Russia imported gasoline from India for the first time, with the first cargo arriving on August 5, 2026. The first shipment consisted of approximately 42,000 tonnes of gasoline loaded on the Russian-flagged tanker…
India Supplies 1 Million Barrels of Petrol to Russia in Two Months
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- Russia's seaborne gasoline imports surged to a record 125,000 barrels per day in August, equivalent to 470,000 tonnes.
- India supplied as much as 1 million barrels of petrol to Russia in the last two months.
- India's purchases of Russian crude hit a record high of over 2.6 million barrels per day in June and July.
- The surge in Russian fuel imports is attributed to Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries.
- The U.S. Senate is fast-tracking a bill that could impose 100% tariffs on India for its Russian oil imports.
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Kpler reports United States (US) and Iran as top Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) suppliers to India in May (Start of June)
The United States (US) was India's largest supplier of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in May, accounting for 55% of imports with 666,000 tonnes. Iran served as the second-largest supplier in May, providing 145,000 tonnes…
India Cuts Windfall Tax on Petrol Exports to Zero (Mid of August)
The Government of India has reduced the windfall tax on diesel exports to ₹24 per litre from ₹25.5 per litre. The levy on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) exports has been cut to ₹19.5 per litre from ₹22 per litre.
India and Mauritius Sign Oil and Gas Cooperation MoU (End of August)
India and Mauritius signed a government-to-government Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on oil and gas cooperation. Indian Oil Corporation and the State Trading Corporation of Mauritius signed a five-year petroleum…
Himachal Pradesh's First Ozone-Based Drinking Water Treatment Project in Dehra
Key Updates:
- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced the establishment of the state's first ozone-based drinking water treatment project in Dehra area of Kangra district.
- The project has an allocated budget of Rs 46 crore.
- The project uses ozone gas to disinfect water and improve its taste.
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Fog Harvesting Project on Mount Boutmezguida Supplies Water to Five Moroccan Villages (Mid of August)
The fog harvesting project is located on Mount Boutmezguida in southwest Morocco, at an elevation exceeding 4,000 feet. The system, known as CloudFisher, uses approximately 600 square meters of specialized mesh to…
The Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Kavinder Gupta, described the proposed Chenab-Beas Link Tunnel Project as a significant initiative in the national interest. The project involves a total estimated budget outlay of…
The Himachal Pradesh government signed implementation agreements for 19 hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 278 MW and an estimated investment of ₹3,336 crore. The 19 hydropower projects include Soyal Dashal…
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated India's first virtual zoo at Kamla Nehru Zoological Garden in Indore on August 16, 2026. The virtual zoo includes a 14-D cinema theatre and a virtual jungle safari…
Mediation Council of India Established with Headquarters in New Delhi
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- The Central Government notified the establishment of the Mediation Council of India on August 27, 2026.
- The Mediation Council of India will have its head office in Delhi.
- The Council has been established under the Mediation Act, 2023.
- The Council aims to promote domestic and international mediation in India.
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India will host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026. The summit will bring together leaders of BRICS member countries, partner countries, and outreach invitees.
India and the European Union (EU) held the 12th India-EU Human Rights Dialogue in New Delhi, co-chaired by Piyush Srivastava of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Hervé Delphin, EU Ambassador to India. The…
India announces USD 2.5 million contribution to UNRWA and reiterates support for two-state solution at UN Security Council (Mid of June)
India will hand over USD 2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) as the first tranche of its annual USD 5 million contribution. India's Permanent Representative to the UN…
Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) and Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (PHARMEXCIL) sign MoU to regulate pharmaceutical exports (End of August)
On August 25, 2026, the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) and Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (PHARMEXCIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at CBN Headquarters in Gwalior. The MoU aims to…
Bihar Announces Mahila Vishwavidyalaya for All-Women Academic Ecosystem
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- Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced the establishment of Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, a women-only university in which vice chancellor, faculty, staff, and students will all be women.
- The Mahila Vishwavidyalaya announcement was made on the eve of Raksha Bandhan 2026.
- At the announcement event, Bihar disbursed ₹600 crore to beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana through Direct Benefit Transfer.
- The Chief Minister Balika PhD Fellowship will provide ₹10,000 per month for four years to approximately 1,000 female students pursuing doctoral research.
- The Bihar government decided that the BPSC Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4) will be conducted in a single phase.
- Bihar launched a Student Assistance Portal for registering examination, admission, and academic grievances, with a 30-day resolution target.
- An expert committee chaired by a judge of the Patna High Court will recommend examination reforms in Bihar.
- Bihar Vidya Saathi provides 24×7 one-on-one tutoring to more than 3 lakh students in Classes 9 to 12 across 700 model schools in all 38 districts.
- Bihar congratulated 7,376 women selected through the BPSC nurse recruitment examination.
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Bihar to Establish Permanent NSTI (Women) Campus and Skill India International Centre in Patna (End of July)
The Centre and Bihar government announced a permanent campus for the National Skill Training Institute for Women (NSTI-W) in Patna and a Skill India International Centre (SIIC). The permanent NSTI (Women) campus will be…
Bihar Vidya Saathi App Launched to Benefit 3 Lakh Students (End of August)
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary launched the 'Bihar Vidya Saathi' app for 700 Saraswati Vidya Niketan Model Schools across 38 districts. The app will directly benefit approximately 3 lakh students.
The Delhi Government renamed the proposed Mahila Samriddhi Yojana as Delhi Lakshmi Yojana. The scheme will provide ₹2,500 per month in direct financial assistance to eligible women.
Maharashtra Government to Form Committee for Supporting Children of Single Mothers in Higher Education (Mid of June)
The Maharashtra Higher and Technical Education Department is establishing a committee to examine support measures for children of single mothers in colleges, universities, and technical institutions. Higher and Technical…
Bihar and Jharkhand Sign Sone River Water Sharing Pact
Key Updates:
- Bihar and Jharkhand will sign an agreement to share Sone river waters, resolving a dispute since Jharkhand's creation in 2000.
- The total allocation is 7.75 million acre-feet (MAF), with 5.75 MAF to Bihar and 2.0 MAF to Jharkhand.
- The pact follows the 1973 Bansagar Agreement and a committee recommendation.
