26-Aug-2026
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) announced that India's installed non-fossil fuel-based electricity generation capacity has crossed 300 GW, reaching 300.50 GW as on 31 July 2026. This constitutes over 54% of India's total installed power capacity (around 552 GW) and represents more than 60% of India's 2030 target of 500 GW non-fossil capacity under its climate commitments.
26-Aug-2026
India’s AK-203 Sher assault rifle has achieved a major milestone in indigenous defence manufacturing. Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) has produced and test-fired the first AK-203 rifle made entirely from Indian components and input materials at its Amethi facility in Uttar Pradesh.
26-Aug-2026
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the Transfer of Technology (ToT) for all conventional missile systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to eligible Indian defence industries on 25 August 2026.
26-Aug-2026
The CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) unveiled three indigenous micro and small gas turbine engines — NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100 at the SSB Auditorium, CSIR Headquarters, New Delhi, on 25 August 2026.
26-Aug-2026
India has achieved another significant milestone in global space science. Renowned astrophysicist Dr. Annapurni Subramaniam has been awarded the prestigious COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal 2026 for her outstanding contributions to space research.
25-Aug-2026
Assam is moving ahead with AssamSAT, its proposed dedicated Earth-observation satellite system, with the process of selecting a private-sector implementation partner reaching an advanced stage.
25-Aug-2026
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on 7 August 2026 in Mecca.
25-Aug-2026
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on 22 August 2026 approved an amendment allowing eligible women state government employees to avail 180 days of paid maternity leave twice during their service. A major change is the removal of the earlier requirement of a minimum two-year gap between two spells of maternity leave. The decision also extends maternity-leave benefits to eligible adoptive mothers.
25-Aug-2026
Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to visit Musunuru in Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh, on August 24, 2026. During his visit, he will attend a programme at the Gourmet Popcornica Factory, where he will launch India’s first Non-GMO High-Expansion Popcorn Maize Hybrid Seed.
25-Aug-2026
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Vijay Joseph has announced the Annapoorani Super Six Scheme, under which eligible families in the state will receive six free LPG cylinders every year.
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