August 31, 2026
43 articles published on this date
C-DOT Unveils 14 Indigenous Quantum-Safe Products: Quantum Key Distribution and Post-Quantum Cryptography Explained
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the telecom R&D wing of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, unveiled...
Tata Signs Javelin Missile Co-Production Deal: Defence Procurement Routes and ATGM Technology
Tata Advanced Systems Limited signed an agreement with the Javelin Joint Venture (a partnership of two US defence manufacturers) for co-production of the...
India Terms Indus Waters Treaty Arbitration Award "Illegal": The Sovereignty Question
The Government of India formally termed an award issued by a Court of Arbitration on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), 1960, 'illegal,' asserting the tribunal...
Iran's President Meets PM Modi at SCO Summit: Chabahar and West Asia Mediation in Focus
Prime Minister Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met to discuss strengthening trade connectivity between the two countries. Both leaders...
India Rejects Hague Arbitration Ruling on the Indus Waters Treaty
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) rejected a ruling issued by a Court of Arbitration sitting at The Hague on matters concerning the Indus Waters Treaty...
India-Iran Trade Ties at the SCO Summit: Bishkek Meeting
The Prime Minister and the President of Iran met on the margins of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on August 31...
India Seeks Predictable Regulatory Pathways in Brazil to Expand Pharma Trade
India called for a more predictable regulatory environment in Brazil to facilitate greater market access for Indian pharmaceutical exports. Both countries...
Gaganyaan Explained: Why Human-Rating ISRO's Rocket Matters
A video explainer series traces India's progress on Gaganyaan, India's first human spaceflight mission, ahead of its crewed launch The programme aims to...
India's Q1 FY27 GDP Grows 7.8%, Beating Forecasts Across Sectors
The National Statistical Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), estimated India's real GDP growth at 7.8% for...
Manipur Census Deferred Amid NRC-First Demand
The Central government deferred census operations in Manipur, a day before the house-listing phase of Census 2027 was scheduled to begin in the state on...
Gaganyaan: Human-Rating the LVM3 into the HLVM3
A recent explainer detailed how ISRO is converting its proven LVM3 (formerly GSLV Mk III) launch vehicle — already used for satellite launches and the...
India Rejects Court of Arbitration's Indus Waters Treaty Award: Jurisdiction Dispute Explained
The Ministry of External Affairs rejected a supplemental award issued by the Court of Arbitration (CoA) constituted under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)...
INS Nipun Commissioned: India's Second Nistar-Class Diving Support Vessel
INS Nipun, the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) of the Nistar class, was commissioned into the Indian Navy at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. The ship was...
India's Q1 FY27 GDP Growth at 7.8%: Reading the Numbers Behind the Headline
India's real GDP for Q1 FY27 (April–June 2026) grew at 7.8%, up from 6.9% in the year-ago quarter but moderated from the 8.6% growth recorded in the...
Iran Seeks India's Diplomatic Support at SCO Summit Amid Escalating US-Iran Conflict
The Indian Prime Minister met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek — the leaders' first in-person interaction...
Coral Bleaching Events Intensify: GCRMN Report Finds Shrinking Recovery Windows
The Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) released its latest global 'Status of Coral Reefs' report, based on 21.1 million observations from 87,299...
Semicon 2.0 Notified: Rs 1.27 Lakh Crore Push to Deepen India's Chip Ecosystem
The government notified the Semicon 2.0 scheme (India Semiconductor Mission 2.0) with a total outlay of Rs 1.27 lakh crore (Rs 1,27,500 crore) to strengthen...
Semicon 2.0: Government Widens Chip Ecosystem Support to Rs 1.27 Lakh Crore
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) formally notified 'Semicon 2.0,' an expanded semiconductor incentive scheme with a total...
IISc Sets Up Quantum Computing Hub Under the National Quantum Mission
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has established a not-for-profit company to serve as a thematic hub for quantum computing under the National Quantum...
Ethanol, Sugar Prices and India's CAFE-III Fuel Efficiency Norms: How They Connect
India's Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme has driven ethanol blending from about 1.5% roughly a decade ago to the 20% (E20) target, achieved by March...
India Launches Guide to Grasslands and Open Natural Ecosystems at UNCCD COP17
India launched its first-ever 'Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems of India' at the 17th Conference of Parties (COP17) of the UN...
GOBARdhan Gets Rs 23,731-Crore Backing, But Urban Waste Systems Lag Behind
The Union Cabinet approved GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan), restructured as the National Circular Bioenergy Scheme, on 6 August 2026...
