Adda247 provides the latest and most important daily current affairs 2026 for Bank, SSC, Railway, Police SI, and Other State Govt Exams. Our team curates the most significant national and international news, government policy updates, important appointments 2026, awards and honours, summits and conferences, science and technology, defence news, business & economy, and sports current affairs — all in one place.
Today’s Current Affairs
- Trump Renames Lake Ontario as Lake America in USAugust 28, 2026US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” for all the federal purposes within the United States. The executive order was signed on August ...Read more
- Amaravati to Get India’s First Quantum and AI UniversityAugust 28, 2026Respectable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N Chandrababu Naidu has approved the setting up of India’s first-ever Quantum and AI University Campus at Amaravati. The campus will be set up by National Institute of Electronics ...Read more
- Praggnanandhaa Becomes First Indian to Win Grand Chess TourAugust 28, 2026India’s Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa made history recently by becoming the first-ever Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour. The Indian grandmaster made an incredible comeback from six points down against American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana and ...Read more
- UP Startup Mission Portal and Startup Policy 2026 LaunchedAugust 28, 2026Honorable Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, has announced the launch of the Uttar Pradesh Startup Mission portal along with UP Startup Policy 2026. The government aims to develop the existing startup ecosystem in ...Read more
- India to Host 18th BRICS Summit in Delhi in SeptemberAugust 28, 2026BRICS member countries will meet during the 18th BRICS Summit to be held in India between September 12 and 13, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, during India’s chairmanship in BRICS in 2026. The ...Read more
- 15 Interesting Facts About Raksha Bandhan You Should KnowAugust 28, 2026Raksha Bandhan is that festival where sisters tie rakhis around their brothers wrists, exchange sweets and renew their bond. However, there are many more stories and facts behind the festival of Raksha Bandhan. Celebrated on ...Read more
- Krishna and Draupadi: The Story Behind Raksha BandhanAugust 28, 2026Krishna and Draupadi Raksha Bandhan is a very well-known legend about this festival; however, it is important to separate folklore from the earliest mentions of the Raksha Bandhan festival in scriptures. According to popular tradition, ...Read more
- What is Raksha Bandhan Called in Odisha?August 28, 2026Gamha Purnima or Gamha Purnima Rakhi is the name of Raksha Bandhan celebrated in Odisha. This festival takes place during the full moon day of the month of Shravana in the Hindu calendar. The tradition ...Read more
- Why Is Raksha Bandhan Celebrated as Tree Safety Day in Bihar?August 28, 2026In a State of Bihar it is custom to mark Raksha Bandhan as the Tree Safety Day (Vriksh Raksha Divas). Even though Raksha Bandhan is celebrated to mark the relationship between brothers and sisters, this ...Read more
- Rabindranath Tagore’s Rakhi Movement During Bengal PartitionAugust 28, 2026The connection of the Rabindranath Tagore with the festival of Raksha Bandhan in the year 1905 is regarded as one of the important episodes in the history of India’s struggle for independence. During the time ...Read more
- Rani Karnavati and Humayun: The Popular Raksha Bandhan StoryAugust 28, 2026Raksha Bandhan is a festival that celebrates love, trust, and protection between brothers and sisters. On this particular day, a sister ties a rakhi on her brother’s wrist wishing that he will remain alive and ...Read more
- Rakhi Across India: What Is Raksha Bandhan Called in Different Regions?August 28, 2026Raksha Bandhan, commonly known as Rakhi, is celebrated throughout India as a festival of love, affection, and bond between siblings. Although the ritual of tying a rakhi continues to be integral to the festival, Rakhi ...Read more
- Raksha Bandhan 2026: Date, History, Significance and RitualsAugust 28, 2026This year, Raksha Bandhan celebrated on Friday, 28th August. Raksha Bandhan is also called ‘Rakhi’ and is one of the most loved Indian festivals celebrating the relationship between siblings. The celebration usually falls on the ...Read more
- Apoorv Kamble Wins FIDE-Rated Rapid Chess TournamentAugust 27, 2026The seventeen-year-old Apoorv Kamble has emerged victorious at the FIDE rated rapid chess championship where he earned a total of 8.5 points from nine rounds. This is all the more remarkable since the city of ...Read more
Important Days 2026
- Raksha Bandhan 2026: Date, History, Significance and Rituals August 28, 2026
- World Lake Day 2026: Date, History, Significance and Why Lake Conservation Matters August 27, 2026
- Eid Milad-un-Nabi 2026: History, Significance and Celebrations August 26, 2026
- Onam 2026: History, Significance, Date and All About the 10 Days of Celebrations August 26, 2026
- National Space Day 2026: Theme, History and Chandrayaan-3 Legacy August 23, 2026
- Madras Day 2026: History of Madras and Its Journey to Chennai August 22, 2026
General Knowledge 2026
15 Interesting Facts About Raksha Bandhan You Should KnowAugust 28, 2026Raksha Bandhan is that festival where sisters tie rakhis around their brothers wrists, exchange sweets and renew their bond. However, there are many more stories ...
Krishna and Draupadi: The Story Behind Raksha BandhanAugust 28, 2026Krishna and Draupadi Raksha Bandhan is a very well-known legend about this festival; however, it is important to separate folklore from the earliest mentions of ...
What is Raksha Bandhan Called in Odisha?August 28, 2026Gamha Purnima or Gamha Purnima Rakhi is the name of Raksha Bandhan celebrated in Odisha. This festival takes place during the full moon day of ...
Why Is Raksha Bandhan Celebrated as Tree Safety Day in Bihar?August 28, 2026In a State of Bihar it is custom to mark Raksha Bandhan as the Tree Safety Day (Vriksh Raksha Divas). Even though Raksha Bandhan is ...
Rabindranath Tagore’s Rakhi Movement During Bengal PartitionAugust 28, 2026The connection of the Rabindranath Tagore with the festival of Raksha Bandhan in the year 1905 is regarded as one of the important episodes in ...
Rani Karnavati and Humayun: The Popular Raksha Bandhan StoryAugust 28, 2026Raksha Bandhan is a festival that celebrates love, trust, and protection between brothers and sisters. On this particular day, a sister ties a rakhi on ...
Rakhi Across India: What Is Raksha Bandhan Called in Different Regions?August 28, 2026Raksha Bandhan, commonly known as Rakhi, is celebrated throughout India as a festival of love, affection, and bond between siblings. Although the ritual of tying ...