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Narmada Award Dues Settlement Pact: One-time settlement of Sardar Sarovar Project payments (Start of July)
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…
Haryana and Rajasthan sign MoU on 29 June 2026 to implement 1994 Yamuna water agreement (End of June)
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…
India and Saudi Arabia Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Enhance Water Management Cooperation in Jeddah (Start of July)
India and Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on water resources during the Saudi Water Week held in Jeddah. The agreement was signed by India's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Khan…
Uttar Pradesh completes Ganga floodplain demarcation across 700 km to curb encroachments (End of August)
The Uttar Pradesh Irrigation and Water Resource Department completed the physical demarcation of the Ganga river floodplain zone across a 700 km stretch from Unnao to Ballia. The demarcation was completed across all 13…
Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules 2026 Notified: IST Made Mandatory Across Official and Commercial Systems
Key Updates:
- The Department of Consumer Affairs notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026 on August 27, 2026.
- The rules establish Indian Standard Time (IST) as the common time reference for legal, administrative, commercial and other official purposes across India.
- The rules will come into force 180 days after their publication in the Official Gazette.
- IST is defined as the official time scale maintained by CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), derived by adding five hours and 30 minutes to UTC(NPLI).
- CSIR-NPL generates UTC(NPLI) using caesium atomic clocks and hydrogen masers, with IST having a systematic uncertainty of about ±2.8 nanoseconds with respect to UTC.
- The government is developing infrastructure for disseminating accurate IST through Indian institutions and Legal Metrology laboratories, including provisions for using NavIC and other approved domestic timing sources.
- Under the 'One Nation, One Time' initiative, a White Rabbit Technology-based IST Dissemination Demonstration Network was commissioned at the Regional Reference Standard Laboratory in Bengaluru in July 2026.
- The Department of Consumer Affairs demonstrated secure dissemination of IST between the Bengaluru laboratory and NSE Chennai in collaboration with CSIR-NPL, ISRO, SEBI, NSE, BSNL and other stakeholders.
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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Launches White Rabbit Technology-Based IST Distribution Demonstration Network (End of July)
Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the White Rabbit Technology-based Indian Standard Time (IST) Distribution Demonstration Network. The demonstration network was…
The Ministry of Finance released the Draft Insurance Ombudsman (Amendment) Rules, 2025, on 25 November 2025. The draft proposed a two-tier redressal structure with an Appellate Authority constituted by the Insurance…
US Tightens Immigration Rules for Visa and Green Card Applications (Start of August)
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) now allows immediate denial of incomplete visa and green card applications without issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE) or Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID).…
Immigration and Foreigners (Amendment) Rules, 2026: Eased Registration and Digital Appeals (Start of June)
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified the Immigration and Foreigners (Amendment) Rules, 2026, under Section 30 of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. Foreigners can now complete their registration any time…
Government Notifies Semicon 2.0 Scheme with ₹1.27 Trillion Outlay
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- The Government of India notified the Semicon 2.0 scheme with a total outlay of ₹1.27 trillion.
- The scheme provides fiscal support across six segments of the semiconductor value chain, including chip design, fabrication, packaging, and testing.
- It aims to build resilient, trusted, and sovereign semiconductor technologies for national strategic and critical infrastructure.
- The scheme targets local development of semiconductor IP cores, chips, system-on-chips (SoCs), and modules for electronic products.
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India will host the fifth edition of Semicon India 2026 from September 17-19 at Yashoobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the event on September 17, 2026.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notified the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with a budgetary outlay of ₹62,500 crore. The MPMS will operate for five years from FY 2026-27 to FY…
Employees' Provident Funds Scheme 2026: Revised rules for contributions and withdrawals (Start of July)
The Ministry of Labour and Employment notified the Employees' Provident Funds (EPF) Scheme, 2026, under the Code on Social Security, 2020, replacing the Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 1952. Under the EPF Scheme, both…
The Centre notified the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB–G RAM G) Act, 2025, which will come into force across the country from July 1, 2026. The VB–G RAM G Act replaces the Mahatma…
Karnataka's Greater Bengaluru Governance Act Takes Effect, Creating Five Municipal Corporations
Key Updates:
- The Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024, came into force in Karnataka on 15 May 2025, replacing the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Act, 2020.
- The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) was created as the apex body under the new framework and was constituted on 26 August 2025.
- The GBA is chaired ex officio by the Chief Minister of Karnataka, and the Deputy Chief Minister is its ex officio Vice-Chairman.
- The final notification of 2 September 2025 dissolved the unified BBMP and divided Bengaluru into five municipal corporations: Bengaluru Central, Bengaluru East, Bengaluru West, Bengaluru North, and Bengaluru South.
- The five municipal corporations together contain 369 wards and function under the supervision of the GBA.
- The Greater Bengaluru Governance (Amendment) Bill, 2025, passed by the Karnataka Legislative Council on 21 August 2025, clarified that the GBA would not affect the constitutional and financial powers of the local city corporations.
- The Greater Bengaluru Governance (Second Amendment) Act, 2025, received the Governor's assent on 6 January 2026 and expanded the GBA to include the Chief Secretary, other senior civil servants, and local MPs, MLAs, and MLCs.
- On 17 July 2026, the Supreme Court extended the deadline for municipal elections for the five corporations from 31 August 2026 to 31 December 2026.
- On 24 August 2026, GBA Chief Commissioner M. Maheshwar Rao released the draft electoral roll under the Special Intensive Revision exercise.
- The draft electoral roll listed 56,99,660 voters and placed more than 46.88 lakh voters in the Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate and Others category.
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Karnataka Regulation of Use of Government Premises and Public Property Bill, 2026 to Prevent Misuse of Public Assets (Mid of August)
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…
The Peaceful Society Promotion Act, passed in July 2026, came into effect on August 24, 2026. The Act grants amnesty for offences committed between January 1, 2005 and July 16, 2025.
Supreme Court Directs Karnataka to Comply with CWMA Directions on Cauvery Water Release (Mid of August)
The Supreme Court bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta directed Karnataka to comply with the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) directions on releasing water to Tamil Nadu. The Cauvery Water Management…
DK Shivakumar Sworn In As Chief Minister Of Karnataka (Start of June)
DK Shivakumar took oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on 3 June 2026, with the oath administered by Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru. Dr G Parameshwara was sworn in as the sole Deputy Chief…
Centre Notifies Legal Metrology (IST) Rules, 2026 Mandating IST as Common Time Reference
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- The Union government notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, mandating IST as the single reference for legal, administrative, commercial and other official purposes.
- The Consumer Affairs Ministry notified the rules on August 27, 2026.
- The rules will come into force 180 days after their publication in the Official Gazette.
- The rules aim to support accurate time-stamping of banking and digital payment transactions, coordination of transport systems, and reliable functioning of telecom and power networks.
- The rules enable the use of NavIC, India's indigenous satellite navigation system, and other approved Indian timing sources for secure time dissemination.
