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Mon, 10 Aug 2026
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.
APEDA facilitates first sea-route export of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana from Bihar to Australia
APEDA facilitated the first-ever commercial sea shipment of 18 tonnes of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana from Bihta, Bihar, to Australia, the Commerce Ministry said on 8 August 2026.
PM Modi addresses the 57th Convocation of IIT Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 57th Convocation Ceremony of IIT Delhi on 8 August 2026, urging graduates to keep their curiosity alive and turn challenges into opportunities.
Jitendra Singh dedicates CSIR-NBRI's first-of-its-kind 'Eco-Educational Hub' in Lucknow
Union Minister Jitendra Singh dedicated to the nation a first-of-its-kind 'Eco-Educational Hub' developed by CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute in Lucknow on 8 August 2026.
J.P. Nadda releases 'AI in MedTech' knowledge paper at India Medical Device 2026
Union Minister J.P. Nadda released a knowledge paper, 'AI in MedTech: Revolutionizing Healthcare Through Artificial Intelligence', at the 9th edition of India Medical Device 2026 in New Delhi on 8 August 2026.
Oil companies' nationwide tests find E20 petrol within limits; chloride and moisture claims not validated
Oil Marketing Companies said on 8 August 2026 that nationwide intensive testing of E20 petrol found fuel quality within prescribed limits and did not validate claims of 500 ppm chloride or moisture.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026
12th National Handloom Day: President Murmu presents Sant Kabir and National Handloom Awards
President Droupadi Murmu presented the Sant Kabir Handloom Awards and National Handloom Awards 2025 and released four commemorative postage stamps on the 12th National Handloom Day, 7 August 2026.
16th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting in Jaipur issues Jaipur Consensus on MSME trade finance
The 16th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting, chaired by Piyush Goyal in Jaipur on 7 August 2026, issued the Jaipur Consensus and a Chair's Statement with four annexes.
Centre identifies 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh by standard names on Survey of India maps
The Government of India, in consultation with Arunachal Pradesh, identified 27 places and features in the state by standard names on official Survey of India maps, the Home Ministry said on 7 August 2026.
Ariha Pangambam becomes first Indian to win senior aerobic gymnastics Asian gold
Manipur's Ariha Pangambam became the first Indian to win gold in the senior women's individual event of the Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships, scoring 19.100 in the final, as reported on 7 August 2026.
ABDM's Scan and Register service crosses 25 crore OPD registrations
The National Health Authority said on 7 August 2026 that the ABHA-based Scan and Register service under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission has crossed 25 crore OPD registrations.
India-made beam catcher for the FAIR mega science project reaches Germany
The first of three India-built beam catcher units for the Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research (FAIR) in Darmstadt, Germany, has reached the site, the Science Ministry said on 7 August 2026.