The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign has helped many young Kashmiris become familiar with the Indian National Flag

The abrogation of Article 370 was a turning point in restoring normalcy in the region, bringing a remarkable resurgence in National Day celebrations

The abrogation of Article 370 has conveyed a strong message that violence has no place and terrorism will be met with zero tolerance

UPI transactions skyrocketed from 920 million in 2017-18 to 185.87 billion in 2024-25, a CAGR of 114%

Digital payments overall jumped from 20.71 billion to 228.31 billion transactions (CAGR 41%)

July 2025 hit a record 19.46 billion UPI transactions in a single month

PM Modi has always put the nation first. These bold, nation-centric decisions will be remembered by generations to come: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

PM Modi’s unwavering statement in the interest of farmers, livestock rearers, and fishermen brings relief to millions: Dharmendra Choudhary, President, Chaudhary Charan Singh Farmer Organisation

Grain is life. The farmer is the provider of that life. Serving farmers is the highest form of worship: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

India's tier-2 and tier-3 cities are emerging as digital powerhouses, with their data centre capacity projected to grow to 300-400 MW by 2030

Central government policies like Digital India, PM Gati Shakti, and the Smart Cities Mission are creating strong incentives for investment in regional hubs

Non-metro areas are becoming prime locations for data centre development due to improved fibre connectivity, better power reliability, and lower land costs

India is emerging as a silent frontrunner in the Global South, offering a rare combination of a young workforce, political stability, and clear policy

The Central government is building a full-stack semiconductor industry from scratch with fabrication plants and advanced packaging units, securing India’s digital future

Driven by security challenges, India is doubling down on indigenous defence production, with Indian-made equipment now being exported to friendly nations

PM Modi-led Union Cabinet gave approval to four new semiconductor projects within the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) framework

The semiconductor facilities are projected to create employment for 2,034 skilled professionals, whilst stimulating the electronic manufacturing sector

The four newly sanctioned proposals will establish semiconductor manufacturing units with total investments of approximately Rs 4,600 crore

The Indian GenAI startup ecosystem has raised a total funding of $524 million in the first seven months of 2025, the highest in the last five years

According to the latest EY report, global GenAI startups raised $49.2 billion in the first half of 2025, up from $44.2 billion in all of 2024

Global spending by enterprises on vertical AI solutions is expected to reach $47 billion by 2030, according to a report

India’s retail inflation eased to an over 8-year low of 1.55% in July, aided by cooling food price rises, according to government data

Retail inflation in July eased from 3.16% in April and 3.54% in July 2024, according to government data

A strong spring harvest has helped India keep a lid on food prices, extending the country's longest disinflationary streak in more than a decade

PwC India is targeting a threefold revenue growth over the next five years and creating 20,000 additional jobs by 2030

PwC India, while releasing its Vision 2030, said it would expand into tier-II and tier-III cities and deepen its focus on key business areas

PwC has a presence across all major cities in India with nearly 900 partners and a team of 30,000 professionals

The CCEA, chaired by PM Modi, approved major investment proposals worth more than ₹18,500 crore for key infrastructure projects

The Cabinet approved an 11-kilometre extension of the Lucknow Metro’s first phase, adding 12 stations at a cost of ₹5,801 crore

For the energy sector, the Cabinet sanctioned ₹8,146 crore for the 700-megawatt Tato-II Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh

The Indian Railways is set to launch India’s first hydrogen-powered train

India is set to become the fifth country globally, alongside Germany, France, Sweden, and China, to deploy trains powered by hydrogen technology

According to Indian Railways, the new train will be the world's most powerful and longest hydrogen-powered, with the capacity to transport 2,600 passengers

Santosh Iyer, MD at market leader Mercedes Benz India, said, the company is expecting better momentum with the onset of the festive season

Mercedes Benz India posted a growth of 10% to sell 4,238 units last quarter, when overall luxury car sales in the domestic market rose by 5-8%, industry sources said

At Audi India, we remain confident of growth in the forthcoming months: Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head at Audi India

Global satellite operators are lining up for a share of India’s $2.3 billion satcom market, which is projected to grow nearly 10-fold in 3 years

Underlining India’s growth potential, equity research firm Jefferies said in a report that Starlink alone can amass 180,000 subscribers in India currently

Tata Group’s satcom entity Nelco, which announced a reselling partnership with Eutelsat OneWeb, added Koreasat-7 satellite to its portfolio

