Economy
2PM Modi warns of weaponisation of resources, sea routes; urges energy self-reliance
Without naming any country, Mr. Modi said resources ranging from fuel and medicines to technology were increasingly being used as instruments of geopolitical pressure, while strategic geographical routes were also being weaponised.
Six sector-specific industrial parks proposed under BHAVYA
International Relations
6US-India trade deal nearly final, Rubio to visit India in October: Sergio Gor
US Ambassador Sergio Gor revealed that the US-India trade agreement is on the verge of finalisation, clarifying that Congress's push for tariffs differs from the previous Trump admin. He underscored Trump's admiration for Modi, while also stressing the urgency of resolving the Russia-Ukraine crisis, highlighting India's critical role as evidenced by numerous high-ranking visits from US officials.
Eyes on Xi visit, ‘early harvest’ as Doval heads to Beijing
Maldives' largest infra project advances with India's support after final segment of Thilamale Bridge is installed
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal leads 200-member business delegation to Japan, to push trade, investment
India eyes critical minerals, bigger markets in South America trade push
Environment & Ecology
4Supreme Court panel pulls up Assam Government for inaction on mining near Kaziranga
The rhino habitat has been in focus after Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a plan to reduce its Eco-Sensitive Zone from the default 10 km
Climate change destabilising Western Ghats’ forest ecosystems in Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, warn researchers
Centre pushes States to speed up PNG adoption, seeks district-level officers to drive LPG-to-gas transition
Visit families affected by Ken-Betwa project, hear their grievances: M.P. CM tells officials
Polity & Governance
2Government cannot force private landowners to execute sale deeds for acquisition of land: Allahabad High Court
With this, the court directed the authorities not to harass the petitioners or forcibly obtain their consent for executing sale deeds. It also made it clear that voluntary sale and compulsory acquisition are two distinct legal processes.
RBI board gets three new part-time directors
Science & Technology
2PM Modi urges private space sector to build global aura of innovation
In an interaction with CEOs and founders of 20 space startups on Friday (August 21, 2026), Mr. Modi also highlighted India's cost-competitiveness in launching space ventures