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The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved an integrated Pedestrian Safety & Universal Accessibility Policy, shifting from vehicle-centric to people-centric road design. The policy applies across the state covering urban…
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Launches White Rabbit Technology-Based IST Distribution Demonstration Network (End of July)
Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the White Rabbit Technology-based Indian Standard Time (IST) Distribution Demonstration Network. The demonstration network was…
Canada reduces Super Visa processing times for Indian applicants (Start of July)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reduced the estimated processing time for Super Visa applications from India to 50 days from 66 days. The IRCC service standard for Super Visa applications is 112 days.
Immigration and Foreigners (Amendment) Rules, 2026: Eased Registration and Digital Appeals (Start of June)
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified the Immigration and Foreigners (Amendment) Rules, 2026, under Section 30 of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. Foreigners can now complete their registration any time…
India notifies first national mortuary standards under Clinical Establishments Act
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- The National Council for Clinical Establishments under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) finalized India's first national minimum standards for mortuary and post-mortem infrastructure.
- The standards mandate dead-body cold storage at 4°C to 8°C with a minimum capacity of four bodies.
- Mortuaries must be located on the ground floor and are barred from basements and areas near hospital waste disposal sites.
- Medico-legal case (MLC) bodies must be kept separate from non-MLC remains, with each body assigned a unique serial number for traceability.
- A mortuary handling up to 100 autopsies per year must have two registered medical practitioners, two post-mortem technicians, and two post-mortem assistants.
- The standards apply to public and private hospitals in states and Union territories that have adopted the Clinical Establishments Act.
- The framework requires compliance with the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2018, and a mercury-free working environment.
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Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) 2026 Becomes First Globally to Establish Exclusive Blood Standards (End of June)
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…
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to Introduce India's First Mangrove Restoration Standards (Mid of July)
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is introducing the country's first set of guidelines for the restoration of mangrove ecosystems titled ‘Restoration of Mangrove Ecosystem — Guidelines’. The guidelines are designed to…
The National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH), Hyderabad, under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, signed an MoU with Sevadhi Museum & Indological Research…
NAMASTE Scheme: 3rd Anniversary Event to Focus on Zero Fatalities and Mechanised Sanitation (Mid of July)
Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar will commemorate the 3rd National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Day at Rabindra Sadan in Kolkata, West Bengal. The Department of…
IAF expands indigenous maintenance network with 930 Indian firms
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- The Indian Air Force (IAF) is supported by 930 Indian firms in its maintenance operations.
- IAF has indigenised 97% of frequently required operational spares and 93% of mandatory overhaul spares, developing around 62,300 spare parts locally.
- These indigenisation efforts have saved Rs 582 crore in foreign exchange over the last five years.
- Domestic share in IAF's capital budget expenditure reached approximately 90% in the last two financial years.
- IAF is monitoring around 180 innovation projects with MSMEs and startups under Make, iDEX, and Technology Development Fund schemes.
- The IAF uses AI-based predictive maintenance and a 3D printing facility established in 2022 for urgent low-volume parts.
- Strategic research partnerships exist with IITs, IISc, DIAT, and MILIT for sustaining the indigenisation drive.
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Indian Air Force receives Final Operational Clearance for indigenous Netra AEW&C system on June 25 (End of June)
The Indian Air Force (IAF) received the Final Operational Clearance (FOC) for the indigenous Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over…
The Ministry of Defence has floated a tender valued at approximately ₹1 lakh crore to procure 60 multirole transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force. Indian companies, including Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)…
The World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) ranked the Indian Air Force (IAF) third in its 2026 global airpower rankings. The IAF outranked China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), which was placed…
Indian Railways plans to four-lane 11,000 km of its high-density network to increase train capacity. The seven high-density routes account for 41% of total railway traffic while comprising only 16% of the network.
India and Uzbekistan elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership during PM Modi's Tashkent visit
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- India and Uzbekistan elevated their bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership during PM Modi's visit to Tashkent on August 31, 2026.
- The two countries set a target of $5 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2030, up from the current level of over $1 billion.
- India and Uzbekistan agreed to establish a framework for the long-term supply of uranium from Uzbekistan to India.
- PM Modi and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev witnessed the exchange of 11 agreements covering mining, culture, education, and tourism.
- An MoU between India's ministry of mines and Uzbekistan's ministry of mining industry and geology will focus on cooperation in mineral resources, including rare earths.
- India's NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) signed a commercial agreement with Uzbekistan's National Interbank Processing Centre JSC (NIPC) to enable Indian UPI apps to scan national QR codes for merchant payments in Uzbekistan.
- Uzbekistan introduced a 30-day visa-free regime for Indian citizens during PM Modi's visit.
- Mirziyoyev conferred Uzbekistan's highest honour for foreign leaders, the Oliy Darajali Do'stlik Order, on PM Modi.
- The leaders agreed to promote direct linkages, co-production, and co-development between their defence industries.
- PM Modi said India and Uzbekistan share a resolve to adopt a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism, extremism, and separatism.
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PM Modi to visit Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan for bilateral talks and SCO Summit from Aug 29 to Sep 1 (End of August)
PM Modi will undertake a bilateral visit to Uzbekistan from August 29 to 30. He will then visit Kyrgyz Republic for the 26th SCO Summit from August 31 to September 1.
India and Slovakia elevate bilateral ties to Comprehensive Partnership on 16 June 2026 (Mid of June)
India and Slovakia elevated their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State Visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister since Slovakia's independence in 1993.…
President Droupadi Murmu's first-ever State Visit to Moldova marked a significant milestone in India–Moldova relations. India announced doubling of ITEC training slots for Moldovan professionals, including specialized…
India and Uzbekistan target $3-5 billion bilateral trade in coming years (Start of August)
On August 3, 2026, India and Uzbekistan set ambitious targets to expand bilateral trade and investment at a business forum meeting. India proposed doubling bilateral trade from about $1.3 billion over the next three…
CISF, DFI Sign MoU to Enhance Counter-Drone Capabilities
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- The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and the Drone Federation of India (DFI) signed an agreement on 28 August 2026 to strengthen drone and anti-drone capabilities.
- The MoU aims to develop CISF's Recruit Training Centre (RTC) in Behror into a comprehensive Centre of Excellence for Drone and Counter-Drone Systems, following Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines.
- DFI will facilitate structured engagements with Indian drone start-ups and technology companies for capacity building, applied research, and operational preparedness.
- The collaboration covers scaling counter-drone deployments, developing indigenous forensic tools, organising red-teaming exercises and joint drills, and designing training modules.
