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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on being honoured with the prestigious Oliy Darajali Dostlik Order, the highest state decoration of Uzbekistan. In a social media post, Mr Birla said that the honour is a testament to the deep trust, warmth and goodwill that define India-Uzbekistan relations, and to the []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Mahatma Gandhi Centre at Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies and signed the visitors book on the occasion. The centre serves as a platform for promoting awareness of Mahatma Gandhis teachings and strengthening cultural ties between India and Uzbekistan.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that India is likely to sustain an economic growth rate of 7 per cent or more in the financial year 2026-27. Addressing Indian diaspora in Chicago during her US visit, she said India is likely to maintain its growth momentum despite geopolitical uncertainties and supply-chain disruptions following the US-Iran conflict []

The toll of the disaster following flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border continues to rise. According to Nepals disaster agency, 626 people have died and 2,426 are missing in Nepal so far. According to Chinas state-run news agency, Xinhua, seven people have died in Tibet, and 554 are still missing. This brings the []

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman invited global investors to invest in India in Chicago, USA. Addressing a high-level business roundtable with leading investors and business leaders in Chicago, USA, she highlighted the growing investment potential in India. The meetings main theme was Manufacturing in India for India and for the World. The Finance Minister stated []

Ministry of External Affairs has said that 320 Indian nationals remain uncontactable or are reportedly missing following the flash flood tragedy on Wednesday. He said, around 100 people of Indian origin, holding other nationalities, also remain uncontactable. Addressing the media in New Delhi today, Mr Jaiswal said that 63 Indian nationals working at the Trishuli-1 []

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today met a group of 21 pilgrims belonging to Tamil Nadu in New Delhi who were rescued from Nepal. The pilgrims had arrived in Kathmandu from the flood-affected area yesterday and reached New Delhi this afternoon. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar thanked the government of Nepal and []

At least 105 Indians are among 384 people reported missing after devastating flash floods struck Nepal. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, 384 travellers, including 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali citizens, are missing following the floods. The missing foreign tourists include 105 Indians, 37 NRIs, and others from the United States, Malaysia, the United []

As BRICS Chair 2026, India will be hosting the 18th BRICS Summit on 1213 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The Summit will bring together leaders of BRICS Member and Partner Countries, as well as Outreach Invitees. Indias BRICS Chairship is guided by the theme: Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability, reflecting []

India and China reached an eight-point consensus during the 25th round of talks between their Special Representatives on the boundary question in Beijing on August 25, 2026. The Special Representatives (SR) of India and China on the Boundary Question was held in Beijing, China. Wang Yi, Special Representative of China, Member of the Political Bureau []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to his Nepalese counterpart Balendra Shah and conveyed condolences on the loss of lives due to the floods in Nepal. In a social media post, Mr Modi said, the people of India stand in solidarity with their sisters and brothers in Nepal at this difficult time. He said, India []

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has urged people to remain vigilant amid a seasonal rise in Influenza A (H1N1) cases, saying that the majority of infections are mild and self-limiting and there is no cause for panic. The IMA has advised people not to take antibiotics over the counter for flu symptoms, stressing that H1N1 []

The 7th High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) was held in Chennai on August 25, 2026 under the framework of the 2015 Memorandum of Understanding on Coast Guard Cooperation. The meeting was co-chaired by Director General Paramesh Sivamani, Director General, Indian Coast Guard, and Major General Luong []

The Delhi Government will hand over the approval letters to four thousand eligible women beneficiaries under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana today. Under the scheme, eligible women will receive financial assistance of 2 thousand 500 rupees every month. A report: The Delhi government has informed that more than nine lakh thirteen thousand women have registered for []

India has highlighted the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity in the India-China border areas for the continued development and progress of the India-China bilateral relationship. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval co-chaired the 25th round of the Special Representatives Talks on the India-China Boundary Question with Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi in Beijing yesterday. []

Home Minister Amit Shah has said that to emerge as a leader in every sector, India must further strengthen its internal security. Addressing the concluding session of National Security Strategies Conference NSSC in New Delhi yesterday, Mr Shah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set the goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047, and the []

