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9 stories for “Development” · August 2026

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Saturday29 Aug 2026

National

DRDO tests indigenous Military Combat Parachute System at 22,000 feet in Ladakh

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the indigenous Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) at 22,000 feet and about -15°C at the Nyoma-Mudh Drop Zone in Leh district, Ladakh, one...

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Friday28 Aug 2026

National

Mission Samriddh Gaon launched with pilots in two Madhya Pradesh blocks

The Union Minister for Rural Development launched Mission Samriddh Gaon, an integrated rural development framework that brings Central and State welfare schemes together to improve basic amenities and livelihoods. Pilots...

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BRICS Sports Ministers adopt Joint Declaration in Visakhapatnam

The BRICS Sports Ministers' Meeting in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, ended with the BRICS Sports Joint Declaration adopted by consensus under India's BRICS Chairship 2026. The agenda covered youth development, inclusion...

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Wednesday26 Aug 2026

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Rural Development Ministry launches National Campaign on Entrepreneurship-II under DAY-NRLM

The Ministry of Rural Development has started the National Campaign on Entrepreneurship-II under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) to encourage rural women entrepreneurs. Runnin...

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Thursday20 Aug 2026

National

Meghalaya CM Inaugurates Centre of Excellence for Eri Silk Weaving at Nongpoh

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Eri silk weaving at Nongpoh in Ri-Bhoi district. The centre aims to preserve the traditional craft and pass it on to future generatio...

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NITI Aayog Report Flags Regulatory Fragmentation in India's Professional Services Sector

NITI Aayog released a report on India's regulatory framework for professional services, covering legal, accounting, architectural, engineering and healthcare services. It points to fragmented regulation and restrictions...

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Tuesday18 Aug 2026

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Ministry of Rural Development Data: Jal Jeevan Mission Connects 15.91 Crore Households; Lakhpati Didi Target Scaled to 6 Crore

IntroductionShowcasing phenomenal transformation in rural public infrastructure and women-led economic empowerment, the Ministry of Rural Development and Ministry of Jal Shakti on 18 August 2026 announced that the Jal Je...

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Tuesday11 Aug 2026

National

Parliament Renames Kerala as 'Keralam' in the Constitution; Tribunals Reforms Bill Passed

IntroductionThe Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 on 11 August 2026, officially renaming the state of 'Kerala' to 'Keralam' in the First Schedule of the Constitution of India. The change restore...

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Thursday6 Aug 2026

National

Supreme Court Extends Mandatory Third-Party Insurance Period for New Vehicles

IntroductionIn a significant ruling aimed at improving road safety and insurance compliance, the Supreme Court of India directed that newly purchased private vehicles must carry compulsory third-party insurance for exten...

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