DPIIT signed MoUs with PhonePe and Shell India to provide startups with digital infrastructure, mentorship, market access and clean-energy support.
Category : Business and economics
Published on: August 24 2026
The Master Plan of Delhi-2047 was unveiled with targets for 40 lakh homes, improved transport, Yamuna restoration and sustainable urban development.
Category : National
Published on: August 24 2026
The government allowed duty-free import of up to 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar till 31 October 2026 to increase supply and control prices.
Category : National
Published on: August 24 2026
Himachal Pradesh banned the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of non-dairy analogue paneer across the state for one year.
Category : State
Published on: August 24 2026
Former ISRO Chairman S. Somanath was appointed a part-time non-official director on the RBI Central Board for four years.
Category : Appointment/Resignation
Published on: August 24 2026
Himachal Pradesh Forest Department and ISB signed a five-year MoU to assess forest and pastoral wealth estimated at ₹22,600 crore.
Category : Business and economics
Published on: August 24 2026
MC² Foundation launched MC²+ Ignite at IIT Madras to support energy deep-tech startups with milestone-linked funding of up to ₹2 crore.
Category : Science and Tech
Published on: August 24 2026
Somali pirates hijacked the Cameroon-flagged M/V LUTUF off Puntland, taking 10 hostages including six Indians.
Category : International
Published on: August 24 2026
Maharashtra banned the sale of loose edible oils and fats statewide, allowing only sealed and properly labelled packs.
Category : State
Published on: August 24 2026
Territorial Army and CyberPeace launched Terrier Cyber Quest 3.0, a national hackathon focused on AI, cybersecurity, threat mitigation and indigenous national-security solutions.
Category : Science and Tech
Published on: August 24 2026