India and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to conclude negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the end of 2026.
India has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) with the United States to procure the FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) route under emergency procurement powers.
The United States and Venezuela announced a major oil agreement on 28 August 2026 involving more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves. The arrangement was linked to a private joint venture, a 100-year concession, and a reported U.S. majority stake of 55% through equity and access to oil at cost.
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) completed 12 years since its launch by Prime Minister of India in 2014.
Samarthak, the first indigenously designed and constructed Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) built by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) at its Kattupalli shipyard, was formally delivered to the Indian Navy.
Prime Minister of India is embarking on a state visit to Uzbekistan followed by participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Heads of State Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
In its first major compliance push, the Centre directed ministries, States and UTs to prepare time-bound plans and appoint nodal officers to implement the DPDP Act, 2023.
Telangana launched a gold and copper mining exploration programme at Lingadahalli village in Devadurga taluk of Raichur district, Karnataka, on 27 August 2026. The project covers 199.13 square kilometres and marks the first entry of Singareni Collieries Company Limited into critical and strategic mineral exploration.
India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 12 and 13 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. The Ministry of External Affairs announced that India’s BRICS Chairship is guided by the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.
The Indian Coast Guard received ICGS Ajit, a Fast Patrol Vessel built by Goa Shipyard Limited, on 25 August 2026. The vessel is the seventh Adamya-class FPV built by Goa Shipyard Limited and has over 65 per cent indigenous content.
The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly passed a resolution opposing uranium mining and uranium ore-processing facilities in the State. The resolution reinforces long-standing community opposition to uranium extraction in the South West Khasi Hills.
India has strong food production and buffer stocks but must build a climate-resilient, sustainable food-security system to protect agriculture, supply chains and PDS from rising temperatures, erratic monsoons and groundwater depletion.
