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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…
The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) and Air India signed an MoU on July 27, 2026, to jointly promote India as a premier global tourism destination. The MoU establishes a framework for coordinated initiatives across tourism…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in New Delhi to deepen the Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Both leaders established a target to…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in New Delhi. The two nations aim to attract ¥10 trillion in Japanese investment into India over the next…
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The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) signed an MoU with Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology (MAHAPREIT) to finance green, climate-resilient and sustainable…
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) launched the RSVC-AMRIT platform on August 15, 2025, in collaboration with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA). The platform serves as a…
NABARD, with support from the Gates Foundation and Dalberg Advisors, announced the winners of the National Climate Stack Innovation Challenge. The challenge was launched to advance DiCRA (Data in Climate Resilient…
Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh signed a pact in New Delhi to settle pending payments under the Narmada Award. The agreement provides for a one-time settlement of long-pending disputes related to the…
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The Index of Core Industries (ICI) grew 5% year-on-year in June 2026, compared to 3.2% in May 2026. The June 2026 data is the first release under the revised base year of 2022-23, replacing the earlier 2011-12 base year.
Jindal Steel and Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Jindal Steel Centre of Excellence for High-Strength, Value-Added and Value-Engineered Steel…
India's intangible investments grew 7.9% in 2023 to reach $78.2 billion, the fastest growth among the world's 15 largest economies. The World Intangible Investment Report 2026, jointly published by the World Intellectual…
Steel Authority of India Limited’s (SAIL) Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) launched a CO₂ Dashboard for BSP and Chandrapur Ferro Alloy Plant (CFP), Chandrapur. The dashboard was inaugurated by Chittaranjan Mahapatra, Director…
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The Ministry of Finance (MoF) notified the Protocol amending the India-Sri Lanka Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) to include a Principal Purpose Test (PPT). The PPT allows authorities to deny treaty benefits if…
Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena commissioned India's first two geothermal wells at Puga Valley in Ladakh on July 17, 2026. The wells were drilled by ONGC Energy Centre to a target depth of 1,000 metres each, with the first…
The world's largest curd production plant is being set up under the Amul Bengal Dairy Project in West Bengal. The foundation stone of the plant was laid by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on July 19, 2026.
India’s first large-scale biopolymer plant is being built in Lakhimpur Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh, with an investment of Rs 3,080 crore. The plant will produce Polylactic Acid (PLA)-based bioplastic from locally grown…
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The Centre has approved the Puducherry Government's proposal for a Rs 14,300 crore budget for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The Union Home Ministry conveyed the approval after consultation with the Finance Ministry.
Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna presented the first supplementary Budget for 2026-27 in the Assembly, proposing additional expenditure of ₹59,019.54 crore. The supplementary Budget includes ₹17,399.50…
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson presented the maiden Budget of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led coalition government in the Legislative Assembly on August 5, 2026. The State's Own Tax Revenue (SOTR) is…
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang presented a budget of Rs 19,215 crore for the financial year 2026-27 in the state assembly on July 20, 2026. The gross expenditure for 2026-27 is Rs 19,215 crore, with a net…
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The Mukhyamantri Swasth Bastar Abhiyan was launched by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on April 14, 2026. The campaign led to a significant decline in Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and Infant Mortality Rate…
The National Security Guard (NSG) has launched its first Mahila Commando Conversion Course (MCCC) for women personnel from State Police Forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The 12-week course began on August…
The National Security Guard (NSG) Training Academy in Manesar, Haryana, launched the first-ever Mahila Commando Conversion Course (MCCC) for women personnel from State Police Forces and Central Armed Police Forces…
Saushrutam 2026, a three-day international seminar on Ayurvedic surgery, was inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu on July 15, 2026. The seminar was organised by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) under the…
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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…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay introduced a resolution in the Assembly against the Union Government's proposed delimitation exercise. The resolution urges the Centre to permanently fix the Lok Sabha strength at 543…
The United States (US) House of Representatives passed a resolution on June 04, 2026, directing the withdrawal of American troops from the Iran war. The resolution was approved with a vote of 215-208.
