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India and Uzbekistan Sign Uranium Deal and Target $5B Trade as PM Receives Top Honor
India signed a key uranium supply deal with Uzbekistan and set a $5 billion trade target, while PM Modi received its top state award.
PM Modi Urges Iran to Ensure Maritime Security in Strait of Hormuz at SCO
Emphasizes regional stability, protection of civilian shipping, and diplomatic dialogue during bilateral talks.
PM Modi Meets Vladimir Putin at SCO Summit; Urges End to Russia-Ukraine War
Calls for transition from 'endless war to an end to war' during bilateral talks on SCO Summit sidelines.
August 2026 GST Collections Reach ₹2 Lakh Crore Marking 14.8% YoY Growth
India's GST collection surged 14.8% to hit ₹2 lakh crore in August 2026, supported by robust auto sales and record UPI transactions.
Delhi High Court Rules Maternity Leave Cannot Be Grounds for Workplace Demotion
Delhi High Court ruled maternity leave cannot lead to employment demotion, directing the Centre to frame post-maternity reintegration rules.
India signed a key uranium supply deal with Uzbekistan and set a $5 billion trade target, while PM Modi received its top state award.
Emphasizes regional stability, protection of civilian shipping, and diplomatic dialogue during bilateral talks.
Calls for transition from 'endless war to an end to war' during bilateral talks on SCO Summit sidelines.
Includes Yarlung Zangbo mega-dam in renewable plan, raising downstream water flow concerns for India.
US forces struck military targets on Larak Island, prompting Iranian retaliatory strikes across Middle East bases near key maritime chokepoints.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit adopted a joint declaration rejecting double standards in combating international terrorism.
Central Delhi undergoes major infrastructural and cultural beautification drive for hosting the BRICS Summit.
Jaishankar visits Poland and Ukraine, marking high-level diplomatic outreach following PM Modi's 2024 Kyiv visit.
Reiterates India’s commitment to peace in Ukraine while defending energy security needs regarding Russian oil imports.
Partners to double bilateral trade in five years and deepen cooperation across defence, semiconductors, and law enforcement.
Reaffirms India's stance that dialogue, not trade bans, will resolve the Ukraine-Russia conflict during Poland visit.
US federal judge blocked executive order restricting birthright citizenship, citing US Supreme Court precedent.
India's GST collection surged 14.8% to hit ₹2 lakh crore in August 2026, supported by robust auto sales and record UPI transactions.
India registered 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY27, making it one of the fastest-growing major global economies.
Foreign Portfolio Investors injected ₹30,919 crore into Indian equities in August 2026, following ₹20,200 crore net purchases in July.
Marks first-ever 5-member NCLT bench to resolve personal insolvency claims exceeding ₹22,000 crore.
Signals strong macroeconomic momentum with bank credit to industry and services sectors growing over 20 percent.
Adapts tax structures to comply with OECD Pillar Two framework implementing global minimum tax across operations.
Signs MoU with European Securities and Markets Authority to enhance cooperation on Central Counterparties regulation.
Signs bilateral agreement with European regulator ESMA to enhance regulatory oversight of Central Counterparties.
SEBI extended the deadline for exchanges to implement revised base price, price band, and call auction mechanisms for Exchange Traded Funds.
Bidders for India's polymer banknote pilot must certify 100% tallow-free production and strict foreign cybersecurity safeguards.
Modifies derivative closing price calculation rules to prevent price manipulation during Closing Auction Sessions.
Delhi High Court ruled maternity leave cannot lead to employment demotion, directing the Centre to frame post-maternity reintegration rules.
Re-evaluates Article 124(3)(c) of the Constitution which allows appointing distinguished jurists directly to Supreme Court.
Approves appointment of eight High Court judges as Chief Justices across various states under Article 217.
Exercises constitutional authority under Article 217 following administrative deliberations and judicial complaints.
Establishes a formal framework for inter-state river water sharing, resolving long-standing allocation disputes.
Delhi HC penalises firm Rs 10 lakh for demoting employee post-maternity leave, upholding workplace equality.
Allahabad High Court quashed National Security Act (NSA) detention, ruling procedural lapses violated constitutional rights.
