TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. Vice President Shri CP Radhakrishnan yesterday visited several historic sites on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island during his visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He visited the building where Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose stayed during his historic visit to the Andaman Islands in December 1943.
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to the citizens to participate enthusiastically in the Har Ghar Tiranga movement and renew their collective resolve to contribute towards building a Viksit Bharat.
3. The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign is being celebrated nationwide to foster a sense of patriotism among citizens, strengthen national unity, and promote India’s cultural heritage. The campaign marks the fifth year of the Har Ghar Tiranga initiative, which began in 2022 and has since evolved into one of the country’s largest public participation movements.
4. In Jammu and Kashmir, the spirit of patriotism resonates across all 20 districts from yesterday, as a week-long series of programmes begins under the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
5. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has said that over one crore 25 lakh houses have been sanctioned so far under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) and PMAY-U 2.0. Of these, more than one crore houses have been completed and handed over to beneficiaries across the country with around one crore of the houses allotted to women.
6. In Haryana, the sacred Kalash Vandan Yatra, organised to mark the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Maharaj, reached Kambopura village in Gharaunda Assembly constituency yesterday.
7. The Centre has agreed to lift 18 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) of old grain stock lying in Punjab mandis by the 20th of next month to clear storage space for the state’s expected bumper paddy crop.
8. A major push to strengthen rail connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir is underway, with Final Location Surveys sanctioned for key railway projects, including a strategic new line connecting Jammu-Reasi with Poonch.
9. On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples today, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has called for the preservation of indigenous knowledge, traditions and cultural heritage.
10. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has called for launching the “Partners in Nation Building” programme from August 15 to involve every citizen in the development of the state and the country.
11. The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples was observed with enthusiasm across Maharashtra yesterday, with thousands of members of tribal communities participating in celebrations in Nagpur and other districts.
*The Adivasi/tribal communities of India are generally referred to as Indigenous or tribal peoples in many contexts.
12. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has said that over one crore 25 lakh houses have been sanctioned so far under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) and PMAY-U 2.0. Of these, more than one crore houses have been completed and handed over to beneficiaries across the country with around one crore of the houses allotted to women.
13. Odisha is facing a fresh flood threat following another spell of heavy rainfall, with rivers rising in several parts of the state. The Baitarani river has entered its third flood wave of the season.
14. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts of Uttarakhand over the next 24 hours. An orange alert has been issued for Bageshwar, Pithoragarh and Chamoli today, in view of the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall.
15. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange colour warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall over East Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Madhya Pradesh.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. On the occasion of Independence Day, 124 eligible prisoners in Madhya Pradesh will get a reduction in their sentences. Of these, 118 prisoners serving life sentences will be released early. Six other eligible prisoners will get special remission. The benefit will be given based on good conduct, disciplined behaviour and the prescribed rules.
2. The Jharkhand government has reached an agreement on most of the demands of students protesting against alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC examinations. State Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu said.
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1. In Punjab, three ‘Kanwariyas’ were killed and another seriously injured when a car hit them on the Sirhind GT Road early morning today. They were returning to Kotkapura in Punjab’s Faridkot district after carrying holy water from Gangotri in Uttarakhand.
2. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has said that a DGCA Air Safety team will conduct a preliminary investigation into a runway excursion incident involving a Cessna C172-type aircraft at Baramati Airfield in Maharashtra.
During the course of the exercise, the aircraft was unable to stop within the paved runway surface and subsequently veered off the extended paved surface beyond the threshold of Runway 29 towards the right side, resulting in a runway excursion. The Ministry informed that no injuries or fatalities were reported.
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DEFENCE News
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1. The Indian Navy–U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 will be held at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi from August 10 to 14. The exercise focuses on cooperation and professional exchange between the two navies.
2. Defence Minister Rajnath Base Hospital, Delhi Cantonment, during the inauguration of the Sindoor Maharaktadan Yatra blood donation camp.Singh stated that Operation Sindoor showcased the unmatched bravery of India’s armed forces. He noted that the operation sent a strong global message that India will go to any length to protect its citizens and hold terrorists and their handlers accountable. He said at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantonment, during the inauguration of the Sindoor Maharaktadan Yatra blood donation camp .
The Sindoor Maharaktadan Yatra was a mega blood donation camp inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on August 9, 2026, at the Base Hospital in Delhi Cantt. The drive honored India’s Armed Forces and collected reserves for the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS).
3. India–France 6th-generation fighter cooperation: A recent parliamentary defence report confirmed that the Ministry of Defence has initiated efforts to explore India’s participation in France’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS) sixth-generation fighter programme. This is a developing cooperation proposal, not a completed acquisition.
4. The Ministry of Defence decentralized power to local station commanders to approve transfers and clearances for specific old-grant properties (OGBs) located within cantonment limits. This move aims to simplify local bureaucratic procedures, curb unauthorized and illegal property sales, and improve overall transparency within defence estates.
5. The long-pending plan to operationalise theatre commands for the Indian military has entered a decisive phase, with the final report on the proposed restructuring of the armed forces now under consideration by the government, according to the latest report of the Standing Committee on Defence submitted in Parliament.
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1. 🏦 RBI keeps repo rate at 5.25%: The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in its August policy review and maintained a neutral stance.
2. 🇮🇳 India’s economic outlook: Recent RBI policy projections put India’s FY2026–27 GDP growth at around 6.7%, while inflation remains an important risk because of food, fuel and other input costs.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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G.D.N., the Tamil biographical drama about inventor G. D. Naidu:Theatrical release: 7 August 2026
Director: Krishnakumar Ramakumar
⭐ Cast: R. Madhavan, Priyamani, Jayaram, Sathyaraj, Dushara Vijayan
🎭 Genre: Biography / Drama
🌐 Languages released : Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada.
The film dramatizes G. D. Naidu’s life and his struggle to pursue inventions despite opposition from powerful authorities. Madhavan leads the film as Naidu.
10 Aug (Monday)
Vedic Ritu/ Grishma
Drik Ritu : Varsha (Monsoon)
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2083
Month : Shravan 12,
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1948
Month : Ashadha 27
Tithi : Dwadashi (up to 8:01 am)
Trayodashi
Nakshatra: Ardra (up to 12:26 pm)
Rahu : 07:41 AM – 09:18 AM
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