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Net direct tax collection grows 23% to over ₹8.11 trillion till August 10
August 12, 2026
Net direct tax collection rose 23.09% to ₹8.11 trillion by August 10, 2026: Report
Gross direct tax collection reached ₹9.55 trillion by August 10, 2026, up 19.75% year-on-year: …
Securities Transaction Tax collection rose 51.31% to ₹33,824 crore by August 10, 2026: Report
The Times of India
Celebrate ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’drive, PM Modi calls on every household
August 12, 2026
PM Modi called for hoisting the tricolor from every home and taking a pledge to build a '…
This year's campaign is dedicated to the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram'.
'Suryapath Tiranga' brings together Indians from across the world in honour of the Tricolour.
News18
Make In India, Making For The World
August 12, 2026
Make in India transformed the nation into a self-reliant, export-oriented global manufacturing hub
PLI schemes drove electronics production to ₹13.11 lakh crore and skyrocketed mobile phone exports
Semiconductor mission approved projects with ₹1.64 lakh crore investment to build chip facilities
Business Standard
Govt extends PM E-DRIVE subsidy for e2Ws till FY28, allocates ₹1K cr more
August 12, 2026
The Centre has sanctioned an additional ₹1,000 crore under PM E-DRIVE for electric two-wheelers:…
PM E-DRIVE incentives for electric two-wheelers have been extended until March 2028: Ministry …
The government aims to raise electric two-wheeler penetration from 7.6% to 9–10%: Ministry of …
The Times of India
3 Russian cosmonauts wave tricolour from Int’l Space Station to wish India on its 80th I-Day; recall decades-old Delhi-Moscow friendship
August 12, 2026
Three Russian cosmonauts hold the Indian tricolour aboard the International Space Station to …
Russia’s space crew described space exploration as one of the key pillar of the enduring India-…
The Russian space crew recalled key milestones including the 1975 launch of Aryabhata and …
The Times of India
Nasa invites Isro for Moon base programme, seeks wider space cooperation with India
August 12, 2026
NASA invited ISRO to join its Moon Base programme under the Artemis Accords
India and the US agreed to advance discussions on sharing open scientific data under the …
India and the US explored future collaboration in space science and human spaceflight …
Business Line
Indian economy, banks well positioned to tackle West Asia crisis, trade risks: RBI Governor Malhotra
August 12, 2026
Indian economy and banking sector are well positioned to meet emerging global risks: RBI …
Strong bank capital, liquidity and low NPAs strengthen India’s financial system: RBI Governor …
India’s resilient growth, controlled inflation and robust external sector support economic …
Business Standard
India's Q1 FY27 GDP growth projected at 8%, says SBI Research report
August 12, 2026
SBI Research projects India's Q1 FY27 GDP growth at 8%, above the RBI's 7% estimate
India’s Q1 FY27 GDP growth is supported by acceleration in 86% of 54 high-frequency indicators: …
Resilient consumption, industrial activity and services growth support India's Q1 FY27 momentum:…
Business Line
Fitch affirms India's sovereign rating; says domestic economy strong despite headwinds
August 12, 2026
Fitch affirms India’s sovereign rating at ‘BBB-’ with a stable outlook, citing resilient growth …
India’s economy remains resilient despite near-term headwinds from the West Asia energy shock: …
Fitch projects India’s GDP growth at 6.4% in FY27, supported by improving macroeconomic …
The New Indian Express
Indian Railways to roll out the first rake of 20 LHB coaches for Bangladesh Railway on August 12
August 12, 2026
RCF Kapurthala rolls out 20 LHB coaches as part of India's 200-coach order for Bangladesh Railway
Railway cooperation marks a key milestone in boosting international railway ties between India …
Customized design elements showcase India's technical capability to serve Bangladesh Railway needs
Business Standard
Govt expects auto PLI incentive disbursal to be more than 2x in FY27
August 12, 2026
Government expects auto PLI incentive disbursals to more than double in FY27 to ₹4,700 crore
Total actual investments under the auto PLI scheme crossed ₹45,000 crore, surpassing targets
About ₹700 crore of the FY27 amount has already been released under auto PLI scheme
The Hindu
Government approves introduction of one billion polymer banknotes of ₹10 and ₹20