The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, by voice vote. The Bill proposes to change the name of the state of Kerala to Keralam.
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The Jal Shakti Ministry amended the River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Authorities Order, 2016 through a notification issued on August 7, 2026 and published in the Gazette on August 10, 2026. The…
The Uttar Pradesh government launched Project Ganga to ensure last-mile digital connectivity in rural areas for digital education, telemedicine, e-governance, skill development, and technology-based employment. The…
On 1 August 2026, the Godavari river was in spate and the first flood warning was issued at Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage in Dowleswaram. All crest gates of the barrage were lifted to discharge 12.37 lakh cusecs of…
Haryana and Rajasthan signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on 29 June 2026 to implement the 1994 Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) agreement. Under the project, Rajasthan's share of water will be supplied from the…
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) approved 31 more applications under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) with a total investment of ₹7,877 crore. These approvals are…
The Union Cabinet approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with an outlay of ₹62,500 crore for five years. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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 Department of Telecommunications (DoT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Telecommunications Standards Development Society of India (TSDSI) to boost India's participation in global telecom standards…
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The Government introduced the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha. The bill seeks to rename the state of Kerala as Keralam.
The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, by voice vote. The Bill proposes to change the name of the state of Kerala to Keralam.
The Kerala government announced the formation of a dedicated department for elderly people, the first such initiative in India. In 2025, Kerala established the State Elderly Commission, a quasi-judicial forum for…
The Kerala Cabinet approved a five-point administrative reforms programme led by the General Administration Department. A Special Asset Management Platform will be developed as a registry of all government assets…
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China conducted a live-fire naval exercise inside Japan's claimed Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) near Okinotorishima. Japan lodged a diplomatic protest, stating the drill could endanger navigation, and noted it was the…
A group of 14 nations, including the United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK), issued a joint statement on July 12, 2026, reaffirming the 2016 arbitration ruling on the South China Sea. The 14 signatory countries are…
On 12th July 2026, a joint statement was issued by 13 countries rejecting Beijing's expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea. The countries issuing the joint statement were Australia, Canada, Estonia, Germany…
In 2025, coral cover in the Great Barrier Reef's northern region fell to 30% after its largest annual decline on record. The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) surveys conducted between August 2025 and June…
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Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Safran Aircraft Engines signed a long-term agreement for the production and supply of superalloy turbine ring forgings for the CFM LEAP engine programme. HAL will manufacture the ring…
GMR Aero Technic, an airframe Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation, has signed a license agreement with Honeywell Aerospace for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of line replaceable units (LRUs) of LEAP…
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…
Bengaluru-based Paninian India Pvt. Ltd. has announced the Yantur 4.5 kN Turbofan Engine Programme. The engine is designed to power the proposed Svayatt L1 autonomous cruise missile platform.
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Lebanon's parliament approved a draft law abolishing the death penalty on August 11, 2026. Lebanon became the first country in West Asia to formally end capital punishment.
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) introduced the Amnesty Scheme, 2026, to allow employers with exempted Provident Fund (PF) trusts to regularise their legal status. The scheme was notified on 29 June 2026…
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol of Thailand died at the age of 47 at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok. She was the eldest of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s seven children and initiated the Kamlangjai or…
The Chhattisgarh Assembly passed the Ease of Doing Business Act 2026 on July 16, 2026. The Act introduces a risk-based and trust-based approval system, making Chhattisgarh the first Indian state to adopt such a…
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Nibe Limited demonstrated the Garudastra long-range 120mm vehicle-mounted mortar system at the Infantry School in Mhow. Developed in collaboration with a foreign original equipment manufacturer, the system is designed to…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully tested the main parachutes for the Gaganyaan crew module at the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE) drop zone in Sheopur, Madhya…
India's first Department of Military Medicine was inaugurated at Command Hospital (Central Command) in Lucknow on July 30, 2026. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated the department, which is established…
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and a domestic startup, has developed an indigenous low-cost tactical aerostat. The tactical…
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India hosted the 8th BRICS Youth Energy Summit 2026 virtually on August 17 as part of its BRICS chairship. The summit brought together over 100 participants, including young energy professionals from academia, government…
India will host the BRICS Summit in New Delhi from September 17 to 19, 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the summit as a special guest.