India's exports surged 67% in a decade, with total exports for 2023–2024 reaching a staggering $778 billion

Pharmaceutical exports have grown significantly, rising from $15.07 billion to almost $28 billion in the last ten years

The Central government's E-Commerce Export Hub is set to boost exports, with a target of $100 billion by 2030

India’s defence exports have soared from Rs 686 crore in FY 2013-14 to a record Rs 23,622 crore in FY 2024-25, driven by the Central government's push for self-reliance

The government's new policies aim to achieve a defence export target of Rs 50,000 crore by 2029

The private sector now contributes to roughly 60% of defence exports, with India selling to over 100 countries

Nanobot, a Jodhpur startup, has been hailed by Union Minister Piyush Goyal as a "Make in India" success story for producing high-quality stainless steel bottles

The Central government's startup-friendly policies, including the QCO, are enabling Indian manufacturers to compete on a global scale

Nanobot’s mission is to promote sustainable choices, support Indian jobs, and prove that quality products from tier-2 and tier-3 cities can gain national and global attention

OnePlus has partnered with Bhagwati Products to manufacture its premium tablets in India, reinforcing the brand's commitment to the "Make in India" initiative

OnePlus and Bhagwati Products collaboration reflects PM Modi's vision to establish India as a global technology hub, with electronics manufacturing reaching Rs 12 lakh crore

“By localising tablet production, we are reinforcing our commitment to India and creating meaningful value for our user community.”: Robin Liu, CEO, OnePlus India

Government policies have increased the zero-tax threshold to ₹12 lakh, with a standard deduction of ₹75,000, providing significant relief to the middle class

Inflation has eased to 2.10% from an average of 8.2% in the previous decade due to tighter RBI coordination and better supply management

ITR filings have surged from 3.91 crore in 2013-14 to 9.19 crore in 2024-25, showcasing easier compliance and increasing financial inclusion

India has signed a memorandum of understanding with Zambia to promote trade alliances between cooperatives of both nations

The Central government is working to strengthen the cooperative export ecosystem by providing market information to NCEL via Indian missions abroad

NCEL has signed MoUs with Senegal and Indonesia-based entities to boost India's cooperative exports

The Federation of Associations in Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH) is hosting its National Tourism Conclave on Aug 12–13 at Taj Palace, New Delhi, focusing on job creation and India’s global tourism rank

FAITH Chairman Puneet Chhatwal projects a $3 trillion tourism economy by 2047, stressing sustainable growth

FAITH brings together bodies like ATOAI, FHRAI, HAI, and IATO to shape India’s tourism policy and strategy

CRISIL forecasts India’s transformer market to cross ₹40,000 crore by FY26, growing 10–11% annually from ₹33,000 crore in FY25

Peak power demand in India is expected to grow over 20% to 296 GW by FY26, boosting the need for transformer capacity

The National Electricity Plan targets a rise in transformer capacity from 1,070,950 MVA to 1,847,280 MVA by FY27, but only 30% of this has been achieved so far

The Union Cabinet approved a bill to set up an Indian Institute of Management in Guwahati, making it the 2nd IIM in the North East after Shillong

The new IIM in Guwahati will be the 22nd Indian Institute of Management in the country

The presence of IIM Guwahati is expected to attract talent and boost entrepreneurship in the North East

LWE-related violence fell 81% since 2010, while deaths of civilians & security forces dropped 85% by 2024: MoS Home Nityanand Rai

The resolute implementation of the National Policy and Action Plan 2015 has resulted in a consistent decline in violence and contraction of geographical spread: MoS Home Nityanand Rai

LWE-affected districts reduced from 126 in 2013 to just 18 as of April 2025

Parliament passed the historic National Sports Governance Bill 2025, India’s first unified sports governance law

Olympic medallist Gagan Narang and Hockey star Savita Punia hailed the Nation Sports Governance Bill as a vision for transparency, accountability, and athlete-first governance

Badminton Association of India called the National Sports Governance Bill a step toward aligning Indian sports with global best practices

On Aug 12, 2025, PM Modi and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed progress in trade, connectivity, health, technology, and cultural exchange

PM Modi and President Mirziyoyev reaffirmed commitment to deepen the India–Uzbekistan strategic partnership and strengthen ties with Central Asia

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev conveyed Independence Day greetings to PM Modi and the people of India during the call