August 12, 2026
The government approved introducing one billion polymer notes each of ₹10 and ₹20 for field …
The RBI proposed issuing these polymer banknotes under Section 25 of the Reserve Bank Act, 1934
Polymer banknotes will circulate alongside paper substrate-based currency to boost durability
The Economic Times
Tax liability of ITR-7 filers triples in 5 years to Rs 1,043 crore
August 12, 2026
Tax liability of ITR-7 filers rose nearly threefold from ₹356 crore in AY22 to ₹1,043 crore in …
Income from charitable or religious trusts is exempt from tax subject to IT Act, 1961 conditions
The rise in ITR-7 filers reflects growing tax obligations
The Financial Express
July demat account addition at six-month high
August 12, 2026
India's total demat accounts reached 234.4 million in July following 2.89 million new additions
The 2.89 million addition in July represents the highest monthly demat account growth in six months
Demat account growth was driven by price recovery and a strong pipeline of primary market issuances
FirstPost
‘Ujjwala and women won PM Modi the election’: IEA chief praises India’s LPG scheme
August 12, 2026
IEA chief Fatih Birol praised the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana for expanding access to …
Since its launch in 2016, more than 10.33 crore PM Ujjwala Yojana LPG connections had been …
Launched by PM Modi in 2016, Ujjwala Yojana achieved its initial target of providing 8 crore …
FirstPost
Why Vande Mataram will be sung for the first time at Red Fort on Independence Day
August 12, 2026
PM Modi will lead India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, featuring the …
The 2026 I-Day celebrations will showcase India’s advances in space exploration, nuclear …
An IAF Mi-17 helicopter will carry a “150 Years of Vande Mataram” banner and shower flower …
The Pioneer
Received Rs 1.89 cr through e-auction of PM mementos in 2025, says Govt
August 12, 2026
The 2025 e-auction of mementoes and gifts presented to PM Modi generated ₹1.89 crore for the …
The e-auctions of PM Modi’s mementoes and gifts were first launched in January 2019, with the …
In 2024, more than 600 mementoes and gifts were put up for e-auction during the sixth edition …
The Pioneer
Indian institutions on QS global rankings rise from 11 to 52 since NIRF launch: Govt
August 12, 2026
Since the launch of NIRF, the number of Indian institutions featured in the QS World University …
NIRF applications increased from 6,272 in 2021 to 14,163 in 2025, showing a substantial …
The government has supported higher-education improvement through RUSA/PM-USHA, including …
India Today NE
Tripura exports organic honey for the first time to UAE, minister says state made significant progress in organic farming
August 12, 2026
Tripura exported 1,000 kg of certified organic honey to the UAE for the first time, marking the …
Tripura’s organic cultivation area has expanded from around 2,000 hectares before 2018 to …
Agriculture contributes around 48% of Tripura’s GSDP, with the government promoting quality, …
The New Indian Express
Tricolour to be hoisted for first time since 1947 in 92 Bastar villages on Independence Day
August 12, 2026
The Tricolour will be hoisted for the first time since Independence in 92 Bastar villages on …
Over 500 locations in Bastar will be named after martyrs, while their families will be honoured …
Ahead of I-Day celebrations, Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai said the Tricolour represents India’…
The Pioneer
Param pragya: India’s parivartan
August 12, 2026
Param Pragya, an AI-powered supercomputing initiative developed under the NSCM, aims to …
Param Pragya adds to India’s indigenous PARAM supercomputing ecosystem, alongside systems such …
Param Pragya’s use of high-powered GPUs and AI chips can strengthen India’s domestic computing …
Hindustan Times
Women are second to none in India’s skill-building vision
August 12, 2026
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary stresses women are central to India's skill vision to add $1.4T …
Initiatives like NAVYA train young women in emerging tech like drones, AI, and green technologies
Women account for over 56% of certified candidates under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0
The Indian Express
Ease of doing business needs ease of justice
August 12, 2026
The Tribunal Reforms Bill, 2026 seeks to strengthen governance, transparency and efficiency …
The proposed National Tribunals Commission will bring 16 tribunals under a common framework for …
