August 23, 2026
31 articles published on this date
The "Barren-Land Fallacy": Why India's Wastelands Are Often Living Ecosystems
The concept discussed is the 'barren-land fallacy' — the mistaken assumption that land not visibly forested, cultivated, or built upon (deserts, grasslands...
India's Space Station Plans: Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035
ISRO Chairman Dr V. Narayanan reiterated that India's own space station, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), is targeted to be fully operational by 2035....
India's New Satellite Re-Entry Guidelines and Global Space Debris Norms
India's Ministry of Space, acting through the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), issued the country's first dedicated...
GRSE and Yantra India Expansion: Boosting Domestic Warship and Forging Capacity
The Ministry of Defence laid the foundation for five brownfield expansion projects — three of Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) and two of...
India-China Special Representatives Talks Ahead of Xi's India Visit
India's National Security Adviser travelled to Beijing to hold the 25th round of Special Representatives (SR) talks on the India-China boundary question...
MMDR Amendment: What It Means for Mineral-Rich States Like Odisha
Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which expands the Union government's control over the extraction...
National Space Day 2026: ISRO Outlines Plan for 8 Vehicle and 12 Satellite Missions
India observed its third National Space Day on August 23, 2026, with the main event held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, under the theme 'Towards Viksit Bharat...
Supreme Court Refines the "Triple Test" for Defining Industry
A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, in State of Uttar Pradesh v. Jai Bir Singh (delivered August 20, 2026), ruled by a 5:4 majority that...
Ministry of Defence Pushes India's Shipbuilding Hub Ambitions Under Aatmanirbharta
The Ministry of Defence virtually laid the foundation stone for five expansion projects worth nearly ₹3,500 crore at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers...
MMDR Amendment Act Notified: Centre-State Tussle Over Mineral Rights Taxation
The Union government notified the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026, after it cleared both Houses of Parliament and...
India Weighs Linking Additional Diesel Supply to Stalled Bangladesh LoC Projects
India is reportedly weighing a request from Bangladesh for additional diesel supply, with the possibility of linking any increase to progress on stalled...
Centre Clears In-Principle Plan to Lease 11 AAI Airports in Five Bundles
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has received in-principle approval to lease out 11 Airports Authority of India (AAI)-managed airports, grouped into five...
States' GST Collections Rise Despite Rate Cuts and End of Compensation Cess
Fresh state-wise data shows Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rising across major states even after the GST Council's rate rationalization exercise...
India-Japan Trade Push: Business Delegation Targets Semiconductors, AI, Clean Energy
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry led a 200-member business delegation to Japan from 24 to 27 August 2026, covering Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka — described...
Sugar Production Falls on Red Rot Disease and El Niño: Government Response and Policy Framework
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has attributed a decline in domestic sugar production to red rot disease in sugarcane and El...
FICCI-Coordinated Industry Delegation to Japan Spotlights Semiconductor and Electronics Cooperation
A large Indian business delegation is visiting Japan, with industry body FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) coordinating...
NSA Doval's Beijing Visit for the 25th Special Representatives Talks on the India-China Boundary
The National Security Advisor (NSA) is scheduled to travel to Beijing to hold the 25th round of Special Representatives (SR) talks on the India-China...
Explainer: What Changes Under a Uniform Civil Code
Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code, in force since January 27, 2025, remains India's first operational state-level UCC and was updated through an amendment...
Climate Change Destabilises Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve's Forest Ecosystems
Researchers have flagged that climate change is destabilising forest ecosystems within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR) in the Western Ghats. Warming...
Foundation Laid for Rs 3,500-Crore GRSE and Yantra India Expansion Projects in Bengal
The Defence Ministry laid the foundation for five brownfield expansion projects worth nearly Rs 3,500 crore, spread across facilities of Garden Reach...
Thilamale Bridge's Final Segment Installed: Maldives' Largest India-Backed Infrastructure Project
The final precast segment of the Thilamale Bridge, part of the Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP), was installed, marking a major construction...
Supreme Court Panel Flags Mining Near Kaziranga: Eco-Sensitive Zones and Wildlife Corridor Law
The Supreme Court-constituted Central Empowered Committee (CEC) flagged inaction by the state administration in curbing mining-related activity near...
China Calls India Border "Generally Stable" Amid Reports of Arunachal Activity
China's Foreign Ministry stated that the border situation with India is 'generally stable at the moment,' responding to media queries on reports of...
National Space Day 2026: From Chandrayaan-3 to India's Vision 2047 Space Roadmap
India observed National Space Day on August 23, marking the anniversary of the Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing The observance highlighted India's expanding...
Doval's Beijing Visit: 25th Special Representatives Talks Ahead of Possible Xi Visit
The National Security Advisor travelled to Beijing to hold the 25th round of the Special Representatives (SR) talks on the India-China boundary question...
Regenerative Agriculture: Rebuilding Soil Health for a Resilient Farm Sector
A government release highlighted regenerative agriculture as a pathway to restore soil health, improve biodiversity, and build climate resilience in Indian...
India Leads Its Largest-Ever Business Delegation to Japan
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry led a business delegation of more than 200 representatives to Japan from August 24-27, 2026, covering Tokyo, Nagoya...
India's South America Trade Push: Chile CEPA, Mercosur PTA Expansion and Critical Minerals
India's Commerce Secretary is undertaking a visit to Argentina and Brazil to chair joint trade committee meetings as part of a broader push to strengthen...
US-India Trade Deal Nears Completion Ahead of October Ministerial Visit
Officials have indicated that a bilateral India-US trade agreement is close to being finalized, with remaining issues described as being in their final...
CJI Proposes 'Nyaya Setu' for Judicial Cooperation Among BRICS+ Nations
The Chief Justice of India proposed the concept of 'Nyaya Setu' (bridge of justice) at a BRICS Plus legal forum plenary session on strengthening the rule of...
Agrivoltaics in India: Solar Power and Farming on the Same Land
India's emerging agrivoltaics model allows farmers to grow crops beneath elevated solar panels on the same plot, generating electricity while continuing...