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10 stories for “SPI” · August 2026
Clear filtersMaharashtra has declared snakebite a notifiable disease, making it mandatory to report every suspected, probable and confirmed case and death. Government and private hospitals, medical colleges and practitioners must rep...
West Bengal has become the 36th and final State or Union Territory to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), completing its nationwide coverage. The National Health Authority (NHA) and...
IntroductionIn a landmark public health intervention, the Supreme Court of India on 18 August 2026 directed 19 States and Union Territories (UTs) to declare cancer a 'notifiable disease' to ensure early epidemiological d...
IntroductionPrime Minister Narendra Modi released the autobiography of the 14th President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, titled “Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles” at a solemn ceremony held at Vigyan...
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...
IntroductionIndia celebrated National Sports Day on 29 August 2026, commemorating the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand. However, the official awards ceremony for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award...
IntroductionIndia observed 9 August 2026 as the 84th anniversary of the Quit India Movement, one of the most decisive episodes of India's independence struggle. The day, also known as August Kranti Day (August Revolution...
National Bone and Joint Day was observed on 4 August to raise awareness about bone, joint, spine and musculoskeletal health. It was started in 2012 by the Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA) with the slogan "Stronger Bo...
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...
IntroductionParliament passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, during the Monsoon Session, increasing the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37 (excluding the Chief Justice o...