- CISF secures over 370 units in India, including aviation, nuclear installations, space centres, and oil refineries.
- Over 3,000 CISF personnel have been trained in drone and anti-drone protocols, and approximately 80 CISF units actively use drones for monitoring, threat detection, and training.
- The agreement was signed by CD Naik on behalf of CISF and Smit Shah, President of DFI, in the presence of Director General CISF Praveer Ranjan.
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Indian Army Conducts 13-Day Tactical Training for Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Personnel at Agartala Airport (Mid of August)
The Indian Army conducted a 13-day tactical training programme for Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport in Agartala from July 27 to August 8, 2026. The training was organised…
IAF Conducts Exercise ROTOR CLAP-III in Rajasthan to Enhance Counter-Drone Combat Capability (Start of August)
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 Deploys Indrajaal Ranger Counter-Drone Vehicles with Rs 155 Crore Orders for Border and Urban Security (Mid of August)
Indrajaal Autonomous Defense Systems and Sigma Advanced Systems secured government orders worth approximately Rs 155 crore for their Indrajaal Ranger counter-drone platform. The orders include a Rs 145 crore contract for…
The Indian Army will raise specialised Baaz Battalions to strengthen intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. These battalions will be built upon existing Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Flights to…
India formally joins UK-Japan-Italy's GCAP sixth-generation fighter programme as dialogue partner
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- India has formally joined the UK-Japan-Italy Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) as a dialogue partner.
- India is also exploring collaboration with France's Future Combat Air System (FCAS).
- GCAP recently secured $6.1 billion for its full-scale design phase.
- India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is planned for first flight around 2028-29.
- India faces a deficit of 13 fighter squadrons and is evaluating a 114-aircraft Rafale procurement.
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India Initiates Efforts to Join French-Led FCAS Sixth-Generation Fighter Programme (Start of August)
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has initiated concerted efforts to co-join the French-led Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a sixth-generation fighter aircraft development programme. Germany has parted ways with the FCAS…
Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce Partner to Develop Engine for India’s AMCA Programme (Mid of August)
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 Ministry of Defence has floated a tender valued at approximately ₹1 lakh crore to procure 60 multirole transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force. Indian companies, including Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)…
India, Australia, and Canada sign Australia–Canada–India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership MOU on July 9, 2026 (Start of July)
India, Australia, and Canada signed the Australia–Canada–India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on green energy innovation, resilient supply chains, critical…
ICG Decommissioned Two FPVs Meera Behn and Subhadra Kumari Chauhan
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- The Indian Coast Guard decommissioned two Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) in August 2026.
- ICGS Meera Behn (Pennant 234) was decommissioned on 22 August 2026 at Okha, Gujarat, after approximately 20 years of service.
- ICGS Meera Behn was commissioned on 25 July 2006 and built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).
- ICGS Subhadra Kumari Chauhan (Pennant 233) was decommissioned on 27 August 2026 at Mumbai, Maharashtra, after around 20 years of service.
- Both vessels were named after iconic Indian women: Meera Behn (Madeleine Slade) and Subhadra Kumari Chauhan (freedom fighter and poet).
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Vietnam Coast Guard Ship Arrives in India for 2nd Edition of Joint Exercise Sahyog HOP TAC (End of August)
The 2nd edition of Joint Exercise Sahyog HOP TAC is being held with the visit of Vietnam Coast Guard Ship CSB8002 to Chennai on August 24, 2026. A six-member delegation from the Vietnam Coast Guard is visiting for the…
Indian Coast Guard commissions ICGS Akshay, the fourth Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel in Goa (End of June)
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…
Indian Coast Guard inducts first indigenously constructed hovercraft H-561 on 18 June 2026 (Mid of June)
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.
The 7th High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) was held in Chennai on August 25, 2026. The meeting was co-chaired by ICG Director General Paramesh Sivamani and VCG Vice…
Clashes Erupt in Spain's Ceuta on August 27, 2026 Amid Migrant Crisis
Key Updates:
- Violent clashes erupted between residents and Spanish military in Ceuta on August 27, 2026, a month after a mass migrant influx from Morocco.
- The demonstration drew thousands and police fired tear gas to prevent confrontations with migrants camping on a beach.
- A military vehicle was ambushed by about 70 migrants, leading to the detention of 12 Moroccan migrants.
- More than 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta in late July, with thousands still remaining in the territory.
- Spain's government estimates between 3,500 and 7,000 migrants remain, while Ceuta's leaders claim at least 10,000.
- Spain's Interior Ministry announced additional personnel to help identify migrants, and the Cabinet approved €25 million for unaccompanied minors.
- A 'single command' for Ceuta was created, led by Territorial Policy Minister Angel Victor Torres.
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Italy temporarily suspended parts of the Schengen Agreement with Spain after a surge in migrants entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco. The suspension will not affect Spanish citizens or other EU nationals…
Spain declared a national emergency over wildfires for the first time, allowing the government to coordinate the response. More than 10,000 people were evacuated from towns in the mountains west of Madrid due to three…
India and Spain have agreed to fast-track technical discussions on linking India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with Spain's Bizum digital payments platform. The discussions aim to enable interoperability between the…
Operation Mukta: Bengaluru Police Drive to Identify Illegal Immigrants (Start of August)
Bengaluru City Police launched 'Operation Mukta' on August 8, 2026, to identify suspected illegal immigrants residing in the city. The drive covered more than 30 locations in the Whitefield division and 15-20 locations…
China and Bangladesh to start two-plus-two dialogue in 'very near future'
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- Bangladesh's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Humaiun Kobir, announced that the China-Bangladesh two-plus-two dialogue will commence in the 'very near future'.
- The announcement was made on August 30, 2026, after Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen called on Kobir at the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry.
- The two-plus-two dialogue will cover diplomacy and defence verticals at the Minister of State level and will later move to the Foreign Minister-level.
- The announcement came two months after Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited China.
- Discussions with the Chinese Ambassador covered the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project, the China-Myanmar-Bangladesh corridor project, the China Economic and Industrial Zone, a commercial contract for modernisation of Mongla Port, and possible Chinese cooperation in establishing a Mongla Export Processing Zone.
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India and China announce 8-point boundary consensus ahead of Xi Jinping's September 2026 visit (End of August)
India and China jointly announced an 8-point consensus following the Special Representatives (SR) dialogue co-chaired by Ajit Doval and Wang Yi. The consensus was announced ahead of President Xi Jinping's visit to India…
BRICS Summit 2026: India Invites Bangladesh as Special Guest While Hosting Key Ministerial Meetings (End of July)
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.
