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कर्नाटक ने तंबाकू और निकोटीन उत्पादों पर एक वर्ष के लिए प्रतिबंध लगाया
कर्नाटक सरकार ने 10 अगस्त 2026 को गुटखा और पान मसाला सहित तंबाकू एवं निकोटीन उत्पादों के निर्माण, बिक्री, वितरण, भंडारण और परिवहन पर एक वर्ष के लिए प्रतिबंध लगाया। इसका उद्देश्य…
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‘ग्रामीण ज्ञान सेतु’ ऐप से गुजरात के 752 ग्रामीण पुस्तकालयों को जोड़ा जाएगा
अमित शाह ने 12 अगस्त 2026 को गुजरात में ‘ग्रामीण ज्ञान सेतु’ ऐप लॉन्च किया, जिसका उद्देश्य गांधीनगर लोकसभा क्षेत्र के 752 ग्रामीण पुस्तकालयों को जोड़ना और ग्रामीण युवाओं को ज्ञान…
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भारत के 3 “संचार मित्र” बने ITU Generation Connect Youth Envoys
दूरसंचार विभाग (DoT) ने 2026–2030 के लिए तीन संचार मित्रों—अंकित कुमार पाल, मनीष कुमार मंडल और सुस्मिता सेन—को ITU Generation Connect Youth Envoys के तीसरे कोहोर्ट में चयनित होने…
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स्वतंत्रता दिवस 2026: पुलिस एवं अग्निशमन सेवाओं के 1,057 कर्मियों को वीरता एवं सेवा पदक
स्वतंत्रता दिवस 2026 पर पुलिस एवं अग्निशमन सेवाओं के 301 कर्मियों को वीरता पदक प्रदान किए गए, जिनमें 272 पुलिसकर्मी और 29 अग्निशमन कर्मी शामिल हैं। इनमें 197 पदक LWE प्रभावित…
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Indonesia's Independence Day and the Beginning of the End of Colonialism in Asia
Indonesia celebrates its Independence Day every year on August 17; on August 17, 1945, Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta proclaimed independence following the Japanese occupation.…
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IIHT SUTRA 2026 Boosts Technological Innovation and Skill Development in the Indian Handloom Sector
On August 14, 2026, Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated the first national conference of IIHTs, titled 'IIHT SUTRA 2026', in New Delhi, aiming to promote technical…
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CSIR-IICT Transfers Phytopharmaceutical Technology for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treatment
CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad, has signed a technology transfer agreement with Viridis BioPharma for an IND-ready phytopharmaceutical derived from Gymnema sylvestre, intended for the…
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Archana Varma assumes charge as Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation
Ms. Archana Varma has assumed charge as Secretary of the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti; she is a…
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Karnataka Bans Tobacco and Nicotine Products for One Year
On August 10, 2026, the Karnataka government imposed a one-year ban on the manufacture, sale, distribution, storage, and transportation of tobacco and nicotine products, including…
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752 rural libraries in Gujarat to be connected via the ‘Gramin Gyan Setu’ app
Amit Shah launched the ‘Gramin Gyan Setu’ app in Gujarat on August 12, 2026, aiming to connect 752 rural libraries within the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency and provide…
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Three Indian "Sanchar Mitras" Named ITU Generation Connect Youth Envoys
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) facilitated the selection of three "Sanchar Mitras"—Ankit Kumar Pal, Manish Kumar Mandal, and Susmita Sen—into the third cohort of ITU…
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Independence Day 2026: Gallantry and Service Medals for 1,057 Police and Fire Service Personnel
On Independence Day 2026, Gallantry Medals were awarded to 301 personnel from police and fire services, comprising 272 police personnel and 29 fire service personnel. Of these,…
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Independence Day — India's Journey of Freedom, Nation-Building, and Constitutional Democracy
India celebrates Independence Day every year on August 15; on August 15, 1947, India gained independence from British colonial rule, and Jawaharlal Nehru addressed the nation from…
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RBI's 101st SPF Survey Projects FY27 GDP Growth at 6.6% and Inflation at 5%
According to the RBI's 101st Survey of Professional Forecasters (SPF), India's real GDP growth in FY27 is projected at 6.6% and CPI-based retail inflation at 5%, marking a slight…
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Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 paves the way for the establishment of the National Tribunals Commission
The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, has received approval from both Houses of Parliament; it provides for the establishment of a National Tribunals Commission (NTC) to ensure…
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7.4 Magnitude Earthquake in Colombia — Significance of Plate Tectonics and the Ring of Fire
In August 2026, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the western region of Colombia; its epicenter was near San José del Palmar in the Chocó Department, and it occurred at a depth of…
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FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 Referred to 31-Member JPC
Amidst opposition protests, the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026—originally introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 25, 2026—has been referred to a 31-member…
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Value of India's 300 Most Valuable Family Businesses Reaches ₹138 Lakh Crore
According to the Barclays Private Clients–Hurun India 2026 report, the combined valuation of India's top 300 family businesses has reached ₹138 lakh crore (approximately $1.46…
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A New Direction for Livestock Insurance in Uttar Pradesh — Chief Minister's Risk Management and Livestock Insurance Scheme 2026
On July 6, 2026, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved the 'Chief Minister's Risk Management and Livestock Insurance Scheme,' with a budgetary provision of ₹60 crore for the 2026-27…
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Retail Inflation Rises to 4.45% in July 2026 — Driven by Food Price Pressures
According to data released by MoSPI on August 12, 2026, India's retail inflation rose to 4.45% in July 2026 from 4.38% in June, primarily driven by a rise in food prices. Food…
