Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved transfer of DRDO-developed technologies for all conventional missile systems to eligible Indian defence industries on 25 August 2026, strengthening domestic manufacturing and Aatmanirbharta in Defence.
Source ↗Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the two-day 9th NSSC 2026 in New Delhi on 24 August 2026, addressing emerging internal security challenges including counter-terrorism, cybercrime, narcotics control, and AI in information analysis.
Source ↗A nine-judge Constitution Bench ruled that the traditional 'Triple Test' from 1978 continues to govern pending cases, while the new Industrial Relations Code, 2020, will be interpreted independently in the case of State of U.P. v. Jai Bir Singh.
Source ↗CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories unveiled three indigenous micro and small gas turbine engines (NJ-05, NJ-50, and NJ-100) on 25 August 2026, designed for small UAVs, drone interceptors, and compact missile systems.
Source ↗The National Security Guard inaugurated its first-ever all-women commando course, marking a significant step toward increasing female participation in elite special forces operations.
Source ↗The CBN seized 18.64 kg of crude heroin and arrested three individuals during Operation Prahar, a specialized enforcement action against narcotics trafficking.
Source ↗Annual volume of Unified Payments Interface transactions reached 19,162 crore during the 2025-26 fiscal year, reflecting continued rapid expansion of digital payments in India.
Source ↗The Allahabad High Court ruled that educational institutions have authority to enforce uniform dress codes, emphasizing that uniforms promote discipline and equality, and the petitioner failed to establish the hijab as an essential religious practice.
Source ↗The Publications Division of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting won seven awards at Federation of Indian Publishers Awards 2026 for excellence in book production, including titles like Bharat 2026 and journals Yojana and Kurukshetra.
Source ↗India introduced its first non-GMO popcorn maize hybrid to the agricultural sector, providing a sustainable and non-genetically modified option for popcorn production.
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