercise.
- The J-16's journey to Egypt covered approximately 6,000 km and required mid-air refueling.
- The exercise is part of the Egyptian Armed Forces' joint training program with partner countries to strengthen military cooperation.
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The 15th edition of the India-Thailand joint military exercise 'Maitree' is scheduled to be held from August 18 to 31, 2026. Exercise Maitree will be conducted at Vibhavadi Rangsit Camp, Surat Thani, Thailand.
Exercise Talisman Sabre 2027 is scheduled to be held from August 9 to 22, 2027. Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green announced the dates of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2027 in a video message on X.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) commenced bilateral Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 at Subang Air Base in Malaysia. Air warriors from both nations are engaged in joint field training and…
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is conducting Exercise Rotor Clap-III, a counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) drill, in Rajasthan. The exercise brings together IAF helicopter units to validate operational concepts against…
India’s Three-Day National Conclave on Tribal Languages and Museums Begins in Mysuru on August 25, 2026
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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 Institute (KSTRI) and the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL).
- It brought together policymakers, linguists, researchers, technologists and tribal community representatives to discuss tribal language documentation and revitalisation.
- The conclave focused on strengthening tribal museums and Tribal Freedom Fighter Museums across India.
- Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durga Das Uikey addressed the inaugural session.
- Karnataka released the Jenukuruba Primer for Class 1 covering Kannada, Maths and EVS, along with Sannivesha, Pragiti Nota and Thattegalu flashcards.
- The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and CIIL signed an MoU on language documentation and corpus development.
- The Ministry launched 'Jago', an official AI conversational assistant, along with its mascot.
- The upgraded Adi Vaani platform was launched with a new iOS application, five additional languages and a new logo.
- Tribal Research Institutes from Kerala, Odisha, Sikkim and Jharkhand presented best practices in language preservation.
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) launched TribeX, a digital learning platform designed to preserve and promote India's tribal heritage through online education. Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram unveiled the…
The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Government of Goa jointly organised the 'BHASHINI Rajyam: State Engagement Workshop' in Panaji. The…
Ministry of Textiles (MoT) organised IIHT SUTRA 2026, the first National Conclave of Indian Institutes of Handloom Technology, on 12 August 2026. The conclave was inaugurated at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New…
Union MoS Anupriya Patel Addresses IIMA Healthcare Summit 2026 on Advancing AI in Healthcare
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- 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 Anupriya Patel called for collaboration among government, industry, academia, technology companies and startups to accelerate responsible AI adoption in pharma and healthcare.
- Patel said India's pharmaceutical industry should move beyond being the 'Pharmacy of the World' to become the 'Laboratory of the World'.
- The summit, themed 'Advancing AI in Healthcare', brought together more than 500 industry leaders, healthcare professionals, researchers and innovators.
- Patel highlighted the Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector (PRIP) scheme with a financial outlay of ₹5,000 crore and the National Biopharma Mission as government initiatives to strengthen collaboration.
- She said AI capabilities could be built on digital platforms such as the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission to improve screening, clinical decision support, disease surveillance, risk prediction, remote monitoring and personalised follow-up.
- During the summit, Patel launched the Indian Pharma Archives portal, a digital public archive documenting more than 125 years of India's pharmaceutical journey.
- She also released the book 'From Labs to Jabs' documenting India's COVID-19 vaccine development, co-authored by Rajesh Chandwani, Ranjan Kumar Ghosh and Vinita Sindhwani Satija.
- The summit featured panel discussions on policy imperatives for AI in Indian healthcare and how AI is reshaping diagnostics, pharmaceuticals and healthcare delivery.
- A fireside chat on 'Leading AI-ready Healthcare Organisations' featured Sharvil Patel, President of the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance and Managing Director of Zydus Lifesciences, and Ameera Shah, Executive Chairperson of Metropolis Healthcare.
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The International Type 1 Diabetes Summit 2026 was officially unveiled at a National Curtain Raiser in New Delhi on July 23, 2026. The three-day summit is scheduled to take place in Jodhpur from July 30 to August 1, 2026.
WHO Confirms End of Polio Type 2 Outbreaks in Five African Countries
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- The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa confirmed the closure of poliovirus type 2 outbreaks in Burundi, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Republic of Congo, and Uganda.
