August 22, 2026
28 articles published on this date
Siliguri Corridor Security Review: Border Management of India's "Chicken's Neck"
The Ministry of Home Affairs conducted a high-level review of security arrangements along the Siliguri corridor in West Bengal The review was attended by...
Mangrol, Third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, Delivered to Indian Navy
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, delivered 'Mangrol,' the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) built by CSL, to the Indian Navy...
Chennai Declaration Adopted at 14th BRICS Science Ministerial: STI Cooperation Framework
The closing session of the 14th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Ministerial Meeting, held in Chennai under India's BRICS chairship, concluded...
UKMTO and the Evolving Architecture of Global Maritime Security
UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), originally set up as an anti-piracy information hub, has become a primary source of real-time security advisories for...
Canada–US Trade Talks Collapse: 50% Tariffs and Retaliation Escalate the Dispute
Trade negotiations between Canada and the United States broke down in Washington on August 21, 2026, ending an effort to resolve an ongoing tariff dispute...
India's Fighter Jet Roadmap: Tejas, AMCA and the Case for Sixth-Generation Partnerships
A former Indian Air Force Vice Chief stated in a recent interview that the Tejas Mk-2, a 4.5-generation fighter expected to enter service in significant...
Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme Notified: Rs 62,500 Crore Push for Domestic Value Addition and Indian Brands
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notified the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS), a five-year scheme running from...
Supreme Court's Nine-Judge Bench Refines 'Industry' Test Under Labour Law
A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court delivered its judgment in State of Uttar Pradesh v. Jai Bir Singh on the meaning of 'industry' under...
Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme Notified: Rs 62,500 Crore Push for Domestic Value Addition and Indian Brands
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notified the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS), a five-year scheme running from...
Supreme Court Sets Aside NGT's Yamuna Floodplain Damage Order: Absolute Liability and Green Tribunal Appeals
The Supreme Court set aside a 2017 National Green Tribunal (NGT) order that had held an event organiser liable for damage to the Yamuna floodplains caused...
US "Great Transshipment Scam" Report Names India: Trade Rules and Tariff Implications
A White House report titled the 'Great Transshipment Scam,' released in mid-August, accused India along with more than 40 other countries of enabling...
Siliguri Corridor Security Review: Home Ministry Proposes 'Triangular Security Grid'
The Union Home Ministry held a security review meeting at Sukna, on the outskirts of Siliguri, with senior West Bengal officials and central forces to...
NIA Searches 10 J&K Locations in Cross-Border Terror Conspiracy Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at 10 locations across Jammu and Kashmir, including in districts such as Srinagar, Kupwara...
Assam Proposes Shrinking Kaziranga's Eco-Sensitive Zone from 10 km to 1 km
The Assam government has proposed cutting the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve from the currently applicable 10 km...
EAM's Russia Visit for IRIGC-TEC: India's Energy Diplomacy Amid US Tariff Pressure
The External Affairs Minister is set to visit Russia to co-chair the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic...
RBI's Special Forex Swap Facility Draws $72.8 Billion in Dollar Inflows
The Reserve Bank of India reported that its special USD-INR forex swap facility has drawn $72.8-72.85 billion in dollar inflows as of August 21, 2026...
BRICS Youth Ministers Adopt Joint Statement in Visakhapatnam Under India's 2026 Chairship
The BRICS Youth Ministers' Meeting, held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, concluded with the adoption of a Joint Statement by member countries The Joint...
India's Sugar Stockpile Set to Shrink as 2025-26 Output Estimate Falls
The government's sugar production estimate for the 2025-26 season has been revised down, reducing the projected opening stock for the next season starting...
Gaganyaan's Crew Escape System: How ISRO Protects Astronauts During Launch
A recent explainer covered the Crew Escape System (CES) of India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission — the mechanism designed to pull the crew module away...
Press Note 3 Relaxations: Land-Border FDI Rules Eased, First Investment Numbers In
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry reported that 29 FDI proposals worth ₹4,895.65 crore have been received under the revised FDI framework for...
Supreme Court Upholds Hanging as Mode of Execution: Article 21 and the "Just, Fair and Reasonable" Test
The Supreme Court dismissed a public interest litigation seeking to replace hanging with alternative methods of execution such as lethal injection...
US Imposes 50% Tariffs on $20 Billion of Canadian Goods: USMCA Under Strain
The United States imposed 50% tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian products, effective from early Saturday, after negotiations to resolve...
NMEO-OP at Five Years: Assessing India's Oil Palm Mission
Five years after its launch, the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) has been reviewed for its outcomes against its stated targets for area...
Strait of Hormuz Standoff: US Claims of "Control" and the Law of Transit Passage
The US administration reiterated that it has 'total control' over the Strait of Hormuz and adjoining land areas, amid an extended military standoff with...
Rs 62,500-Crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme Notified
The Union Government notified the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS), a Rs 62,500-crore outlay running from 2026-27 to 2030-31 to expand domestic...
Supreme Court's Nine-Judge Bench Refines 'Industry' Test Under Labour Law
A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court delivered its judgment in State of Uttar Pradesh v. Jai Bir Singh on the meaning of 'industry' under...
Siddhavatam Fort: A Vijayanagara-Era Riverine Stronghold on the Penna
A heritage feature documented the history and architecture of Siddhavatam Fort, located on the left bank of the Penna River between the Palakonda and...
Chhattisgarh Signs Geospatial and Logistics Pacts Under PM GatiShakti
Chhattisgarh signed two memoranda of understanding to strengthen its implementation of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan: one with the Bhaskaracharya...