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US Launches ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ to Cut Iran’s Economic Lifeline
The campaign seeks to sever Iran’s economic lifelines
National Conclave on Tribal Languages and Museums Begins in Mysuru
The conclave emphasizes the need for preservation, documentation and research of tribal languages and cultural heritage
AIIA Announces ‘Garbhini Mitra’ Course To Promote Ayurveda-Based Maternal Health Support
The course curriculum will include pregnancy diet and lifestyle, pregnancy-friendly yoga, perinatal counselling, newborn massage and first aid
‘Kaho Kalidasa!’: Novel on Kalidasa’s Life and Works Published
The novel explores the life, works and creative world of the classical Sanskrit poet Kalidasa
NSDC and Cultus Education Launch Nationwide Cloud and AI Skilling Initiative with AWS
The programme will particularly focus on youth from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities
PM Chairs 53rd PRAGATI Meeting
PRAGATI stands for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation
Illinois Senate Declares August 15 as ‘National India Hub Day’
The proclamation was made during INDIA FEST 2026 in Schaumburg, Illinois
Black-necked Stork Species
The study revealed that the Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary in Jamnagar, Gujarat has been proved as an optimal breeding habitat for the Black-necked Stork
UPI Completes 10 Years, Becomes World’s Largest Real-Time Payment System
UPI was launched in 2016 by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
NITI Aayog Flags Growing Gap Between Degrees and Jobs
Bridging the Gap Between Degrees, Skills and Jobs
Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme
The scheme aims to strengthen mobile phone manufacturing in India
NSG Launches First All-Women Commando Course in Haryana
It is a 12-week specialised training programme
Kaziah Liz Mejo Crowned Miss Universe India 2026
She also became Miss Universe Kerala 2026 before entering the national competition
9th National Security Strategies Conference 2026 Held in New Delhi
The 9th National Security Strategies Conference 2026 was inaugurated by Amit Shah
US Removes Syria from ‘State Sponsor of Terrorism’ List
Syria welcomed the decision and described it as a historic step
DRDO Technologies for Conventional Missiles to Be Transferred to Indian Defence Industry
The initiative is expected to increase domestic value addition in missile production
UP Cabinet Removes 2-Year Gap Condition for Second Maternity Leave
The existing provision of 180 days of maternity leave, available twice during service, remains unchanged
India to Establish Its Own Space Station by 2035: ISRO Chief V. Narayanan
The proposed station will support India's future human spaceflight and space research programmes
India Produces First 100% Indigenous AK-203 ‘Sher’ Assault Rifle
The rifle has been produced at the Korwa ordnance facility in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
Lando Norris Clinches Victory at 2026 Dutch Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli finished second while George Russell secured third place
India Leases Two MQ-9B Sea Guardian Drones for Indian Navy
The systems will support India's efforts to monitor developments across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
ICAR Registers 16 New Indigenous Animal Breeds, Taking Total to 262
The new breeds belong to cattle, sheep, goats, buffalo, dog, pig, horse/pony, donkey and yak
India Celebrates Third National Space Day 2026
The theme for National Space Day 2026 is: “Towards Viksit Bharat: Innovating, Collaborating and Aspiring to Global Space Leadership.”
National Campaign on Entrepreneurship-II Launched to Promote Rural Women Entrepreneurship
The campaign will focus on both Farm and Non-Farm enterprises run by women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
Pranesh M Wins Kanizsa Open 2026 Title in Hungary
The tournament was held in Nagykanizsa, Hungary
Indian Women Wrestlers Deliver Strong Show at U20 World Championships
India’s Medal Tally Rises with Three More Medals in U20 Wrestling Worlds
BRICS Tourism Ministers Adopt Jaipur Declaration to Strengthen Tourism Cooperation
The declaration aims to strengthen cooperation among BRICS countries
India Adds 405 Items to Positive Indigenisation List
The new list includes 405 items worth around ₹3,070 crore for indigenisation
‘One Nation, One Licence’ for Doctors
The proposed system will allow eligible doctors to practise anywhere in India with a single registration
India and Brazil Sign MoU on Digital and Telecom Cooperation
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting in Pune
Rare Kikuchi–Fujimoto Disease Diagnosed in Visakhapatnam
KFD is also known as histiocytic necrotising lymphadenitis
Ashutosh Parida to Receive Sarala Puraskar 2026
The Sarala Puraskar is given every year by the Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust
China Successfully Lands Zhuque-3 Rocket
Zhuque-3 was launched from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone in northwestern China
PNB Signs MoU with Indian Army for Special Credit Cards
The partnership strengthens PNB’s long-standing association with the Indian Armed Forces
India to Host 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in 2027
The summit will coincide with the 50th anniversary (Swarnim Jayanti) of the Bharatiya Tatrakshak
Sophie Adenot Becomes First French Woman to Conduct Spacewalk
She completed the nearly 6.5-hour spacewalk on 18 August 2026 along with American astronaut Anil Menon
India and Japan Sign Maritime Security Pact to Strengthen Defence Cooperation
The agreement was signed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi
High Court Bench to Be Established in Ladakh
The decision was announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Southern Zonal Council Held Its 31st Meeting in Mahabalipuram
The meeting brought together representatives of southern States and Union Territories
India-Singapore Sign Pacts to Strengthen Maritime Heritage, Food Safety and Telecom Cooperation
Why in News? India and Singapore signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and one Letter of Intent (LoI) during the 4th India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable held in Singapore on 20 August 2026