Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’, a nationwide campaign aimed at creating a drug-free India by mobilising the country's youth and encouraging community participation. The initiative is envisioned as a 100-week public movement that seeks to spread awareness about the dangers of substance abuse while promoting healthy lifestyles among young Indians. The campaign forms part of the broader vision of Viksit Bharat 20

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to significantly enhance its ability to counter the growing threat posed by drones by equipping helicopters with artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled radar systems and lightweight micro-missiles. The initiative is aimed at converting helicopters into agile counter-drone platforms capable of detecting, tracking, and neutralising hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) before they can threaten military installations, troop formations, or s

In a significant step towards strengthening India's long-term energy security, the Union Cabinet has approved the 'Samudra Manthan' – National Offshore Exploration Scheme with a financial outlay of ₹84,084 crore. The Central Sector Scheme, to be implemented by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas through FY 2030–31, aims to accelerate offshore oil and natural gas exploration, enhance domestic hydrocarbon production, and reduce India's dependence on imported energy. The i

The Indian Navy has taken delivery of 'Nipun', an advanced indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV) constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam. Delivered on July 30, 2026, the vessel marks another significant milestone in India's naval modernization and indigenous defence manufacturing efforts. 'Nipun' is the second vessel of its class to be delivered by HSL, following INS Nistar, which was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 2025. The handover ceremony w

The Indian Parliament has passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, introducing stricter measures to combat paper leaks and organised examination fraud across the country. Shortly after the legislation received parliamentary approval, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a video message on Instagram, describing the Bill as a landmark step towards restoring faith in India's examination system and assuring students that those involved in p

The United States and India have announced a landmark research collaboration aimed at transforming soybean breeding and farming through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced digital technologies. The initiative seeks to improve crop productivity, accelerate the development of high-yield soybean varieties, and equip farmers with intelligent tools to make better decisions in the face of changing climatic conditions. Supported jointly by the United States National

India and the Maldives have marked a significant milestone in their growing economic and technological partnership with the launch of a real-time cross-border digital payment corridor linking the Maldives' national payment system, Favara, with India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The initiative enables users in the Maldives to transfer money instantly to UPI-enabled bank accounts in India, offering a faster, safer, and more cost-effective alternative to conventional inte

India and Bhutan have reinforced their close and time-tested relationship through a fresh wave of developmental cooperation. The fifth India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks, held in Thimphu on July 30, 2026, marked an important milestone in supporting Bhutan’s ongoing progress under its 13th Five-Year Plan covering the period from 2024 to 2029. Co-chaired by Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and his Bhutanese counterpart Dasho Pema Lektup Dorji, the discussions revie

The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have registered two First Information Reports (FIRs) against Meta India's Country Head, Arun Srinivas, along with several unidentified operators of Facebook and Instagram accounts, over the alleged circulation of morphed, AI-generated, and abusive content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The cases stem from complaints alleging that objectionable material was widely shared across Meta-owned platforms during recent protests related to the

Meta has announced a series of enhanced safeguard protocols for prominent accounts following the temporary restriction of a Facebook post shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The development comes after the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) sought a detailed explanation from the social media company regarding the incident, which briefly limited public access to one of the Prime Minister's video messages. The company has informed the Indian governme

India has outlined an ambitious roadmap to further strengthen its digital infrastructure, announcing a target of connecting 100 crore (1 billion) users to 5G services by 2030. Alongside this goal, the government has also revealed plans to establish the country's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, marking a significant step toward expanding India's telecommunications manufacturing capabilities. The announcements were made by Union Communications

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday stepped up its criticism of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over allegations of examination paper leaks in Punjab by organising a major protest outside the AAP headquarters in New Delhi. The demonstration marked a fresh escalation in the ongoing political confrontation between the two parties, with BJP leaders accusing the Punjab government of failing to ensure transparency and fairness in the conduct of recruitment examinations. The pro

The Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Gyanendra Pratap Singh, has assured personnel of the force's unwavering support while urging them to carry out their duties without fear. His remarks come amid the ongoing discussion over the alleged use of plastic pellet rounds during the recent anti-NEET paper leak protests in Delhi. Addressing officers and jawans during the CRPF Investiture Ceremony, Singh said personnel should never hesitate while performing

Global investment giant Brookfield has unveiled Lumara, a new renewable energy platform that aims to deploy nearly $600 million (approximately ₹5,700 crore) to accelerate India's clean energy transition. The initiative marks one of Brookfield's latest strategic investments in the country and reflects growing international confidence in India's renewable energy market. Designed to support large-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects, Lumara seeks to bridge fina

India's merchandise exports have recorded strong growth in the first four months of the financial year 2026-27 despite continued uncertainty in the global economy. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that merchandise exports have grown by nearly 15 percent, highlighting the resilience of India's export sector amid geopolitical tensions, disruptions in international shipping routes, and fluctuations in global trade. The minister stated that despite the diffic

In a significant move aimed at safeguarding the integrity of India's public examination system, the Lok Sabha has passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. The legislation seeks to strengthen the legal framework against paper leaks, organised cheating, impersonation, and other forms of examination fraud that have affected recruitment and entrance examinations across the country in recent years. The Bill was passed through a voice vote a

A New Campaign Promotes Investment and Dialogue Over Boycotts The recent launch of the Unbreakable Bond Coalition in New York has drawn international attention after several Muslim organizations announced a campaign opposing the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. Rather than supporting economic boycotts, the coalition has called for investment, dialogue, and constructive engagement with Israel, arguing that stronger economic partnerships and people-to-people c

The Lok Sabha has passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 by voice vote, further strengthening India's legal framework to tackle paper leaks and organised examination fraud. The Bill was passed during the Monsoon Session of Parliament amid disruptions in the House, with some Opposition members staging a walkout before the voting took place. The amendment builds upon the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, which

India has voiced serious concern over the recent attacks on several commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, calling them a direct threat to international maritime security and global trade. Addressing the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, strongly condemned the attacks and reiterated India's commitment to safeguarding freedom of navigation under international law. With tensions in West Asia

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed that the audio of its live video feed be muted during the mentioning of fresh matters before the Chief Justice of India. The step prevents the public and the media from hearing lawyers’ requests for urgent listings and the court’s oral responses during these short morning sessions. The decision was implemented in Courtroom No. 1, presided over by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. It marks the first time since the introduction of hybrid