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On 29 July 2026, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi conveyed greetings to the nation on Guru Purnima, emphasizing that teachers not only impart knowledge but also infuse students with positive energy, noble thoughts, and values. He shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam describing six attributes of a Guru: inspirer, guide, speaker, demonstrator, educator, and awakener of truth. The Prime Minister posted the Subhashitam and his message on the social media platform X, urging citizens to make the ideals of their gurus a guiding force in their lives.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Harjinder Kaur for winning a silver medal in the women’s 69 kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, noting it was her personal best and expressing pride in Indian weightlifters’ performance.

India has emerged as a global leader in tiger conservation, now hosting nearly 70% of the world’s wild tigers. The 2022 All India Tiger Estimation recorded 3,682 tigers across 20 states, based on a survey of over 6.41 lakh km on foot. Project Tiger, a centrally‑sponsored scheme implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has established 58 tiger reserves covering about 84,500 sq km (2.56% of India’s area). The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) oversees scientific monitoring using technologies such as M‑STrIPES, camera‑trap AI tools and Management Effectiveness Evaluation, while India engages in international partnerships like the International Big Cat Alliance and Global Tiger Forum.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy announced that under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) higher central financial assistance is provided for the first two kWp of rooftop solar (RTS) capacity, and collateral‑free loans are available from nationalised banks at a concessional rate of repo‑rate + 50 bps (5.75% per annum) for a ten‑year tenure. Budget allocations for the scheme are Rs 6,250 crore (2024‑25), Rs 20,000 crore (2025‑26) and Rs 22,000 crore (2026‑27), with expenditures of Rs 7,822.92 crore, Rs 16,166.23 crore and Rs 10,392.48 crore respectively (as on 22 July 2026). By that date, 3,972,447 RTS systems covering 4,802,717 households had been installed, leading to reduced electricity bills and 18.93 households reporting zero bills for some months.

India’s exports reached a record US$ 863.1 billion in FY 2025‑26, comprising US$ 441.8 billion in merchandise and US$ 421.3 billion in services. The surge was driven by strong trade under FTAs with the UAE (US$ 37.3 bn), the UK (US$ 13.44 bn) and Australia (US$ 7.28 bn). Post‑FTA utilisation is reflected in the issuance of 4.45 lakh Certificates of Origin for the India‑UAE CEPA and a rise in HS‑8 tariff lines exported to partner countries. The government monitors preferential tariff benefits and has bolstered trade facilitation through platforms like Trade e‑Connect and the Trade Intelligence and Analytics Portal.

The Government of India has approved the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES) with a total outlay of ₹2,254.43 crore for FY 2024‑25 to 2028‑29. Of this, ₹1,309.13 crore is earmarked for setting up nine campuses of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) and ₹860.3 crore for establishing seven Central Forensic Science Laboratories (CFSLs). Funds of ₹119.09 crore have already been released and utilized for the campuses and labs. The approved campuses are in Nagpur, Raipur, Khordha, Chengalpattu, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal; the CFSLs are in Raipur, Khordha, Chengalpattu, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Kerala, with six co‑located with NFSU campuses. Land has been allotted in five locations and the campuses are operating from transit buildings. The details were provided by MoS Home Affairs Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar in a Lok Sabha reply.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation inaugurated Hub & Spoke International Flight Operations from Amritsar on 28 July 2026, making Amritsar the second spoke airport under India’s International Aviation Hub Strategy. The model links Amritsar to Delhi as a hub, enabling passengers to check‑in, clear immigration and customs at Amritsar and then transfer at Delhi without repeat formalities. The Ministry’s studies project the hub‑spoke system could create about 0.4 million jobs and add USD 30 billion to the economy by 2030, rising to 16 million jobs and USD 1.4 trillion by 2047. The initiative aims to boost tourism, trade, investment and regional development while enhancing India’s aviation sovereignty.

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare highlighted several central initiatives to strengthen agricultural marketing, a State subject. The e-NAM portal now registers 1.89 crore farmers and 2.78 lakh traders, with inter‑State trade rising from 563 MT in 2018‑19 to 2,984.3 MT in 2025‑26. Under the scheme for 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations, 10,000 FPOs have been registered, achieving a cumulative turnover of Rs 20,340 crore since 2020. The Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure (AMI) Scheme has sanctioned 12,353 storage projects (369.18 lakh MT capacity) and 6,901 non‑storage projects in the past decade. Additional support comes from the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, MIDH, PMKSY, and the World’s Largest Grain Storage Programme, collectively enhancing post‑harvest, storage, and value‑addition facilities.