Eid Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad, is being celebrated with religious fervour in various parts of the country today. Milaad Mehfils and Seerat Conferences will be held, highlighting the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad. Milad processions are also being taken out to mark the occasion. Elaborate security arrangements have been made for []

In a significant step towards achieving the vision of Aatmanirbharta in defence, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of DRDO-developed technologies of all conventional missile systems to the Indian defence industry for production within the country. This Transfer of Technology marks an important milestone in promoting greater participation of the domestic industries in []

National Security Advisor and Special Representative on India-China Boundary Matters Ajit Doval met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng today. The Indian Embassy in Beijing stated in a social media post that prior to the 25th round of Special Representative talks, both sides discussed ways to maintain peace and stability in the border areas.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed all agencies to take strict measures against infiltration. Inaugurating the 9th National Security Strategies Conference-2026 in New Delhi, Mr. Shah directed that an AI-based analysis of information available on Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) platforms should be done to create SOPs to counter various national security challenges. To effectively tackle []

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, with discussions focusing on key regional and bilateral issues, including the situation in Ukraine. During the meeting, President Putin acknowledged Prime Minister Narendra Modis consistent position on the conflict, saying he is aware of PM Modis efforts to address the situation through []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon young diplomats to build strong grassroots-level engagement in their countries of posting and deepen Indias connection with local communities. Interacting with the Officer Trainees of the 2025 Batch of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) at Seva Teerth, Mr Modi encouraged the Officer Trainees to expand their networks beyond []

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI), launched on 25th August 2016 by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) under the regulatory oversight of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) completes 10 years of transforming digital payments in India. UPI has emerged as the backbone of Indias digital payments ecosystem and a critical driver of financial []

The New Zealand government is set to introduce legislation on Monday proposing a ban on use of social media for children under 16. The country has been seeking to restrict young peoples access to platforms such as Instagram and TikTok for over a year, after neighbouring Australia implemented its world-first legislation in December. The proposed []

Iran has discovered a new gas field in southern Fars Province containing an estimated 7,500 billion cubic feet of gas. Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said on Sunday the country has discovered more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves in a field in the southern Fars province. Paknejad said, Nearly 5.7 trillion cubic []

Some good news for women in Uttar Pradesh travelling during Raksha Bandhan. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced free bus travel for women in the state on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. From 6 am on August 27 until midnight on August 29, women and one companion can travel free of charge on Uttar Pradesh []

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is visiting China on August 24 to take part in the India-China Special Representative-level talks on the boundary issue with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. NSA Dovals visit comes ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinpings possible visit to India for the BRICS summit in September. Doval and Wang are expected []

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor arrived in Srinagar on Wednesday afternoon and called on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his residence. The Ambassador is also expected to meet Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha before leaving for Ladakh. Earlier, Omar Abdullah said it was after a long time that a US Ambassador was []

Indonesia was rocked by three major earthquakes within 24 hours, including a powerful 7.7-magnitude quake that struck near the eastern island of Flores on Saturday. Authorities said at least 47 people were killed, with more injured, while rescue operations were complicated by blocked roads, damaged infrastructure and disrupted communications. According to the National Disaster Mitigation []

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday released scholarship and fellowship funds for agriculture students from across the country through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at ICAR-IARI, Pusa. Under this initiative, a total amount of Rs 21.35 crore was released directly through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to []

A Russian air strike on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia injured 13 people. Ukraines emergency service said the attack targeted multiple locations across the city, igniting fires on the roof of a five-storey residential building and destroying at least four cars. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone strike on the central Russian region of Tatarstan killed at least []

India has rejected the objections raised by a US lawmaker on the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, saying that its legislative matters are its internal affairs in which the decisions are taken by the Parliament. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this during a media briefing in New Delhi while replying to a []

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today marked seven years since the historic abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A), describing 5th August 2019 as a defining milestone in Indias journey towards inclusive development. PM Modi noted that over the past seven years, the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have witnessed wide-ranging transformation across sectors. []

Political Affairs Committee today reaffirmed its demand for the appointment of a ministerial-level interlocutor to advance the Naga political peace process and resolved to engage stakeholders in preparing a roadmap towards an early and inclusive solution. The development comes in the backdrop of the PAC meeting chaired by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio in Kohima. Briefing []

