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Jo khelega woh khilega, always cheer for Bharat: PM Modi meets India's CWG medallists
August 10, 2026
Those who play, will flourish. Always cheer for Bharat. Bharat Mata Ki Jai: PM Modi
PM Modi met India's Commonwealth Games medalists in New Delhi and congratulates them for their …
PM Modi urged the country to continue supporting athletes across sporting disciplines and …
Business Standard
Data centres, nuclear power drive ₹26.75 trillion investment plans: Report
August 10, 2026
India sees ₹26.75 trillion in investment announcements in the first four months of FY 2026-27, …
Data centres and artificial intelligence accounted for nearly 99% of the ₹14.98 trillion …
Domestic private companies accounted for 86% of India's ₹26.75 trillion investment …
The Economic Times
GOBARdhan Scheme can help reduce gas imports by $5 billion, says IBA
August 10, 2026
GOBARdhan scheme can help in reducing gas import bill of USD 5 billion: Indian Biogas …
GOBARdhan scheme will also decrease fertilizer imports and subsidy burdens for the nation. It …
GOBARdhan goes beyond clean energy, it can support farmers and the environment
Business Line
Tractor sales grew 28% in July on better monsoon, rural demand
August 10, 2026
India’s tractor market recorded strong growth in July 2026, with retail sales rising 28 per …
The July volume of 1,17,349 units was a record for the month, with rural tractor demand …
Retail tractor volumes in July grew 28 per cent year on year and 12 per cent over June, taking …
Hindustan Times
How India brought the lion back from the brink: In Union minister Bhupender Yadav's words
August 10, 2026
India’s Asiatic lion population rose 32% from 674 in 2020 to 891 in 2025, marking a major …
Since the launch of Project Lion by PM Modi in 2020, Asiatic lions expanded their habitat to …
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav says community initiatives such as Gir Samvad Setu bring forest …
News18
Har Ghar Tiranga 2026: PM Modi Calls On Nation To Hoist Tricolour. Here’s How To Participate
August 10, 2026
PM Modi launches Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign, urging citizens to proudly display the …
Our Tricolour is our pride and a constant source of inspiration. Let us participate …
People can participate in Har Ghar Tiranga-related rallies, cultural programmes and community …
The Hindu
Those who participated in Quit India movement remain inspiration for every Indian: PM Modi
August 10, 2026
PM Modi remembers those who participated in the historic Quit India Movement, says “their …
Inspired by the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi Ji, the clarion call of Quit India infused new …
PM Modi has remembered all those who participated in the historic Quit India Movement and paid …
The Tribune
Record sail: Nine Indian women military officers set new benchmarks with their historic circumnavigation
August 10, 2026
Nine women officers from the Army, Navy and Air Force have scripted history by completing a 314-…
In collaboration with the National Institute of Oceanography, the IASV Triveni crew carried out …
IASV Triveni Led by Lieutenant Colonel Anuja Varudkar, the world’s first all-women tri-services …
The Tribune
Ladakh draws over 3.3 lakh tourists in first seven months of 2026, nears 2025 total
August 10, 2026
Ladakh is witnessing a remarkable tourism surge, with 3.30 lakh visitors recorded in the first …
In June and July 2026, Ladakh witnessed more than 2.12 lakh tourists, accounting for nearly 65 …
Ladakh’s tourism growth is creating opportunities for local communities. Homestays have …
BusinessWorld
India’s Steel Sector Records Growth In April-July 2026
August 10, 2026
India's crude steel production rose 2.6% YoY to 56.3 million tonnes during April-July 2026, …
India's finished steel exports surged 35% YoY to 2.29 million tonnes during April-July 2026, …
SAIL secured technology transfer from DRDO's DMRL to manufacture specialised steel for Indian …
Organiser
12 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India’s growing spirit of nationalism
August 10, 2026
In the last decade, PM Modi's “Nation First” approach has helped make national pride a more …
PM Modi's emphasis on “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat” has sought to strengthen the idea of a …
Under PM Modi's leadership, the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign has taken the national flag beyond …
Deccan Herald
Vikram-1 success sparks SpaceTech funding boom in India
August 10, 2026
Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 success has helped turn investor attention towards India’s rapidly …
Nearly 284 private SpaceTech startups have emerged in India since the sector opened to private …
Abyro Capital and Telangana’s T-Hub have launched ‘Beacon’, a dedicated programme to fund and …
Business Standard
In pursuit of self-reliance
August 10, 2026
Under PM Modi's leadership, Indian defence exports crossed ₹38,420 crore in FY26, marking a …
Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat programs have expanded private-sector participation in …
India’s self-reliance in capital defence procurement increased from 45% in 2020-21 to 62% in …
ABP
Seven Years After Article 370, Jammu And Kashmir’s Economy And Tourism Show New Momentum
August 10, 2026
Jammu & Kashmir welcomed a record 23.5 million domestic and more than 65,000 foreign tourists …
Tourism contributes nearly 7% to Jammu & Kashmir’s GSDP and supports around five lakh …
In the last seven years, over 2,227 industrial units with investments of ₹15,940 crore became …
Swarajya
India’s Major Ports Cut Average Vessel Turnaround Time To 48.84 Hours In FY26 From 52.87 Hours In FY22
August 10, 2026
India’s major ports cut average vessel turnaround time by 7.6%, from 52.87 hours in FY22 to 48.…
With improved infrastructure, digitisation and connectivity, Indian ports have nearly halved …
Nine Indian ports now rank among the world’s top 100 for container-handling efficiency, …
The Economic Times
GI-tagged Mithila Makhana makes first sea shipment from Bihar to Australia
August 10, 2026
Bihar’s GI-tagged Mithila Makhana was exported to Australia by sea for the first time, marking …
Modern irradiation, quality testing, packaging and logistics facilities at Bihta are helping …
APEDA supported Mithila Makhana sourced directly from farmers in Darbhanga, providing them with …
Organiser
Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi: How JATAN, AI and Digital Archives are revolutionising India’s cultural heritage preservation
August 09, 2026
JATAN digitises over 3.36 lakh artefacts, making India’s rich museum heritage accessible online
Gyan Bharatam has made more than 3.5 lakh digitised manuscripts available for public access, …
AI, AR and VR are transforming museums and heritage sites, making cultural learning more …
News18
'Renewed Sense Of Responsibility': IIT Delhi Graduates Call PM Modi's Address 'Inspirational'
August 09, 2026
PM Modi addressed the annual convocation ceremony at IIT, New Delhi, striking a chord with the …
A student from IIT Delhi said PM Modi’s speech gave them “hope, motivation, and a renewed sense …
PM Modi expressed confidence in the capabilities and strengths of the young generations, …
The Indian Express
‘First in my bloodline’ to ‘life’s not a leaderboard’: PM Modi’s key moments from IIT Delhi convocation 2026
August 09, 2026
PM Modi encourages IIT Delhi graduates to embrace curiosity, question assumptions and pursue …
PM urges youth to focus on self-improvement rather than comparing salaries, careers or …
PM Modi inspires young Indians to become the first in their families to create breakthroughs in …
Swarajya
Government e-Marketplace Generates Rs 1.76 Lakh Crore In Net Social Savings Over Three Years: IIT Delhi Study
August 09, 2026
GeM generates ₹1.76 lakh crore in net social savings over three years, strengthening efficiency …
GeM offers lower prices on 74.3% of compared items, delivering a 13.6% spend-weighted saving
GeM crosses ₹20 lakh crore in cumulative procurement, reflecting rapidly growing adoption …
The Pioneer
Railways runs first fuel train to Kashmir Valley via USBRL
August 09, 2026
Indian Railways completed its first-ever trial run of a fuel-laden freight train carrying BTPN …
The rail-based supply of petrol and diesel to Kashmir Valley via USBRL route is expected to …
Indian Railways has been transporting fresh fruits to markets outside Kashmir via dedicated …
Business Standard
GeM crosses ₹20 trn procurement milestone; MSEs account for 45.6% of GMV
August 09, 2026
GeM crosses ₹20 lakh crore in cumulative procurement, reflecting the scale of India’s digital …
MSEs fulfil orders worth over ₹9.07 lakh crore, accounting for 45.6% of total procurement on GeM
Women-led MSEs and startups gain greater access to government procurement, with orders worth ₹99,…
The Times of India
Person-to-person transactions to remain free: Govt clarifies no charges for UPI users - top points
August 09, 2026
UPI users continue to enjoy free payments, with all person-to-person transactions remaining …
The overwhelming majority of merchant UPI transactions continue to remain free, keeping …
UPI processes 2,366 crore transactions worth ₹29.9 lakh crore in July 2026, reinforcing India’s …
News18
PM Modi Speaks With JD Vance, Discusses India-US Strategic Partnership
August 09, 2026
Received a phone call from US Vice President JD Vance. We discussed ways to further deepen the …
PM Modi congratulates US VP Vance and the second lady on the birth of their son and conveyed …
India-US cooperation is expanding in defence, energy, critical technologies, critical minerals …
The Hindu
Don't stop at questioning things, have courage to find solutions: PM at IIT convocation
August 09, 2026
The one who continuously learns is the one who will win: PM Modi at IIT Delhi
PM Modi remotely inaugurated Param Pragya, an AI-powered high-performance supercomputing …
