TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. On the eve of Raksha Bandhan, President Smt Droupadi Murmu has extended greetings to people. The President said that the festival of Raksha Bandhan has been an integral part of country’s culture and tradition since ancient times.
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyz Republic starting this Saturday.
3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the government is fully committed to creating a modern sports ecosystem for India in the 21st century. He said, from sports universities to modern training centres, an ecosystem is being developed across the country where talent receives support at every stage. Addressing the Khelo India Dialogue through video conferencing yesterday,
4. Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) Leh, in collaboration with the NSS Unit of EJM Government Degree College, Leh, organised “Khelo India Samvaad – Khel Ki Baat PM Ke Saath” at EJM Government Degree College, Leh.
5. Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today flagged off a Metro train themed around India’s freedom struggle at Central Secretariat Metro Station in New Delhi. The train showcases the lives, thoughts and contributions of freedom fighters, revolutionaries and other prominent personalities associated with India’s independence movement.
6. The Government has commenced calibrated and targeted release of onions from the buffer stock to ensure adequate availability and moderate seasonal price pressures in the coming months. Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, Nidhi Khare yesterday flagged off onion vans for retail distribution from Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
7. Delhi Health Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh reviewed the preparedness of the hospital and the Health Department in view of the rising number of H1N1 cases in the national capital. As many as 166 H1N1 cases have been reported in Delhi during the last 24 hours.
8. In Jammu and Kashmir, NITI Aayog Member Dr. M.Srinivas reviewed major development projects and key sectoral initiatives taken across the UT. During a meeting held in Srinagar, Dr. Srinivas said the focus in J&K has shifted from safety and security to growth and development.
9. Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah emphasized that Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy remains timeless, relevant, and dedicated to human welfare. Addressing students during the 72nd Convocation Ceremony of Gujarat Vidyapith in Ahmedabad yesterday.
10. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana will complete 12 years today, marking a significant milestone in transforming India’s financial inclusion landscape.
11. Tamil Nadu has decided to release water from the Mettur Dam for 45 days from September 1 for Delta irrigation, subject to storage and inflow conditions.
12. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange color warning predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms and lightning over Odisha and Bihar.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. ⚖️ Supreme Court seeks faster dowry trials — The Supreme Court has issued directions aimed at speeding up trials in dowry-related cases, expressing concern over delays in punishment.
2. 🏛️ Supreme Court judges’ strength to rise — The Lok Sabha has passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to increase the sanctioned number of judges, excluding the CJI, from 33 to 37.
3. The Delhi Government has identified and destroyed approximately 131 kilogram of expired food articles, including Khoya, Besan and Atta as part of the ongoing enforcement drive ahead of the festive season.
4. Punjab Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann has cancelled his scheduled talks with the government employees till the time they end their strike.
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In Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh: A private travel bus collided with an auto-rickshaw near Chilakaluripet on Thursday morning. At least 7 people were killed and 8 injured, including four children.
2. Two persons were killed after a Tecnam P2006T twin-engine aircraft operated by Garg Aviation Ltd., Kanpur, crashed near the Ganga Barrage on Thursday.
The aircraft, bearing registration VT-NBV, was on a training flight within the local flying area of the Kanpur Civil Airport when it met with an accident approximately five nautical miles from the airport, near the Ganga Barrage.
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DEFENCE News
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1. ⚓ Indian Navy receives first multi-purpose vessel “Samarthak” The Navy has received Samarthak, built by L&T. It will support maritime surveillance, reconnaissance and testing of weapons and sensors.
On August 27, 2026, the Indian Navy received “Samarthak,” its first indigenous multi-purpose vessel (MPV), built by L&T Shipyard in Kattupalli. The ₹887-crore project features over 75% indigenous content to support surveillance, testing, and fleet operations.
2. Defence minister Rajnath Singh and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, performed the Bhoomi Pujan for T-Series Tanks Overhaul Project at Vehicle Factory, Jabalpur — a unit of Mini Ratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) on Thursday.
The project involves the creation of overhauling facilities for T-72 and T-90 Tanks with an estimated cost of Rs 472 crore, another milestone in the nation’s journey towards self-reliance.
3. 🪂 DRDO tests high-altitude combat parachute DRDO successfully tested its indigenous Military Combat Parachute System from around 22,000 feet, including operations in temperatures as low as −15°C.
4. DRDO missile technology opened to private industry A major policy decision allows qualified Indian private companies to manufacture DRDO-developed conventional missile systems, potentially increasing production capacity and reducing dependence on imports.
FINANCE
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INDIAN RUPEE VALUE
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🇵🇰 Pak Rupee : ₹ 0.34
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Rupee : ₹ 0.30
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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Vishwanath and Sons, starring Suriya and Mamitha Baiju, has reportedly reached ₹187.55 crore worldwide
. Its total comprises an India net collection crossing ₹109.15 crore (about ₹126.30 crore gross domestically) and roughly ₹61.25 crore from overseas markets, maintaining a steady theatrical run.
Director: Venky AtluriCast: Suriya, Mamitha Baiju, Raadhika Sarathkumar, Raveena TandonRelease Date: 14 August 2026
28 Aug (Friday)
Vedic Ritu/ Varsha
Drik Ritu : Sharad (Autumn)
पक्ष :: Shuklapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2083
Month : Shravan 30,
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1948
Month : Shravan 15 Tithi : Purnima (up to 9:48 am)Pratipada
Nakshatra:Shatabhisha
Rahu : 10:53 AM – 12:28 PM
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