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National News
Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 to Be Celebrated from 9–17 August Across India
- Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched the Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign to be observed from 9–17 August 2026 across India and among the Indian diaspora.
- Har Ghar Tiranga was first launched in 2022 under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, and the 2026 edition marks its fifth edition.
- The campaign encourages citizens to hoist the National Flag and participate in activities promoting patriotism, national unity, and India’s cultural heritage.
- The 2026 campaign coincides with the 150th anniversary of India’s National Song, “Vande Mataram,” composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
- The government also launched SURYAPATH TIRANGA, a symbolic global relay of the Indian National Flag to strengthen patriotic participation worldwide.
Shah Rukh Khan Becomes India’s Most Valued Celebrity Brand in 2025
- Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan emerged as India’s most valued celebrity brand in 2025, according to the India Celebrity Brand Valuation Report released by global financial and risk advisory firm Kroll.
- Shah Rukh Khan moved from the third position in 2024 to the first position in 2025, with an estimated brand value of $177.9 million.
| Rank (2025) | Celebrity | Brand Value (USD Million) |
| 1 | Shah Rukh Khan | 177.9 |
| 2 | Ranveer Singh | 162.9 |
| 3 | Virat Kohli | 158.4 |
| 4 | Sachin Tendulkar | 125.9 |
| 5 | Mahendra Singh Dhoni | 115.3 |
| 6 | Alia Bhatt | 93.9 |
| 7 | Deepika Padukone | 89.2 |
| 8 | Hrithik Roshan | 88.9 |
| 9 | Amitabh Bachchan | 80.8 |
| 10 (Joint) | Akshay Kumar | 80.0 |
| 10 (Joint) | Ranbir Kapoor | 80.0 |
Cabinet Approves GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme
- The Union Cabinet approved the GOBARdhan (National Circular Bioenergy Scheme) with a total outlay of ₹23,731 crore, to be implemented from 2026–27 to 2035–36.
- The scheme aims to increase domestic Compressed Biogas (CBG) production nearly ten-fold, establish CBG as a key pillar of India’s energy mix, and create 1.5 lakh jobs.
- GOBARdhan will convert agricultural residue, cattle dung, press mud, municipal organic waste, and other biomass into clean fuel, organic manure, rural income, and economic value.
Ministry of Tourism Launches ‘As Seen on Netflix’ Initiative on Incredible India Platform
- The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Netflix, organised a special event at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi, to mark 10 years of Netflix in India.
- The Ministry of Tourism has integrated the ‘As Seen on Netflix’ section with the Incredible India digital platform.
- The initiative enables travellers to explore real Indian destinations featured in popular Netflix films and web series, promoting tourism through screen-inspired travel.
Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission Recognised as WHO-SEARN Regional Centre of Excellence
- The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) participated in the 10th Anniversary Meeting of the South-East Asia Regulatory Network (SEARN) held in Kathmandu, Nepal.
- The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced that the IPC has been recognised as the WHO-SEARN Regional Centre of Excellence in Pharmacovigilance.
- The IPC has also been designated as the WHO-SEARN Technical Centre in Quality, strengthening its role in promoting medicine quality standards.
- These recognitions establish the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) as a key regional institution for enhancing the quality, safety, and pharmacovigilance of medicines across South-East Asia.
Banking And Financial News
RBI Proposes Fresh Licensing of Urban Co-operative Banks After 20 Years
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to resume issuing fresh licences for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) after a gap of 20 years, following an ‘on tap’ licensing approach.
- Only existing multi-state Credit Co-operative Societies (CCSs) with at least 10 years of operations, ₹10,000 crore in deposits, and a minimum net worth of ₹300 crore will be eligible to apply.
- Eligible CCSs must have maintained a CRAR of at least 12%, a Net NPA ratio of not more than 3%, and demonstrate a positive financial and operational track record over the previous five years.
- Conversion of a Credit Co-operative Society into a UCB will require approval by at least two-thirds of the shareholders, both in number and value, at a specially convened meeting.
EPFO to Launch ‘E-PRAAPTI’ Portal for Tracking and Activating Inoperative EPF Accounts
- The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will launch the EPF Aadhaar-Based Access Portal for Tracking Inoperative Accounts (E-PRAAPTI) to help members identify, track, link, and activate old EPF accounts.
- The portal will use Aadhaar-based authentication to enable secure access to old EPF accounts, allowing members to update their profile and seamlessly link and activate their Universal Account Number (UAN).