PM Modi urges students to completely avoid comparing their salaries, placements, or startup …
The New Indian Express
Keep curiosity, learning instinct 'alive' in life: PM Modi to students at IIT Delhi convocation ceremony
August 09, 2026
The more empowered the youth of the country are, the more empowered the entire country will be: …
PM Modi urges the current generation to define their own legacy by aligning their career …
Today, India is working towards self-reliance in economic, technological and industrial sectors,…
The Economic Times
PM Modi at IIT Delhi: 'There should have been more' girls among medal, award winners
August 09, 2026
IIT Delhi's convocation would have been better with more female medal and award winners: PM Modi
IIT Delhi conferred degrees on over 3,000 graduating students, including 587 PhD scholars, …
Param Pragya, an AI-powered high-performance supercomputing facility, is expected to enhance …
LIve Mint
EPFO settles 8.3 crore claims in FY26; cheque leaf upload reform benefits 7 crore members, says govt
August 08, 2026
EPFO settled 83,094,388 claims during FY 2025-26, a marked increase from 60,159,608 claims in …
EPFO has completely dispensed with the requirement to upload an image of a cancelled cheque or …
The removal of the documentation requirement has helped eliminate claim rejections due to poor-…
The Economic Times
India’s metal exports ride global electrification wave
August 08, 2026
India’s aluminium alloy exports climbed 24% over the past two years to $1.29 billion in FY26, …
India’s exports of refined lead rose 56% during FY24 and FY26 to $928.38 million, thanks to …
India’s aluminium alloy exports are evolving from traditional commodity trade towards a …
Ani News
Sweden backs India's permanent UNSC seat, sees defence manufacturing as next big chapter in bilateral ties
August 08, 2026
Outgoing Swedish Ambassador to India Jan Thesleff has backed India's bid for permanent …
Sweden sees defence manufacturing, innovation and strategic cooperation as key pillars of the …
More than 300 Swedish companies are active in India, with over 100 operating manufacturing …
The Times of India
India’s first satellite-guided chopper approached launched at HAL airport
August 08, 2026
HAL Airport in Bengaluru has become the first airport in India to operationalise a satellite-…
The operationalisation of India’s first RNP CAT H helicopter approach is a significant …
The RNP CAT H approach cuts the approach time for helicopters to HAL Airport from around 12 …
Hindustan Times
India’s march towards self-reliance in med-tech
August 08, 2026
India has witnessed unprecedented expansion of health care infrastructure over the last decade, …
India is steadily building an Atmanirbhar med-tech ecosystem that is not merely about …
India’s med-tech sector is the fourth-largest market in Asia and ranks among the top 20 globally,…
The Economic Times
UPI to remain free for consumers, says Payments Council of India
August 08, 2026
UPI transactions will continue to remain free for consumers and that small merchants, including …
PCI says any merchant service charges (MSC), where applicable, would be commercial arrangements …
UPI has remained free for consumers since its launch in 2016 and was designed to make digital …
The Economic Times
India's forex reserves jump $10.5 billion to over two-month high of $692.87 billion as of July 31
August 08, 2026
India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $10.51 billion to $692.87 billion in the week ended …
Foreign currency assets (FCAs), the largest component of the reserves, rose by $8.75 billion to $…
Gold reserves registered a sharp increase, rising by $1.69 billion to $104.74 billion in the …
NDTV
India's EV Sales Hit Record 3.28 Lakh Units In July, Says FADA
August 08, 2026
Electric two-wheelers emerged as the biggest growth driver, with monthly retail sales crossing …
India's EV retail sales climbed to an all-time high in July, driven by record demand across two-…
The retail sales of EVs rose more than 66% year-on-year to 3,27,901 units in July: FADA
The Economic Times
From kanwars to commerce: Sawan's pop-up economy
August 08, 2026
The month of Sawan - when kanwariyas march in fluorescent vests carrying holy water - offers …
Highways can transform into commercial runways for pilgrim-focused enterprises - the Sawan …
Corporate sponsors might integrate logos on kanwars and offer transport services. This fusion …
Business Standard
Solar cell capacity to reach 100 Gw in a year, says MNRE secretary
August 08, 2026
India’s solar cell manufacturing capacity is expected to rise to 100 gigawatt (Gw) within a …
The government is working on a support scheme to encourage polysilicon manufacturing in the …
The government is undertaking several pilot projects to support green methanol supply to the …
Money Control
India remains one of Airbnb's fastest-growing origin markets in Q2 2026
August 08, 2026
India remained one of Airbnb's fastest-growing origin markets in Q2 2026: Report