India will host the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting in New Delhi on August 18, 2026. The meeting will be preceded by the BRICS Senior Officers' Meeting of the Environment Working Group and Contact Group on…
India is hosting the 5th BIMSTEC National Security Advisers’ meeting in New Delhi on July 16, 2026. The summit brings together representatives from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced two policy reforms for the Indian Coast Guard on July 28, 2026. The first reform introduces a gender-neutral framework for officer induction and career progression, allowing women…
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) inducted the first indigenously constructed air cushion vehicle (ACV), H-561, into service on 18 June 2026. The ACV H-561 is the first of six hovercraft being built for the ICG.
Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri and Kavaratti departed Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday after completing a successful port call to Vietnam. The ships were operating under the command of Rear Admiral Alok Ananda, Flag Officer…
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) commissioned ICGS Akshay, the fourth of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPV) built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL). The vessel features over 65 percent indigenous content and is part of…
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Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) delivered 'Mangrol', the third of eight indigenously designed Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), to the Indian Navy on August 21, 2026. The vessel is designed for coastal…
The Indian Navy will commission the Mahendragiri F38, the sixth indigenous stealth frigate of Project 17A, at Visakhapatnam on 11 July. The frigate was designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built by…
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) launched a comprehensive 'Seafarer-First' response following attacks on merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative mandates real-time vessel-by-vessel…
Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri and Kavaratti departed Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday after completing a successful port call to Vietnam. The ships were operating under the command of Rear Admiral Alok Ananda, Flag Officer…
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the Northeast's largest organic spice processing plant in the Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya. The facility was established by the Eastern Ri-Bhoi Organic Farmer…
India’s first large-scale biopolymer plant is being built in Lakhimpur Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh, with an investment of Rs 3,080 crore. The plant will produce Polylactic Acid (PLA)-based bioplastic from locally grown…
The Government of Bihar laid the foundation stone for a 20 metric tonne per day (MTPD) curd and lassi processing plant in Nalanda. The plant is part of the Biharsharif Dairy Project under COMFED's Sudha brand.
The world's largest curd production plant is being set up under the Amul Bengal Dairy Project in West Bengal. The foundation stone of the plant was laid by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on July 19, 2026.
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Lipfendra (enlicitide), the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor, on July 16, 2026. Lipfendra is a once-daily tablet for adults with high LDL cholesterol, including familial…
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Glenmark Pharmaceuticals' Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray on August 20, 2026. Glenmark's Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray is bioequivalent and therapeutically…
Indian researchers have developed an experimental cancer drug named RK-251. RK-251 is designed to activate primarily inside cancer cells by exploiting high levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in them.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have classified hydrochlorothiazide, voriconazole, and tacrolimus as Group 1 carcinogens. Hydrochlorothiazide, a thiazide…
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The Arunachal Pradesh government deployed a Skyone Airways Mi-172 helicopter to deliver emergency food and medical supplies to areas isolated by flash floods and landslides. The isolated villages in Lower Siang district…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) will commission an X-band Doppler weather radar (DWR) in Wayanad, Kerala, by December 2026. The radar will be installed at Pulpally, with land provided by Pazhassi Raja College.
