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Raksha Mantri inaugurated the re-developed Hutatma Smruti Smarak at Patradevi, a historic site associated with Goa's liberation struggle from Portuguese rule. The event included tributes to Satyagrahis such as Karnail Singh, Sahodra Devi, and Madhukar Damodar Chaudhary. The Raksha Mantri highlighted the role of the Indian Defence Forces in the 1961 liberation of Goa (Operation Vijay) and mentioned Operation Sindoor. He also noted India's defence sector growth, pointing out increases in indigenous defence production and exports, ongoing jointness among the armed services, and the expanded participation of women in leadership and military roles.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of the festival of Onam. In his message, the Prime Minister noted that Onam is a vibrant festival celebrated with immense fervour globally and in India, and he prayed that it fosters the spirit of happiness, togetherness, and prosperity within society.

The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam via social media emphasizing the virtues of mutual learning, listening, and being free from selfish pursuits.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi. In his message, the Prime Minister expressed his aspirations for the occasion to promote a spirit of togetherness, joy, kindness, and societal contribution.

The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, expressed grief over a mishap that occurred in Suryapet, Telangana. Through an official statement via his office and social media, the Prime Minister conveyed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the incident and offered prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured individuals.

At the 17th Conference of Parties (CoP17) of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change called for a global shift from reactive drought response to proactive, technology-enabled resilience. Highlighting drought as a major development challenge affecting water, food, biodiversity, and economic stability, India outlined its multi-institutional approach. Key strategies mentioned include satellite-based drought assessments, catchment and riverscape forestry, river rejuvenation, revival of traditional water bodies, hill spring restoration, a pan-India watershed programme using a ridge-to-valley approach, household drinking water security programmes, and technology-driven crop insurance. India stressed that drought must be treated as a predictable and preventable risk rather than a recurring disaster.

The e-Shram portal, launched in 2021 by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, completed five years in August 2026. Developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), it established India's first Aadhaar-authenticated National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW), issuing a unique 12-digit Universal Account Number (UAN) to registered workers. In October 2024, it evolved into a one-stop service delivery platform integrating 15 social security and welfare schemes—such as PM-SYM, PMSBY, PMJJBY, NSAP, ONORC, and PMAY-G—alongside employment, skilling, and pension services. With over 31.89 crore registrations, the platform supports portable benefit delivery, evidence-based policymaking, and includes features like multilingual functionality and registration provisions for gig, platform, and migrant workers.

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah addressed the valedictory session of the Intelligence Bureau's 'National Security Strategies Conference' in New Delhi. He emphasized that strong internal security is the primary condition for achieving the target of a developed India by 2047. The Union Home Minister highlighted achievements in ending internal security challenges across three major hotspots through coordination among state police forces, central agencies, and CAPFs. He stressed the 100% implementation of three new criminal laws within a year to expedite justice and increase conviction rates, discussed initiatives against terrorism under the 'PRAHAR' framework, outlined the Narcotics Control Vision Document 2026–2029 based on the three Ds (Detect, Disrupt, Destroy), and reviewed a quadrangular border security approach to address infiltration. Furthermore, he noted technological integration through platforms like CCTNS, ICJS, NATGRID, NAFIS, and BHARATPOL, alongside strengthening the anti-fugitive mechanism.

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal held discussions in Tokyo with major Japanese financial and investment institutions—including MUFG, DBJ, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Nomura, and Nippon Life—to enhance long-term capital flows and investment partnerships. Highlighting India's 7.7 percent economic growth last year and its objective of becoming a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047, the Minister invited institutional capital into sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, green hydrogen, and digital infrastructure. Japanese entities expressed strong confidence in India's long-term prospects, shared their ongoing investments and expansion plans, and discussed facilitation measures relating to profit repatriation, regulatory predictability, and capital market access, alongside exploring GIFT City as an international capital gateway.

The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry chaired the India-Japan Industry Roundtable on Semiconductors and Artificial Intelligence in Tokyo, emphasizing economic and technological cooperation between the two nations. The Minister noted that domestic semiconductor demand is projected to reach USD 150 billion by 2032 and outlined India's semiconductor strategy, including funding allocations under Semicon India 1.0 and 2.0. Additionally, he held a bilateral meeting with Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, where both agreed to accelerate the review of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and discussed progress toward private investment targets.

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approved the transfer of DRDO-developed technologies for all conventional missile systems to the Indian defence industry to enable domestic production. This Transfer of Technology aims to promote greater participation of domestic industries, MSMEs, and technology partners, supporting qualifications, certifications, and regulatory requirements. The initiative is designed to enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities, strengthen the defence industrial base, reduce import dependence, increase domestic value addition, and boost operational capabilities while fostering the growth of India's defence manufacturing sector.

