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The Indian Express
India Post launches drone delivery pilot across Himachal, Assam
August 22, 2026
India Post has launched a pilot project in Himachal Pradesh to test the feasibility of drone-…
The drones can carry postal bags weighing up to 10 kg and operate on routes ranging from five …
The journey of the Tiranga through the skies of Himachal Pradesh represents the spirit of a new …
The Indian Express
Chhattisgarh signs two key MoUs to strengthen PM GatiShakti implementation
August 22, 2026
The Chhattisgarh government has signed two MoUs to integrate geospatial technology and real-…
Chhattisgarh has integrated more than 35 departments into the PM GatiShakti platform, mapping …
Chhattisgarh was recognised as a high-performing landlocked state in DPIIT's LEADS 2025 …
India Today
AI engineering jobs rise by 51%, Vijayawada sees highest growth: India LinkedIn Head
August 22, 2026
AI engineering roles in India alone have risen 51% in the past year, with Vijayawada recording …
Since 2023, 2 million new AI-related jobs have been added globally, including 311,000 in India: …
Someone in a tier two, tier three city, getting access to AI is happening faster than they had …
The Hindu
SITA expands India-made airport technology exports across Asia-Pacific
August 22, 2026
India is emerging as a strategic centre for aviation technology manufacturing, innovation and …
Air transport technology major SITA is scaling the export of its airport technology products …
Beyond airport kiosks, SITA has begun manufacturing ‘Automated Self Bag Drop’ systems in …
The Times Of India
PLP to PLI, reform express at full speed, says PM Modi
August 22, 2026
Our reform express will move forward at an even greater speed, says PM Modi at Economic Times …
Amid growing global challenges, PM Modi says, the world was seeing India as a bright spot, …
A developed India will provide stability to a world ridden with distrust, where resources are …
The Economic Times
LG Electronics sees India emerging as key manufacturing and export hub
August 22, 2026
India is increasingly becoming an important manufacturing and export hub: LG Electronics
Our ‘Make in India’ or the world strategy is an increasingly important growth lever for LG India:…
We have invested ₹5,000 crore in our Sri City factory, says Sanjay Chitkara, co-chief sales & …
The Economic Times
Govt to invest Rs 28,840 crore in UDAN scheme over next 10 years: Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu
August 22, 2026
Civil Aviation Minister says the government is taking the flagship scheme to the next level …
In the last 10 years, we have achieved tremendous success in UDAN. the Government of India is …
Civil Aviation Minister says the government was engaging with states to improve aviation …
The Economic Times
India's forex reserves soar by $9.9 billion to $716.90 billion as on August 14
August 22, 2026
India's foreign exchange reserves jumped by $9.905 billion to $716.90 billion during the week …
Foreign currency assets, the largest component of the reserves, rose $7.2 billion to $581.85 …
Gold reserves surged by $2.67 billion to $111.41 billion, providing another significant boost …
The Economic Times
‘Amid Resource Weaponisation, World Sees India As A Bright Spot Of Growth & Hope’: PM Modi
August 22, 2026
PM Modi says India has political stability and continuity in its policies, and the world sees …
At the ET World Leaders Forum, PM Modi highlighted reforms, economic resilience, policy …
PM Modi says the world is facing uncertainty as resources are increasingly being weaponised, …
The Economic Times
PM Modi says ‘production-linked punishment’ era once held back Indian industry; pegs India as world’s fastest-growing economy
August 22, 2026
India has moved from the Licence Raj-era “Production Linked Punishment” model to incentivising …
Reforms aimed at improving ease of living over the past 10-12 years has transformed the lives …
The relationship between the government and citizens should be based not on suspicion, but on …
The Times Of India
PM Modi meets CEOs of 20 space startups, ask them for wider applications of space tech to improve people’s lives
August 22, 2026
PM Modi encourages greater collaboration between the space industry and Atal Tinkering Labs to …
PM Modi urges startups to explore how space technology can contribute significantly to areas …
Our private space ecosystem can become a major force for India and for the world: PM Modi
ANI News
India's Q1FY27 GDP estimated to grow at 7-7.2% on strong manufacturing and services growth: BoB report
August 22, 2026