The 17th Toy Biz International exhibition (4‑7 July 2026, New Delhi) showcased 400 Indian toy brands to 100 international buyers from 40 countries, generating around 30,000 business visits. The Government of India has undertaken multiple measures – a National Action Plan for Toys (21 actions across 14 ministries), increased basic customs duty on toys (20 %→70 %), a Quality Control Order (effective 1 Jan 2021), BIS licensing (≈1,800 domestic, >50 foreign), cluster support under SFURTI (18 clusters), startup recognition (>700), and export incentives via RoDTEP and several CEPA agreements. Consequently, toy imports fell 37.5 % (US$371.7 mn → 232.3 mn) while exports rose 89.1 % (US$203.5 mn → 384.7 mn) and 95 % of samples met quality standards in 2025, up from 33 % in 2019.

The Ministry of Textiles is implementing the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles to boost production of MMF apparel, MMF fabrics and technical textiles. A total of 170 companies have been approved nationwide, of which 24 are in Maharashtra, with cumulative investment of ₹167.51 crore in the state as of 31 March 2026. The scheme was revised in October 2025, adding 17 new HSN codes, halving the minimum investment threshold, and lowering the incremental turnover requirement from 25 % to 10 %. Following these changes, MSME participation rose to 68 % (65 of 96 applications) in Round 3. The Ministry conducts weekly open‑house sessions, monthly workshops and state‑level outreach to facilitate implementation and resolve issues.

The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY), launched in February 2024, is a demand‑driven scheme allowing residential consumers with grid‑connected electricity to install rooftop solar (RTS) systems via the portal www.pmsuryaghar.gov.in. As of 22 July 2026, 39,72,447 RTS systems have been installed, benefiting 48,02,717 households nationwide, including rural areas. In the fiscal year 2025‑26, 18.71 lakh RTS systems added 6.7 GW of capacity, covering 22.71 lakh households. Over 18.93 lakh beneficiaries have reported zero electricity bills after installation. The scheme also envisages RTS installations in government and commercial buildings but provides no central financial assistance to these categories.

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying is implementing the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) with a total outlay of Rs 20,750 crore from FY 2020‑21 onward for fisheries development across all States/UTs. For Uttar Pradesh, projects approved under PMMSY total Rs 1,294.32 crore, with a central share of Rs 412.30 crore; of this, Rs 336.61 crore has been released and Rs 316.61 crore spent. The scheme supports pond development, hatcheries, feed mills, cold‑chain, Biofloc, RAS, cage culture and related modern interventions. Nationally, fish production rose from 141.64 lakh tonnes (2019‑20) to 197.97 lakh tonnes (2024‑25), and fisheries exports grew from Rs 46,662.85 crore (2019‑20) to Rs 73,890 crore (2025‑26).

The Union Minister for Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, reviewed the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) progress at Vigyan Bhawan, noting its seven specialised working groups covering spectrum, devices, technology, applications, green & sustainability, outreach, and use‑cases. The alliance’s members hold over 7,700 patents (including 4,400 foreign filings) and India’s 3GPP participation rose from 717 to 1,787 participants and contributions from 196 to 2,943 between 2020‑2025. An update on TSDSI’s 6G standardisation efforts was presented, and the 5G Lab Excellence Awards highlighted top-performing institutions such as IIITDM Kurnool. The Minister reiterated commitment to indigenous R&D, sustainable technologies, and global collaboration to position India as a leading 6G contributor by 2030.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released data for June 2026 showing a total of 1,348.08 million telephone subscribers (1,300.25 million wireless + 47.82 million wireline). Broadband subscribers (including M2M) rose to 1,087.50 million, with a net addition of 5.03 million wireless and a decline of 0.68 million wireline. Overall tele‑density (including M2M) reached 94.31 %, urban tele‑density 153.43 % and rural tele‑density 60.89 %. Active wireless (mobile) subscribers on the peak VLR date were 1,201.06 million (≈93.66 % of the wireless base). Mobile Number Portability requests totaled 14.78 million in June 2026.

