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India surpasses US to become second fastest growing solar energy market
August 03, 2026
India’s installed solar power capacity surges by a massive 50-fold from a mere 3 GW in 2014 to …
India surpasses US to become second fastest growing solar energy market; the country added 37 …
India emerge as the world’s second-largest solar growth market; India’s solar sector has …
News18
‘Substance Abuse Takes Youth Away From Their Dreams’: PM Modi Launches Anti-Drug Campaign
August 03, 2026
PM Modi launches the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’ through video …
PM Modi urges society to work collectively to protect the country’s youth from addiction’ …
The Nasha Mukt Yuva (Drug-Free Youth) movement was not only aimed at individuals struggling …
The Financial Express
Centre releases Rs 1.09 lakh crore tax devolution; Uttar Pradesh gets biggest share to accelerate development spending
August 03, 2026
In a significant early fiscal transfer aimed at supporting state spending, the Union government …
Centre releases Rs 1.09 lakh crore tax devolution; in August 2026 state-wise distribution, …
Centre releases Rs 1.09 lakh crore tax devolution to states; the move is meant to strengthen …
The Economic Times
Global FMCG giants bet big on India as demand, premiumisation rise
August 03, 2026
Global consumer products makers like Mondelez and L’Oreal have reported strong consumer demand …
American snacking major Modelez international says “Demand remained solid in India during the …
British FMCG major Reckitt reported high single-digit growth in India during the June quarter, …
News18
From ‘Mere Pyare Deshvasiyon’ To ‘Hi, Friends’: PM Modi’s Message Of Forgiveness To Gen Z
August 03, 2026
At a time of deep political acrimony, with abusive slogans against PM Modi and even his late …
For more than a decade, PM Modi has addressed the nation with “Mere pyare deshvasiyon". This …
While condemning the language used by sections of the protesters, PM Modi appealed to society …
The Times of India
E-2-wheelers cross 2L mark as EV sales soar
August 03, 2026
India's EV registrations rose over 66% YoY to around 3.3 lakh units in July 2026, setting a new …
Electric two-wheelers crossed the 2 lakh monthly mark for the first time, signalling …
Indian manufacturers continue to dominate the EV transition, with TVS Motor, Bajaj Auto, Ather …
Business Standard
Govt raises semiconductor demand forecast 50% to $150 billion by 2030
August 03, 2026
India's semiconductor demand is now projected to reach $150 billion by 2030, 50% higher than …
The government's Semicon programme is expected to help meet 20–30% of India's domestic chip …
India is emerging as an alternative global hub for semiconductor assembly, with international …
Swarajya
India’s UPI Transaction Volume Hits All-Time High Of 23.66 Billion In July
August 03, 2026
UPI recorded its highest-ever monthly transaction volume in July 2026, processing 23.66 billion …
UPI transactions in July 2026 grew 22% year-on-year by volume and 19% by value, highlighting …
India's UPI ecosystem is steadily expanding its global footprint, with merchant payments now …
The Financial Express
How India’s Rs 175 crore Diving Support Craft projects strengthen Navy’s underwater capabilities
August 03, 2026
The Indian Navy completed its ₹174.77 crore Diving Support Craft programme with the launch of …
The five-vessel DSC project enhances the Navy's underwater operational capabilities, supporting …
Built under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives, the DSC project showcases …
Organiser
The Politics of Strategic Retreat: Why PM Narendra Modi wins big by losing small
August 03, 2026
The most enduring statesmen are remembered not merely for their victories, but for deciding …
Whether confronted by mass protests, coalition negotiations, electoral surprises or …
The immediate loss creates a larger strategic advantage, and PM Modi’s politics often resembles …
The Times of India
Built for tomorrow's wars: How India's new turbojet engine changes the missile and drone equation
August 03, 2026
India has entered an exclusive club of countries capable of designing and producing indigenous …
The development of India's first indigenous 350 kg thrust-class expendable turbojet engine is …
The new 350 kg thrust-class expendable turbojet engine is expected to benefit a wide range of …
The New Indian Express
India's rich cultural tapestry takes centre stage as Commonwealth baton heads to Ahmedabad
August 03, 2026
Glasgow formally pass the Commonwealth Games baton to India before a spectacular showcase of …
As Glasgow handed over the Commonwealth baton, India introduced the world to its timeless …
India offered the world a vibrant invitation to Ahmedabad CWG in 2030, blending ancient …
DD News
CWG 2026: India’s ‘Golden Punch’ – India climbs to fourth place after winning 16 medals in a single day
August 03, 2026