- Independent Outbreak Response Assessment (OBRA) teams conducted assessments between January and June 2026, concluding that transmission had been interrupted in all five countries.
- The Republic of Congo reported its last poliovirus detection in December 2023, while Burundi declared its outbreak in March 2023 and Uganda detected the virus in May 2024.
- Guinea-Bissau has reported no poliovirus detections since July 2021, and the closures were attributed to strong surveillance, community engagement, and targeted vaccination campaigns.
- The WHO cautioned that the risk of reimportation remains, citing a recent detection in Madagascar after its previous outbreak closure.
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The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed India's first indigenous African swine fever (ASF) vaccine for pigs. The vaccine was developed by scientists at ICAR-National Institute of High Security…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has added the first molecular diagnostic test for the Bundibugyo Ebola virus to its Emergency Use Listing. The diagnostic test identifies the virus's genetic material from blood…
India dispatched the first tranche of medical supplies and protective kits to the African Centre for Diseases Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in response to the Ebola public health emergency. The World Health…
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Maharashtra and Germany's Hesse Sign MoU for Investment and Skill Development on August 21, 2026
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- The Maharashtra government and Germany's Hesse state signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in investment, innovation, employment, and skill development.
- The MoU was signed by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Hesse President Boris Rhein.
- The partnership aims to make Maharashtra a gateway for Hesse to India and the Indo-Pacific, and Hesse a gateway for Maharashtra to Germany and Europe.
- The MoU covers four key areas: industry, services, information technology, and skilled manpower and cross-border mobility.
- A joint working group will be set up to implement the agreement, and regular Maharashtra-Hesse Business Dialogues will be organized.
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Telangana and Germany's Thuringia state signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for mutual cooperation in technology, skill training, startups, and life sciences. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy sought Thuringia's…
The Government of Odisha signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with ACME Group and Japan’s IHI Corporation on July 3, 2026, for clean energy and industrial projects worth ₹67,000 crore. Adani Enterprises and UAE’s…
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…
On August 21, 2026, Uttar Pradesh and Japan’s Yamanashi signed four MoUs covering skills, technical training, tourism and Japanese GCCs. Yamanashi announced a ₹600-crore fund to support Uttar Pradesh’s MSME sector.
Rajnath Singh Approves Transfer of DRDO Missile Technology to Indian Defence Industry
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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 to accelerate indigenous missile manufacturing and reduce import dependence.
- The defence ministry described the move as an important milestone in enabling the transition of missile systems from development to industrial production.
- Indian defence companies will be able to produce the technologies subject to applicable qualifications, certifications and regulatory requirements.
- The initiative will create opportunities for Indian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to participate in missile production and related supply chains.
- DRDO will continue to collaborate with Indian industry to facilitate the transfer and absorption of advanced defence technologies.
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DRDO's Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) signed two Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology (LAToT) with Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) and private firm Vertex Engineering Systems Pvt Ltd. The agreement…
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) transferred the Submarine Fired Decoy (SFD) 'Mohini' technology to Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL). The transfer was executed through DRDO's Naval Science and…
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…
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has invited Indian firms to develop and produce missile and guided bomb systems under its Development Cum Production Partner (DcPP) programme. DRDO's Research Centre…
India: Amit Shah Inaugurates 9th National Security Strategies Conference-2026 in New Delhi
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- Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 9th two-day National Security Strategies (NSS) Conference-2026 in New Delhi on August 24, 2026.
- The conference was held in a hybrid format with over 850 participants from across India.
- Ministers of State for Home Affairs, Union Home Secretary, Deputy NSAs, and Heads of CAPFs/CPOs attended the conference in Delhi.
- Directors General of Police of States and Union Territories, young police officers, and domain experts joined through virtual mode.
- First-day discussions covered counter-terrorism response, intelligence fusion through the Multi Agency Centre (MAC), narcotics control vision document, detection and deportation of illegal migrants, and a policy framework to combat cyber-crime and proxy warfare by Pakistan.
- Amit Shah emphasised implementation of the MHA's PRAHAAR scheme, expediting trials through fugitive return and trial in absentia provisions, and a comprehensive integrated approach in UAPA cases.