The number of first-time Airbnb bookers in India more than doubled in Q2 2026 compared to the …
Origin net nights booked from India on Airbnb grew 60% year-on-year in Q2 2026: Report
News18
National Handloom Day: A Look At PM Modi's Enduring Love For Indian Handloom Textiles
August 08, 2026
PM Modi has consistently showcased India's diverse handloom traditions through his choice of …
PM Modi has repeatedly encouraged citizens to support local artisans by purchasing Indian …
PM Modi has promoted India's handloom heritage on global platforms by incorporating traditional …
The Financial Express
India crosses 300-GW non-fossil capacity mark; adds 30.58 GW renewables in six months: Joshi
August 08, 2026
India has crossed 300 GW of installed non-fossil fuel power capacity: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
India added 30.58 GW of renewable energy capacity during January-June 2026, including 26.34 GW …
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has crossed 50 lakh beneficiaries: Union Minister Pralhad …
The Pioneer
Ladakh opens India’s first high-altitude safari for snow leopard spotting
August 08, 2026
Ladakh will introduce India's first high-altitude wildlife safari for guided snow leopard and …
The wildlife safari will cover areas including Hemis National Park, Changthang and Karakoram …
Ladakh's first high-altitude wildlife safari aims to promote sustainable tourism while …
The Tribune
ISRO expands satellite-based services in J&K
August 08, 2026
ISRO has expanded satellite-based services across Jammu & Kashmir over the past five years: …
Twelve communication satellites are providing telecommunication and broadband coverage across …
ISRO's SILAAS provides village-level landslide alerts to strengthen disaster preparedness in …
The New Indian Express
Over 42 lakh calls handled by Tele-MANAS helpline since launch: Centre
August 08, 2026
More than 42 lakh calls have been handled by the Tele-MANAS mental health helpline since its …
As of July 27, 53 Tele-MANAS Cells had been established across 36 states and Union Territories: …
Tele-MANAS services are available in 20 languages based on language opted by states: MoS …
The Economic Times
India, which once couldn't make smallpox vaccine, has now crossed a pharma milestone the world can't ignore
August 08, 2026
India’s pharmaceutical industry marked a historic milestone on May 30, 2026, with the USFDA …
India will continue to be the Pharmacy of the World, while increasingly becoming a hub for …
India's pharmaceutical journey has always been driven by one objective: improving patient …
The Indian Express
Indian Railways takes up 764 km of new lines to boost connectivity in Bihar’s Seemanchal region
August 07, 2026
Indian Railways has undertaken 764 km of new rail line projects to strengthen connectivity in …
The 764 km of new rail line projects will improve connectivity between Bihar's Seemanchal region,…
The new rail line projects aim to improve passenger services, facilitate freight movement and …
Telangana Today
Indian coffee exports reach 140 countries in FY2025–26
August 07, 2026
During FY2025-26, the average export unit values of GI-registered Arabica and Robusta coffees …
Coffee Board has undertaken several initiatives to promote GI-tagged coffee and support coffee …
In order to promote Indian coffees in different regions of the world, the Coffee Board has …
The Economic Times
'Make a GRWM video in handloom': PM Narendra Modi urges Indians to celebrate National Handloom Day in new Instagram reel
August 07, 2026
In a reel posted on Instagram, PM Modi urged people to celebrate National Handloom Day with the …
PM Modi calls on citizens to wear handloom products, support weaving communities and create …
Every handloom purchase directly contributes to the welfare of economically weaker weaving …
Business Standard
Microsoft opens its largest India data centre hub as AI race heats up
August 07, 2026
Microsoft has committed about $20.5 billion to expand its India operations, betting on a market …
The India South Central facility in Hyderabad brings Microsoft's cloud regions in India to four,…
Azure, Microsoft's cloud-computing arm, has posted double-digit revenue increases in India for …
Business Standard
Cabinet approves ₹8,970-crore Guwahati-Tezpur highway project in Assam
August 07, 2026
The Union Cabinet approved the development of Guwahati-Tezpur corridor on National Highway-15 …
The Guwahati-Tezpur corridor project includes the construction of a 4.9-km Emergency Landing …
The Guwahati-Tezpur corridor will strengthen connectivity between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh …
Business Standard
Cabinet clears ₹23,731 crore GOBARdhan scheme for compressed biogas
August 07, 2026
The Union Cabinet approved the GOBARdhan (National Circular Bioenergy Scheme), a ₹23,731 crore …
The GOBARdhan scheme will be implemented from FY2026-27 to FY2035-36 and aims to establish …
The GOBARdhan scheme provides an assured offtake mechanism for CBG producers through …