India won 16 medals in a single day at the CWG 2026, registering one of its strongest …
Indian boxers led the charge at CWG 2026 with 10 medals, including 7 golds, underlining India's …
With 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze, India moved ahead of host Scotland …
News On Air
India’s economy is likely to grow around 7% in Q1 FY27: SBI Research report
August 03, 2026
SBI Research projects India's economy to grow by around 7% in Q1 FY27, exceeding earlier …
India's industrial activity remained robust with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) …
India's exports rose 15.5%, and electricity demand increased 11.5% in the April–June quarter, …
The Tribune
Stranded in Tehran, 50 Iranian Sikhs return safely to India
August 02, 2026
Nearly 50 Iranian Sikhs stranded in Tehran due to the ongoing West Asia conflict have been …
The plight of the stranded Sikhs in Tehran first came to light in late April when Jaiveer …
The repatriation of the Iranian Sikh families is part of Prime Minister Modi's continued …
The Economic Times
India's youth driving advances in AI, space & deep tech: PM Narendra Modi
August 02, 2026
PM Modi says India's youth drive breakthroughs in AI, semiconductors, deep tech, space …
Young entrepreneurs strengthen India's startup ecosystem, digital economy and private space …
PM Modi highlights the expansion of higher education with over 650 new universities, nearly 14,…
Business Line
Safran’s Hyderabad engine MRO starts operations, targets 300 LEAP engines annually
August 02, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Safran's Hyderabad engine MRO facility, which has now …
Safran's Hyderabad facility targets servicing up to 300 LEAP aircraft engines annually, …
Safran expands high-skilled employment and training opportunities in India, with the facility …
The Financial Express
States benefit from GST reform
August 02, 2026
GST rate rationalisation expands the overall revenue pool, making states net beneficiaries of …
GST collections and states' revenue share strengthen, supporting higher fiscal growth and …
The revised GST framework simplifies taxation and creates a stronger, more sustainable revenue …
The Financial Express
Passenger vehicle sales jump 34.4% in July
August 02, 2026
Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 34.4% year on year to 4.69 lakh units in July
Maruti Suzuki records nearly 2 lakh domestic passenger vehicle sales, led by strong demand …
Leading automakers register robust sales growth, reflecting strong consumer demand and a …
Money Control
GST completes nine years with stronger revenues and compliance
August 02, 2026
GST collections reach record highs, with June 2026 revenues rising 13.9% year on year to ₹1.95 …
GST taxpayer base expands from 66.5 lakh in 2017 to 1.65 crore by May 2026, strengthening India'…
GST 2.0 simplifies compliance, rationalises tax rates and enhances ease of doing business, …
The Hans India
Restoring trust – Modi govt ushers in era of fair examinations
August 02, 2026
Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026 introduces stricter penalties, fast-track courts and …
PM Modi says the reforms protect students' dreams and ensure success is driven by merit and …
Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026 strengthens transparency, accountability and trust in …
The Times of India
Modi urges India’s youth to build on nation’s achievements
August 02, 2026
PM Modi calls on youth to lead nation building through innovation, sustainability, cleanliness …
PM Modi says India's youth are powering the world's third largest startup ecosystem, …
PM Modi highlights the expansion of higher education with 650+ new universities, 14,000 colleges,…
The Economic Times
UPI hits record Rs 29.9 lakh crore in July, 23.66 billion transactions
August 02, 2026
UPI records an all-time high of 23.66 billion transactions worth ₹29.88 lakh crore in July 2026
UPI strengthens India's digital payments ecosystem with growing adoption by consumers and …
UPI expands its global footprint across multiple countries, reinforcing India's leadership in …
IANS
PM Modi releases Kannada translations of Valmiki Ramayana and stories of Vedanta monks
August 02, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases Kannada translations of the Valmiki Ramayana and Stories …
PM Modi says the translations help youth connect with India's spiritual and literary heritage …
PM Modi appreciates the Ramakrishna Ashrama's contribution to social service, value-based …
News18
PM Modi Hails India's Youth: 'They Are Driving World's Fastest-Growing Economy'
August 02, 2026
India’s youth are emerging as the driving force behind the country’s progress: PM Modi
The success of flagship initiatives such as Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India has been …
India has become the world’s second-largest mobile phone manufacturer because of the talent and …
News18
'Airports Were Named After One Family, We Changed That': PM Modi's Dig At Gandhis In Andhra
August 02, 2026
