Raghuram Rajan, Marc Andreessen Join US Federal Reserve Monetary Policy Review Initiative
The US Federal Reserve has launched a major initiative to review and modernise its monetary policy framework, bringing together some…
Indian Navy Commissions Indigenous Stealth Frigate INS Mahendragiri
The Indian Navy has officially commissioned INS Mahendragiri (F38), the sixth indigenous Project 17A stealth frigate, at Visakhapatnam on 11…
Central Government Tightens Rules on High Alcohol Drug Formulations; Licensing Now Mandatory
The Central Government has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, introducing stricter regulations for high alcohol-containing drug formulations to prevent their…
Indian Railways Approves ₹206 Crore Kavach 4.0 Project Across 680 km in Northern Railway
Indian Railways has approved a ₹206 crore project to deploy its indigenous Kavach 4.0 Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system across…
Sourav Ganguly Joins into ICC Hall of Fame as 12th Indian Cricketer
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, receiving one of cricket’s highest honours…
World Bank Approves $890 Million for India’s PM Surya Ghar Rooftop Solar Programme
India’s clean energy transition has received a significant boost as the World Bank approved a $890 million financing package to…
RBI Launches Three Key Surveys to Support Monetary Policy Decisions
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched three important nationwide surveys to collect critical information on inflation expectations, consumer…
NASA’s Anil Menon Set to Travel to International Space Station on July 14
NASA astronaut Anil Menon, an emergency medicine physician and United States Space Force Colonel of Indian origin, is set to…
India, Australia Agree on Defence Trade Framework to Strengthen Military Cooperation
India and Australia have taken a major step towards strengthening their strategic partnership by agreeing on a new framework for…
AU Small Finance Bank and Zaggle Launch Co-Branded Retail Credit Card with Flexible Rewards
AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) has partnered with Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Ltd. to introduce the AU Zaggle Co-Branded…
CONCOR & GAIL Sign 15-Year Agreement to Set Up LNG Dispensing Station Near Ahmedabad
Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) and GAIL (India) Ltd. have signed a 15-year agreement to establish a modern Liquefied…
ISRO Successfully Conducts Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test for Gaganyaan Mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved another major milestone in India’s first human spaceflight programme by successfully conducting…
Telangana to Host Khelo India Youth Games 2026, Announces Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
In a major boost to Indian sports, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya has announced that…
Ranchhodlalji Goswami Receives Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for Preserving Haveli Sangeet Tradition
In a significant recognition of India’s rich musical heritage, Acharya Shri Ranchhodlalji Goswami, the 16th Acharya of the historic Goswami…
Four Beneficiary States Sign Historic Narmada Outstanding Dues Agreement, Ending Decades-Old Dispute
In a major step towards strengthening cooperative federalism and resolving long-pending inter-state water issues, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan…
DRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket with 60 km Precision Strike
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR). The…
Hampi, Mysuru and Lakkundi Selected Under Global Destination Development Project; ₹800 Crore Tourism Boost Proposed
Karnataka has proposed Hampi, Mysuru and Lakkundi for development under the Union Government’s ambitious Global Destination Development Project. It is…
Chandrababu Naidu Launches ‘Mee Bhoomi-Mee Hakku’ Programme in Nandyal
In a major initiative aimed at empowering farmers and improving land governance, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched…
IMF Cuts India FY27 GDP Growth Forecast to 6.4%, Sees Rebound to 6.7% in FY28
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slightly lowered India’s GDP growth forecast for FY2026–27 to 6.4%, citing higher global energy…
Gaganyaan Update: ISRO Successfully Tests Integrated Main Parachute System
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has completed the Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test, a crucial milestone in the Gaganyaan…
SEBI Notifies FPI Regulation Changes: Fees in INR, Revised Charges and New Mutual Fund Borrowing Rules
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced significant amendments to the Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) Regulations, replacing…
Vice President Launches National Initiative for Sustainable High-Seas Fishery Resources
In a major step towards strengthening India’s Blue Economy, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched a landmark national initiative for…
Ashwath S Creates History as India’s 98th Chess Grandmaster
Indian chess continues its remarkable rise on the global stage as Ashwath S has officially become India’s 98th Chess Grandmaster…
Sanjeev Jain Appointed as India’s Ambassador to North Korea
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has appointed Sanjeev Jain, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, as India’s next Ambassador…
ADB Cuts India’s FY27 GDP Growth Forecast to 6.6%, Raises Inflation Outlook to 5.2%
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised India’s economic growth forecast for FY2026–27 (FY27) downward to 6.6%, citing rising global…
Uttarakhand becomes country’s sixth fully literate State
Uttarakhand has officially become the country’s sixth fully literate State under the ULLAS – Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in…
Current Affairs 8th July 2026 | Banking, SSC, Teaching & UPSC Exam News
Top current affairs for 8th July 2026 Highlighting major developments in politics, governance, the economy, and international relations. These updates…
IMF Appoints Silvana Tenreyro as Chief Economist and Director of Research Department
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appointed renowned economist Silvana Tenreyro as its next Chief Economist and Director of the…