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Elected Bangladesh President (End of August)
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was elected as the 23rd President of Bangladesh. He won the presidential election with 255 votes, defeating rival Oli Ahmed who received 88 votes.
India and Bangladesh hold 57th Director General-level Border Coordination Conference from June 8 to June 11 (Mid of June)
The 57th director general-level border coordination conference between the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) was held from June 8 to June 11. The meeting took place at the BSF headquarters in…
Taiwan and India hold 10th Industrial Collaboration Summit in Bangalore on August 27, 2026
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- The 10th Taiwan-India Industrial Collaboration Summit took place in Bangalore, India, on August 27, 2026, with over 200 representatives from industry, government, and academia.
- Six industrial cooperation MOUs were signed, covering security surveillance, digital audio-video, networking, and resource recycling, with projected business opportunities exceeding NT$1 billion (about $31.6 million).
- Taiwan-India bilateral trade reached $12.516 billion in 2025, up 18% year-on-year, and the first seven months of 2026 saw a 56% surge compared to the same period in 2025.
- The previous nine forums had signed 34 MOUs, generating approximately NT$1.72 billion (about $54.3 million) in investment and business opportunities.
- The summit focused on electronics supply chains and smart green technology, including partnerships like Proscend Communications with QCS Technology and UWin Nanotech with Techazar E-cyclers.
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Karnataka Industries Minister M B Patil announced the expansion of the Tumakuru industrial node through acquisition of 1,736 acres of land. The expansion is expected to attract investments worth ₹7,000 crore into…
India and Singapore Strengthen Partnership in Semiconductors, Digital Payments & Green Energy at Fourth Ministerial Roundtable (End of August)
The fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) was held in Singapore, with participation from Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal…
India and Australia elevate Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during 3rd Annual Summit in Melbourne (Mid of July)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held the 3rd India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne on 9 July. A new Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation was issued…
The Museum of Innovation, Startup & Technology (MIST) will be set up in Bengaluru, designed by the architects of the Grand Egyptian Museum. MIST is a Public-Private Partnership between the UnboxingBLR Foundation (51%)…
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan hold first defence committee meeting in Istanbul on August 31
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- The first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement is being held in Istanbul on August 31, 2026.
- The meeting is attended by top officials from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, including foreign and defence ministers and military chiefs.
- Discussions will cover enhancing defence capabilities, interoperability among armed forces, defence industry cooperation including joint production, and counter-terrorism efforts.
- The committee will establish an administrative secretariat and a roadmap for future steps.
- The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, signed on August 7, 2026, includes a NATO-like clause that an attack on one party is considered an attack on all.
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Iran Reportedly Invited to Join Mecca Joint Defence Agreement; India Watches Closely (End of August)
The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement was signed on August 7, 2026, by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan, with a collective defence principle treating an attack on one as an attack on all. Iran has reportedly been invited…
Saudi Arabia Launches Multinational Maritime Defence Coalition Involving 39 Countries (Mid of August)
Saudi Arabia has officially launched a multinational maritime defense coalition involving representatives from 39 countries. The coalition aims to strengthen maritime security and protect trade and energy routes in the…
US President Donald Trump Approves Nuclear Deal with Saudi Arabia for Uranium Enrichment (End of July)
President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program. The deal is expected to last 30 years and involve US…
India and Saudi Arabia Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Enhance Water Management Cooperation in Jeddah (Start of July)
India and Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on water resources during the Saudi Water Week held in Jeddah. The agreement was signed by India's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Khan…
Ecuador Declares Nationwide Red Alert Over El Niño
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- Ecuador declared a nationwide red alert in response to the El Niño climate phenomenon.
- The red alert activates emergency committees responsible for precautionary evacuations and other response measures.
- El Salvador, Honduras and Panama have also declared emergencies linked to El Niño.
- Parts of Peru have declared states of emergency because of extreme weather conditions.
- Ecuador is particularly concerned about drought and wildfires, including in its Amazon region.
- El Niño is also contributing to severe weather conditions in parts of Central America and Indonesia.
- El Niño is a periodic climate phenomenon associated with the unusual warming of surface waters in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean.
- This warming disrupts normal atmospheric circulation and can alter rainfall patterns, wind patterns, surface temperatures, atmospheric pressure, marine ecosystems, agriculture and fisheries.
- The effects of El Niño vary by region, with some areas experiencing drought and heat while others receive excessive rainfall and flooding.
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Colombia Declares National Emergency After 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake on August 10, 2026 (Mid of August)
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, 2026, with its epicentre near San José del Palmar in Chocó province. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the earthquake at a depth of 107…
Spain declared a national emergency over wildfires for the first time, allowing the government to coordinate the response. More than 10,000 people were evacuated from towns in the mountains west of Madrid due to three…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan expressed grief and offered India's assistance to Venezuela following a series of powerful earthquakes. The United States Geological Survey (USGS)…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan expressed grief and solidarity with Venezuela following a series of powerful earthquakes. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude…
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) sign pact for optical network testbed
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- The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) signed a five-year agreement to establish an optical network testbed.
- The testbed will be located at C-DOT's campus in New Delhi and aims to accelerate commercialisation of indigenous optical communication technologies developed by Indian startups and industry.
- The testbed will integrate C-DOT's existing optical core, access and quantum security technologies, and will accept third-party test and measurement tools from approved vendors.
- The project is structured in two phases: the first two years for setup and the remaining three years for operations and maintenance.
- The facility will also provide training to students, researchers and industry professionals to address the skills gap in specialised telecom engineering.
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C-DOT and IIT Hyderabad Establish Centre of Excellence in Advanced Communication Technologies (End of June)
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a telecom R&D centre under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH)…
India and Japan Sign Maritime Security Pact (End of August)
India and Japan signed a Memorandum of Arrangement on Maritime Security Cooperation on August 20, 2026, in New Delhi. The pact aims to strengthen coordination between the Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense…
India and Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in telecommunications and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on 21 August 2026. The MoU was signed on the…
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) granted technical clearance to Reliance Jio's proposed 1,600-satellite Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation. The technical evaluation was carried out…
Scientists Discover Subterranean Fish 'Gangaichthys indonepalicus' in Indo-Gangetic Basin
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- A new subterranean eel-like fish species named Gangaichthys indonepalicus has been discovered in the Indo-Gangetic Basin, first reported through a 2024 TikTok video of a creature emerging from a borewell near the India-Nepal border.
- The species name 'Gangaichthys' means 'fish of the Ganga', while 'indonepalicus' indicates its distribution across India and Nepal.
