Former RBI Governor C. Rangarajan and D.K. Srivastava assessed the Centre’s FY 2026–27 fiscal outlook, noting that strong non-tax revenues and capital spending could keep the fiscal deficit near the 4.6% target, despite tax, subsidy and geopolitical pressures.
The Andhra Pradesh government’s policy framework recommending a Deemed Distribution Licence (DDL) for hyperscale AI data centres—including the Google-Adani AI data centre project in Visakhapatnam—has faced severe legal and civil pushback.
The Maharashtra FDA issued notices to actors over Vimal Elaichi endorsements, alleging surrogate advertising of prohibited pan masala in violation of food safety and consumer protection norms.
Beijing-based LandSpace launched its Zhuque-3 Y2, placing the Honghu-03 satellite into orbit and successfully soft-landing the reusable first stage in Gansu Province.
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) reaffirmed its decision to restrict the singing of Vande Mataram to only its first two stanzas at party functions, citing its historic 1937 resolution.
As ISRO prepares for the uncrewed flight test sequence of the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, aerospace experts have detailed the functioning of the crew module’s Thermal Protection System (TPS).
The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is reviewing the Adoption Regulations, 2022 to address procedural bottlenecks and improve adoption of special needs children, including those with treatable conditions.
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of execution by hanging, rejecting a PIL that challenged it as cruel and violative of the right to dignity under Article 21.
The 12th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi under India’s chairship adopted a joint ministerial statement condemning the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) as a unilateral, punitive, discriminatory, and protectionist trade barrier.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to chair the 31st Southern Zonal Council (SZC) meeting on August 20, 2026, in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu.
India’s makhana market is projected to reach ₹11,000–₹12,000 crore by 2029–30, supported by rising global demand and modern cultivation. The Centre has also approved a ₹476.03-crore scheme and established the National Makhana Board.