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…
Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth received the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army from Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel in Kathmandu. The honour was conferred during his three-day official visit to Nepal…
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India's Rail Coach Factory (RCF) Kapurthala will roll out its first 19-coach Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) rake for Bangladesh Railway on August 12, 2026. The rake is part of a 2024 order placed with RITES Limited for 200…
Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala rolled out the first rake of 19 Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) broad gauge passenger coaches for Bangladesh Railway. The rake comprises three AC sleeper coaches, three AC chair cars, 11…
The scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet in June 2026 and is administered by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). The scheme has an outlay of ₹9,585 crore and aims to replace over 2 lakh BS-IV or…
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…
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The Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) 2026 is the first pharmacopoeia in the world to establish exclusive standards for blood and blood components. The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) organised a national conference at its…
The Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) and the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) renewed their Memorandum of Understanding for the 'One Herb, One Standard' initiative for three years.…
The 49th session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49) adopted seven Codex standards and guidelines developed under India’s chairmanship and co-chairmanship. India’s proposal to develop a Codex standard for cashew…
The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), under the Ministry of Ayush, and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen Ayurveda quality standards.…
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The Gujarat Forest Department rolled out a plastic waste management project around Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary with an outlay of ₹2.94 crore. The project is approved under the Project for Eco-Restoration in Gujarat (PERG)…
International Plastic Bag Free Day is observed every 3 July to raise awareness about eliminating the use of plastic bags worldwide and promoting eco-friendly reusable alternatives. The day is part of a global movement…
The state government of Himachal Pradesh and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote climate-resilient, inclusive and sustainable development. The MoU was…
Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd., through its sustainability initiative Bottles for Change (BFC), signed a Letter of Association (LoA) with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Kerala & Mahe. The partnership aims to advance…
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World Environment Day 2026 will be observed on 5 June 2026 with the official theme Now For Climate. The global celebrations for 2026 will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, as selected by the United Nations Environment…
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…
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…
India will celebrate the 20th Statistics Day on June 29, 2026, to honor the birth anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis. The event is organised by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation…
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The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has completed India's first national catalog of butterflies and moths, a 12-year project. The catalog documents 13,703 species, accounting for 8.25% of all known butterfly and moth…
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recorded the solitary Himalayan bee Colletes bhutanicus for the first time in India. The bee was found in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh at elevations between 1,500 and 3,800…
The Southern Birdwing, one of India's largest butterflies, was recorded for the first time in Telangana in the Kollapur Range of the Amrabad Tiger Reserve. Also known as the Sahyadri Birdwing, this large swallowtail…
A new species of spreadwing damselfly, Lestes paloti, was discovered in the Western Ghats of Kerala. The discovery is the first new Lestes species from the Western Ghats since 1929 and the first from India since 1987.
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Astronomers discovered the fastest known star in the Milky Way, designated S301, which orbits the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A .
David Beckham will be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Sports Entertainment category. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will confer the honour on June 12 in Los Angeles.
Marcia Lucas died at the age of 80 from metastatic cancer at her home in Rancho Mirage, California. She won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for the 1977 film Star Wars, later renamed A New Hope, alongside Richard…
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is observed annually on July 30. The theme for 2026 is 'Trapped Behind the Scam'.
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Two new solitary bee species, Elaphropoda triangulata and Habropoda adi, have been discovered in Arunachal Pradesh. The species were identified by researchers from the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the…
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recorded the solitary Himalayan bee Colletes bhutanicus for the first time in India. The bee was found in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh at elevations between 1,500 and 3,800…
The rare Himalayan flowering plant Cyananthus hookeri has been rediscovered in the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The plant belongs to the bellflower family (Campanulaceae) and was last documented in India in 1867…
Scientists discovered three new cascade frog species in Tripura, Nagaland, and West Bengal after over 15 years of field research. The findings were published in the Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology, a…
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The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has announced a total financial distribution of $871 million for the World Cup 2026. The champion of the tournament will receive $50 million in…
The International Booker Prize will be renamed the Bukhman International Booker Prize from 2027 following a 10-year funding commitment from Bukhman Philanthropies. The prize money for winners will be doubled to £100,000…
Mirra Andreeva secured the 2026 French Open women's singles title by defeating Poland's Maja Chwalinska with a score of 6-3, 6-2. The final match took place at Court Philippe Chatrier in Paris, where Andreeva was…
Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA), established in 1953 under the Ministry of Culture, is India's apex national body for the performing arts. Seven personalities were selected as Akademi Fellows (Akademi Ratna): Ramlal Bareth…
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Magnus Carlsen of Team Liquid won the Chess Esports World Cup title at the Esports World Cup 2026, defeating Denis Lazavik of AG.AL in two straight sets in the grand final. Carlsen secured the title without losing a…
Praggnanandhaa clinched the Grand Chess Tour Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026 title. He finished 1.5 points ahead of runner-up Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan.