- Gangaichthys indonepalicus measures no more than 4 cm in length and has evolved for complete darkness, with eyes covered by skin and a translucent body.
- Researchers pumped thousands of litres of groundwater from borewells in Bihar to collect three specimens; the first specimen died after 2,000 litres were pumped, and a live one emerged after 500 more litres.
- The new species differs from the earthworm eel family Chaudhuriidae by having no body pigmentation, smaller eyes, and an apparent absence of ribs.
- The discovery was reported in the journal ZooKeys, with scientists from the Thackeray Wildlife Foundation, Shivaji University, Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, and the Zoological Survey of India participating.
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ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) discovers new deep-sea fish species Cyttopsis indica (Start of July)
The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) discovered a new deep-sea fish species in the Arabian Sea off southern Kerala. The species is named Cyttopsis indica (Indian dory) and belongs to the genus…
Researchers from the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos) identified a new seahorse species named Hippocampus amandavincentae. The species was previously misclassified as the thorny seahorse…
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…
The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) launched the DeepDATA mobile application for digital documentation of deep-sea marine biodiversity. The app was developed under the Deep Ocean Mission with…
Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) Blooms in Kudremukh Hills
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- A rare blue-violet flower resembling Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) has bloomed along trekking trails in Kudremukh, Karnataka.
- The species grows in high-altitude shola-grassland ecosystems of the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and biodiversity hotspot.
- Neelakurinji is known for its 12-year mass flowering cycle, with the 2026 bloom described as scattered and limited unlike the large blooms of 2022 and 2023.
- The species was assessed for the first time in 2026 and classified as threatened on the IUCN Red List.
- It grows at altitudes between 1,300 and 2,400 metres in the Western Ghats.
- Peak flowering in Kerala is expected in September-October 2026 on Chokramudi slopes in Bison Valley.
- The Muthuvan tribal community uses the term 'kallappoov' for scattered blooms, highlighting traditional ecological knowledge.
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Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena laid the foundation stone for India’s first high-altitude flower fields at Choglamsar and Stakna in Leh district, Ladakh. The Choglamsar Floriculture Park is being developed over…
A team of botanists from Government Victoria College and Sri Vyasa NSS College discovered the new fern species Pteris madhusoodananii in the Kolli Hills of the Eastern Ghats in Tamil Nadu. The species has been classified…
A tiger was camera-trapped in the Kishkindha hills of Koppal district, Karnataka, nearly five decades after the big cat was last reported in the forest area. The Forest Department stepped up vigilance and alerted local…
Rare Himalayan Flower Cyananthus hookeri Rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh After 158 Years (Mid of July)
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…
Google Maps renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for US users following executive order
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- Google Maps has changed the display label for Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for users inside the United States.
- The change follows a presidential executive order and mirrors the February 2025 renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America'.
- The U.S. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) formally changed the name for Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' in the United States.
- Users in the US will see 'Lake America', users in Canada will see 'Lake Ontario', and users outside both countries will see both names.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated the name is more than 400 years old, predating both the Confederation of Canada and the Declaration of Independence.
- The name originates from the Wendat word 'Ontari'io', meaning 'the lake is beautiful, the lake is big'.
- MapQuest will not adopt the change and is rolling out an interactive custom name generator.
- Apple Maps has not yet applied the updated wording.
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US President Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America amid Canada trade dispute (End of August)
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 27, 2026, renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'. The order directs the Interior Secretary to update the Geographic Names Information System to reflect the…
SpaceX announced plans for a $100 billion Starship launch complex named Starbase Louisiana on Pecan Island in Vermilion Parish, southern Louisiana. The 125,000-acre (50,585-hectare) site will begin construction in 2027…
The United States Department of Defence (DoD) has restored the name of the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) to the US Pacific Command (USPACOM). USPACOM was originally established on 1 January 1947 by President…
MHA Assigns Official Names to 27 Places in Arunachal Pradesh (Start of August)
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced on 7 August 2026 the formal assignment of standard names to 27 places and geographical features in Arunachal Pradesh. The exercise was carried out in consultation with the…
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan launches 'Gnani Artha' sovereign AI stack
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- Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan launched 'Gnani Artha', a sovereign AI stack, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
- The AI stack comprises Evon 3.3, a large language model, and Plexus, a platform connecting AI with real-world work and institutions.
- 'Gnani Artha' was developed by GNANI AI.
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Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan released the book 'Sankalp Se Siddhi Ka Modi Yug' on August 27, 2026 at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. The book is authored by Rajya Sabha MP Ghanshyam Tiwari.
MALHAR 2026 Music Festival Inaugurated on August 21, 2026 (End of August)
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Letter of Authorisation (LoA) and Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission for sustainable fisheries and marine exports (Start of July)
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CP Radhakrishnan Released Book as Vice President (Mid of June)
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan released a book titled Agatthiyar – The Unifier. The book release event took place at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
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- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on August 30, 2026.
- The telescope was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
- The Roman Space Telescope will travel to the second Sun-Earth Lagrange point (L2), about one million miles from Earth, over a three-month journey.
- The mission aims to explore dark matter, dark energy, and exoplanets.
- The telescope's Wide Field Instrument is a 300-megapixel infrared camera with 18 4K detectors.
- The Roman telescope is designed to survey the universe a thousand times faster than the Hubble Space Telescope.
- The observatory will send back 1.4 terabytes of data per day, the highest data rate of any NASA astrophysics mission so far.
- The Coronagraph Instrument will demonstrate technology for imaging Earth-like planets in the future.
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NASA Abandons Swift Telescope Rescue Mission (End of August)
NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies called off the rescue mission for the Swift Observatory on Wednesday, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year. The Link spacecraft, built by Katalyst, will not…
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Launches Mission to Save Swift Telescope (Start of July)
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is deploying the Link robotic spacecraft to rescue the Swift Observatory, a 1.6-ton gamma-ray telescope. The Link robot, built by Katalyst Space, is a…
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) discovered a new giant exoplanet, Beta Pictoris d, in the Beta Pictoris system. The planet was identified using moderate-resolution spectroscopy, marking the first discovery of a…
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Webb Telescope Detects Methane on Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS (Start of June)
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) detected methane gas on the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS for the first time. The detection was made using the JWST's Mid-Infrared…
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to Launch EOS-05 Satellite on September 4
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- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the EOS-05 (GISAT-1A) Earth observation satellite on September 4, 2026.
- The satellite will be carried by the GSLV-F17 rocket from the Second Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
- The lift-off is scheduled for 2:55 am IST and will be the 19th flight of the GSLV.
