India and Uzbekistan elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, discussed a long-term uranium-supply arrangement, and set a bilateral trade target of USD 5 billion by 2030. The talks also covered critical minerals, energy, defence, pharmaceuticals, UPI and connectivity.
Source ↗Bidders responding to BRBNMPL's RBI-linked expression of interest for polymer substrate must provide security assurances, including certification that the material contains no animal tallow or its DNA. The immediate requirement is about 68,000 reams, with low-denomination notes initially under consideration.
Source ↗The Ministry of Defence simplified the defence-export SOP and OGEL framework: three licensing SOPs were consolidated, OGEL validity was extended from two to three years, and coverage was widened from 41 countries to all except sensitive or sanctioned destinations, while safeguards remain.
Source ↗Army Aviation pilots evacuated a casualty from a steep slope near the Nun Kun massif despite strong winds, difficult terrain and fading daylight. They removed non-essential equipment and used a low-hover, one-skid manoeuvre because there was no conventional landing space.
Source ↗NBEMS announced a re-examination for candidates unable to complete NEET-PG 2026 at two Jaipur Sitapura centres because of internal power-supply problems. The re-exam is scheduled for September 5, 2026 at 3 pm in Jaipur, with revised admit cards to be issued.
Source ↗In Mann ki Baat, Modi urged young people, musicians, students and theatre groups to create multilingual content supporting a drug-free India. He also highlighted the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and said nearly 46% of PM SVANidhi beneficiaries are women.
Source ↗Flood damage reduced Nepal's hydropower availability, prompting Kathmandu to seek advance electricity imports from India. Indian authorities were processing the request under an existing framework for cross-border power-supply arrangements.
Source ↗The Modi–Mirziyoyev talks produced 11 pacts or agreements and a Letter of Intent on restoration and conservation of the Buddhist sites of Fayaz Tepa and Kara Tepa. The sides also announced an afforestation grant for the Aral Sea region and scholarships for Hindi and Sanskrit study.
Source ↗The 29-year-old Mizo footballer received the FPAI award, selected through votes by fellow players. The award was presented by football legend Bhaichung Bhutia; Chhangte had previously won the honour for the 2023–24 season.
Source ↗Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar was elected ESGF president at a general-body meeting attended by representatives from 22 states. The federation said the objective is to build a structured, transparent and professional esports ecosystem with national teams, competitions and training.
Source ↗