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• Cybersecurity becomes India's new strategic frontier as digital growth fuels record threats

  India faced 265 million cyberattacks and 369 million malware detections in 2025, underscoring the urgent need to strengthen cyber resilience, protect critical infrastructure and build a skilled cybersecurity workforce.

  

• India, Rwanda identify critical minerals, healthcare, digital technologies as priority areas for trade cooperation

  India and Rwanda have identified critical minerals, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, digital technologies, agriculture and renewable energy as priority sectors for expanding bilateral trade and investment cooperation, following the first session of the India-Rwanda Joint Trade Committee (JTC), according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

  

• Indian Railways approves ₹976 crore multitracking project on Danapur-Fatuha section

  The 29-km project in Bihar will add third and fourth rail lines on the busy Patna corridor, enabling the operation of 22 additional passenger trains and 18 more freight trains daily.

  

• Centre releases additional ₹1,09,019 crore tax devolution to states to boost capital spending

  The Union government released an additional ₹1,09,019 crore tax devolution on August 1, 2026. This amount is separate from the scheduled monthly devolution for August. The move aims to strengthen state finances and boost developmental expenditure. Uttar Pradesh received the largest share of this additional fund. Other states like Bihar and Madhya Pradesh also received significant allocations.

  

• Defence production secretary calls for ‘zero accidents’ in explosives industry through better technology and less human intervention

  Industrial accidents in India's defence manufacturing sector stem largely from human complacency, Defence Production Secretary Sanjeev Kumar said, calling for greater use of automation, AI and digital technologies to achieve a zero-accident approach.

  

• Government reaction teams to flag 'fake info' on E20 blending

  The Centre has formed an inter-ministerial team and Quick Response Teams to counter online misinformation on E20 fuel through coordinated outreach involving government departments, vehicle manufacturers, oil companies and other stakeholders.

  

• ONGC plans 150 deepwater wells under ₹84,084-crore Samudra Manthan Mission

  ONGC will drill 150 deepwater wells over seven years. The Samudra Manthan scheme aims to boost domestic oil and gas exploration. This initiative will utilise advanced technologies and global specialists for faster discoveries.

  

• PM Modi lays foundation stone, inaugurates projects worth ₹18,000 cr in Andhra Pradesh

  Further, the PM dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone for National Highway (NH) projects worth over ₹1,880 crore.

  

• DLI 2.0 to Widen Financing Options for Chip Design Cos

  The proposed Design-linked Incentive (DLI) 2.0 scheme may offer seed funding, equity co-investment and royalty-based financing to semiconductor chip design firms to strengthen India's domestic semiconductor ecosystem.

  

• India's gross GST collections rise 15.4% to ₹2.11 lakh crore in July

  India's GST collections reached ₹2.11 lakh crore in July 2026, reflecting a 15.4% growth year-on-year. The surge in revenue was largely driven by strong domestic performance, alongside a significant 28.8% leap in import tax collections.

  

• RBI says $40.82 billion mobilised under forex swap facility till Jul 31

  The Reserve Bank of India's concessional swap facility has attracted foreign currency inflows of $40.82 billion till July 31, led by strong mobilisation through FCNR(B) deposits.

  

• Beyond assembly: India’s strategy to reach $180 billion in electronics exports

  India’s mobile exports hit ₹2.6 lakh crore in 25-26. To reach $180 billion in electronics by 2030, it must move beyond assembly to deep value creation, design, and product diversification via a 5-pillar strategy.

  

• PM-KISAN scheme gets 5-year extension and ₹3.1 lakh crore

  The Union Cabinet approved a five-year extension for the PM-KISAN scheme. This extension will continue direct cash transfers to eligible farmer families through FY31. The government committed ₹3.15 lakh crore for this significant initiative.

  

• Indian oil swings to loss as costlier crude bites

  Indian Oil has raised $500 million under the RBI’s recently announced special forex credit swap facility, finance director Anuj Jain said.

  

• Lok Sabha okays Birth and Death Registration Bill without debate

  The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 amid opposition protests. Opposition MPs demanded Home Minister Amit Shah speak on police action and temple donation theft. Some MPs staged a mock protest depicting the alleged theft of temple donations.

  

• Bloomberg delays India’s entry to global bond index yet again

  This setback could lead to an immediate uptick in sovereign bond yields, surprising investors who were hopeful for increased foreign capital inflow. Meanwhile, Indian bonds remain part of various other emerging market debt indexes.

  

• UPI expands global footprint as Maldives opens real-time payment corridor with India

  Maldives’ Favara-UPI link enables real-time transfers to India, expanding UPI’s global reach and opening possibilities for faster remittances, merchant payments and digital cooperation.

  

• Chhattisgarh CM meets Union Minister Oram, seeks ₹435 crore for Bastar electrification plan

  Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has sought ₹435 crore in central assistance to provide grid electricity to 461 remote villages in Bastar under the Dharti Aaba Gram Utkarsh Yojana.

  

• PM Modi speaks to UK counterpart Burnham

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation and leverage trade and investment opportunities under the recently operationalised India-UK trade agreement.

  

• Assam Cabinet clears CBG Policy 2026 aligned with national model

  Assam's Cabinet approved a new Compressed Biogas Policy to convert organic waste into clean energy. This policy offers significant capital and tariff support for biogas projects across the state. The government also approved rules for self-certification of weighing instruments to reduce compliance burdens.