- EOS-05 weighs 2,367 kilograms and is designed for high-resolution imaging of the Indian subcontinent.
- Its near real-time imaging capability can help monitor cyclones, floods, forest fires and environmental changes.
- The mission will provide continuity for the GISAT-1 capability, which was lost when GISAT-1 failed during launch in 2021.
- The launch comes after a seven-month gap since India's previous launch in January.
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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) INSAT-3DR Remains Crucial for Weather Forecasting (End of July)
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IN-SPACe Invites Expressions of Interest for Transfer of Technology of LVM-3 to Private Sector (Mid of June)
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has invited expressions of interest (EoI) for the transfer of technology (ToT) of the LVM-3 launch vehicle to the private sector. LVM-3, previously…
Pakistan Expands Earth-Observation Satellite Network for Surveillance of Indian Territory (Start of June)
Pakistan launched six Earth-observation satellites between January 2025 and June 2026 with development and launch support from China. The expanded satellite fleet includes PAUSAT-1, PRSC-EO1, PRSS-2, HS-1, PRSC-EO2, and…
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Sri Lanka Loses Hosting Rights for 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy
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- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has moved the 2027 ICC Women’s Champions Trophy out of Sri Lanka to another country.
- The tournament was originally scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka from February 14 to 28.
- Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is currently governed by a nine-member Transformation Committee after the government sacked the previous office bearers in April.
- SLC Transformation Committee Secretary Prakash Shaffter confirmed that the event has been moved out of Sri Lanka.
- A new host is expected to be decided at the next ICC Board meeting.
- Sri Lanka’s participation in the tournament is in doubt because the event is expected to feature the top five ranked teams along with the host, and Sri Lanka is currently World No. 6.
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India Deaf Women’s cricket team won their first-ever international T20 series by whitewashing Sri Lanka 4-0. The series was played at De Soysa International Cricket Stadium in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
England to host expanded ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 (Start of June)
The 10th edition of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s T20 World Cup is scheduled to take place in England and Wales from 12 June to 5 July 2026. The tournament will feature 12 teams for the first time…
India defeats Bangladesh to win SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 (Start of June)
India defeated Bangladesh 3-1 in the final to win the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Championship 2026 title for a record sixth time. The final match of the tournament was held in Madgaon, Goa, where…
FIFA Unveils 2027 Women’s World Cup Schedule (End of August)
The 2027 Women’s World Cup will be the 10th edition of the tournament and the first to be staged in South America. The tournament will run from June 24 to July 25, 2027, with 64 matches played across eight host cities.
Germany beats Spain 1-0, retains men’s Hockey World Cup title
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- Germany defeated Spain 1-0 to win the men's Hockey World Cup title.
- The final was held in Wavre, Belgium.
- Germany equaled Pakistan's record of four Hockey World Cup titles.
- Spain finished as runner-up for the third time.
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India Women's Hockey Team Gets ₹50 Lakh Reward (End of August)
Hockey India announced a cash reward of ₹50 lakh for the Indian women's hockey team after their fifth-place finish at the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2026. India defeated world No. 5 Germany 3-1 in the fifth-place…
Belgium defeated India 4-3 in a penalty shootout after the FIH Hockey World Cup 7th/8th place classification match ended 3-3 in regulation time. Belgium goalkeeper Vincent Vanasch made two crucial shootout stops to help…
India defeats Germany 8-1 to win 1936 Olympic Hockey Gold (End of August)
India defeated Germany 8-1 in the final of the 1936 Olympic hockey tournament held in Berlin. Major Dhyan Chand was part of the Indian team that won three consecutive Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932, and 1936.
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…
National Small Industry Day 2026 observed on August 30
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- National Small Industry Day 2026 is observed on August 30.
- The day highlights small industries' role in jobs, manufacturing, exports, entrepreneurship and India's economic growth.
- The observance focuses on strengthening small industries through entrepreneurship, employment generation, technology adoption, finance, market access, productivity and sustainable economic growth.
- India's small industry framework has developed through policy and legislative measures aimed at improving credit, infrastructure, technology, competitiveness, registration and market opportunities.
- Smaller enterprises contribute to employment, manufacturing, exports, entrepreneurship, cultural preservation and economic activity across rural, semi urban and urban India.
- Government measures for MSMEs focus on formalisation, easier finance, faster payments, public procurement, entrepreneurship, productivity, market access and institutional support for sustainable growth.
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World Wide Web Day 2026: August 1, Theme 'Energy-Aware Web and AI Systems for Sustainability' (Start of August)
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 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…
National Handloom Day 2026 to be observed on August 7 (Start of August)
National Handloom Day is celebrated annually on August 7 in India. The day commemorates the launch of the Swadeshi Movement on August 7, 1905.
Lokmanya Tilak Jayanti 2026: July 23 (End of July)
Bal Gangadhar Tilak, also known as Lokmanya, was born on July 23, 1856, in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. He passed away on August 1, 1920.
Inaugural Banaras Biennale 2026 to be held in Varanasi from 27 November to 31 December 2026
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- The inaugural Banaras Biennale 2026 is scheduled to be held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh from 27 November to 31 December 2026.
- The theme of the Banaras Biennale 2026 is 'KASHI / LIGHT - City as Sensorium'.
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for the Biennale and a career lounge on August 28, 2026.
- Bharat Kala Bhawan, an institution under BHU, will serve as an institutional partner for the Banaras Biennale 2026.
- A CII Education to Employment & Enterprise (E2EE) Career Lounge has been established at the BHU campus to provide career counselling, training, and placement assistance to students.
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Banaras Hindu University (BHU) secures six ICMR research grants for high-impact biomedical innovation (End of August)
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) secured funding approval for six high-impact biomedical research projects under the NIRF specialised grant initiative of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The six approved…
India to host second BRICS Culture Working Group meeting in Varanasi on June 4-5, 2026 (Start of June)
India will host the second meeting of the BRICS Culture Working Group (CWG) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on June 4-5, 2026. The meeting is conducted under India's 2026 BRICS theme, Building for Resilience, Innovation…
Indian and Japanese researchers discovered a new bacterium named Brachybacterium netajii in the waters of the Hooghly River. The bacterium was isolated by scientists from Netaji Mahavidyalaya, the University of Burdwan…
AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) has partnered with Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services to launch a co-branded retail credit card available on both Visa and RuPay payment networks. The Visa variant offers up to 8% Zagg Coins on…
DARPG to Receive Rajbhasha Utkrishtta Sammaan 2025-26 on September 14, 2026
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- The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) has been selected for the Rajbhasha Utkrishtta Sammaan 2025-26 by the Department of Official Language under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- DARPG had earlier received the Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar (First) for two consecutive years, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- The special honour will be presented to DARPG during the Hindi Diwas Sammelan in Navi Mumbai on September 14, 2026.
