July 23, 2026
27 articles published on this date
Project Kusha, India’s desi S-400, takes to the skies; maiden test flight successful
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the maiden flight test of the Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile under Project Kusha from a...
DRDO flight test of ‘Kusha’ takes off
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the maiden flight test of the indigenous long-range surface-to-air missile system 'Kusha' ...
US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' imports
The United States imposed additional tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from about 60 trading partners, effective July 24, 2026, following a finding that the...
U.S. unveils new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
New US tariffs of 10% to 12.5% took effect from July 24, 2026, on imports from 60 trading partners, including China, India, and the European Union The tariff...
U.S. slaps 10% tariffs on goods imported from India over issue forced labour
The United States imposed an additional 10% tariff on goods imported from India, effective from July 24, 2026, under a Section 301 investigation into the enf...
International waterways must remain safe and unimpeded: S. Jaishankar
At the 21st East Asia Summit (EAS) in Manila, India stated that international waterways must remain safe and unimpeded, in accordance with international law,...
Pvt investment in space sector crosses $618 million, 17 startups given nod for space activities: Minister Jitendra Singh to RS
Cumulative private investment in India's space sector has crossed $618.5 million as of 31 March 2026, according to a written reply presented in the Rajya Sab...
India slams Pakistan's 'state-sponsored' misinformation at Asean, says Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance
At a Regional Forum meeting held under the ASEAN framework, India's delegation rejected remarks made by Pakistan's representative on Kashmir and the Indus Wa...
Centre monitoring 2,485 Himalayan glacial lakes; 56 classified as 'very high risk'
The Centre reported that it is monitoring approximately 2,485 glacial lakes and water bodies across the Himalayan region using satellite remote sensing. [Unv...
PM Surya Ghar to surpass 50 lakh households soon: MNRE
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) stated that the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is set to cross 50 lakh beneficiary households. The scheme h...
India plans Phase-2 of strategic petroleum reserves under PPP model at estimated ₹14,527 crore
The government announced plans for Phase-2 of India's Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) programme to be developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mo...
Government eases FDI rules for e-commerce companies aimed at export, first big relaxation in years
The government amended India's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy to permit FDI in the inventory-based model of e-commerce, exclusively where the activit...
WTO nations query India’s PLI, QCO, import substitution, New Delhi says public policy objectives key
India's 8th Trade Policy Review (TPR) at the World Trade Organization was held on 21 and 23 July 2026, covering the trade policy period from 2021 to 2025. WT...
India faces scrutiny over tariffs, MSP, QCOs at WTO review
India underwent its eighth Trade Policy Review (TPR) at the World Trade Organization in Geneva, held over two sessions on 21 and 23 July 2026, covering trade...
Govt opens inventory-based e-commerce to foreign direct investment for exports only
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) reviewed the consolidated FDI policy and inserted a new provision allowing foreign direct...
Jaishankar says attacks on civilian shipping cannot be tolerated, calls for maritime security amid Middle East crisis
At the East Asia Summit in Manila, India's external affairs minister stated that attacks on civilian shipping, seafarers, and maritime infrastructure cannot ...
US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia: Why this could reshape West Asia
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement (a "123 Agreement" under US law) that opens a possible pathway for Saudi...
Israelis fear Saudi nuclear deal could ignite West Asia arms race
The United States and Saudi Arabia announced a civil nuclear cooperation agreement on 22 July 2026, intended to help Saudi Arabia develop a civilian nuclear ...
Food processing PLI attracts ₹9,207 crore investment, creates 3.35 lakh jobs
The government reported that the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) has attracted ₹9,207 crore in investment, exceedin...
India slams Pakistan at UN over cross-border terrorism; says Kashmir integral, inalienable part
At a High-Level Open Debate of the UN Security Council on July 22, 2026, India exercised its right of reply after Pakistan raised Kashmir during the discussi...
Global goods trade rises 4.8% in Q1 2026 despite geopolitical tensions; AI and EV sectors drive demand: UNCTAD
The UN Trade and Development body (UNCTAD) reported that global trade grew about 4% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the previous quarter. Goods trad...
Govt has allocated ₹40,000 crore for scientific mine closures, says Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy
The government has earmarked a corpus of about ₹40,000 crore (roughly $5 billion) for the scientific and progressive closure of coal mines Thirty-three coal ...
West Asia war LIVE: U.S. military carries out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure
The US military carried out strikes on Iranian targets as part of an escalating conflict in West Asia, with both sides reported to have threatened civilian i...
Iran says stopped three oil tankers transiting Hormuz
Iranian forces stopped three oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz; one vessel caught fire and the other two turned back The interdictions targeted tan...
Trump’s 200% generic tariff threat would imperil Americans: Indian pharma
The US announced a phased tariff schedule on imported generic drugs: zero tariff for two years starting August 1, 2026, rising to 100% for a further one year...
More than half of Earth’s migratory bird species are declining — here’s how we can still save them
A global assessment finds that more than half of the world's 3,380 migratory bird species are in decline, driven by habitat loss, invasive species, hunting, ...
'I expect India to be concerned about US pharma tariffs': Rubio on Trump's 200% storm
The United States announced a phased tariff schedule for generic drug imports: zero tariff for a two-year grace period from 1 August 2026, rising to 100% fro...