India's GDP is estimated to grow by 7-7.2 per cent in Q1FY27, up from 6.8 per cent in Q1FY26: …
Manufacturing sector continues to exhibit resilience even as it faces uncertainty due to the …
For the full financial year FY27, the economy is projected to expand by 6.6 per cent to 6.8 per …
Money Control
Govt notifies Rs 62,500-crore mobile manufacturing scheme, offers extra incentives for local sourcing
August 22, 2026
The government has notified the Rs 62,500-crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS), …
The MPMS scheme is intended to increase the scale and global competitiveness of India’s mobile …
Mobile phone production under PLI 1.0 reached Rs 11.61 lakh crore, against a target of Rs 8.12 …
Business Standard
India's private sector growth gains pace in August, led by services
August 22, 2026
India’s private sector activity improved in August, with the HSBC Flash India PMI Composite …
Employment saw a strong rise, with job creation accelerating to the joint-fastest since June 2025
Business confidence improved in August, as firms expected market conditions to strengthen over …
Money Control
India reports 29 FDI investments worth Rs 4,895.65 crore under revised land-border rules
August 22, 2026
India has reported 29 FDI investments worth ₹4,895.65 crore under the revised land-border …
Foreign investors with up to 10% non-controlling beneficial ownership from land-bordering …
The revised land-border rules provides a streamlined route for eligible foreign investments …
The Economic Times
'You have navigated India through many challenges': Satyan Gajwani welcomes PM Modi at ET WLF 2026
August 22, 2026
Satyan Gajwani welcomed PM Modi at the ET World Leaders Forum 2026
Satyan Gajwani praised PM Modi for navigating India through many challenges
Satyan Gajwani acknowledged PM Modi’s leadership in protecting more than a billion people …
The Indian Express
Naxalism’s ideological front hides behind democratic ideals
August 22, 2026
BJP Youth Wing national vice-president Abhinav Prakash examines the ideological dimension of …
BJP's Abhinav Prakash highlights the Modi government’s approach of security, rehabilitation and …
BJP Youth wing member notes that as Naxalism weakens on the ground, its ideological ecosystem …
NDTV
'Permitted-Unless-Prohibited': PM Modi Details India's Next-Gen Reforms To Sustain Growth Momentum
August 22, 2026
At ET World Leaders' Forum, PM Modi outlined India’s next-generation reform roadmap, with a …
India is moving from a “prohibited-unless-permitted” approach to a “permitted-unless-prohibited”…
At ET World Leaders' Forum, PM Modi highlighted reforms including PLI, border infrastructure, …
News On Air
New Smart Drug RK-251 Developed as Replacement for Chemotherapy
August 21, 2026
Indian researchers from IASST and IIT Guwahati have developed RK-251, an experimental “smart” …
Researchers from IASST and IIT Guwahati have jointly developed RK-251 as a potential …
RK-251 showed strong activity against aggressive triple-negative breast cancer cells with much …
Swarajya
Indian Railways Approves Third Jammu–Srinagar Vande Bharat Via Udhampur
August 21, 2026
The Ministry of Railways has approved a third Vande Bharat Express service between Jammu Tawi …
Indian Railways continuously reviews the operation of train services and introduces or extends …
The third Vande Bharat service will strengthen rail connectivity between the Jammu region and …
Firstpost
India’s first virtual zoo opens in Indore; offers 14-D cinema, digital safari, and more
August 21, 2026
India launched its first virtual zoo in Indore, featuring a 14-D cinema, digital jungle safari, …
Unlike traditional zoos, the virtual zoo in Indore uses advanced digital technologies to …
The virtual zoo project is expected to become a major draw for tourists visiting Indore, which …
ANI News
Aadhaar App crosses 5 crore downloads as digital services gain wider adoption
August 21, 2026
The Aadhaar App has crossed five crore downloads, with more than 60 lakh people using it to …
The Aadhaar App has been used for more than 23 lakh email updates, as residents increasingly …
The Aadhaar app is designed around the principle of "Show, Share and Verify", giving Aadhaar …
The Economic Times
India’s rousing $14.8 billion coaching industry story gets 'vidyapeeth' partner
August 21, 2026
The government plans to offer free online coaching for competitive exams while training 10 …
According to Redseer Strategy Consultants, India’s test-preparation market is estimated at …
PM Modi’s announcement for free online coaching will prove to be a valuable opportunity for the …
Swarajya
India-Japan Defence Ties Enter New Phase With Maritime Security Pact And Shipbuilding Push
August 21, 2026