- He directed AI-based analysis of information available on MAC platforms to create standard operating procedures for national security challenges.
- He directed all agencies to take strict measures against infiltration.
- The second day of the conference will focus on sub-aerial systems threats, securing the blue economy, information warfare, and the need for a bio-security framework.
- The NSS Conference has been held annually in hybrid format since 2021 following the directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation (NUCFDC) new office premises at Sharada Sadan in Fort, Mumbai on August 8, 2026. Shah launched the Security…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 10th Apex-Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) on 26 June 2026 in New Delhi. The meeting is organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to review and…
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’…
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth ₹6,453 crore across 17 Rajasthan districts at Alwar. The total package includes 954 development works…
Illinois State Senate Declares August 15 as National India Hub Day
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- The Illinois State Senate has declared August 15 as "National India Hub Day" in recognition of the Indian-American community's contributions and the work of the National India Hub.
- The proclamation was made by Illinois State Senator Ram Villivalam along with six other legislators during INDIA FEST 2026 in Schaumburg, Illinois.
- INDIA FEST 2026 brought together more than 100 organizations, elected officials and members of the Indian-American community to celebrate India's Independence Day.
- The National India Hub is described as the world's largest Indian community hub, with more than 150 organizations working together while sharing volunteers, space, resources and expertise.
- The center serves seniors, students, families and people of all backgrounds.
- The National India Hub announced a plan to open a second hub in Naperville, Illinois.
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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey issued a proclamation on August 1, 2026, declaring August 15 as India Day. The proclamation recognises the contributions of the Indian diaspora to the state and urges residents to…
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India declared a one-day national mourning on July 13, 2026, following the death of the former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) directed that the National Flag be flown…
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- The United States removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism after 47 years.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the removal, citing Syria's positive actions to distance itself from international terrorism.
- The move lifts the final major barriers for private sector investment in Syria and its reintegration into the global economy.
- The US also removed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its list of global terrorist organizations.
- HTS, formerly al-Qaeda's affiliate in Syria, led the rebel offensive that overthrew President Bashar al-Assad in late 2024.
- Syria had been on the list since 1979; the remaining countries on the list are Cuba, North Korea, and Iran.
- The listing previously carried financial sanctions, restrictions on US foreign aid and defence exports, and penalties for trading with Syria.
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A Syrian court sentenced ousted President Bashar Assad and his brother Maher to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes. The verdict was delivered by the Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus and aired…
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting removed the 12-minute advertisement duration cap for television channels. The decision will take effect from the date of notification of the amendment in the Cable Television…
Russia charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list. The Federal Security Service (FSS) alleged that Telegram's administration failed to remove channels and…
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…
US President Trump Announces 50% Tariffs on Canadian Auto and Steel Imports Effective Jan. 1, 2027
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- On August 24, 2026, US President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian automobiles, automotive parts, and steel, effective Jan. 1, 2027.
- The tariff was announced after US-Canada trade negotiations collapsed.
- Vehicles built in the United States are not subject to the newly announced tariffs.
- Non-US automobiles and parts currently face a 25% tariff, while Canadian steel already faces a 50% tariff.
- The US imposed the tariffs under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
- Canada's planned retaliatory tariffs on US goods such as steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics are set to take effect September 8, 2026.
- Canada imposes a 25% tariff on US motor vehicles that do not qualify for duty-free treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
- The new tariffs may affect about 5% of Canada's exports to the US and could be passed on to US consumers through higher prices.
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The White House report titled 'The Great Transhipment Scam', prepared by US President Donald Trump's adviser Peter Navarro, estimated illegal transhipment of Chinese goods at roughly $60 billion. India was placed in Tier…
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and United States (US) Trade Representative Jamieson Greer concluded two days of negotiations in New Delhi from June 22-24. The discussions aimed to finalise the first phase of…
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) proposed extending the Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) validity for BS-VI private vehicles up to three years for the first six years. BS-VI vehicles aged…
The United States placed India in the lower 10% tariff bracket under new Section 301 tariffs. India secured the 10% rate after productive discussions on labour practices with the US.
