PM Modi Arrives in Bishkek for Two-Day Kyrgyzstan Visit, SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, for a two-day visit from August 31 to September 1, 2026,…
Lake Ontario Renamed ‘Lake America’ by Trump: Why Canada Rejects the Name
President Donald Trump has ordered Lake Ontario to be renamed “Lake America” for U.S. federal government use, triggering a fresh…
PM Jan Dhan Yojana Completes 12 Years: Key Achievements, Benefits & Impact
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has completed 12 years, marking a major milestone in India’s financial inclusion journey.…
Nepal Flash Floods 2026: Glacier Collapse Triggers Deadly Floods
A catastrophic flash flood struck Nepal on August 26, 2026, after a massive collapse of glacier ice, rock and debris…
18th BRICS Summit 2026: India to Host Summit in Delhi
India is set to host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on September 12–13, 2026, bringing together…
Current Affairs : 21st August to 26th August 2026
1. Sophie Adenot Becomes First French Woman to Walk in Space European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot created history by…
Operation Economic Outcast: US Sanctions Iran & 4 Indian Firms Explained
The United States has launched a major new economic campaign against Iran called Operation Economic Outcast, intensifying Washington’s efforts to…
Current Affairs : 16th August to 20th August 2026
1. Deepti Gaur Mukerjee Appointed Higher Education Secretary Senior 1993-batch IAS officer Deepti Gaur Mukerjee has been appointed Secretary of…
National Sports Awards 2025 Announced: No Khel Ratna, 17 Arjuna Award Winners
National Sports Awards 2025: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the National Sports Awards 2025, recognising outstanding…
Hurun India Most Valuable Family Businesses 2026: Top 10
India’s legacy business families continue to dominate global wealth charts. The Hurun India Most Valuable Family Businesses 2026 report highlights the top 10 dynasties shaping India’s corporate…
Hunger Hotspots Report 2026: Key Highlights
13 Countries at Risk as Global Hunger Crisis Worsens Hunger Hotspots Report 2026: Key Highlights The FAO–WFP Hunger Hotspots Report…
Current Affairs : 11th August to 15th August 2026
1. Tanvi Sharma Wins Taipei Open Super 300 Seventeen-year-old Indian badminton player Tanvi Sharma created history by winning the Taipei…
PM Modi Independence Day Speech 2026: Top 10 Highlights & Key Announcements
PM Modi Independence Day Speech 2026: 10 Big Announcements That Could Shape India’s Future Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the…
FCRA Amendment Bill Sent JPC Amid Protests: Road Ahead for FCRA 2026
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 has been referred to a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed scrutiny…
Lebanon Abolishes Death Penalty, Makes History in Middle East
Lebanon has abolished the death penalty in a landmark parliamentary decision, becoming the first country in the Arab world to…
India at 80: From Independence to a Rising Global Power
On 15 August 1947, India emerged from nearly two centuries of British colonial rule as a free nation. The country…
The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement: “Attack on One Is an Attack on All”
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, creating a new framework for collective defence and…
Current Affairs : 6th August to 10th August 2026
1. Abelardo de la Espriella becomes Colombia President Abelardo de la Espriella has been sworn in as Colombia’s president, marking…
India Names 27 Arunachal Pradesh Places Amid China Row
India has formally standardized the names of 27 locations and geographical features in Arunachal Pradesh on the Survey of India…
GeM Turns 10: How India’s Digital Procurement Platform Crossed ₹20 Lakh Crore
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has completed a decade of digital public procurement with a landmark achievement: the platform has facilitated…
Bhawana Kanth Becomes India’s First Woman ‘Top Gun’ Fighter Combat Leader
Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth has created history in the Indian Air Force by becoming the first Indian woman to successfully…
India Makes Big Move for 6th-Gen Fighter Jet With France
India is stepping up its plans for a sixth-generation fighter jet, with the Ministry of Defence initiating efforts to co-join…
India to host the first Global South Film Festival in 2027
India will host the first-ever Global South Film Festival in Udaipur, Rajasthan, in February 2027, aiming to unite filmmakers and…
Odisha to Launch India’s First Rail-Tech Park in Khurda: Key Details
Odisha is planning a dedicated Rail-Tech Park in the Khurda–Nayagarh region, marking a major push to strengthen the state’s railway…
Punjab Beats Kerala in School Education: NITI Aayog School Education Index 2026
Punjab has emerged as one of India’s best-performing states in school education, with the NITI Aayog’s 2026 education assessment showing…
India’s First Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior: Key Facts
India has taken a landmark step toward becoming a global hub for telecom equipment manufacturing with the establishment of the…
RBI Plans to Introduce Polymer Banknotes from FY28: Key Details
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is preparing to introduce polymer banknotes from the financial year 2027–28 (FY28) as part…
Venezuela Withdraws from ICC: Reasons, Impact & Global Reactions
In a major geopolitical development, Venezuela has formally withdrawn from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a move that has sparked…
India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-4 Ballistic Missile in Odisha
India achieved another significant milestone in its indigenous defence programme by successfully test-firing the Agni-4 medium-range ballistic missile from the…