India's Ethanol Surplus Opens a Clean-Cooking Fuel Option Beyond E20
India's ethanol production capacity has grown to roughly 20 billion litres a year, driven by the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme After meeting the...
INS Nipun Commissioned: Submarine Rescue Capability and Indigenous Shipbuilding
INS Nipun, an indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel (DSV), was commissioned into the Indian Navy at a ceremony held at the Naval...
Antimicrobial Resistance in Children Rising Globally, Threatening Last-Resort Antibiotics
A global study analysing 106,581 pediatric bacterial isolates from 82 countries (2004-2022) found antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in children is rising...
'One Nation, One Time': IST Made the Legally Enforceable Common Time Reference
The Department of Consumer Affairs notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, making Indian Standard Time (IST) the mandatory, legally...
WII Report Maps Persistent Human-Elephant Conflict Hotspots in Kerala
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) released a report identifying persistent hotspots of elephant mortality and human casualties in Kerala. Kanan Devan...
India-Iran Bilateral Meeting at SCO Summit: Connectivity and Regional Stability
A bilateral meeting was held between India's Prime Minister and Iran's President on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in...
Semicon 2.0 Notified: India's Expanded Semiconductor Incentive Framework
The government formally notified Semicon 2.0, a semiconductor incentive scheme with an outlay of ₹1,27,500 crore, laying out eligibility norms and support...
Natural Capital Accounting for India's Blue Economy: Valuing Marine Fish Stocks
India's national statistical machinery released a concept paper proposing an experimental methodology to compile monetary asset accounts for the country's...
26th SCO Summit 2026: India's Central Asia Engagement and the SCO Framework
India's Prime Minister undertook a multi-leg Central Asia visit, holding bilateral talks in Uzbekistan before travelling to the Kyrgyz Republic to attend...
India Presses Brazil for Predictable Pharma Regulations, Eyes Mercosur PTA Upgrade
India called for a more predictable regulatory environment in Brazil to help boost Indian pharmaceutical exports to the country. India and Brazil agreed to...
US Treasury Presses G20 to Consider More Trade Barriers on China Over Global Imbalances
Ahead of a G20 finance leaders meeting, the US Treasury Secretary said G20 countries should consider imposing more trade barriers on China to address global...
Semicon 2.0: India's Expanded Semiconductor Ecosystem Scheme
The Union Government notified 'Semicon 2.0,' a scheme with a total outlay of about ₹1.27 lakh crore to strengthen India's semiconductor ecosystem. The...
Nepal Flash Floods: Infrastructure Building Spree and Himalayan Geology
A catastrophic flash flood struck the Nepal-China (Tibet) border region on 26 August 2026, originating near Rasuwa district and travelling down the...
Census 2027: Constitutional Basis and the Evolving Questionnaire
The upcoming Census 2027 (India's 16th census) has drawn attention for how its questionnaire has evolved over time, reflecting shifts in governance...
Over 40,000 State-Level Business Reforms in a Decade: The BRAP Framework
State governments have implemented more than 40,000 reforms over the past decade under a business reforms framework laid down by the central government...
Navy Chief Flags Rising Maritime Contestation as INS Nipun, Diving Support Vessel, Is Commissioned
The Chief of the Naval Staff commissioned INS Nipun, India's second indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), at a ceremony under the...
West Asia Conflict Escalation: Strait of Hormuz Stakes and India's Energy Security
Iran's armed forces stated they struck the Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates with drones, describing it as retaliation for a strike on Iranian...
Nepal-China Flood Disaster: Hindu Kush Himalaya Fragility and Climate Diplomacy
The death toll from the 26 August 2026 flash floods on the Nepal-China border rose sharply, with Nepal's disaster authority reporting nearly 790 deaths and...
India's Widening Bilateral Deals: Submarine Cooperation, Student Mobility, and Trade Tariff Cuts
India has advanced multiple bilateral arrangements in 2026 spanning defence, education, and trade, reflecting deeper engagement across several strategic...
Falling Urea Prices, Rising DAP/MOP Costs: Why India's Fertilizer Subsidy Bill Is Under Strain
Global urea prices have fallen sharply through 2026 even as import prices of DAP (di-ammonium phosphate) and MOP (muriate of potash) have risen, more than...
India-Uzbekistan Joint Condemnation of Cross-Border Terrorism Ahead of SCO Summit
India and Uzbekistan elevated bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during a State Visit, issuing a joint statement on wide-ranging...