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Lok Sabha Refers Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill 2026 to Joint Parliamentary Committee for Scrutiny

Introduction In a significant parliamentary development following widespread representations from civil society and state legislatures, the Lok Sabha on 12 August 2026 referred the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) comprising members from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for comprehensive legislative scrutiny.

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Economy

India Unveils Nuclear Energy Roadmap Target of 100 GWe by 2047 and ₹20,000 Crore Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Plan

Introduction To secure round-the-clock baseload zero-carbon power for Viksit Bharat 2047, the Government of India on 16 August 2026 outlined its comprehensive Nuclear Energy Roadmap aiming to scale national nuclear electric capacity to 100 GWe by 2047, underpinned by a ₹20,000 crore mission to operationalize at least five indigenous Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) by 2033.

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Economy

Parliament Passes Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 to Regulate Major Mineral Taxation

Introduction Parliament passed the landmark Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, on 13 August 2026, with the Lok Sabha clearing it on August 12 and the Rajya Sabha passing it on August 13.

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Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Achieves Twin Nuclear Milestones: Kudankulam Crosses 1.3 Lakh MU and Kalpakkam PFBR Initiates Core Fission

Introduction Cementing Tamil Nadu's preeminent position as the nuclear energy capital of India, the state celebrated two landmark atomic achievements on 16 August 2026: the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) surpassed 1.3 Lakh Million Units (130,627 MU) in cumulative electricity generation, while the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam successfully initiated its first core nuclear fission chain…

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Tamil Nadu Rebrands Social Justice Department, Prepares 'Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram' Scheme, and Activates Unified ANTF

Introduction In a comprehensive package of administrative and social welfare reforms, the Government of Tamil Nadu on 16 August 2026 announced the formal rebranding of the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department as the Social Justice Department, detailed preparations for the statewide rollout of the 'Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram' welfare scheme, and operationalised the unified Tamil Nadu Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF).…

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Tamil Nadu

Madras High Court Issues Revised Protocol Circular on State Ceremonies: Tamil Thai Vazhthu Mandated Before Flag Hoisting

Introduction The Madras High Court Registry on 16 August 2026 issued a landmark revised administrative circular standardizing the ceremonial protocol for official state events, Independence Day, and Republic Day celebrations across the judiciary and public institutions in Tamil Nadu, formalising the exact sequence of the State Song, National Song, and National Anthem.

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Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2026: State Inks 97 MoUs Worth ₹67,542 Crore Across Aerospace, EV, and Tech Sectors

Introduction Reinforcing its position as India's premier industrial and manufacturing powerhouse, the Government of Tamil Nadu signed 97 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth an aggregate ₹67,542 crore during the high-profile Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2026 on 16 August 2026.

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International

International Left-Handers Day and World Organ Donation Day Observed Globally on August 13

Introduction Two significant global observances were commemorated internationally on 13 August 2026: International Left-Handers Day, dedicated to celebrating left-handed uniqueness and addressing everyday ergonomic challenges, and World Organ Donation Day, aimed at dispelling myths surrounding deceased organ donation and encouraging life-saving pledges.

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