India and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Arrangement on Maritime Security Cooperation that …
India and Japan have agreed to explore joint development opportunities by combining Japanese …
India and Japan will examine greater use of ports, maintenance and repair facilities and work …
Business Line
India’s two-wheeler export surge moves upmarket; premium bikes grow 12.8%, scooters 18.2%
August 21, 2026
India’s two-wheeler export business is acquiring a higher-value layer, with scooters and …
In the four years to FY26, overall two-wheeler exports grew at a CAGR of 3.9 per cent, compared …
India’s two-wheeler export business is acquiring a higher-value layer, this shift is being …
Telangana Today
India’s passenger EV market grows 102 per cent in Q2
August 21, 2026
India’s passenger EV market surged 102% year-on-year in Q2 2026, far outpacing overall …
A firm forecasted that EVs will make up 7–8% of India’s PV market by end-2026, while connected …
India’s passenger vehicle market is poised for steady growth in H2 2026, supported by the …
First Post
India-Singapore ties move beyond trade as manufacturing, fintech and digital economy take centre stage
August 21, 2026
India and Singapore are looking to take their economic relationship to advanced manufacturing, …
Singapore has become one of India's most important economic partners and a major gateway for …
Singapore was India's largest source of FDI in FY2025-26, with investments worth $19.8 billion …
NDTV
Indian Railways To Ease Congestion With 410 Km Of New Tracks Across 4 States
August 21, 2026
The Cabinet has approved four multi-tracking projects covering four states - West Bengal, Odisha,…
The four projects covering 8 Districts across the states of West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and …
The proposed multi-tracking projects will enhance connectivity to approximately 6,448 villages, …
The Economic Times
India, Japan eye warship building and design-manufacturing synergy
August 21, 2026
India and Japan plan to expand maritime cooperation significantly. Key areas include warship …
A new memorandum will strengthen maritime security cooperation between the navies of India and Japan
The idea of the collaboration is to integrate Japan's design capabilities with India's large-…
Fortune India
UPI crosses ₹314 lakh crore as India’s digital payments race enters new phase
August 21, 2026
UPI strengthens its position as the country’s dominant payment rail, even as AI, fraud …
UPI transaction volume rose to 24,162 crore in FY2025-26 from 2,233 crore in FY2020-21, …
Merchants are increasingly favouring QR-based acceptance as UPI becomes the preferred consumer …
Business Line
Indian exports to Australia surge 200% in 5 years under ECTA
August 21, 2026
India’s exports to Australia have grown around 200% over the past five years, significantly …
The India-Australia ECTA has emerged as a key driver of stronger trade growth between the two …
India-Australia two-way trade has crossed AUD 50 billion, with both sides targeting AUD 100 …
Business Standard
Green signal for blue water fishing: The permit could be a game changer
August 21, 2026
India’s Letter of Authorisation enables Indian-flagged vessels to legally fish in the high seas …
The new framework can unlock India’s underutilised deep-sea fisheries potential and expand …
High-seas fishing can strengthen seafood exports and generate employment across processing, cold-…
ANI News
India warehousing market set for strong H2 growth as manufacturing, 3rd party logistics drive demand: Knight Frank
August 21, 2026
India’s industrial and warehousing leasing rose 15% year-on-year to 36.8 million sq ft across …
Manufacturing expansion and greater outsourcing of logistics operations are driving demand for …
The Dedicated Freight Corridor network and improving multimodal connectivity are expected to …
News18
Decoding The Modern-Day 'Dimagi Naxal'
August 21, 2026
BJP spokesperson Tuhin A Sinha examines PM Modi’s “Dimagi Naxal” concept and its ideological …
Tuhin A Sinha notes that defeating Naxalism requires development, democracy and opportunity …
BJP spokesperson Tuhin A Sinha highlights that the real victory over Naxalism will come when …
Firstpost
BRICS and beyond: Why India-Egypt ties are entering a new strategic phase
August 21, 2026
India and Egypt are strengthening their strategic partnership across economic, defence and …
India and Egypt share a commitment to advancing developmental and capacity-building initiatives …
India and Egypt are aligned on strengthening BRICS and advancing a stronger voice for the …
The Indian Express
After Naxalism, what replaces the Red Corridor?