PM Modi launched PMJDY on Aug 28, 2014, to bring every unbanked household into India’s formal financial system

PMJDY integration helped UPI make India the world’s largest real-time digital payments market

36 crore RuPay debit cards issued under PMJDY carry ₹2 lakh accident insurance each, free to holders

An analysis reveals a dramatic decline in poverty over the past 12 years, with the rural, urban, and national rates all converging around 3.9% in 2023-24

In absolute terms, 302 million people have been lifted out of poverty in India over the past 12 years

The poverty gap between SCs and the General category fell from 17.4 percentage points to 2.6, indicating greater economic inclusion

Indian Railways operated its first-ever freight train to Kashmir, running from Rupnagar in Punjab to Anantnag, carrying 1,380 MT of cement

Industry experts note that rail freight can cut costs and ensure timely delivery, crucial for perishables and just-in-time manufacturing

Operational readiness of the Anantnag freight facility “marks the start of a new phase of logistical and economic growth” for the region: Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, CPRO, Northern Railway

1.30 lakh minor subscribers have registered under the NPS Vatsalya Scheme since its launch: Pankaj Chaudhary, Minister of State for Finance

Currency in circulation rose from ₹31,33,691 crore in March 2022 to ₹35,11,428 crore in March 2024: Pankaj Chaudhary, Minister of State for Finance.

UPI transactions grew from 92 crore in FY 2017-18 to 13,116 crore in FY 2023-24, with 172 billion processed in 2024: Pankaj Chaudhary.

India executed Op Sindoor with precision strikes on nine terror-linked targets in 90 hours showcasing exceptional military coordination

The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force worked in perfect sync during Op Sindoor with complete operational freedom

Sukkur UAV hangar, Bhulari AEW&C hangar, and Jacobabad F-16 hangar destroyed in Op Sindoor strikes

The Government of India launched the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission (NSCAEM) in July 2023 to end the genetic transmission of SCD

The newly launched NSCAEM will screen 70 million people by FY26 for early detection and treatment of SCD

NSCAEM aims to restore health, dignity, and opportunities for millions living with SCD

India became the US’s largest smartphone supplier in Q2 2025, shipping 21.3M units a 240% jump from last year

India’s share of US smartphone imports rose to 44%, surpassing China’s 25% and marking a major shift in global supply chains

Smartphone exports from India to the US surged 182% in value to $9.35B in 2025

Recently, Parliament approved The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025, paving the way for a modern, efficient, and globally aligned maritime policy framework in India

The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025, proposes to expand the eligibility criteria for ownership of merchant shipping vessels

The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025, empowers the central government to take charge of and detain vessels within India or in coastal waters that are considered without nationality

Digital transactions in India jumped from 2,071 crore in FY18 to 22,831 crore in FY25, growing at a CAGR of 41%

UPI transactions soared from 92 crore in FY18 to 18,587 crore in FY25, at a CAGR of 114%

The value of UPI transactions surged from ₹1.10 lakh crore in FY2017-18 to ₹261 lakh crore in FY2024-25, reflecting its dominance in India’s payment ecosystem

E-commerce sales during Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan week are expected to grow 15–20% this year

E-commerce sales during I-Day, Rakhi week are growing, driven by strong demand from tier-II and tier-III cities: Amar Choudhary, chief executive at market intelligence firm 1Lattice

Rising interest in traditional and western wear, alongside quick commerce platforms offering discounts and wider product ranges, is driving festive season sales: Amar Choudhary

Equity-oriented mutual funds saw a record net inflow of ₹42,702 crore in July, with the industry’s AUM crossing ₹75 lakh crore: Association of Mutual Fund.

A healthy growth was witnessed in SIP inflow at ₹28,464 crore during the month under review, up from ₹27,269 crore in June: Association of Mutual Fund.