PM Modi took a dig at the Gandhi family, saying that in the past, airports in India were often …
The number of operational airports has more than doubled, from 74 before 2014 to 166 today, …
Thanks to UDAN, people from even poor families are getting the opportunity to fly: PM Modi
Money Control
GST collections hit 14-month high in July, cross Rs 2 lakh crore for second time in FY27
August 02, 2026
GST collections rose 15.4% year-on-year to Rs 2.11 lakh crore in July, recording the fastest …
The Rs 2.11 lakh crore GST collections in July mark only the second instance this fiscal year …
Net GST revenues stood at Rs 1.81 lakh crore in July, up 15.8 percent from a year earlier
Business Standard
Coal India July coal supplies hit record high, production rises 8.44%
August 02, 2026
Coal production in July 2026 grew by 8.44% to 50.36 million tonnes (MT) at Coal India Limited (CIL)
Coal supplies in July 2026 rose to 64.19 MT, the highest-ever coal offtake for the month in CIL’…
Despite the challenges posed by heavy rainfall, the Coal India Limited recorded healthy growth …
The New Indian Express
Youth must turn Vivekananda’s vision into reality: PM Modi
August 02, 2026
PM Modi calls upon the youth to transform Swami Vivekananda’s vision of India into reality
The country’s future rests on the strength, aspirations and character of its young generation: …
The Viveka Smaraka would serve as a centre for inspiring generations of young Indians towards …
ABP News
'No Discrimination In Education': PM Modi Outlines Vision
August 02, 2026
Swami Vivekananda believed equality was as important as education for the nation's progress: PM Modi
Ensuring equal access to education and opportunities has become a national priority: PM Modi
The government is reshaping the country's education system to prepare young people for the …
The Indian Express
Andhra poised to emerge as a major manufacturing hub: PM Narendra Modi
August 02, 2026
Andhra Pradesh is poised to emerge as a major manufacturing hub under the leadership of CM N. …
Due to CM Naidu’s efforts, several leading global companies are showing interest in investing …
The person who gave oxygen to Andhra Pradesh and made the state stand on its feet again is …
The Hindu
Narendra Modi all praise for Bobbili Veena artisans
August 02, 2026
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu presented a Bobbili Veena to Prime Minister Narendra Modi …
Bobbili Veena has a special place in India’s musical traditions: PM Modi on X
Bobbili Veena has gained nationwide prominence due to patronage from great musicians across the …
The Financial Express
Rs 1.97 lakh cr in forex savings, cheaper petrol: Govt lays out the ethanol balance sheet
August 02, 2026
The Ethanol Blended Petrol programme saves ₹1.97 lakh crore in foreign exchange by reducing …
The Ethanol Blended Petrol programme strengthens India's energy security, stabilises fuel …
The Ethanol Blended Petrol programme delivers over ₹1.66 lakh crore in direct payments to …
The Times Of India
'Make in India' radar programme to help Tejas track targets gets Rs 2,205 crore boost
August 01, 2026
Astra Microwave has received an order worth Rs 2,205 crore from the state-owned Hindustan …
The Uttam radar is an indigenously developed AESA Radar, slated to be deployed on the second …
The indigenously developed Tejas Mk-1A fighter aircraft has been ordered in two batches, with …
The Indian Express
Indian Railways creates history with first live heart transport on Vande Bharat Express
August 01, 2026
Indian Railways has successfully transported a live heart aboard the Vande Bharat Express for …
The excellent coordination among Indian Railways, the RPF, the Gujarat State Police and medical …
The speed, punctuality and reliability of the Vande Bharat Express proved crucial to the …
Business Standard
Cabinet approves extension of PM-KISAN scheme with outlay of ₹3.15 trillion
August 01, 2026
Union Cabinet extended the PM-KISAN scheme for the next five years till 2030-31 with a total …
The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, approved continuation of the PM-KISAN scheme from 2026-…
The extension of PM-KISAN scheme will enhance farmers' capacity to invest in agriculture, …
The Economic Times
Union Cabinet approves Samudra Manthan scheme, Rs 84,084 crore push for deepwater oil and gas exploration
August 01, 2026
Union Cabinet approved the petroleum and natural gas ministry's ambitious Samudra Manthan scheme,…
Samudra Manthan scheme approved by the Union Cabinet with an outlay of Rs 84,084 crore aimed at …
Samudra Manthan scheme is designed to reduce the financial risk associated with deepwater and …
Money Control
Cabinet approves Rs 5,070 crore PM Surya Sarovar Yojana for 5,000 MW floating solar projects
August 01, 2026
Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY), a new scheme aimed at …
Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana will cover all States and Union Territories and is expected …