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the deeper integration of traditional knowledge with modern science, medicine, and emerging technologies during a visit to the CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (CSIR-TKDL). He highlighted that traditional knowledge should expand beyond conventional systems of medicine and Ayurveda to connect with broader scientific disciplines and institutions. The Minister called for stronger collaborations with academic and medical institutions, including postgraduate student co-guidance, to foster evidence-based research. Established in 2001, the TKDL initiative has evolved from digitizing Ayurveda formulations into a structured knowledge resource available to patent offices globally in multiple languages, playing a key role in preventing the wrongful grant of patents on documented traditional knowledge.

The National Shipping Board (NSB) held its inaugural 'Sagar Samvad' dialogue in New Delhi, focusing on the Maritime India Vision 2030 and the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced plans to add 100 new vessels to India's merchant fleet over five years to help reduce the country's $75 billion foreign freight bill. Discussions covered major challenges such as Indian-flagged ships operating 16% to 20% costlier than foreign counterparts due to taxes and capital costs, and proposed a five-pillar roadmap involving fiscal reform, assured cargo support, competitive financing, regulatory streamlining, and ease of doing business. Separate sessions led by Mansukh Mandaviya addressed maritime labor, seafarer welfare, and skills for emerging segments like cruise shipping.

The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, organised the tenth edition of the multilingual 'Sujal Gram Samvad' to foster direct interaction with Gram Panchayat representatives and local communities on the operation and maintenance (O&M) of rural drinking water systems under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0. The event emphasized community-led water governance, Jan Bhagidari, the devolution of Funds, Functions, and Functionaries (3Fs) under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, and the role of Village Water & Sanitation Committees. Representatives from four Gram Panchayats across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana shared local initiatives including user charges, automated timers, technical training, and water quality testing.

The second edition of the India-New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue was held in Wellington on August 24, 2026. Co-chaired by Joint Secretary Shri Amitabh Prasad and New Zealand Deputy Secretary Mr Richard Schmidt, the dialogue focused on advancing maritime security, joint military training, and bilateral defence cooperation under the India-New Zealand Strategic Partnership Roadmap 2030. Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region and discussed expanding military-to-military engagement, cross-service personnel exchanges, joint capital procurement insights, and defence staff college partnerships.

The Ministry of Steel released provisional data detailing the upward trajectory of India's steel sector for the April-July 2026 period. Crude steel production reached 56.2 million tonnes (Mt), while finished steel production touched 54.7 Mt. Finished steel consumption grew to 56.0 Mt, with India remaining a net importer of finished steel in terms of quantity during Apr-Jul 2026. Trade data indicates China and Korea were the top import sources, while Vietnam and UAE were the leading export destinations. Policy and industry developments noted include the notification of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026 on August 17, 2026, trial operations of a new iron ore beneficiation plant at NMDC Bacheli, an MoA between MECON and NMDC Steel Limited, and the issuance of Green Steel Certificates to 98 steel producers across 15 states under the Ministry's Green Steel Initiative.

CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) has unveiled three indigenous micro and small gas turbine engines: the NJ-05 (5 kg thrust), NJ-50 (50 kg thrust), and NJ-100 (100 kg thrust). Developed to support indigenous defence technologies, these compact propulsion systems are designed for tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drone interceptors, and compact missile systems. The project highlights advancements in high-RPM turbomachinery and high-temperature combustion technologies, marking a step toward technological self-reliance in aerospace engineering and supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat.

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released its Flash Report tracking Central Sector infrastructure projects worth ₹150 crore and above as of July 2026. Using the PAIMANA-PROJ platform and PAIMANA-CRIP repository, the Ministry monitors 1,775 ongoing infrastructure projects across 17 Central Ministries and Departments with a total revised cost of ₹37.11 lakh crore. The cumulative expenditure stands at ₹19.26 lakh crore. The Transport and Logistics sector accounts for the highest number of projects and revised costs, while the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways holds the highest project count by ministry. Additionally, 36 new projects were brought under monitoring in July 2026.

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare convened a two-day National Workshop on the Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK) in Maharashtra. SSBSK, launched by Union Minister Shri J.P. Nadda on June 29, 2026, integrates Home-Based New-born Care (HBNC) and Home-Based Care for Young Child (HBYC) into a unified, risk-stratified, and digitally enabled continuum of care for children from birth to 36 months. The workshop focused on operationalizing SSBSK guidelines, risk-differentiated care, and utilizing the Shaishav App for digital tracking, home visits, follow-ups, and referrals to improve child survival, growth, and development outcomes.

The 'Parishrama Adalat', a conciliation conclave for Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE) delayed-payment disputes, was organised in Hyderabad by the Commissionerate of Industries and Commerce, Government of Telangana, in association with the Ministry of MSME. The event successfully resolved 65 delayed-payment cases involving ₹8.29 crore using conciliation and Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) mechanisms. The initiative highlights how resolving delayed payments supports business continuity, improves cash flow, and strengthens commercial relationships. The event brought together MSEs, buyers, public sector enterprises, MSE Facilitation Councils, and ADR institutions, showcasing the transition from traditional portals to digital ODR platforms launched in 2025 under frameworks like the RAMP programme.