Indrajaal-Sigma Consortium Secures Rs 155 Crore Orders For Indrajaal Ranger Mobile ADPV
Indrajaal-Sigma consortium secured Rs.155 crore orders from Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for the Indrajaal Ranger Mobile Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle (ADPV), India’s only Anti-Rogue Drone Technology Committee (ARDTC)-approved ADPV and mobile Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) platform.
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Launched RSSDI Rural Outreach Digital Portal and VISHWAS Diabetes Awareness Video Library
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T)virtually launched the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) Rural Outreach Digital Portal and launched VISHWAS Diabetes Awareness Video Library.
- The programme was organised by RSSDI on the eve of 80th Independence Day, bringing together leading experts and stakeholders from the diabetes and healthcare ecosystem.
Tata Power and IIT Bombay Sign MRA to Accelerate Clean Energy Technologies
Tata Power Company Limited and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), Mumbai(Maharashtra) signed a Master Research Agreement (MRA) to accelerate the development, scaling, and commercialisation of next-generation energy technologies and clean energy solutions.
India Launches 1st-ever Guide to Grasslands and ONEs at UNCCD CoP17
Government of India (GoI) launched its first-ever Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems (ONEs) of India during a side event at the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
India And Armenia Signed MoU to Strengthen Bilateral Defence partnership
Government of India (GoI) through the Ministry of Defence (MoD), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Armenia to strengthen bilateral defence industrial partnership.
- The agreement was signed in Yerevan, Armenia during Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh’s (MoD) two-day official visit, during which he held discussions with Armenian Defence Minister Suren Papikyan and Minister of High Tech Industry Davit Tadevosyan.
SEBI Launches Two New Portals To Strengthen Cybersecurity Incident Reporting
Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), launched two new web portals named ‘SEBI Incident Reporting’ and ‘Cyber Suraksha’, designed to strengthen cybersecurity and information sharing across the securities market ecosystem.
YES Bank Launches ‘YES Essence’, Women-focused Credit Card
YES Bank Limited, launched ‘YES Essence Credit Card’, a women-focused lifestyle and rewards credit card designed to address the evolving lifestyle and healthcare needs of young professionals, salaried customers, and digital-savvy women.
Qatar-India Postal Remittance Service Powered by UPI Operationalised in Doha
Qatar-India Postal Remittance Service based on PosTransfer powered by Unified Payments Interface (UPI) was operationalised in Doha, Qatar, enabling faster, secure, and cost-effective cross-border remittance services between Qatar and India.
BSE and PHDCCI Sign MoU to Expand Capital-Market Access for MSMEs
BSE Limited (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange) and the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)’ access to equity financing through capital markets by creating awareness about Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), SME (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises) listing procedures, and the benefits of becoming publicly listed companies.
MoS Dr Jitendra Singh Conferred National Anubhav Awards 2026 in New Delhi, Delhi
Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Dr Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (MoPPG&P) conferred the 9th National Anubhav Awards 2026 to 15 selected awardees, including 5 Anubhav awardees and 10 Jury Certificate winners, alongside the 60th Pre-Retirement Counselling (PRC) Workshop at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi (Delhi).
MCA Hosts PMIS Industry Awards 2026 in New Delhi; Mahindra & Mahindra Named Overall Champion
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) organised the ‘PMIS Industry Awards 2026’ in New Delhi, Delhi under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) to recognise partner companies, with Mahindra & Mahindra Limited named Overall Industry Champion.
Hakainde Hichilema Re-elected as President of Zambia for Second Term
Hakainde Hichilema, leader of the United Party for National Development (UPND), was re-elected as the President of the Republic of Zambia for a second consecutive five-year term (2026–2031), following the general elections held on 13 August 2026.
Shabnam Sinha Appointed as Chairperson Of Airtel Payments Bank
Shabnam Sinha was appointed as the Chairperson of Airtel Payments Bank Limited for a three-year term effective from 1 October 2026, following formal approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
- She succeeds Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, who stepped down as the Non-Executive Chairman of Airtel Payments Bank on 30 September 2026 after completing his tenure since his appointment in 2019.
Three-Time National Award-Winning Bengali Filmmaker ‘Raja Sen’ Passed Away at 71
Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen, known for his work in feature films, television, and documentary filmmaking, passed away at the age of 71 in Kolkata, West Bengal (WB). He was born on 10 November 1955 in Kolkata, WB, India.
World Humanitarian Day 2026 – August 19
World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is observed globally on 19 August every year to honour humanitarian workers who provide life-saving assistance during crises and promote the protection of humanitarian personnel and International Humanitarian Law (IHL).
- 2026 Theme: “Honouring fallen humanitarians and calling for greater protection of health care”.
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Announces ‘Vidyarthi Sahayahasta‘ Scheme for Rural Students
Doddalahalli Kempegowda (DK) Shivakumar, Chief Minister (CM) of Karnataka, announced ‘Vidyarthi Sahayahasta’, a new education scheme, during the Independence Day celebrations organised at Manekshaw Parade Grounds in Bengaluru, Karnataka.