PM-SSY is expected to reduce nearly 10 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions every year and generate …
The Times Of India
PM Modi: I forgive those who abused me & my mother, our job to guide them
August 01, 2026
In a video message, PM Modi said that he would forgive young protesters accused of abusing him …
PM Modi’s video message forgiving abusive protesters came amid incidents of criminal cases …
In a video message, PM Modi said the youth who abused him during the student protests had lost …
The Economic Times
On a war footing, India Inc to ramp up festive hiring; temporary recruitment expected to rise 8-25% from last year
August 01, 2026
Companies are gearing up for a stronger festive hiring season this year despite persistent …
Several companies have started planning earlier than usual to secure talent for the crucial …
Hiring is being driven by resilient domestic consumption, continued expansion in organised …
The Economic Times
Over 5.5 crore ITRs filed for AY27 so far
August 01, 2026
Less than 24 hours to go! Over 5.5 crore ITRs have already been filed for AY 2026-27 (with over …
ITR Form 1 (Sahaj) is a simpler forms that cater to a large number of small and medium taxpayers
Sahaj can be filed by a resident individual having annual income up to Rs 50 lakh and who has …
The Economic Times
India's forex reserves rise by $6.1 billion to two-month high of $682.35 billion as of July 24
August 01, 2026
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $6.1 billion to a nearly two-month high of $682.35 …
Foreign currency assets (FCAs), the largest component of the reserves, increased by $4.8 …
Gold reserves also registered a healthy increase, rising by $1.3 billion to $103.05 billion in …
The Hindu
The Bay of Bengal as India’s SHANTI anchor
August 01, 2026
SHANTI provides a normative framework for shared maritime spaces, with the Bay of Bengal …
SHANTI offers a framework that places norms, trust, and integrity - not tonnage - as the …
If SAGAR was a statement of intent and MAHASAGAR a statement of reach, SHANTI is a statement of …
The Times of India
Project Kusha will cut India’s dependence on imported air shield systems like Russian S400 in future: DRDO expert
August 01, 2026
The July 23 test of a long-range Kusha missile was a key milestone in India’s evolving multi-…
The Kusha project has been designed to rival the capabilities of Russia’s S-400 triumf and US’s …
Kusha has been designed to intercept fighter aircraft, cruise missiles, large drones, precision-…
The Hindu
Malabar Gold & Diamonds execute first jewellery export to UK under India–UK trade pact
August 01, 2026
Malabar Gold & Diamonds became one of the first Indian jewellers to export jewellery to the UK …
Malabar Gold & Diamonds plans to open more than 30 new showrooms across the UK, the US and …
The India-UK Trade Agreement will help strengthen economic cooperation between India and the UK:…
DD News
APEDA facilitates first-ever air shipment of Karnataka’s Neelam and Totapuri Mangoes to Maldives
August 01, 2026
APEDA facilitated the first-ever air shipment of Karnataka's Neelam and Totapuri mangoes to the …
The first-ever air shipment of Karnataka's Neelam and Totapuri mangoes to the Maldives …
Farmers associated with the first export of Karnataka's Neelam and Totapuri mangoes to the …
News18
PM Modi, UK's Andy Burnham Hold First Phone Call, Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties
August 01, 2026
PM Modi held his first telephone conversation with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham
PM Modi and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham agreed to deepen cooperation across technology, …
PM Modi and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham agreed to leverage opportunities under the India-UK …
The Times Of India
India among best markets globally: Cook
August 01, 2026
Apple recorded its highest-ever June quarter in India, with CEO Tim Cook calling it one of the …
India was among Apple's strongest-performing Mac markets, with record growth in first-time …
Apple's Mac business generated a record $10.4 billion in global revenue during the June quarter,…
Business Standard
IBM and Sarvam partner to accelerate sovereign AI adoption in India
August 01, 2026
IBM and Sarvam partnered to accelerate sovereign AI adoption across governments and regulated …
IBM and Sarvam will jointly develop sovereign AI use cases for citizen services, grievance …
IBM and Sarvam will combine IBM's Sovereign Core with Sarvam's India-first AI stack to build …
Business Standard
Asmita Dey, Harsh script history with India's 1st-ever judo CWG gold medals
August 01, 2026
Asmita Dey became India's first-ever Commonwealth Games judo gold medallist after winning the …
Harsh Singh won the men's -60kg title to become India's second Commonwealth Games judo gold …
Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh secured India's first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medals in judo on …