President Droupadi Murmu Launches Various Initiatives At Rashtrapati Bhavan To Mark Four Years of Her Presidency
In July 2026, Droupadi Murmu, President of India, launched various initiatives at Rashtrapati Bhavan and the President’s Estates in New Delhi, Delhi to mark the completion of four years of her presidency.
- Murmu was sworn in as the 15th President on July 25, 2022, making her the country’s first tribal head of state.
- Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan released a set of five commemorative books highlighting President Droupadi Murmu’s four-year journey and presented the first copies to the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
Key Initiatives Launched:
- Application-based Electronic (e-Audio) Guide
- e-Upahaar (3rd Edition)
- Bachpan ‘Bal Parisar’
- RAAHI (Rashtrapati Bhavan Access And Heritage Interconnector)
- Net Zero Energy Strategy service block
- Accommodation & Infrastructure Development
MHA: Over 12,000 Registered Against Cyber Financial Fraud in 2025, Delhi Tops the List Among 18 States & UTs
In July 2026, Union Minister of State (MoS) Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), informed the Lok Sabha (also, known as the House of the People) that over 12,000 Electronic Zero(e-Zero) First Information Reports (FIRs) were registered against cyber financial fraud in 18 states and Union Territories (UTs) in 2025.
- Among these all states and UTs, Delhi recorded the highest number of e-zero FIRs, with a total of 6,115 FIRs registered since May 2025, followed by UT Chandigarh with 4,174 FIRs (since November 2025).
Tripura Signs 3 MoUs with NSE to Boost Financial Literacy, Skills and Investment
In July 2026, the Government of Tripura signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) to strengthen financial literacy, skill development, entrepreneurship, and investment awareness across the state.
- The agreements were signed between the NSE and the State Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (SIPARD), Directorate of Industries and Commerce, and the Directorate of Skill Development in the presence of Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, Chief Minister(CM) of Tripura at Pragya Bhavan in Agartala, Tripura.
CUK Signs MoU with IN to Foster Academic and Research Collaboration
In July 2026, the Central University of Kerala (CUK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Navy (IN) to strengthen collaboration in maritime studies, defence research, innovation, and strategic knowledge development.
Objective: The agreement aims to promote academic excellence, interdisciplinary research, knowledge sharing, and capacity building in areas of mutual interest, with a special emphasis on maritime studies and strategic research.
FSID and C-DOT Sign Agreement to Set Up Telecom CoE at IISc Bengaluru
In July 2026, the Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) and the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru(Karnataka) to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for advanced telecom research focused on 5G, 6G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and quantum communication technologies.
BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026: India Becomes World’s 2nd Largest Supplier of Seafarers
In July 2026, According to the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, released by the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), India became the world’s 2nd largest supplier of seafarers with 311,936 professionals, accounting for 12.16% of the global workforce, ranking after the Philippines and ahead of China, Russian Federation and Indonesia.
Highlights of Seafarer Workforce Report 2026:
Growth Journey: India’s maritime workforce improved from the 5th position in 2015 with 5.2% global share to the 2nd position in 2026 with its contribution more than doubling over the decade and establishing India as a major maritime manpower hub.
Maritime Strength: India contributes significanctly to the global shipping industry, including 140,718 officers (13.41% of global officers) and 171,218 ratings (11.29% of global ratings) serving on merchant vessels.
ADB Approves USD 850 Million Loan to Boost Rooftop Solar Rollout in India under PMSG-MBY
In July 2026, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved USD 850 million loan to support the Government of India (GoI)’s Prime Minister Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG-MBY) by accelerating rooftop solar adoption.
NVIDIA, Microsoft, IBM and others launch Open Secure AI Alliance to strengthen AI security
In July 2026, NVIDIA, Microsoft Corporation and International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), along with several technology companies and research institutions, launched the Open Secure AI Alliance (OSAA) an open industry initiative aimed at enhancing the security, trustworthiness, and resilience of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems through open collaboration and shared security standards.
ACC Appoints Satya Pal Kumar as Director of FIU – IND
In July 2026, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) appointed Satya Pal Kumar, a 2005-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer of the Income Tax cadre, as the Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) under the Department of Revenue (DoR), Ministry of Finance (MoF), as part of a Joint Secretary-level reshuffle.
- He succeeded Pankaj Kumar Mishra (IRS, 1989 batch), who had served as Director of FIU-IND since May 2016.
CCI Approves Merger of Go Digit Infoworks Services with GDGIL
In July 2026, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs(MoCA), approved the proposed merger of Go Digit Infoworks Services Private Limited (Infoworks), with Go Digit General Insurance Ltd. (GDGIL) (Digit General), a public limited company engaged in providing general and health insurance products and services across India.
- The transaction marks the first merger between an insurance company and a non-insurance holding company under the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Act, 2025.
New Polypore Fungus Species Microporellus kolhapurensis Discovered in Maharashtra
In July 2026, researchers from Maharashtra discovered a new fungus species of polypore (bracket) named “Microporellus kolhapurensis” in Bhudargad taluka in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra. The species was found growing on rotting wood in the Bediv area near the Ajra border and was named after Kolhapur district in recognition of its rich biodiversity.
- The discovery was published in Nelumbo, the research journal of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI).
World Nature Conservation Day 2026 – July 28
World Nature Conservation Day (WNCD) is observed every year on 28 July to raise awareness about protecting natural resources, biodiversity and ecosystems.
Delhi Government Approves ‘Delhi Lakshmi Yojana’ for Rs.2,500 Monthly Assistance to Women
In July 2026, the Delhi cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister (CM) Rekha Gupta, approved the ‘Delhi Lakshmi Yojana’, to provide Rs.2,500 monthly financial assistance to eligible women, with a total budget outlay of Rs.5,110 crore for 2026-27.
Chhattisgarh Launches ‘DWEEPTI Yojana’ for Women-Led Solar Entrepreneurship
In July 2026, the Chhattisgarh Government launched Decentralised Women Empowerment on Energy and Policy for Transformative Inclusion(DWEEPTI) Yojana, India’s first women-led distributed Renewable Energy(RE) policy to empower rural Self-Help Groups (SHGs) as solar entrepreneurs, targeting 5,000 enterprises and 50,000 green jobs.
- It was developed by Panchayat and Rural Development Department, Chhattisgarh with Transform Rural India (TRI) under the Green Economy Transition Mission.