The Tribunal Reforms Bill, 2026 aims to make tribunal appointments more transparent, structured,…
ET Edge Insights
E-Samudra: India’s digital push to reshape maritime governance
August 11, 2026
"E-Samudra is not merely a technology platform; it is a significant step towards making …
The Central government launched the E-Samudra platform to provide unified digital services, …
India's active seafarer population expanded from 1.03 lakh in 2013 to over 3.23 lakh in 2025, …
LIve Mint
India expands LNG sourcing network from 6 to 15 countries, crude oil from 27 to 41 amid geopolitical risks
August 11, 2026
The Central government expanded India's LNG sourcing network from 6 to 15 countries and crude …
"This diversification has reduced dependence on any particular country, region or transit route …
The Central government is actively enhancing its energy reserves through operational storage …
The Economic Times
GeM gross merchandise value surges from Rs 422 crore to over Rs 1.55 lakh crore in a decade: Piyush Goyal
August 11, 2026
"From a GMV of Rs 422 crore a decade ago to over Rs 1,55,000 crore today, the Government e-…
The Government e-Marketplace expanded its annual Gross Merchandise Value to over Rs 1.55 lakh …
The GeM platform empowered grassroots businesses by onboarding over 12.28 lakh Micro and Small …
The Times of India
What's in a name? Pakistan boxer's hate for 'Narendra'
August 11, 2026
PM Modi praised India’s Commonwealth Games medallists for performances he said could inspire …
Boxer Narender Berwal recalled defeating a Pakistani opponent at the 2015 World Military Games, …
PM Modi praised Lovlina Borgohain’s decision to address the map error even while celebrating …
The Times of India
India adds 11 ports to e-visa scheme; total entry points rises to 88
August 11, 2026
India has expanded its e-visa scheme to 11 additional international entry points, taking the …
E-visas now account for 78% of all visas issued by India, reflecting the growing adoption of …
India currently offers e-visas across 17 categories, including tourism, business, medical, …
The Indian Express
For transparent, inclusive public procurement, Government e Marketplace
August 11, 2026
GeM has digitised the public procurement lifecycle by connecting 1.37 lakh government buyers …
Micro and small enterprises account for around 60% of GeM orders by volume and more than 45% of …
GeM has strengthened domestic procurement by prioritising Indian manufacturers and service …
The Times of India
80th Independence Day: In a 1st, Vande Mataram to be sung from ramparts of Red Fort
August 11, 2026
Vande Mataram will be sung from the ramparts of Delhi’s Red Fort for the first time during India’…
The 2026 Independence Day celebrations will also mark 150 years of Vande Mataram, giving the …
PM Modi will lead the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, with this year’s …
The Economic Times
Domestic equity investments cross Rs 5 lakh crore mark for third consecutive year
August 11, 2026
Domestic institutional investors invested a net ₹5.13 lakh crore in Indian equities through …
DIIs have pumped ₹19.21 lakh crore into Indian equities over the past 36 months since August …
DIIs were overweight on consumer stocks, public sector banks, energy, telecom, metals and …
The Times of India
Non fossil power capacity crosses 300GW mark
August 11, 2026
India’s non-fossil power capacity reached 300.5GW by July 2026, crossing the 300GW milestone …
According to the renewable energy ministry, solar power has emerged as India’s largest clean-…
Domestic renewable-energy manufacturing has expanded significantly, with the approved list of …
The Economic Times
Most UPI transactions to stay free: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
August 11, 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Rajya Sabha assured consumers that UPI transactions …
India processed a record-scale 2,366 crore UPI transactions worth ₹29.9 lakh crore in July 2026 …
The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill 2026 aims to provide greater tax certainty for …
The Economic Times
Festive rush: Quick commerce firms to hire 35-40% more temp workers, demand surges for tech-savvy talent
August 11, 2026
Quick-commerce companies are expected to hire 35-40% more temporary workers by creating around …
India’s quick-commerce companies currently operate around 5,500-6,000 dark stores and are …
Quick-commerce companies are increasingly seeking tech-savvy workers for roles involving …