The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has been introduced in the Lok Sabha today. The Bill brings major reforms across manufacturing, data-centre operations, mining, business trusts and global fund management. It extends key exemptions, eases compliance rules and strengthens Indias aim to attract high-value foreign investment. The CBDT has issued a comprehensive FAQ []

Government of India has undertaken development of industrial townships under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP), through Special Purpose Vehicles formed jointly with the State Government. The project development activities include identification of industrial nodes as per the prioritisation of the State government, followed by preparation and approval of concept master plan and development []

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the government has taken several significant steps to enhance farmers income and ensure agricultural sustainability. Replying to supplementaries in the Rajya Sabha today, Ms Sitharaman said, under the Minimum Support Price MSP framework, emphasis has been laid on promoting crops such as sugarcane, cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and other []

Iran said today there were no talks under way with the United States and no plans for any meetings, contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump who had said that negotiations with Iran through intermediaries are scheduled to take place today. Speaking to reporters on board Air Force One, Mr. Trump had said that diplomatic engagements involving []

In Assembly by-elections, the BJP has retained the Manjalpur seat in Gujarats Vadodara district, with its candidate, Satendrabhai Patel, defeating Congress nominee Bhikhabhai Rabari by over thirty thousand votes. According to the Election Commission, Mr Patel secured 55,481 votes, while Mr Rabari polled 24,851 votes after all 20 rounds of counting. The bypoll was necessitated []

A heatwave pushed temperatures close to 40C across much of Italy on August 3, prompting red alerts in 25 cities. Forecasters said that the heatwave will likely continue until Friday, August 7. Italy is among several European countries facing extreme summer temperatures, with scientists warning that heatwaves are becoming more frequent as Europe warms faster []

Israel said on Monday that it had expressed concern to the United States about a plan to end the Gaza war hailed by President Donald Trump, as it kept up strikes on the Palestinian territory. It marks the latest sign of disconnect between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces a tough []

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary Partys weekly strategy meeting, known as Mangal Milan, will be held in the Parliament House this morning. The meetings are traditionally held on Tuesdays during Parliament sessions with an aim to demonstrate complete alliance unity. The meeting last took place on the 28th of July. MPs from Trinamools breakaway []

Lok Sabha has passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026. The bill aims to further amend the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956, for increasing the number of Judges of the Apex Court from the present 33 to 37 (excluding the Chief Justice of India). In May this year, President Droupadi []

The Delhi Government has said that Delhi Police will not take any legal adverse action against individuals who participated in the NEET (UG) Protest Demonstrations in the national capital, but those with criminal background will have to face action. The Home Department said that with regard to arrests or detentions, if already made, in these []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today lauded the passage of a Bill by Parliament, stating that it makes our examination system more robust. In a post on X, the Prime Minister shared: Parliament passes a Bill that makes our examination system more robust!

The 24th batch of Shri Amarnath Yatra pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu early Friday morning under tight security arrangements. The convoy, comprising 1,605 pilgrims in 55 vehicles, departed for the Baltal base camp to continue the annual pilgrimage to the holy Amarnath Cave Shrine. Security personnel escorted the convoy as the []

Government has strengthened the legal framework to curb AI-generated deepfakes, with a sharper focus on increasing the accountability of social media and digital platforms. Stricter measures have also been put in place to ensure the swift removal of illegal AI-generated content and strengthen the grievance redressal system for faster resolution of complaints. To boost deepfake []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Members of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland and discussed the situation in the two states in the wake of the floods. In a post on social media, Prime Minister Modi said that the Central Government will continue working with the respective state Governments to address the challenges arising from []

ndia has advanced 25 places in the global rankings, from 82nd to 57th, reflecting significant progress in structural and pro-competitive reforms between 2010 and 2023, according to the report Indias Next Growth Frontier: Reducing Anti-Competitive Market Distortions to Build on Indias 20102023 Reform Progress, released by the Competere Foundation. The report assesses Indias performance under []

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, met Members of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland and discussed the situation in the two states in the wake of the floods. PM Modi said that the Central Government will continue working with the respective state Governments to address the challenges arising from the floods. The Prime Minister prayed []