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| 1. Paradip Port Inaugurates 7 Projects Worth ₹427.80 Crore |
| Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated seven major infrastructure projects worth ₹427.80 crore at Paradip Port Authority in Odisha. The projects cover navigation, connectivity, safety, sustainability, residential infrastructure and community development. The event also included concession agreements for three mechanisation projects worth ₹1,580.36 crore, aimed at improving the port’s cargo-handling capacity and efficiency.
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| 2. DGFT Eases Rupee Invoicing Rules for Exporters |
| The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) relaxed rules for rupee-based export transactions under the Foreign Trade Policy 2023. Export contracts and invoices with countries outside the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) can now be denominated in INR or any foreign currency. Eligible rupee payments for exports to countries other than Nepal and Bhutan can qualify for Foreign Trade Policy benefits and count towards export obligations.
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| 3. National Coach Accreditation Board to Standardise Sports Coaching |
| The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) announced plans to establish a National Coach Accreditation Board (NCAB) to standardise coaching quality across India. The proposal follows recommendations of a task force led by Pullela Gopichand and was announced by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya during the 63rd Governing Body Meeting of the Sports Authority of India.
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| 4. Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan Inaugurates MALHAR 2026 |
| Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated MALHAR 2026 in New Delhi. The youth-centric monsoon-themed cultural programme celebrates Indian classical music and the country’s diverse artistic traditions through music, dance, theatre and literary activities. The programme also provided a platform for traditional performers and emerging artists.
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| 5. National Campaign on Entrepreneurship-II Launched Under DAY-NRLM |
| The Ministry of Rural Development launched the National Campaign on Entrepreneurship-II under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). The three-month campaign will run from 21 August to 21 November 2026 and focuses on strengthening rural women entrepreneurship and supporting the goal of creating 6 crore Lakhpati Didis.
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| 6. India and Singapore Strengthen Partnership in Semiconductors, Digital Payments and Green Energy |
| India and Singapore strengthened their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the 4th India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable in Singapore. Cooperation was expanded across semiconductors, digital payments, fintech, healthcare, green economy, food security and advanced manufacturing. The two sides also explored cooperation in space technology, Small Modular Reactors and cybersecurity.
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| 7. ADB Approves USD 230 Million for Chennai Water Supply; ₹1,750 Crore for Karnataka Schools |
| The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a USD 230 million loan agreement to modernise and expand water supply and sanitation infrastructure in Chennai. Chennai will become the first Indian city to implement a comprehensive ring-main water supply system. Separately, ADB and Karnataka signed a ₹1,750 crore loan agreement for upgrading government schools.
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| 8. India Signs Two Energy Agreements with Mauritius |
| India and Mauritius signed two important agreements to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation. These include a Government-to-Government MoU on oil and gas cooperation and a petroleum products supply agreement. Indian Oil Corporation signed a five-year agreement with Mauritius’ State Trading Corporation for assured supplies of petrol, diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel to Port Louis.
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| 9. Razorpay Introduces Multi-Currency EEFC Facility for Exporters |
| Razorpay, in partnership with RBL Bank, introduced a multi-currency Exchange Earners’ Foreign Currency (EEFC) settlement facility for exporters and international businesses. The facility allows businesses to retain foreign currency earnings rather than immediately converting them into Indian Rupees, helping reduce foreign-exchange costs and improve cash-flow management.
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| 10. Cochin Shipyard Delivers INS Mangrol to Indian Navy |
| Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) delivered INS Mangrol, the third of eight indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW-SWCs), to the Indian Navy. The vessel was designed and constructed indigenously and is equipped with systems designed to detect and counter underwater threats in shallow coastal waters.
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| 11. D-Propulse Demonstrates India’s First Indigenous 5 kN Air-Breathing RDE |
| Indian defence propulsion start-up D-Propulse Aerospace successfully demonstrated India’s first indigenous 5 kN air-breathing Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) integrated with an aerospike nozzle at a DRDO test facility in Hyderabad. The demonstration achieved Technology Readiness Level-5 (TRL-5) and marks an important development in advanced propulsion technology.
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| 12. Veteran Actress Sowcar Janaki Passes Away at 94 |
| Veteran actress Sankaramanchi Janaki, popularly known as Sowcar Janaki, passed away at the age of 94 in Chennai. She had a career spanning more than seven decades and worked across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi cinema. She received the Padma Shri in 2022 for her contribution to Indian cinema.
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| 13. International Day Commemorating Victims of Violence Based on Religion or Belief |
| The United Nations observes 22 August as the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. The day seeks to condemn violence and terrorism against people targeted because of their religion or beliefs and promotes protection of religious minorities.
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| 14. Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar Passes Away |
| Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, who was convicted in cases related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, passed away at the age of 80 in New Delhi. He began his political career as a Municipal Corporation of Delhi councillor in 1977 and was elected to the Lok Sabha three times, in 1980, 1991 and 2004.
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| 15. Himachal Pradesh and ISB Sign MoU to Unlock ₹22,600 Crore Forest Economy |
| The Himachal Pradesh Forest Department signed a five-year MoU with the Bharti Institute of Public Policy, Indian School of Business (ISB-BIPP) to unlock an estimated ₹22,600 crore forest and pastoral economy potential. The initiative will use science and technology-based governance to develop forest resources and community enterprises.
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| 16. Chhattisgarh Signs MoUs to Strengthen PM GatiShakti |
| The Government of Chhattisgarh signed two MoUs with BISAG-N and National Logistics Data Services Ltd. (NLDSL) to strengthen geospatial technology and integrated logistics data under the PM GatiShakti framework. The initiative will support better infrastructure planning, logistics management and data-driven decision-making.
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