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Mon, 10 Aug 2026
World Lion Day 2026: Asiatic lion population up from 523 in 2015 to 891 in 2025
On World Lion Day, 10 August 2026, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said India's Asiatic lion population rose from 523 in 2015 to 891 in 2025, with the lion range expanding to nearly 35,000 sq km.
GeM marks 10th Foundation Day with 'My Stamp' and helpdesk short code 14550
Government e Marketplace (GeM) marked its 10th Foundation Day at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 10 August 2026, launching a customised 'My Stamp' and the nationwide helpdesk short code 14550.
Scientists detect unusual ozone layer above North Bay of Bengal
Scientists including researchers from ARIES, Nainital, detected an unusually high ozone concentration in the stratosphere over the North Bay of Bengal, the Science Ministry said on 10 August 2026.
DRI busts clandestine amphetamine lab in Jewar, seizes 30 kg drugs
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence busted a clandestine drug manufacturing unit in a house in Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, on 9–10 August 2026, seizing about 30 kg of amphetamine and arresting two people.
NITI Aayog releases report on regulatory regime in professional services
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri launched 'India's Services Sector: Insights on Regulatory Regime in Professional Services', the third report of NITI's Services Thematic Series, on 10 August 2026.
PLFS April–June 2026: urban unemployment steady at 6.7%, LFPR at 54.6%
The Periodic Labour Force Survey bulletin for April–June 2026, released on 10 August 2026, put the urban unemployment rate at 6.7% and the overall labour force participation rate at 54.6%.
11 more international ports notified for e-Visa entry; total rises to 88
The Home Ministry notified 11 more international ports, 9 land ports and 2 airports, for entry of e-Visa holders on 10 August 2026, taking the total to 88.
TRAI starts phased rollout of 1601-series numbers for service and transactional calls
TRAI on 10 August 2026 directed phase-wise use of the 1601 number series for service and transactional calls by entities outside banking and government, starting with utilities, courier and logistics firms.
Oceanographer Srinivasa Kumar Tummala takes charge as Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences
Oceanographer Dr Srinivasa Kumar Tummala, former Director of INCOIS, Hyderabad, assumed charge as Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences on 10 August 2026.
NABL launches India's first accreditation scheme for mobile food testing laboratories
The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories, a constituent board of the Quality Council of India, launched India's first accreditation scheme for mobile food testing laboratories in New Delhi on 10 August 2026.
TDB backs Visakhapatnam start-up's AI-assisted cervical cancer screening device 'GrivaVision'
The Technology Development Board signed an agreement on 10 August 2026 to support Griva Healthcare, Visakhapatnam, in manufacturing 'GrivaVision', an indigenous portable AI-assisted digital colposcope for cervical cancer screening.
Agriculture Minister launches National Scholarship Portal disbursal; ₹21.35 crore to over 6,000 agriculture students
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the National Scholarship Portal for agriculture students on 10 August 2026, with over 6,000 students receiving ₹21.35 crore through NSP-DBT.
APEDA facilitates first export of mustard honey from Tripura's Dergang FPO to Dubai
APEDA facilitated the first-ever export of 1 metric tonne of mustard honey by Dergang Farmer Producer Organisation from Tripura to Dubai, the Commerce Ministry said on 10 August 2026.
Sun, 09 Aug 2026
India crosses 300 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity
India's non-fossil fuel installed power capacity crossed 300 GW (300.50 GW) as on 31 July 2026, over 60% of the 500 GW target for 2030, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on 9 August 2026.
NBA disburses ₹3.79 crore Access and Benefit Sharing funds to 33 States/UTs
The National Biodiversity Authority disbursed about ₹3.79 crore in Access and Benefit Sharing funds to 33 State Biodiversity Boards and UT Biodiversity Councils and national institutes, the Environment Ministry said on 9 August 2026.
Vice-President launches Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan in Andaman & Nicobar on August Kranti Diwas
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched the 'Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan' by hoisting the national flag at Flag Point, Sri Vijaya Puram, on August Kranti Diwas, 9 August 2026, which commemorates the 1942 Quit India Movement.
PMAY-Urban: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, over 1 crore delivered
Over 1.25 crore houses have been sanctioned under PMAY-Urban and PMAY-U 2.0, with more than 1 crore completed and delivered, the Housing Ministry said on 9 August 2026.
All three JPSC members resign amid student protests over Jharkhand exam irregularities
All three members of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission resigned on 9 August 2026 amid student protests in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC examination and other recruitment tests.
Ashmita Chaliha wins Korea Masters 2026, her maiden BWF World Tour title
India's Ashmita Chaliha won her maiden BWF World Tour title at the Korea Masters Super 300 on 9 August 2026, beating fourth seed Han Qian Xi of China 14-21, 21-14, 21-14 in the women's singles final.
Amit Shah presents the President's Colours to Puducherry Police
Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President's Colours to Puducherry Police on 9 August 2026, adding it to the police forces that hold the honour.
Rajnath Singh inaugurates 'Sindoor Maharaktadan Yatra' blood donation camp in Delhi Cantt
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 'Sindoor Maharaktadan Yatra' blood donation camp at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt, on 9 August 2026, with 1,000 sportspersons from Maharashtra among the donors.
Indian Cost Accounts Service marks Foundation Day 2026
The Indian Cost Accounts Service (ICoAS) marked its Foundation Day in New Delhi on 9 August 2026 under the Department of Expenditure, with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh as chief guest.
₹1,178.20 crore central share released to Karnataka under SC Post-Matric Scholarship in three years
The Centre released ₹1,178.20 crore as its share to beneficiaries in Karnataka under the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students over the last three financial years, the government told the Rajya Sabha, as reported on 9 August 2026.
Mandaviya leads 85th Fit India Sundays on Cycle from Hanol, Gujarat, on 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' theme
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led the 85th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle from Hanol, Gujarat, on 9 August 2026 with the theme 'Nasha Mukt Bharat'.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026
XI BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting in Bhopal adopts the Bhopal Declaration
The XI BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting, held in Bhopal on 8 August 2026 under India's BRICS Chairship, concluded with the adoption of the Bhopal Declaration on cultural cooperation.
PM Modi and US Vice President Vance review India–US partnership in phone call
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from US Vice President J.D. Vance on 8 August 2026, in which they reviewed the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
Sonowal launches E-Samudra digital platform for maritime governance
Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched E-Samudra, an integrated digital platform for seafarers, shipping companies and ports, in Mumbai on 8 August 2026.
CCI hosts BRICS Heads of Competition Authorities meeting in Udaipur; joint statement adopted
The Competition Commission of India hosted the meeting of Heads of BRICS Competition Authorities in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on 8 August 2026, where a joint statement on fair competition, including in renewable energy markets, was adopted.
Government clarifies no UPI charges for users; MDR, if any, only for some merchant transactions
The Finance Ministry said on 8 August 2026 that UPI users will face no transaction charges and person-to-person payments will stay free, with any merchant discount rate limited to some merchant transactions above a threshold.
Amit Shah inaugurates NUCFDC's Mumbai premises and launches 'Bank in a Box' for urban cooperative banks
Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the new Mumbai premises of NUCFDC, the umbrella organisation for urban cooperative banks, on 8 August 2026 and launched its 'Bank in a Box' service.