- E-PRAAPTI is expected to reduce manual intervention, minimise documentation, and improve the transparency, efficiency, and ease of accessing inactive EPF accounts.
Appointment News
Government Extends Tenure of Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan and Home Secretary Govind Mohan by One Year
- The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved a one-year extension in the tenure of Dr. T.V. Somanathan as Cabinet Secretary, allowing him to continue in office beyond 30 August 2026.
- The ACC has also approved a one-year extension in the tenure of Govind Mohan as Home Secretary.
Tewolde Gebremariam Appointed as Air India’s New CEO and MD
- The Board of Directors of Air India has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam as the airline’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD), succeeding Campbell Wilson.
- The appointment follows a global leadership search conducted by a dedicated Board committee, which evaluated both internal and international external candidates.
Recent Appointments
- CEO of IndiGo – Willie Walsh (replace Pieter Elbers)
- 54th Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) – Varsha Ashok Aglawe (first woman; replace Asit Saha)
- General Manager of Integral Coach Factory (ICF) – Manish Agarwal (replace U. Subba Rao)
- Secretary of Ministry of Mines – Keshav Chandra (replace Piyush Goyal)
Muthoot Finance Appoints Alexander George as Managing Director
- Alexander George has been recommended by the Board of Directors as the Managing Director of Muthoot Finance, effective October 1, 2026, subject to shareholders’ approval at the upcoming AGM.
- George Alexander Muthoot, the current Managing Director, will transition to the role of Executive Vice Chairman.
Sports News
India Finishes 4th at 2026 Commonwealth Games with 39 Medals, Including 13 Gold
- India finished 4th in the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, winning a total of 39 medals — 13 Gold, 17 Silver, and 9 Bronze.
- Indian boxers delivered an outstanding performance, winning 10 medals on the final day, including 7 gold medals, significantly boosting India’s overall medal tally.
- Mirabai Chanu won India’s first gold medal in the women’s 48 kg weightlifting event, while para-powerlifter Jhandu Kumar secured India’s first medal of the Games with a bronze.
- India’s 13 gold medals came from Weightlifting (1), Para-athletics (2), Judo (2), and Boxing (7), highlighting the country’s dominance in combat sports and para-events.
Top 10 Nations Final Standings – Commonwealth Games 2026
| Rank | Team / Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| 1 | Australia | 70 | 45 | 56 | 171 |
| 2 | England | 29 | 45 | 36 | 110 |
| 3 | Canada | 19 | 20 | 23 | 62 |
| 4 | India | 13 | 17 | 9 | 39 |
| 5 | Scotland | 13 | 9 | 17 | 39 |
| 6 | New Zealand | 10 | 13 | 12 | 35 |
| 7 | Nigeria | 10 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
| 8 | Jamaica | 10 | 4 | 5 | 19 |
| 9 | Wales | 9 | 10 | 12 | 31 |
| 10 | Malaysia | 8 | 3 | 5 | 16 |
| Gold Medal Winners (13 Gold) | ||
| S.No. | Athlete | Sport/Event |
| 1 | Saikhom Mirabai Chanu | Weightlifting – Women’s 48kg |
| 2 | Sharmila Dhankar | Para-Athletics – Women’s Shot Put F57 |
| 3 | Dilip Gavit | Para-Athletics – Men’s 100m T47 |
| 4 | Asmita Dey | Judo – Women’s 48kg |
| 5 | Harsh Singh | Judo – Men’s 60kg |
| 6 | Soman Rana | Para-Athletics – Men’s Shot Put F57 |
| 7 | Preeti Pawar | Boxing – Women’s Category |
| 8 | Jaismine Lamboria | Boxing – Women’s Category |
| 9 | Sakshi Chaudhary | Boxing – Women’s Category |
| 10 | Priya Ghanghas | Boxing – Women’s Category |
| 11 | Arundhati Choudhary | Boxing – Women’s Category |
| 12 | Sachin Siwach | Boxing – Men’s Category |
| 13 | Ankush Panghal | Boxing – Men’s Category |
| Silver Medal Winners (17 Silver) | ||
| S.No. | Athlete | Sport/Event |
| 1 | Neeraj Chopra | Athletics – Men’s Javelin Throw |
| 2 | Murali Sreeshankar | Athletics – Men’s Long Jump |
| 3 | Praveen Chithravel | Athletics – Men’s Triple Jump |
| 4 | Sarvesh Anil Kushare | Athletics – Men’s High Jump |
| 5 | Gulveer Singh | Athletics – Men’s 10,000m |
| 6 | Rishikanta Singh | Weightlifting – Men’s 60kg |
| 7 | Muthupandi Raja | Weightlifting – Men’s 65kg |
