National News India Diversifies Urea Imports Amid West Asia Supply Disruptions India increased urea imports from Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria and Georgia in 2026 to maintain fertiliser availability amid supply disruptions linked to the West Asia war. Between April and June, India imported 15.08 lakh tonnes of urea from 17 countries, with 52% of its 2.5 …
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Simon Commission of 1928 was one of the most controversial events in the Indian independence movement. The Simon Commission had been formed by the British Government with the objective of reviewing the functioning of the Government of India Act of 1919. It was expected to propose constitutional reforms of British India. Instead, the appointment of …
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The Chauri Chaura Incident that occurred in 1922 was one of the most significant events in the history of the Indian independence movement. The clash between the demonstrators and the police, which resulted in the killing of 22 policemen, compelled Mahatma Gandhi to stop the Non-Cooperation Movement at the moment when it had already gathered …
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Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) launched its second NGOPV, “Shruti”, at their Kolkata shipyard on August 11, 2026. Designated as Yard 3037, the vessel is being built for the Indian Navy as part of a larger NGOPV series of 11 ships. This launch marks another milestone in the India’s effort towards indigenization of naval …
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Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the autobiography of former Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, “Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles,” in Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on August 12, 2026. The autobiography captures the struggle of President Kovind’s life, public services, journey to become the head of the state and many more. …
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The close battle for ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2027 is shaping up with 10 teams earning their qualification for the tournament. The 14-team World Cup will be held jointly between South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, signifying the return of a 14-team ODI World Cup tournament following 10-team tournaments in 2019 and 2023. With South …
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For the India’s performing arts in 2026, Honorable President of India is set to confer the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Awards for the years 2024 and 2025 on August 13, 2026. A total of 115 artists have been selected for this prestigious recognition which includes areas such as music, dance, theatre, folk and tribal …
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India’s railway network is rapidly transforming with the introduction of modern trains designed for faster, safer, and more comfortable travel. Among the most prominent names are Vande Bharat Express, Namo Bharat, and Amrit Bharat Express. Although all three trains represent the modernisation of Indian Railways, they are designed for different travel requirements. Vande Bharat focuses …
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N Chandrasekaran has resigned from his post as the chairman of Tata Sons and has announced that he will not be seeking a second term when his current term comes to an end in February 2027. This move comes in the wake of the forthcoming Tata Sons AGM, which will take place on August 18, …
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The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 has received approval from the Parliament and hence, the stage has been set for setting up the National Tribunals Commission (NTC). The objective of the new legal structure is to achieve uniformity in terms of appointment, terms of service, and tenure of tribunal members. The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 has …
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