New Delhi, August 15, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to Sri Aurobindo on his birth anniversary, recalling his contribution as a philosopher, nationalist, poet and thinker who devoted his life to India’s freedom and the broader advancement of humanity. In a message shared on social media,…
Continue ReadingChandigarh Pioneers Digital Rupee-Based Food Subsidy Transfers
Chandigarh, August 15, 2026: The government has taken a new step towards digitising welfare delivery with the launch of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system for food subsidies under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) in Chandigarh. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan…
Continue ReadingIndia’s Forex Reserves Jump $14.1 Billion, Cross $707 Billion
Mumbai, August 15, 2026: India’s foreign exchange reserves surged by $14.136 billion in the week ended August 7, taking the country’s total reserves past the $707 billion mark, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The sharp weekly increase was led by a rise in foreign…
Continue ReadingIndia, Japan Work on New Roadmap to Expand Skilled Workforce Mobility
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: India and Japan are working on a more structured pathway to help skilled Indian workers access employment opportunities in Japan, as both countries seek to deepen cooperation in skill development and human-resource mobility. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) recently brought together officials,…
Continue ReadingTelangana to Court Global Investors at ‘Invest Telangana’ Summit in December
Hyderabad, August 15, 2026: Telangana is getting ready to make a fresh pitch to investors as it hosts the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2.0 from December 7 to 9. This year’s event will carry a clear message — “Invest Telangana” — as the state looks to attract new businesses, capital…
Continue ReadingGovernment Removes 12-Minute Ad Cap for Television Channels
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: The government has decided to remove the long-standing 12-minute-per-hour limit on television advertisements, marking a significant change in the regulatory framework governing India’s broadcasting industry. The decision was announced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on August 14. The advertising cap was introduced in…
Continue ReadingGovernment Cuts Export Duties on Petrol, Diesel and ATF
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: The Centre has reduced export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), with the revised rates coming into effect from Saturday. The move follows the government’s latest fortnightly review of petroleum product export levies. Under the revised structure, the export duty on petrol…
Continue ReadingFM Sitharaman Meets 86 PM Internship Scheme Interns, Highlights Pathways to Jobs
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman interacted with 86 interns from 24 partner companies under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS), discussing their workplace experiences, skills gained and career aspirations. The interaction highlighted how industry exposure is helping young people move beyond classroom…
Continue ReadingNifty, Sensex End Week Lower as Rising Crude Prices Pressure Markets
Mumbai, August 15, 2026: Indian equity markets ended the week on a weaker note, with the Nifty 50 declining 0.8% to 24,366 and the BSE Sensex falling 0.6% to 78,009.25. The decline ended a two-week run of gains for both benchmark indices. Rising crude oil prices emerged as a key…
Continue ReadingAmit Shah Begins Rajasthan Visit, Rs.667 Crore Aid to Benefit 66.74 Lakh Farmers
Jaipur, August 15, 2026: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah begins a two-day visit to Rajasthan today, with a major focus on farmer support, employment generation and infrastructure development across the state. A key highlight of the visit will be the transfer of ₹667 crore to 66.74 lakh farmers…
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