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Mon, 27 Jul 2026
Ministry of Earth Sciences celebrates its 20th Foundation Day
The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) marked its 20th Foundation Day on 27 July 2026 at Prithvi Bhawan, New Delhi, with Secretary Dr N. Kalaiselvi presiding.
IIA astronomers catch a blue straggler star in the act of forming
Astronomers of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) and collaborators reported, on 27 July 2026, a rare blue straggler star caught actively gaining mass from its companion in the binary TIC 327546480 in the old open cluster Collinder 261.
Ladakh's first Yoga Wellness Instructor course launched at NISR, Leh
A three-month (400-hour) Yoga Wellness Instructor Certificate Course – the first of its kind in Ladakh – was launched at the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR), Leh, with the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), as reported on 27 July 2026.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Information & Broadcasting Ministry releases TV Rating Policy 2026
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting released the Television Rating Policy 2026, replacing the Guidelines for TV Rating Agencies of 16 January 2014, to bring transparency, independence and accountability to TV audience measurement (informed 24 July 2026).
DoT activates Intra-Circle Roaming in flood-hit districts; Longleng second in Nagaland
The Department of Telecommunications on 24 July 2026 activated Intra-Circle Roaming (ICR) in disaster-affected districts of Nagaland, Gujarat and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, with Longleng becoming the second district in Nagaland after Mon to get ICR.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026
DRDO conducts maiden flight-test of 'Kusha' Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight-test of the 'Kusha' Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast on 23 July 2026, intercepting an electronic target that simulated a high-speed, high-altitude aerial threat.
16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting concludes in Chandigarh
The 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting concluded in Chandigarh on 23 July 2026 under India's BRICS Chairship, with members unanimously adopting the 16th BRICS Health Ministerial Declaration.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026
Two Electronics Manufacturing Clusters approved in Tamil Nadu
MeitY informed Parliament on 22 July 2026 that the government has approved two Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMCs) in Tamil Nadu – at Manallur (474.3 acres) and Pillapaikkam (379.3 acres) – with projects worth ₹1,012 crore.
First indigenous expendable turbojet engine of 350 kg thrust class delivered to DRDO
India's first indigenous Expendable Turbo Jet Engine of the 350 kg thrust class, designed by DRDO's Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), was realised and delivered to GTRE by industry partner Azad Engineering, Hyderabad, on 22 July 2026.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026
CDSCO approves Qdenga, India's first dengue vaccine
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) granted marketing authorisation for Qdenga, a live attenuated tetravalent dengue vaccine made by Takeda GmbH, Germany, the first dengue vaccine approved in India (announced 21 July 2026).
Five new species of Allographa lichens discovered in the Western Ghats
Researchers from MACS Agharkar Research Institute, Pune, described five new species of the lichen-forming fungal genus Allographa from the Western Ghats (announced 21 July 2026).
Telangana has 13 API projects under PLI for Bulk Drugs
Thirteen projects for manufacturing APIs have been approved in Telangana under the PLI Scheme for Bulk Drugs, and 16 applicants run 48 API units in the State under the PLI Scheme for Pharmaceuticals, the government said on 21 July 2026.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026
All four Indian students win gold at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad
All four Indian students won gold medals at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan (10–19 July 2026), India's best-ever IChO result and first all-gold haul.
India wins 1 gold and 3 silver at the 37th International Biology Olympiad
All four Indian students won medals – 1 gold and 3 silver – at the 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) in Vilnius, Lithuania, held from 12 to 19 July 2026.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026
Skyroot's Vikram-1 becomes India's first privately developed rocket to reach orbit
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, reached Low Earth Orbit from Sriharikota on 18 July 2026 under Mission Aagaman.
Aadhaar App crosses 40 million downloads; email update free till December 2026
UIDAI said on 18 July 2026 that the Aadhaar App has crossed 40 million (4 crore) downloads, with about 49 lakh mobile number updates and 11.65 lakh address updates done through the App.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026
Thu, 16 Jul 2026
Pralhad Joshi inaugurates White Rabbit-based Indian Standard Time distribution network in Bengaluru
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the 'White Rabbit Technology'-based Indian Standard Time (IST) Distribution Demonstration Network at RRSL, Jakkur, Bengaluru, on 16 July 2026 under the 'One Nation, One Time' vision.
NITI Aayog launches roadmap to make India a leading bioeconomy powerhouse by 2035
NITI Aayog's 'Roadmap for Building India as a Leading Bioeconomy Powerhouse by 2035', launched by Dr Jitendra Singh on 16 July 2026, aims to grow India's bioeconomy to $691 billion by 2035 and $2.6 trillion by 2047.
ICAR marks 98th Foundation Day; 386 improved crop varieties developed in the past year
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) celebrated its 98th Foundation Day on 16 July 2026, with Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan saying ICAR developed 386 improved varieties across 44 crops in the past year.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026
Cabinet approves Semicon 2.0 with ₹1,27,500 crore outlay
The Union Cabinet approved Semicon 2.0 on 15 July 2026 with a total outlay of ₹1,27,500 crore to build India's semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem on six pillars.
Cabinet approves ₹62,500-crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme
The Union Cabinet approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) on 15 July 2026 with an outlay of ₹62,500 crore for FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026
Jitendra Singh reviews NESAC's work at Umiam, Meghalaya
Union Minister Jitendra Singh visited the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) at Umiam, Meghalaya, on 14 July 2026 and reviewed nearly 130 space application projects, including geospatial mapping of the India–Myanmar border.
CeNS Bengaluru develops ultra-sensitive room-temperature ammonia sensor
Scientists at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, have developed a room-temperature ammonia sensor that detects the gas down to 319 parts per billion and can power itself from body motion.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026
MeitY and Drone Federation India launch NIDAR 2.0
MeitY and Drone Federation India launched NIDAR 2.0, the second edition of the National Innovation Challenge for Drone Application and Research, on 13 July 2026, asking students to build drones around India's VEGA processor.
All five Indian students win gold at 56th International Physics Olympiad
All five members of India's team won gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 in Bucaramanga, Colombia; Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated them on 13 July 2026.
MeitY releases second Digital Threat Report 2025–26 for BFSI sector
MeitY, with CERT-In, CSIRT-Fin and SISA, released the second edition of the Digital Threat Report 2025–26 for India's banking, financial services, insurance and payments ecosystem on 13 July 2026.
Sun, 12 Jul 2026
MY Bharat opens district-level competitions under 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat'
MY Bharat announced on 12 July 2026 that registrations for district-level competitions under the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' campaign would open on 13 July 2026, for youth aged 15 to 29.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurates Ashoka Health City in Nashik
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated Ashoka Health City in Nashik, Maharashtra, on 12 July 2026, saying quality healthcare must reach the last person in society.
Science Ministries prepare for 'Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar' campaign from 10 to 19 September 2026
Union Minister Jitendra Singh reviewed preparations on 12 July 2026 for the nationwide 'Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar' coastal cleanliness campaign, to be held along India's coastline from 10 to 19 September 2026.