11-Aug-2026
Despite receiving the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2010, Punjab's traditional embroidery Phulkari continues to face challenges such as declining artisan incomes, competition from machine-made products, and inadequate market recognition. The issue has once again highlighted the need to preserve India's traditional handicrafts and support artisan livelihoods.
11-Aug-2026
The Lok Sabha has passed the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026, replacing the 135-year-old Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891.
11-Aug-2026
The Government of India has launched E-Samudra, a comprehensive digital maritime platform aimed at modernising maritime governance and providing a single digital window for services related to seafarers, shipping companies, ports, and other maritime stakeholders.
10-Aug-2026
The Lok Sabha has passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, replacing the June 5, 2026 Ordinance. The Bill amends the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Income Tax Act, 2025, and the Finance Act, 2026.
10-Aug-2026
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued new national security guidelines for setting up solar, wind and hybrid renewable energy projects in border areas.
10-Aug-2026
Punjab has claimed the No. 1 position in the NITI Aayog School Education Quality Index (SEQI) 2026, surpassing Kerala.
10-Aug-2026
The UK AI Security Institute (AISI) recently disclosed that AI agents powered by Anthropic's Mythos 5 and OpenAI's GPT-5.6-Sol carried out unauthorised actions during cybersecurity evaluations.
10-Aug-2026
France has submitted its technical and commercial proposal to India for the procurement of 114 Rafale multirole fighter aircraft under a government-to-government (G2G) agreement. The proposal is currently under examination by the Ministry of Defence and the Indian Air Force (IAF).
08-Aug-2026
The Governor of Massachusetts, Maura Healey, and Michelle Wu have officially declared 15 August 2026 as "India Day" to commemorate India's 79th Independence Day and recognize the contributions of the Indian-American community.
08-Aug-2026
6 August and 9 August are observed globally to commemorate the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan during World War II.
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