India Restores 22 Million Hectares of Degraded Land During 2011-2020
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- 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.
- Telangana restored the maximum degraded area of 4.2 million hectares, followed by Madhya Pradesh (3.8 million ha) and Odisha (2.6 million ha).
- Restoration methods included afforestation, water resource management, sustainable farming practices, agroforestry, mangrove restoration, and natural regeneration.
- India's Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas shows that 97.8 million hectares, or 29.8% of the country's geographical area, are affected by land degradation and desertification.
- Around 82% of India's degraded land is concentrated in nine states/UTs, including Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Telangana.
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India and Nepal have agreed to complete mapping of cross-border land occupation within three years using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The joint survey is expected to begin after the monsoon, likely in September or…
The Ministry of Coal released the 'AAROH: Annual Report on Mine Closure' on July 23, 2026. The report documents the scientific closure of 42 coal mines, highlighting ecological restoration and sustainable post-mining…
The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) was launched on 1 July 2015 to advance irrigation-led agricultural transformation. The PMKSY aims to ensure sustainable water management, expand irrigation coverage, and…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the 'Mission 70 Lakh Plantation' campaign in Delhi under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative. The Centre and Delhi government aim to develop 6,300 hectares of green Ridge area into…
CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) unveils three indigenous gas turbine engines for UAVs, drone interceptors and missiles
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- CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) unveiled three indigenously developed micro and small gas turbine engines named NJ-05, NJ-50, and NJ-100.
- The NJ-05 engine produces five kilograms of thrust, the NJ-50 produces 50 kilograms, and the NJ-100 produces 100 kilograms of thrust.
- These engines are designed to power tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drone interceptors, and compact missile systems.
- The engines were unveiled at the SSB Auditorium at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) headquarters in New Delhi.
- The development involved progress in high-RPM turbomachinery and high-temperature combustion technologies.
- The indigenous engines are expected to reduce dependence on imported aerospace propulsion systems and support India's expanding unmanned defence capabilities.
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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract worth approximately Rs 425 crore with Bharat Forge Ltd for the procurement of 12 sets of 1.25 MW Marine Gas Turbine Generators. The contract for the Indian Navy was signed…
Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce announced a partnership on August 14, 2026, to develop and manufacture an engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme. The partnership will explore the…
The Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) designed India's first indigenous expendable turbojet engine in the 350 kg thrust class. The engine was manufactured…
DRDO's Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) signed two Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology (LAToT) with Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) and private firm Vertex Engineering Systems Pvt Ltd. The agreement…
Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary Emerges as Major Black-Necked Stork Breeding Site
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- A GEER Foundation study published in the Journal of Threatened Taxa confirmed four active Black-necked Stork nests within Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary.
- The study recorded a 100% fledging success rate, with eight juveniles raised from four nests between July 2024 and March 2025.
- The sanctuary's peak seasonal population of Black-necked Storks reached 21 during the study period.
- All four nests were built on Neltuma juliflora (formerly Prosopis juliflora) at heights ranging between 3 and 4.5 metres.
- The nesting sites featured shallow water depths of 0.3 to 0.7 metres, emergent vegetation, open water, and elevated ground.
- Breeding behaviour changes were observed in August-September, nest construction in early October, hatching in late October-early November, and fledging by the end of the year.
- Adult storks attended nests for an average of 62 minutes per visit, with coordinated biparental care observed in 94% of foraging departures.
- Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary is a Ramsar-designated wetland along the Central Asian Flyway.
- The Black-necked Stork is protected under Schedule II of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, following the 2022 amendment.
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Maharashtra government approved a ₹45-crore Eco-Nature Park at Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary (TCFS), which will feature India's first AI-powered bird detection and monitoring centre. The AI system uses cameras and…
Three Great Indian Bustard chicks were released into a rewilding tunnel at the Godawan Conservation Centre in Jaisalmer's Ramdevra for the first time. The rewilding tunnel, built at a cost of ₹9.25 crore, is designed to…
Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary, also known as Surha Tal, located in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has been designated as India's 100th Ramsar site. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 5 June…
India introduced Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS) under Section 37 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, with the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) reporting 54 such sites as of March 2026. Nallur Tamarind Grove in…
Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Reports World’s Oceans Reach Record Sea Surface Temperature
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- The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) reported global sea surface temperature reached 21.1 degrees Celsius (70.0 degrees Fahrenheit) on August 22, 2026.