Despite tariff war uncertainties, India’s growth remains intact, supported by strong equity inflows, benign inflation, improved liquidity, and higher savings: Venkat N Chalasani, CEO of Amfi

PSBs reported a 10.6% YoY increase in net profit for Q1 FY26

Net profit for Q1 FY26 stood at ₹44,218 crore, up from ₹39,974 crore in the same quarter last year

A decrease in provisions for bad loans also supported the bottom line amid an erosion in NII and margins

Apple’s supplies in India grew by 21.5% YoY to reach 5.9 million units in the first half of 2025: IDC

India's smartphone market shipped 70 million smartphones in the first half of 2025: IDC

The iPhone 16 was the top-shipped model in India in H1 2025, accounting for 4% of total shipments: IDC

CBSE is going to revise its Legal Studies syllabus for Classes XI and XII to include significant legal reforms: Report

CBSE is going to revise its Legal Studies syllabus for Classes XI and XII to include the enactment of BNS, BNSS & BSA: Report

The updated CBSE syllabus is scheduled to be implemented from 2026–27: Report

Home Minister Amit Shah lauded security forces for the secure and seamless Amarnath Yatra, which saw over 4.1 lakh pilgrims this year.

Over 4.14 lakh pilgrims did darshan of Baba Barfani during this year's Amarnath Yatra, a symbol of unwavering Indian tradition and devotion: Amit Shah.

I congratulate all the security forces, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, J&K administration, and voluntary organisations for making the Amarnath pilgrimage secure and smooth: Amit Shah.

Indian Railways has installed CCTV cameras in 11,535 coaches: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The highest number of CCTV-equipped coaches are in the Western Railway zone (1,679), followed by Central Railway (1,320): Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

CCTV cameras will be installed in around 74,000 coaches and 15,000 locomotives: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Indian Railways has enabled free Wi-Fi at 6,115 stations nationwide, boosting digital access under the Government’s Digital India programme

RailTel has provided state of the art public Wi-Fi under the brand name of Railwire

Major Indian Railway stations with free Wi-Fi include New Delhi, Mumbai Central, Chennai Central, Howrah, Surat, Pune, and Secunderabad

The Indian government is expanding its export strategy to target 50 countries, up from 20 earlier, focusing on West Asia, Africa, and other key markets

The 50 target countries together account for nearly 90% of India’s total exports, making them central to future trade growth

India’s exports rose 1.92% year-on-year in April–June 2025-26 to $112.17 billion despite global economic challenges

India’s ethanol blending reached 19.93% in July 2025, putting the country on track to meet its 20% target for ESY 2025–26 a year ahead of schedule

The National Policy on Biofuels, amended in 2022, advanced the 20% blending goal from 2030 to 2025–26 to accelerate energy transition

Programmes like the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana are funding advanced biofuel projects to further strengthen India’s renewable energy push

India’s dealmaking hit a record in July 2025 with 227 transactions worth USD 16.4 billion, the highest monthly value on record

M&A value surged 340% month-on-month to USD 7 billion, led by JSW Paints’ USD 1.5 billion acquisition of Akzo Nobel India’s 75% stake

July featured three billion-dollar transactions worth USD 4.2 billion, accounting for nearly 60% of total M&A value

India’s Asiatic lion population has soared to 891 in 2025, up from 523 a decade ago

In just five years, lion numbers in Gujarat have jumped 32% from 674 in 2020 to 891 in 2025 thanks to Project Lion, strong community support, and sustained government focus

From just 284 lions in 1990 to nearly 900 today, India has achieved one of the world’s most successful big cat recoveries, even amid habitat and disease threats

Kharif crop sowing in India covered 99.5 million hectares, 91% of the normal sown area, up 4% from last year

Paddy and pulses led acreage gains, while cotton and some oilseeds saw declines of 3.8% and 10.2% respectively

Monsoon rains so far have been slightly above the long-period average, supporting sowing progress

India’s office market is set to rank 4th globally with 1 billion sq ft of stock, says Knight Frank

India is among Knight Frank’s largest global contributors in people, revenue, and profit

Knight Frank sees India entering the next phase of strong, sustained real estate growth

Wholesale inflation in India likely fell to a near two-year low in July 2025, driven by a sharp drop in food and fuel prices: UBI Report

Food inflation in the wholesale market showed strong improvement, falling to -1.72% YoY in July from -0.26% in June: UBI Report

Fuel inflation in the wholesale market remained in the contraction zone, improving further to -4.90% from -4.23% in June: UBI Report

FSSAI trained over 3 lakh street food vendors under FoSTaC’s ‘Street Food Vending’ course since 2017: Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav

Under the Eat Right India movement, 405 Eat Right Street Food Hubs have been certified to promote hygiene and safety in street food

To enhance food safety in remote areas, FSSAI has deployed 305 mobile food testing labs across 35 states and union territories for on-the-spot testing and awareness