August 21, 2026
The CRPF has been central to one of the most consequential security campaigns of the Modi …
Since 2014, 408 new security camps and 597 fortified police stations have been established in …
Mobile connectivity has expanded across most villages in the LWE affected regions, alongside …
The Times of India
Knight Frank eyes India for its first GCC
August 21, 2026
Global property consultancy Knight Frank is considering India for establishing its first Global …
Knight Frank has three centres of excellence in India, Malaysia and Poland, and aims to …
India’s growing importance within our global business has been a key consideration to expand …
The Economic Times
Small towns emerge big growth driver for connected TV in India
August 20, 2026
India’s connected TV audience has reached 207 million viewers, with the audience growing three …
Connected TV audiences grew 55% in small towns and 110% in rural India, significantly outpacing …
About 68% of connected TV viewers also consume linear television, showing that CTV is …
NDTV
"J&K Important Part Of India": US Ambassador Sergio Gor In Srinagar
August 20, 2026
US Ambassador Sergio Gor described Jammu and Kashmir as “an important part of India” during his …
Sergio Gor praised the improving security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and said the US may …
We are very hopeful and optimistic that the engagement between US & J&K will both widen and …
Business Standard
Trade policy review at WTO: World takes note of India's progress
August 20, 2026
During the Trade Policy Review, members at the WTO lauded India’s efforts towards Viksit Bharat@…
Between 2021-22 and 2025-26, India’s economy grew at an average annual rate of nearly 8 per cent
At the WTO, members specifically highlighted India’s achievements in Digital Public Infrastructure
Firstpost
‘The swing country’: Ex-UK minister says India could reshape new world order
August 20, 2026
India is the key “swing country” in the emerging global order: Former British Business Secretary
India’s strategic choices could significantly influence the future of international politics …
India could become the world’s second-largest economy by the middle of the century: Former …
Money Control
How BrahMos is breaking through the shackles on India’s defence exports
August 20, 2026
BrahMos Aerospace now holds a total order book of approximately $6 billion, according to its co-…
India's total defence exports rose from a mere ₹686 crore in FY14 to roughly ₹38,400 crore in …
DRDO disclosed that BrahMos Aerospace's revenue crossed ₹5,200 crore in FY 2025-26, with two …
The Economic Times
Cabinet clears Rs 13,041 crore rail & road projects; Howrah-Chennai line to be quadrupled
August 20, 2026
The Union Cabinet approved four railway projects and a highway project worth a total Rs 13,041 crore
From Howrah to Chennai, we will ultimately have a complete quadrupled, four-line route. This …
The Cabinet approved a fourth line on the 173-km Kharagpur-Bhadrak (Ranital) section at a cost …
Business Standard
Two-wheeler exports seen rising up to 20% as Africa demand recovers: Ind-Ra
August 20, 2026
India’s two-wheeler exports are likely to surge 15-20% in FY27, driven by recovering African …
India’s two-wheeler exports grew 23% year-on-year to a record 5.18 million units in FY26, …
Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil have joined India’s top 10 two-wheeler export destinations, easing …
The Economic Times
UIDAI special drive completes over 2 crore Mandatory Biometric Updates in Aadhaar for school children
August 20, 2026
UIDAI has achieved a big milestone, completing over 2 crore Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBUs) …
UIDAI has waived the charges for MBU for children in the 7-15 years age group from 1 October …
Mandatory Biometric Updates helps ensure that the child’s Aadhaar continues to have updated …
The Economic Times
India sees sharper demand for specialised, mid-career talent as GCC hiring accelerates
August 20, 2026
GCCs in India are accelerating hiring, especially for specialised and mid-career talent, as …
GCC hiring surged to 12-14% in the March quarter, from 4-6% in the December quarter, Quess Corp …
India has more than 2,100 GCCs, and the sector is projected to employ around 2.7 million …
The Indian Express
Liberia to take a leaf out of India’s playbook on engaging, empowering women
August 20, 2026
Last week, a delegation from Liberia arrived in New Delhi to glean a first-hand understanding …
One of the delegates pointed out that India’s vision of women-led development is where women …
The One Stop Centre model under Mission Shakti offered learning for strengthening coordinated, …
The Times of India
India ramps up aid to Palestine, signs MoU for 200-bed super-speciality hospital
August 20, 2026
India and Palestine signed an MoU for the construction of a 200-bed Indian Super-Speciality …
Palestine’s Ambassador to India, Abdullah Abu Shawesh, backed India’s bid for a non-permanent …
An MoU to establish a Technical and Vocational Education and Training Centre within the …
The Times of India
UP gets Japan investment boost with projects worth Rs 3000 crore
August 20, 2026
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath invites Japanese companies to make the state their "second home"
Uttar Pradesh received a major investment boost with the virtual groundbreaking of two Japan-…
At the inaugural session of UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026, CM Yogi Adityanath pitched the state …
Business Line
Rapeseed meal exports push India’s oilmeal exports up 18.41% in May
August 20, 2026
India’s oilmeal exports increased by 18.41% in May 2026, boosted by an increase in rapeseed …
India exported 3.73 lakh tonnes (lt) of oilmeals during May 2026 up from 3.15 lt in May 2025: Report
China imported 2.76 lt of oilmeals from India during April-May 2026-27, including 2.73 lt of …