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Parliament Passes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2026 Centralising Control
Enacted the MMDR Amendment Bill 2026, granting the Central Government authority over critical mineral extraction.
SC Rules Revenue Record Mutation Does Not Grant or Extinguish Property Title
Reaffirmed that property mutation in revenue records is solely for tax collection and cannot establish legal title.
ISRO Reaffirms Target to Establish Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035
Declared India's target to operationalise its own space station, Bharatiya Antariksh Station, by the year 2035.
India Successfully Produces 100% Indigenised AK-203 'Sher' Rifle in Amethi
Test-fired the first fully indigenised AK-203 'Sher' assault rifle manufactured at the IRRPL plant in Uttar Pradesh.
EAM Jaishankar Meets Vladimir Putin Ahead of 2026 BRICS and SCO Summits
Reviews bilateral trade and energy cooperation with Russia ahead of upcoming SCO and BRICS summits.
Reviews bilateral trade and energy cooperation with Russia ahead of upcoming SCO and BRICS summits.
Urges the Centre to scrap or revise the 1996 Ganga Water Treaty with Bangladesh ahead of its 2026 expiry.
NSA Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to progress boundary delimitation and sustain peace along the LAC.
Finalize an 8-point consensus during 25th Special Representatives talks to advance boundary negotiations and de-escalate LAC.
Pledges deeper strategic cooperation with Uzbekistan spanning trade, culture, energy, and defence sectors.
Conducted high-level diplomatic and border mechanism talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing.
Initiated bilateral trade talks in Tokyo focusing on strategic investments in semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing.
Iran blacklisted 45 vessels, including Indian ships LNG Disha and Maha Roos, citing Strait of Hormuz navigation violations.
Engage in proactive diplomacy to bridge intra-group divides over West Asian conflicts before the summit.
Participate in the Bishkek SCO Summit and hold bilateral talks to deepen Central Asian geopolitical ties.
Sent NDRF teams and relief supplies to aid Nepal flash flood rescue efforts with over 320 Indians missing.
Iran reaffirms resilience against US economic sanctions while utilizing diplomacy and defence strategies.
Requests immediate cross-border electricity imports from India after devastating floods damage major hydel projects.
Mazloum Abdi announced the dissolution of the Kurdish-led SDF after integrating into the Syrian national army.
Commenced six-day official visit to participate in G20 meetings and conduct outreach for foreign investment.
Announced measures targeting Venezuela petroleum reserves as Iranian maritime standoffs threaten crude transit.
Reached all-time high of $729 billion in August 2026 driven by foreign currency non-resident deposit surge.
Permitted Foreign Portfolio Investors to submit digitally signed Power of Attorney documents to streamline onboarding.
Introduces a standardized IT Resilience Index to evaluate cyber risk preparedness of Market Infrastructure Institutions.
Expands the scope of the Periodic Labour Force Survey to track digital and platform workers for the first time.
Dispatch over 1 million barrels of refined petrol to Russia as Ukrainian strikes damage domestic Russian refining capacity.
Authorize import of 1 million tonnes of raw sugar at zero duty to cool rising domestic retail prices.
Defers effective date for revised guidelines governing base price, price bands, and call auctions in ETFs.
FSSAI restricts sale of sub-standard spice mixes citing non-compliance with statutory safety parameters.
Initiates a 6% stake sale in Hindustan Copper Ltd via Offer for Sale to raise approximately ₹3,000 crore.
Issue white paper highlighting a 61% drop in Darjeeling tea production and demanding government revival packages for Dooars.
Conduct first monthly F&O expiry under Closing Auction Session mechanism to reduce extreme volatility.
Intensify strategic investment campaign in Japan to lure tech manufacturing hubs beyond 'China Plus One'.
Shifts passenger vehicle strategies toward multi-powertrain lineups amid changing consumer demand and emission standards.
SEBI passes strict recovery and attachment orders against defaulting entities to safeguard market integrity.
Announces leadership transition at India's largest private lender after declining board requests for re-appointment.
Tamil Nadu explores alternative sites for Chennai's second greenfield airport after Parandur site challenges.
Test-fired the first fully indigenised AK-203 'Sher' assault rifle manufactured at the IRRPL plant in Uttar Pradesh.
Directs the integration of Artificial Intelligence into the Multi-Agency Centre platform during the security meet.
Former CDS Gen Anil Chauhan stated an Indian loitering munition hit Kirana Hills near Sargodha during Operation Sindoor.
