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World Senior Citizens Day 2026
Raise awareness about their dignity, well-being, rights and social inclusion
Bangladesh Elects Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as President
He replaces Mohammed Shahabuddin, who resigned on July 24, 2026, citing health concerns
Indian Oil Signs Five-Year Agreement to Supply Petroleum Products to Mauritius
The agreement comes amid global energy market disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict
Himachal Pradesh Forest Department and ISB Sign MoU to Unlock ₹22,600 Crore Forest Economy
The partnership aims to unlock an estimated ₹22,600 crore of untapped economic potential from five forest resources in Himachal Pradesh.
S. Somanath Joins RBI Central Board; Anand Mahindra Re-appointed
The appointments were announced by the Central Government
PhonePe, MeitY Sign MoU to Integrate PulsePro with PM GatiShakti
PulsePro converts aggregated and anonymised transaction data into hyperlocal market insights
8th BRICS Youth Energy Summit 2026
The theme for the Energy Track is “सर्वेषां ऊर्जम्” (Energy for All)
India-Malaysia 2nd Joint Working Group Meeting on Public Administration and Governance Reforms
The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between India and Malaysia in public administration, governance reforms, capacity building, digital governance and exchange of best practices.
Tamirabharani River Declared a Legal Person
The Tamirabharani River, also known as Porunai
Gujarat Releases 20 Blackbucks into Banni Grassland
The initiative aims to restore the native herbivore population and strengthen the grassland ecosystem.
Maharashtra Seeks UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Status for Ganeshotsav and Dahi Handi
The UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List seeks to safeguard living cultural traditions
H1N1 Cases Rise Across India Amid Seasonal Respiratory Infections
H1N1 is a subtype of Influenza A virus
Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS)
The approved projects involve a total investment of ₹69,548 crore
Akshay Urja Diwas 2026
It is observed on 20 August
2nd BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group Meeting Held in Jaipur
The meeting was held under the theme: “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.”
Chhattisgarh to Expand Rural Broadband under Amended BharatNet Programme
The programme will cover 5,964 Phase-II and 1,670 newly created Gram Panchayats
Tamil Nadu Extends 365-Day Maternity Leave to Third Child
Women government employees will now receive 365 days of maternity leave
World Humanitarian Day 2026
“The time for concern is over. The time for consequence is now.”
World's Youngest Chartered Accountant
He currently works as a Senior Research Analyst
CAG Flags Major Shortfalls in Green India Mission
The CAG findings highlight the importance of effective implementation of climate and environmental programmes
Maharashtra Makes Snakebite a Notifiable Disease
The decision follows the deaths of three tribal schoolgirls
PMNRF Ex-Gratia Announced for Birbhum Mishap Victims
Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for victims of a mishap in Birbhum, West Bengal
National Anubhav Awards 2026
Contributions to nation-building and public administration.
Draft SHANTI Rules 2026: Government Proposes Nuclear Liability and Insurance Framework
The proposed rules aim to create a clear framework for nuclear operator liability
CBDC-Based DBT Under PMGKAY Launched in Two Union Territories
These have become the first Union Territories to implement food subsidy transfers as programmable
India Launches First Guide to Grasslands and Open Natural Ecosystems
The guide documents India's diverse grasslands, savannas, deserts and other open natural ecosystems
India, Nepal Set Three-Year Target to Map Cross-Border Land Occupation
UAV-Based Survey to Identify Occupied Land
National Sports Awards 2025 Announced by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
Arjuna Awards Recognise Sporting Excellence
India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-XV Begins
Indian and Thai Armies to Train in Counter-Terrorism Operations
Sapt Dhara: Seven Pillars for Viksit Bharat 2047
Implementation Will Be Key to Achieving the 2047 Goal
QpiAI Opens Quantum Chip Foundry in Bengaluru
India Expands Domestic Quantum Hardware Manufacturing
210 Indian Peacekeepers Receive UN Medals in South Sudan
India’s Major Role in UN Peacekeeping Missions
NCC Girl Cadets Begin 250-km Himalayan Trek ‘Aparajita’
The cadets will pass through high-altitude deserts
BRICS ICT Working Group Meeting Held in Pune
The meeting brought together representatives from BRICS member countries
Indian Players Win Both Asian Junior Blitz Chess Titles
Vignesh Advaith Vemula won the Open Blitz title
India and Armenia Sign Defence Cooperation MoU
The MoU was signed during Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh’s visit
PM Modi’s 80th Independence Day Address: Focus on Viksit Bharat, Self-Reliance and Seven Key Growth Areas
PM Modi outlines the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, focusing on self-reliance, Sapt Dhara, youth power, technology, energy security and faster reforms.
Iran and Oman Agree on Shipping Route Map for Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman finalise a new navigation route through the Strait of Hormuz after months of talks
2,200-Year-Old Stupa Linked to Ashoka to Be Excavated in Ujjain
Madhya Pradesh plans to excavate a 2,200-year-old stupa in Ujjain
Lok Sabha Monsoon Session Among Least Productive in 22 Years
Lok Sabha functions for just 15% of scheduled time amid repeated disruptions and political disagreements