- Hindi Diwas is celebrated annually on September 14 and marks the adoption of Hindi as one of India's official languages.
- On September 14, 1949, the Constituent Assembly designated Hindi in the Devanagari script as the official language of the Union of India.
- The Department of Official Language under the Ministry of Home Affairs has been promoting the use of Hindi in official matters since its inception in 1975.
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The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj has been selected for the Gold Award at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026. The award was conferred under Category VII, which recognizes…
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…
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.
National Anubhav Awards 2026 to Be Conferred at Vigyan Bhawan (Mid of August)
The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, will organise the 9th National Anubhav Awards Ceremony and the 60th Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop on…
International Day Against Nuclear Tests 2026 observed on August 29
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- International Day Against Nuclear Tests is observed on August 29, 2026.
- The day was established on December 2, 2009 by the United Nations General Assembly.
- The establishment was through resolution 64/35, adopted unanimously.
- The day is observed worldwide.
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Nagasaki Day 2026 observed on August 9 (Start of August)
Nagasaki Day is commemorated annually on August 9. The atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, Japan, on August 9, 1945.
International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism 2026: August 21, Theme 'Healing through Memory' (End of August)
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Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination was cancelled by the Jharkhand government on August 17, 2026. The Jharkhand government cancelled all examinations conducted by TSR…
Haakon Became King Haakon VIII of Norway
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- Crown Prince Haakon became King Haakon VIII of Norway after the death of his father, King Harald V.
- King Harald V died at Oslo University Hospital on Friday at the age of 89.
- Haakon is the fourth king of Norway since the country gained independence from Sweden in 1905.
- Harald V had been Norway's monarch since 1991 and ruled for 35 years.
- Haakon's wife is Queen Mette-Marit, and his eldest child is Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra.
- Haakon adopted the motto 'All for Norway,' which dates back to his great-grandfather.
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R Praggnanandhaa wins Norway Chess title (Start of June)
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Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba, Once World's Youngest Monarch, Died at 34
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- Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the King of Tooro in western Uganda near the Democratic Republic of Congo, died at the age of 34.
- He was crowned at the age of three on September 12, 1995, becoming the world's youngest reigning monarch.
- He succeeded his father, Rukirabasaija Patrick David Matthew Kaboyo Olimi III, after the latter's death.
- The death was announced by Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki; the king died around 10:00 p.m. local time on Thursday.
- The king was unmarried and had left an heir, ensuring continuity of the Crown.
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Norway’s King Harald V Dies at 89 (End of August)
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Lakshmanan Meyyappan, an Indian-origin Dubai-based teenager, was officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's youngest male Chartered Accountant. He qualified in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 30 June…
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Sashidhar Jagdishan to Retire as HDFC Bank CEO in October 2026
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- Sashidhar Jagdishan will retire as Managing Director and CEO of HDFC Bank in October 2026.
- He conveyed his decision not to seek reappointment to the board, despite persuasion.
- The board will fast-track the selection of his successor and complete the process well within time.
- The board appreciated his contribution to the bank's growth and the successful completion of one of the largest mergers in corporate India.
- According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rules, the bank must apply for reappointment or submit fresh names six months before the term ends.
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Approves Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) Stake Increase up to 9.99% in HDFC Bank (End of August)
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Rajiv Kumar appointed Non-Executive Chairman of HDFC Bank (Start of July)
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HDFC Bank launches 'Max for Seniors' and 'Max for Her' savings accounts (Start of August)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Received Uzbekistan’s Highest State Honour ‘Oliy Darajali Do’stlik’ Order
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- Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Uzbekistan’s highest state honour, the ‘Oliy Darajali Do’stlik’ Order, at a ceremony in Tashkent on August 30, 2026.
- Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev conferred the award on Modi.
- The award recognises Modi’s contributions to deepening strategic India-Uzbekistan ties.
- Modi dedicated the award to the people of India and the enduring friendship between India and Uzbekistan.
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Narendra Modi conferred Bintang Adipurna (Start of July)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Slovak Republic's highest State honour, the Order of the White Double Cross, First Class. The award was presented by Slovak President Peter Pellegrini during a special…
PM Modi to visit Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan for bilateral talks and SCO Summit from Aug 29 to Sep 1 (End of August)
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India and Uzbekistan target $3-5 billion bilateral trade in coming years (Start of August)
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Peyman Kargar Appointed CEO of TVS Motor for Five-Year Term from January 27, 2027
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- TVS Motor Company appointed Peyman Kargar as Director and Chief Executive Officer for a five-year term starting January 27, 2027.
- Kargar will succeed KN Radhakrishnan, who will transition to a non-executive director role until the company's Annual General Meeting in July 2027.
- Kargar previously served as President – International Business at TVS Motor.
- He brings over three decades of global automotive experience, including leadership roles at Nissan and Renault.
- Under his leadership, the international division accounted for 29% of overall sales volume with a 33% growth rate.
- The company reported record global sales of 5.9 million units and a 30% jump in revenue in FY2025-26.
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Ketan Merchant's Tenure as Interim CEO Extended (End of August)
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Ashok Vaswani will step down as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kotak Mahindra Bank on December 31, 2026. Vaswani assumed the role of MD and CEO on January 1, 2024, succeeding the founder Uday…
Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO; John Ternus to Take Over
Key Updates:
- Tim Cook had his last day as Apple CEO on August 31, 2026, after leading the company for 15 years.
- John Ternus will take over as Apple CEO on September 1, 2026.
- Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple's board of directors after stepping down as CEO.
- John Ternus joined Apple in 2001 as a member of its Product Design team and became senior vice president of Hardware Engineering in January 2021.
- As executive chairman, Tim Cook will continue to handle Apple's relationships with President Donald Trump and the Chinese government.
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PM Modi Received Uzbekistan's Highest Honour 'Oliy Darajali Do’stlik' Order
Key Updates:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Uzbekistan's highest state award, the 'Oliy Darajali Do’stlik' Order, during his visit to Tashkent.
- The award was given in recognition of his contributions to strengthening India-Uzbekistan ties and comprehensive political partnership.
- Modi dedicated the honour to India's centuries-old heritage, its people, and the long-standing friendship between India and Uzbekistan.
- India and Uzbekistan elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the visit.
- The two countries agreed to establish a long-term arrangement for uranium supplies to India.
- Modi thanked Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev for the warm welcome extended to him and his delegation.
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