Indian Navy will commission INS Nipun, its second indigenous Diving Support Vessel designed for deep-sea operations.
Partner with the United Kingdom to co-develop electric propulsion systems for naval vessels and procure tactical missiles.
Deploy S-400 Sudarshan missile system to secure airspace and neutralize advanced aerial threats during high-alert operations.
Commence specialized 12-week commando conversion course for women personnel from police and CAPF units.
Partnered to acquire advanced anti-drone technology to safeguard over 370 critical installations nationwide.
Decided to purchase American fire-and-forget Javelin ATGM systems to strengthen high-altitude border security.
Former RAW Chief underscores RAW and IB as primary offensive and defensive pillars in India's intelligence matrix.
Plan AI-powered smart border architecture and unified command centres to counter cross-border drone smuggling and threats.
Enacted the MMDR Amendment Bill 2026, granting the Central Government authority over critical mineral extraction.
NITI Aayog recommended structural reforms for generic degree programs due to poor employment outcomes for graduates.
Evaluate re-introducing E10 ethanol-blended petrol to offset regional feed supply shortages and vehicle compatibility issues.
Direct inter-ministerial convergence of Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 with rural development funds for sustainable water supply.
Submitted Supreme Court affidavit seeking mandatory front-of-pack red visual alerts on unhealthy packaged foods.
Deploys 'Kanda Express' rail transit to release buffer onion stocks in high-demand markets at ₹35 per kg.
Reject requests to lower pass percentage in Foreign Medical Graduate Examination to ensure high clinical competency standards.
Identifies structural design issues as primary cause for surface slippages on newly built expressways.
Reaffirmed that property mutation in revenue records is solely for tax collection and cannot establish legal title.
Evaluates whether High Court Acting Chief Justices hold constitutional powers to initiate candidate nominations.
Files a Supreme Court petition seeking timebound disqualification rulings by the Lok Sabha Speaker under Schedule X.
A UN committee called on India to address hate speech and review the National Register of Citizens (NRC) process.
Clarify that complaints against judges require thorough internal inquiry after an SC judge seeks transfer of acting HC CJ.
Addresses rising cybercrime by directing proactive judicial interventions against novel digital fraud techniques.
Mandates law enforcement authorities to supply FIR copies and relevant evidence to the accused persons.
FDA withdraws license cancellation order against Cipla following judicial reprimand by Bombay High Court.
Declared India's target to operationalise its own space station, Bharatiya Antariksh Station, by the year 2035.
Exhorted private space entrepreneurs to leverage sector reforms and transform India into a global space market leader.
Selected industrial partners for 'AssamSAT', becoming the first Indian state to develop its own satellite system.
Propose a dedicated design vertical within NPCIL to facilitate private sector entry into civil nuclear power generation.
Healthcare experts declare AI essential for modern medicine but mandate doctors as ultimate decision-makers.
Partners with Serum Institute of India to produce Japanese Encephalitis vaccines to boost domestic supply.
Deploy early warning systems at 13 vulnerable glacial lakes following catastrophic flash floods in the Himalayan region.
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved land transfer for eco-tourism development at the Ramsar site Saman Bird Sanctuary in Mainpuri.
Dispatch emergency relief tranches to Nepal after severe Glacial Lake Outburst Floods leave over 150 dead along border.
Records persistent rainfall deficit despite above-normal precipitation events in several meteorology sub-divisions.
Cargo ship MV Ocean Winner sank 290 nautical miles off Paradip carrying 71,200 metric tonnes of iron ore fines.
IMD and CPCB reports show Delhi experienced above-normal rainfall alongside elevated Air Quality Index levels.
Dismiss observations by UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination regarding human rights of SCs, STs, and Rohingyas.
Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil begins indefinite hunger strike pressing for Maratha quota under OBC category.
Expanded specialized AI degree and research programmes across IIT campuses to meet emerging technology demands.
UP approved a time-bound disinheritance procedure and helpline to assist parents neglected by their adult children.
Announced elimination of the word fail from Class 10 and 12 marksheets to reduce student stigma and boost skills.
Emphasizes pluralism, unity, and cultural integration during centenary celebration event in New York.
Indicates simultaneous Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections are feasible by 2029 under a phased roadmap.
Invited stakeholder feedback to revamp National Testing Agency protocols and secure competitive exam systems.
Government prepares to confer the Sardar Patel National Unity Award, India's highest civilian honor for national integration.