MoTA Organises National Conclave on Tribal Languages & Museums in Mysuru, Karnataka
Union Minister of State (MoS) Durgadas Uikey, Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) inaugurated the three-day National Conclave on Tribal Languages & Museums from 24th to 26th August 2026 in Mysuru, Karnataka
- The conclave aimed to strengthen Tribal Museums and Tribal Freedom Fighter Museums (TFFMs) and promote the documentation, preservation and revitalisation of tribal languages.
Mizoram Declares 79 Monuments and Archaeological Sites as State Protected Monuments
Government of Mizoram declared 79 monuments and archaeological sites as State Protected Monuments under the Mizoram Ancient Monuments and Archaeological sites and remains act, 2001, aiming to preserve the region’s rich cultural and historical heritage.
IPC Launches 7 Nitrosamine Impurities Reference Standards for the First Time
ndian Pharmacopeia Commission (IPC), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), launched 7 Indian Pharmacopoeia Nitrosamine Impurities Reference Standards for the first time to strengthen the accurate detection and quantification of carcinogenic impurities in pharmaceutical products
- These new reference standards were formally launched at an interactive meeting titled “IP 2026: Perspectives, Suggestions, & Way Forward”, organized by IPC at the Central Drugs Laboratory (CDL) and Central Cosmetics Laboratory (CCL)in Kolkata, West Bengal (WB).
SHDS Inaugurated India’s First Public-Private Defence Avionics Facility in Gurugram, Haryana
Samtel HAL Display Systems Limited (SHDS), a Joint Venture (JV) between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Samtel Avionics, inaugurated its new manufacturing facility at Udyog Vihar, Phase-IV, Gurugram (Haryana), envisaged as India’s First public-private JV in defence avionics.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Chaired Inaugural Edition of Sagar Samvad in New Delhi
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), chaired the inaugural edition of Sagar Samvad, organised by the National Shipping Board (NSB) at the Civil Services Officers Institute on Vinay Marg in New Delhi, Delhi.
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy launched CMiH 2026
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, Ministry of Coal and Ministry of Mines (MoM), launched the Critical Minerals Innovation Hackathon 2026 (CMiH 2026) to promote innovation and develop technology-based solutions for strengthening India’s critical minerals ecosystem.
IICT and Netflix Announce Scholarships for 100 Students to Promote India’s Creative Talent
Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT), India’s premier national Centre of Excellence(CoE) dedicated to the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) sector, and Netflix announced scholarships for 100 students and working professionals across India, providing up to 80% financial support for six professional programmes in the AVGC ecosystem.
T-Hub Partners with IA’s Central Command to Accelerate Defence Startup Deployments
Technology Hub(T-Hub) partnered with the Central Command of the Indian Army (IA) to create a direct pathway for defence startups to develop, validate, and deploy technologies addressing real-world military challenges.
Overview of Union MoS Jitin Prasada’s Official Visit to Morocco from August 24 to 25, 2026
Union Minister of State (MoS) Dr. Jitin Prasada, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), undertook a two-day official visit to Morocco from August 24 to 25, 2026, to co-chair the 7th India-Morocco Joint Commission.
IDFC First Bank and IIM Calcutta Launches Rs 2 Crore Programme for Startups
IDFC First Bank Limited in partnership with Indian Institute of Management Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP), Kolkata(West Bengal, WB) launched a Rs 2 crore (Cr) incubation programme ‘IGNITE’, aimed at supporting startups developing solutions for sustainability and the circular economy.
Air India Partners with Drukair to Strengthen India-Bhutan Connectivity
Air India, the Tata Group-owned global airline, entered into an interline partnership with Drukair – Royal Bhutan Airlines, the national flag carrier of Bhutan, to strengthen seamless connectivity between India, Bhutan and international destinations.
Publications Division of MIB Receives Seven Awards for Excellence in Book Production
Publications Division under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), received 7 awards at the 46th Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP) Awards 2026 for excellence in book production.
- The awards were presented in New Delhi, Delhi by Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva. Dr. Dhiraj Kakadia, Director General, Publications Division.
DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous MCPS Parachute System in Ladakh
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), an indigenous high-altitude parachute, at Nyoma-Mudh Drop Zone, Leh (Ladakh), demonstrating safe jumps from 22,000 feet (ft) Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) in −15°C (Celsius) conditions for special operations capability.
SpaceX to Build USD 100 Bn Rocket Launch Complex in Southern Louisiana
SpaceX company announced an investment of USD 100 Billion (Bn) to build its largest rocket launch complex in southern Louisiana, United States of America (USA), naming the facility ‘Starbase Louisiana’.
Lando Norris wins F1’s Dutch Grand Prix 2026
Lando Norris of McLaren, a British racing driver, won the 36th edition of the Dutch Grand Prix (GP) (known as Formula One (F1) Heineken Dutch GP 2026) at Zandvoort, Netherlands, overtaking championship leader Italy’s Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes, securing consecutive wins and reducing the title gap amid intense championship competition.
- The race was the twelfth round of the 2026 F1 World Championship and the fifth of six Grands Prix in the season to utilise the sprint format.
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Launched Biographical Novel ‘Kaho Kalidasa!’ in New Delhi
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Ministry of Culture, launched the biographical novel of famous poet Mahakavi Kalidasa titled “Kaho Kalidasa!”, authored by Yugul Joshi, at an event held at the Samvet Auditorium, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in New Delhi, Delhi.
- The novel was published by Manjul Publishing House, and the event was organised by the Kala Nidhi Division of IGNCA.
AP & UK Sign MoU to Develop Amaravati as Smart, Sustainable Capital
Government of Andhra Pradesh (AP) and the United Kingdom (UK) Government signed a Government-to-Government (G2G) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati, AP to strengthen cooperation in urban development, infrastructure, and advanced technology.
- The partnership aims to develop Amaravati as a world-class smart, sustainable, and liveable capital and enhance urban infrastructure across AP.
UP Cabinet Approves Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrushakti Yojana To Provide Lifelong Free Bus Travel For Women Aged 60
cabinet of Uttar Pradesh (UP) Government under the chairmanship of Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister (CM) of UP, approved the “Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrushakti Yojana”, designed to provide lifelong free bus travel for women aged 60 and above across the state on all Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) buses.