- This record broke the previous high of 21.09 degrees Celsius (69.96 degrees Fahrenheit) set in March 2024.
- C3S uses the ERA5 dataset, which tracks ocean temperatures back to 1979.
- The record is unusual because ocean temperatures normally peak in March and April, while this record occurred in August.
- The previous August high of 20.98 degrees Celsius (69.76 degrees Fahrenheit) was surpassed.
- The strong El Niño in the tropical Pacific intensified sea surface warming and is expected to strengthen further, possibly to a level not seen in several months perhaps.
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World Oceans Day 2026 is observed on 8 June with the official United Nations (UN) theme Reimagine. The wider action theme for the year is Strong Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for Our Blue Planet, which supports the…
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed the onset of El Niño, noting an 80 per cent chance of emergence between June and August and a 90 per cent probability thereafter. Tropical Pacific Ocean temperature…
China launched the Haiyang-2E (HY-2E) marine satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. The satellite was deployed using a Long March-4B rocket, marking the 654th launch of the Long March…
The 8th meeting of the BRICS Working Group on Oceanic and Polar Science and Technology (OPST) commenced in Goa on August 12, 2026. The three-day meeting is hosted by the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research…
India's Non-Fossil Fuel Power Capacity Surpasses 300 GW
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- India's installed non-fossil fuel-based power capacity reached 300.50 GW as of 31 July 2026, forming over 54% of total installed capacity.
- Solar energy contributed the largest share at 164.59 GW, followed by wind at 58.14 GW.
- Large and small hydropower together accounted for 57.24 GW, while bio-power and nuclear contributed 11.75 GW and 8.78 GW respectively.
- India added a record 55.29 GW of non-fossil capacity in the 2025-26 financial year, including 44.6 GW of solar and 6 GW of wind.
- Renewable electricity generation reached 477.79 billion units in 2025-26, up from 190.96 billion units in 2014-15.
- Domestic solar PV module manufacturing capacity crossed 200 GW in 2026, supporting the target of 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030.
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India's peak power demand is projected to reach 300 gigawatts (GW) next year, driven by the rapid expansion of data centres, artificial intelligence (AI), and electric vehicles (EVs). According to the Ministry of Power…
The 11th Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) Energy Ministers’ Meeting was held in Gurgaon to strengthen cooperation in energy security, sustainability, and innovation. Union Minister of Power Manohar…
Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik stated in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha that India’s installed power generation capacity is likely to reach 874 GW by 2031-32. As of June 30, 2026, India had a total…
China aims for 50% of its electricity to come from non-fossil sources by 2030, an increase from the 42.3% target set for 2025. Wind and solar energy are targeted to exceed 50% of installed capacity, reaching 2,700…
47th Sarala Puraskar for Ashutosh Parida to be presented on October 25, 2026
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- The 47th Sarala Puraskar will be presented to Odia poet Dr Ashutosh Parida for his poetry collection 'Bishwas De Pruthwi' on October 25, 2026 in Bhubaneswar.
- The Sarala Puraskar is presented annually by the Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust (IMPaCT), the charitable arm of Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd (IMFA), for outstanding literary achievement in Odia.
- The award carries a citation, a copper plaque, and a cash prize of Rs 7 lakh.
- The poetry collection 'Bishwas De Pruthwi' was published by Prabha Publication in 2024.
- The 2026 Ila-Bansidhar Panda Kala Samman will be conferred on Odissi maestro Guru Durga Charan Ranbir and sculptor Damodar Behera, each receiving a citation, copper plaque, and Rs 2.5 lakh.
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Ashutosh Parida, a noted Odia poet and former scientist, has been selected for the Sarala Puraskar for his poetry collection 'Bishwas De Pruthwi'. The Sarala Puraskar is awarded annually by the Indian Metals Public…
Acharya Ranchhodlal Goswami was selected for the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2025. The award was announced by the Sangeet Natak Akademi under the Union Ministry of Culture for the 2024-25 awards.