Expresses concern over police violence against peaceful student protesters, citing fundamental rights violations.
Mandates prior state government approval for CBI investigations against state employees under DSPE Act.
Karnataka enacted two urban administration laws without debate, raising transparency concerns over Bengaluru's 16.75-km tunnel road project.
Informs Supreme Court of proposal to transfer unfilled super-specialty medical seats back to state government doctors.
Enhances deep-sea diving, submarine rescue, and underwater support capabilities across the Indian Ocean Region.
Defence Ministry issued strict directives to Defence PSUs to reduce import reliance and build domestic supply chain resilience for critical spares.
Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma scripted history by becoming the highest-ranking woman officer in the Indian Air Force's operational hierarchy.
Manipur Home Minister confirmed completion of 55 km border fencing along the international Indo-Myanmar border.
Launches broad searches across 89 locations in 20 states, arresting key operatives in digital arrest fraud networks.
Schedules Corps Commander-level talks along the Line of Actual Control following Doval-Wang Beijing meeting.
Surgeon Vice Admiral Dilip Raghavan took charge as Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces).
States Pakistan remains key threat while China boundary issues require strategic management.
Commissions 342 newly trained officers at OTA Chennai, including 17 foreign cadets from friendly nations.
Puts India’s first geostationary imaging satellite EOS-05 into orbit using GSLV-F17 rocket to boost real-time monitoring.
Health experts advocate integrating Typhoid Conjugate Vaccines into India's Universal Immunization Programme to curb drug-resistant Salmonella.
Assam approved a ₹600 crore proton beam therapy unit, becoming India's first state to offer advanced radiation therapy in public healthcare.
Ends space agency's pause since PSLV-C62 mission failure in January with scheduled September launch.
Archaeologists signed an MoU to deploy LiDAR and Ground Penetrating Radar technology to uncover buried historical monuments in Lakkundi, Karnataka.
Submits letter challenging IN-SPACe directive on transferring launch vehicle manufacturing to private firms.
Launches native generative AI language models to promote research and application in regional Indian languages.
Issues countrywide alert against counterfeit rabies vaccine batches circulating in domestic markets.
Massive blooming of rare blue-violet Strobilanthes species was documented across Kudremukh National Park in Karnataka's Western Ghats.
Forecasts continued rainfall shortfall affecting 42 percent of monitored districts across India.
Urges Himalayan states to transition from reactive measures to proactive early warning systems and risk mitigation.
Forecasts severe global climate anomalies as a prolonged El Nino pattern threatens monsoon cycles and agriculture.
Water quality assessments in Haryana revealed a 74% increase in Total Dissolved Solids across Palwal and Nuh blocks over three years.
Protests construction activities on Chennai's Pallikaranai Marshland, highlighting threats to its Ramsar ecosystem.
Sets November 16 self-enumeration date for Census in UP, Goa, Uttarakhand, and Punjab.
Grants legislative, executive, and financial autonomy to six eastern districts under a new administrative structure.
Reiterates that parental salary and agricultural income cannot be computed for determining OBC creamy layer status.
The Election Commission clarified that voter list deletions under Form 7 of the 1960 Electoral Rules require mandatory inquiry and verification.
Two Kuki-Zo legislators returned to the Manipur Legislative Assembly, marking progress toward political dialogue.
PM Modi highlighted the necessity of institutional water data governance for effective resource management.
PM Modi inaugurated the Jal Shakti Ministry Summit to strengthen cooperative federalism and review national water management frameworks.
Delhi government announced free solar panel installation for households consuming up to 400 units, targeting 2.3 lakh homes by March 2027.
Establishes that best interest and welfare of the child remain paramount over minor's expressed choice.
The IIT Joint Admission Board proposed transitioning JEE Advanced to a computer-adaptive testing system by 2030 to curb coaching reliance.
Central drug regulators flag a batch of Abhayrab rabies vaccine as substandard, initiating safety investigations.
Appoints Dinesh Sharma as Lieutenant Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, succeeding Admiral D.K. Joshi.
Honours educators for groundbreaking contributions in AI, drone tech, climate tech, and sustainable design.