Sandip Upadhyay, a teacher in Ratusinh na Muvada village, introduced chess at his school in 2021. His students have won 120 trophies and 179 medals in chess competitions.
R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title since the tournament's inception in 2013. The 20-year-old player from Chennai finished the tournament with a total of 18 points.
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World Breastfeeding Week is observed annually from August 1 to 7. The week is organized by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF.
World Drowning Prevention Day is observed annually on July 25. The theme for World Drowning Prevention Day 2026 is 'Unite to Turn the Tide'.
World Allergy Week 2026 is observed from 21-27 June. The campaign is launched by the World Allergy Organization (WAO).
The All India Water Resource Department Secretaries' Conference was held in New Delhi on July 13, 2026. The conference was chaired by Union Minister of Jal Shakti CR Patil.
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Onam is a 10-day harvest festival celebrated in Kerala during the Malayalam month of Chingam (August-September). The main day of Onam, Thiruvonam, falls on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026. The theme for Independence Day 2026 is 'Yuva Shakti for Viksit Bharat@2047'.
The International Day of Women in Diplomacy is celebrated every year on June 24. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) formally instituted the observance in 2022.
Telangana Formation Day is observed on June 2 to commemorate its creation as India's 29th state in 2014. The state was established following the passage of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, also known as the…
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Kevin Keegan, former England captain and twice Ballon d'Or winner, died at the age of 75. He had been diagnosed with stage four cancer in June 2026, just weeks before his death.
Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of cricket's greatest all-rounders, passed away at his home in Barbados at the age of 89. He played 93 Test matches for the West Indies between 1954 and 1974, scoring 8,032 runs at an…
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.
Bill Rasmussen died on August 18, 2026, at the age of 93 from complications of Parkinson's disease. In 1979, Rasmussen and his son Scott founded the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN), a…
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The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed telecom operators to deny new mobile connections to subscribers who already have nine SIM cards registered in their name. The directive will be effective from…
Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar died at the age of 80 in Delhi. He was serving a life sentence in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.
Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited India on August 20, 2026, and held meetings with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. India and Japan launched their first defence co-development project, the UNICORN…
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued a circular on August 17, 2026, to enforce the nine-SIM limit using subscriber photographs. The limit is nine mobile connections per individual across all telecom…
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Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) Taranjit Singh Sandhu directed a 20 per cent reservation for ex-Agniveers in Group 'C' posts. Ex-Agniveers are defined as retired short service Army personnel.
The Directorate of Education issued an order to implement a revised PM-POSHAN menu in Delhi government schools. The revised menu includes idli-sambar, which must be operationalized by August 24, 2026.
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 Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) has deployed armed village defence volunteers and personnel from Bangladesh Ansar and the Village Defence Party at more than a dozen spots along the international border in West Bengal…
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the extension of Ketan Merchant's tenure as interim CEO of Fino Payments Bank for three months. The extension is effective from May 27, 2026, as per an RBI letter dated May 25…
Dilip Asbe, the Managing Director and CEO of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has been inducted into the global supervisory board of the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (Swift).…
Shabnam Sinha will succeed Sunil Bharti Mittal as non-executive chairperson of Airtel Payments Bank Limited. Sunil Bharti Mittal will step down from the board effective September 30, 2026.
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…