Acharya Ranchhodlal Goswami, an Ahmedabad-based Haveli Sangeet scholar, has been selected for the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2025. The award was announced by the Sangeet Natak Akademi under the Union Ministry of…
Puviyarasu, a renowned Tamil poet, translator, screenwriter, and actor, died at the age of 96 in Coimbatore. He was among the few Indian litterateurs to win the Sahitya Akademi Award twice, for translation and poetry.
Kaziah Liz Mejo Crowned Miss Universe India 2026
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- Kaziah Liz Mejo of Kerala was crowned Miss Universe India 2026 at the finale held in Jaipur.
- She is a 19-year-old law student and model from Mavelikkara, Kerala.
- She will represent India at the 75th Miss Universe pageant in November in Puerto Rico.
- She is the first Keralite to win the Miss Universe India title.
- She previously won Miss Teen Diva 2024 and was the first runner-up at Miss Teen International 2025.
- The jury panel was led by former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen, along with Urvashi Rautela and Celina Jaitley.
- Vaishnavi Gannesh from Tamil Nadu was the first runner-up, and Anushri Satavlekar from Gujarat was the second runner-up and won Miss International India 2026.
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NSE Indices, a subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), has launched the Nifty500 Ahimsa Index, India's first stock market index based on non-violence towards animals. The index was developed in collaboration…
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…
Anahat Singh became the first Indian to be crowned the World Junior Squash champion. She defeated Egypt's Ruqayya Salem 11-3, 11-7, 11-9 in the final.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) and Department of Energy (DOE) Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has officially launched the 10-year Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) mission. The LSST camera is the world's…
Annie George Mathew, Janmejaya Kumar Sinha, and Syed Akbaruddin Appointed Part-Time Non-Official Directors to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Central Board
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- 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 notification.
- The appointments were approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet under Section 8(1)(c) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
- Annie George Mathew is a former Special Secretary in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, and currently a full-time member of the Sixteenth Finance Commission.
- Janmejaya Kumar Sinha is a former chairman of Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Asia-Pacific and has served on government and regulatory committees related to financial-sector reforms.
- Syed Akbaruddin is a former Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations and former spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs.
- After these appointments, the strength of the RBI Central Board increased from 11 to 14.
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Somanath Sreedhara Panicker was appointed as a part-time non-official director on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a period of four years, effective August 20, 2026. Anand Gopal Mahindra was…
Sanjay Lohiya, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, has been nominated to the central boards of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and State Bank of India (SBI). Lohiya was appointed…
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) 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.
Publications Division Won Seven Honours at FIP Excellence in Book Production Awards 2026
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- 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 four Second Prizes and three Third Prizes.
- The Second Prize winners were 'Bharat 2026' (Hindi) in Reference Books, 'Wings to Our Hopes – Volume 2' in General and Trade Books (English), 'Yojana – July 2026' (Hindi), themed 'Viksit Bharat@2047', in Journals & House Magazines, and 'Kurukshetra – A Rural Development Monthly Since 1952' in Journals & House Magazines (English).
- The Third Prize winners were 'Dharti Ki Sehat' in Children’s Books (Hindi), 'Rangoli Roop Sur Lay Ki' in Art and Coffee Table Books (Hindi), and 'Ajkal Urdu – July 2026' in Journals & House Magazines (Urdu).
- Dr. Dhiraj Kakadia, Director General of the Publications Division, felicitated the editors of the award-winning publications.
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President Droupadi Murmu approved 78 gallantry awards, including 13 posthumous honours, for Defence Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel on the eve of the 80th Independence Day. The gallantry awards comprise…
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) was presented with the Achievement Award in the Operational Excellence category by the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) on June 23, 2026. The UITP Awards Ceremony…
India's Grandmaster Pranesh M won the Kanizsa Open 2026 Group A title in Nagykanizsa, Hungary. Pranesh finished with seven points from nine rounds and won on tiebreak over Or Bronstein, Andrei Volokitin, and Karthik…
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) initiative, ICMR-MINDS, won the Gold Award at the National Awards for e-Governance under Category 2 for innovation by use of AI and other new-age technologies for providing…
