R. Praggnanandhaa has become the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour (GCT). He beat Fabiano Caruana of the USA 15–13 in the final held at St. Louis, USA.
Among States and Union Territories, Delhi had the highest own revenue share at 93.2% in the 2024–25 Budget Estimates (FY25 BE). Haryana followed with 80.4% and Telangana with 78.4%. Karnataka was fourth at 77.3% and Tamil Nadu fifth at 75.5%. Manipur recorded the lowest share at 10%.
Through a Government Order of the Home, Prohibition and Excise Department, Tamil Nadu has reconstituted the Advisory Board under the Tamil Nadu Preventive Detention Act, 1982. Retired Madras High Court judge Justice V. Bharathidasan is Chairman, with retired judges P. Kalaiyarasan and V. Parthiban as members.
The Tamil Nadu government has decided to open a 'safe house' in every district to protect individuals and families at risk of, or affected by, 'honour' killings, caste killings and related violence. Social Justice Minister Vanni Arasu said the move follows the Supreme Court judgment in Shakti Vahini vs. Union of India and representations from survivors and activists.
The International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is observed every year on August 30 to spread awareness about enforced disappearances and safeguard the rights of victims. The 2026 observance marks the 20th anniversary of the Convention, under the slogan "Victims first. Actions now."
International Whale Shark Day is observed on August 30 to build awareness about protecting whale sharks. The Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) launched the 'Save the Whale Shark Campaign' along coastal Karnataka, Kerala and Lakshadweep.
Bengaluru-based defence startup Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace (FWDA) has unveiled FWD Supreme Lite, billed as India's first AI-piloted fighter aircraft programme. Designed and developed in India, it is a 250-kg-class flight technology demonstrator to test technologies for future autonomous combat aircraft.
India's foreign exchange reserves climbed by $12.4 billion to an all-time high of $729.3 billion in the week ended August 21, 2026. Foreign Currency Assets (FCA), the biggest component, rose by $9.4 billion to $591.3 billion. Gold reserves gained $2.8 billion to $114.2 billion.
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