News18
Lovlina Borgohain’s Glasgow Restaurant Objection Gets PM Modi’s Praise: ‘That Video Was Not Ordinary’
August 11, 2026
PM Modi praised Lovlina Borgohain for objecting to an incorrect depiction of India during the …
The Glasgow restaurant apologised after CWG 2026 silver medalist Lovlina Borgohain raised …
India’s boxing contingent secured 10 of the country's 39 medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, …
News18
'Not Just Won Medals, Inspired A Generation': PM Hosts CWG 2026 Champions, Hails Their Performances
August 11, 2026
PM Modi hosted India’s Commonwealth Games 2026 medal winners at his house and praised their …
India finished fourth at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 …
India will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, with the event set to mark the …
The Economic Times
Mirabai Chanu shares with PM Modi why she cried after winning Gold at CWG 2026
August 11, 2026
Weightlifting champion Mirabai Chanu described her Commonwealth Games gold as an emotionally …
Mirabai Chanu’s Commonwealth Games gold followed a challenging four-year period that she had …
PM Modi praised Mirabai Chanu’s emotional reaction to her gold-medal victory, highlighting the …
The Times of India
India among top nations in quantum technology, says science minister Jitendra Singh
August 11, 2026
"Today we are at the same level as any other country in the world": Jitendra Singh, MoS Science …
India is now recognised as a top nation in quantum technology and advanced scientific fields …
The opening of the space and nuclear sectors to private companies has triggered rapid expansion …
Business Standard
Indian tourists can get free UAE visas under new Abu Dhabi DCT scheme
August 11, 2026
"By covering the cost of UAE entry visas, we are making it simpler for Indian travellers to …
Indian passport holders booking a minimum 3-night stay in the UAE can receive free entry visas …
The DCT Abu Dhabi programme supports up to 20,000 visas, with the government covering the full …
The Economic Times
Govt mops up Rs 45,306 cr from disinvestment, asset monetisation in FY26; exceeds RE target
August 11, 2026
"Government of India realised an amount of Rs 45,306.05 crore in FY 2025-26, which included Rs …
The Central government exceeded its Revised Estimates target by mopping up Rs 45,306 crore from …
For the current fiscal year, the Central government has budgeted Rs 80,000 crore under …
The Times of India
Domestic tractor sales jump 21% in July
August 11, 2026
"Significant recovery in rainfall, improved reservoir levels, accelerated kharif sowing aided …
Domestic tractor sales grew 20.5% YoY to 77,482 units in July 2026, driven by resilient rural …
Leading manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra reported a 21% increase in domestic sales to 32,643 …
Money Control
Telecom PLI attracts over Rs 5,200 crore investment, generates Rs 1.1 lakh crore sales: DoT
August 11, 2026
"The telecom PLI scheme has attracted investments exceeding Rs 5,200 crore and generated …
The telecom PLI initiative has created employment for about 32,500 individuals through 22 new …
The Department of Telecommunications established 100 5G use case labs under the Technology …
The Indian Express
How UPI becomes an instrument of India’s digital infrastructure diplomacy
August 11, 2026
India is exporting a real-time payment system and platform infrastructure architecture, along …
UPI transactions surged from 4,595.61 crore worth Rs 84.16 lakh crore in FY22 to 24,161.69 …
The IMF recognised UPI as the world's largest retail fast payment system by volume, with India …
Business Standard
Embassy Reit bullish on India's market; eyes organic, inorganic growth: CEO
August 11, 2026
"GCCs continued to anchor demand, accounting for 81% of quarterly leasing, while AI-related …
Embassy REIT reported a 17% annual rise in net operating income to Rs 1,020 crore and revenue …
Embassy Office Parks REIT is constructing 6.2 million sq ft of new office space with an …
The Times of India
West Asia war fallout: Oil product exports find many new markets
August 11, 2026
India's refined petroleum exports surged significantly amid West Asia supply disruptions, …
Refined petroleum exports to Italy soared from $2 million to $478 million, while shipments to …
The share of oil products in total exports rose markedly, with Tanzania reaching 77% and …
India Today
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 …