| 8 | Gyaneshwari Yadav | Weightlifting – Women’s 53kg |
| 9 | Valluri Ajaya Babu | Weightlifting – Men’s 79kg |
| 10 | Harjinder Kaur | Weightlifting – Women’s 69kg |
| 11 | Lovepreet Singh | Weightlifting – Men’s +110kg |
| 12 | Lovlina Borgohain | Boxing – Women’s 75kg |
| 13 | Narender Berwal | Boxing – Men’s 90+kg |
| 14 | Jadumani Singh | Boxing – Men’s 55kg |
| 15 | Yamini Mourya | Judo – Women’s 57kg |
| 16 | Mohammed Basil | Para-Athletics – Men’s 100m T47 |
| 17 | Shubham Juyal | Para-Athletics – Men’s Shot Put F57 |
| Bronze Medal Winners (9 Bronze) | ||
| S.No. | Athlete | Sport/Event |
| 1 | Yashvir Singh | Athletics – Men’s Javelin Throw |
| 2 | Selva Prabhu Thirumaran | Athletics – Men’s Triple Jump |
| 3 | Gulveer Singh | Athletics – Men’s 5000m |
| 4 | Tejaswin Shankar | Athletics – Men’s Decathlon |
| 5 | Seema Kaliramna | Athletics – Women’s Discus Throw |
| 6 | Bindyarani Devi | Weightlifting – Women’s 58kg |
| 7 | Jhandu Kumar | Para Powerlifting – Men’s Heavyweight |
| 8 | Shilpa Shyla | Para-Athletics – Women’s Shot Put F57 |
| 9 | Unnati Sharma | Judo – Women’s -64kg |
Book and Author
Prashant Agrawal’s Bringing the Cheetah Back to India Chronicles the Story of Project Cheetah
- Bringing the Cheetah Back to India, authored by Prashant Agrawal, narrates the story of Project Cheetah, highlighting the diplomatic, ecological, and administrative efforts behind the reintroduction of cheetahs to India after 70 years.
- Written from the perspective of India’s former High Commissioner to Namibia, the book provides an insider’s account of the India–Namibia collaboration that made the historic cheetah translocation possible.
Important Days
India Marks Seven Years Since the Abrogation of Article 370
- 5 August 2026 marks seven years since the process to make the provisions of Article 370 inoperative began in 2019, ending the special status of the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir.
- The process commenced on 5 August 2019, when the Presidential Order and the resolution related to Article 370 were introduced in Parliament.
- Parliament approved the proposal on 6 August 2019, while 5 August is widely observed as the anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370.
World Marks 81st Anniversary of Hiroshima Atomic Bombing
- 6 August 2026 marks 81 years since the United States dropped the first atomic bomb, “Little Boy,” on Hiroshima, Japan, during World War II.
- The bombing of Hiroshima (6 August 1945) was followed by the bombing of Nagasaki (9 August 1945) with the “Fat Man” atomic bomb.
- The atomic bombings caused massive destruction and loss of life, leading to Japan’s surrender on 15 August 1945 and the end of World War II.
7 August – National Handloom Day
- National Handloom Day is observed every year on 7 August to celebrate India’s rich handloom heritage and honour the contribution of handloom weavers to the country’s cultural and economic development.
- The day commemorates the Swadeshi Movement, which was launched on 7 August 1905, encouraging the use of indigenous products, including handwoven textiles.
- National Handloom Day was first observed in 2015, with the objective of promoting the handloom sector, generating employment, and supporting the ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative.
6 August – International Day of Awareness of the Special Development Needs and Challenges of Landlocked Developing Countries
- International Day of Awareness of the Special Development Needs and Challenges of Landlocked Developing Countries is observed annually on 6 August to raise awareness about the unique development challenges faced by 32 Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs).
- The day highlights issues such as lack of direct access to the sea, high transport and trade costs, geographical isolation, and limited connectivity, which hinder sustainable economic growth and development.
- The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed this international observance in 2025, with the first observance held on 6 August 2025, to promote global partnerships and support for the sustainable development of LLDCs.
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