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare outlines a suite of initiatives to conserve, research, and promote traditional agricultural produce and indigenous seed varieties. ICAR‑NBPGR conducts germplasm collection, characterization and documentation; 5,346 farmer varieties have been registered under the PPV&FR Act. The National Gene Fund and Plant Genome Saviour awards incentivise farmers for conservation. Financial assistance for seed production of traditional varieties is provided under the National Food Security & Nutrition Mission. The PMFME Scheme’s One District One Product (ODOP) approach supports 726 districts, while geographical indication registration and commodity‑specific boards (e.g., Tea, Coffee, Spices, APEDA, National Makhana Board) aid branding and market development. Research projects at ICAR‑IARI target climate‑resilient improvements of traditional crops.

The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, has been implementing the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) since FY 2020‑21. Over the last six years, projects worth Rs 21,461 crore (central share Rs 9,571 crore) were approved, with Rs 6,206 crore released to States/UTs. Fish production rose from 141.64 lakh tonnes in 2019‑20 to a record 197.75 lakh tonnes in 2024‑25, creating 58 lakh direct and indirect jobs and increasing exports from Rs 46,663 crore to Rs 73,890 crore (2019‑20 to 2025‑26). NITI Aayog’s evaluation recommended continuation; the scheme will run till September 2026, with a Rs 2,500 crore central budget for FY 2026‑27. Additionally, Rs 544.86 crore funded the formation of 2,195 Fish Farmers Producer Organisations (FFPOs) during FY 2021‑22 to FY 2025‑26.

The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation released the Quick Estimate of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for June 2026, showing a 7.3 % year‑on‑year increase – up from 5.1 % in May 2026. Sector‑wise growth rates were 1.0 % for Mining & Quarrying, 7.8 % for Manufacturing, 10.6 % for Electricity & Gas Supply and 6.1 % for Water Supply, Sewerage & Waste Management. Within Manufacturing, 19 of 23 NIC‑2‑digit groups posted positive growth; the leading contributors were Manufacture of electrical equipment (34.0 %), motor vehicles, trailers and semi‑trailers (17.5 %) and food products (10.8 %). Use‑Based Classification indicated strong gains in Capital Goods (14.2 %) and Intermediate Goods (9.3 %). The Quick Estimates were compiled at weighted response rates of 86.7 % (June) and 93.1 % (May).

The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, has implemented the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in Andhra Pradesh since 2020‑21. Under the scheme, proposals approved for the state total Rs 2,328.89 crore, with a central share of Rs 681.38 crore and Rs 445.05 crore released to date. Approved infrastructure includes five fish‑feed plants, 16 cold‑storage/ice plants, six modern fish‑landing centres, three modern fishing harbours, modernization of the Vishakhapatnam harbour, one integrated Aqua Park, 15 Climate‑Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages and one Fish Brood Bank. The government has also organised seafood exporters’ meetings in 2026 to address market diversification and trade challenges. India’s seafood exports reached a record 19.72 lakh mt worth ₹73,890.46 crore (US$ 8.46 bn) in FY 2025‑26.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has established the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) as an attached office to handle cyber crimes comprehensively. Under I4C, the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) and the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System (CFCFRMS) were launched, saving over Rs 11,158 crore from 32.80 lakh complaints by 30 June 2026. A Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre, a Suspect Registry, and the Samanvaya MIS platform facilitate coordination among banks, telecoms, and state law‑enforcement agencies, leading to the arrest of 29,837 accused and assistance in 2,33,593 investigations. Capacity‑building initiatives include the ‘CyTrain’ MOOC ( 1,63,344 officers registered) and the Cyber Commando programme ( 281 commandos trained). Awareness campaigns span caller‑tunes, social media, TV, radio, schools, and public venues.

The PIB release reports that Public Sector Banks (PSBs) achieved a historic low Gross Non‑Performing Assets (GNPA) ratio of 1.9% in FY 2025‑26, alongside a record net profit of ₹1.98 lakh crore and total business of ₹283.3 lakh crore. Over the last five years, total deposits rose from ₹107.2 lakh crore to ₹156.3 lakh crore and loans & advances grew from ₹74.3 lakh crore to ₹127.0 lakh crore. Credit growth was robust in retail (19.8%), MSME (19.6%) and agriculture (16.2%) sectors. The Government introduced Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS 5.0) in May 2026, offering up to 100% guarantee for MSMEs and 90% for non‑MSMEs and scheduled passenger airlines, with a total credit flow of ₹2.55 lakh crore.