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25 stories for “growth” · August 2026
Clear filtersAccording to Alphaliner, Jawaharlal Nehru Port was the fastest-growing container port in the first half of 2026 and climbed seven places from 28th to 21st globally, just behind Colombo (20th). It handled 4.40 million TEU...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said India's non-fossil fuel power capacity has crossed 300 GW, which is 60 percent of the 500 GW target. This capacity covers solar, wind, hydro, bio-power and nuclear power, wit...
Madras Day is celebrated on 22 August every year; in 2026 it marks the 387th anniversary of the city’s founding in 1639. It recalls the 1639 land grant under which the English East India Company obtained land at Madraspa...
An international team of astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) found an unusual black hole dating to when the universe was about 660 million years old. The object belongs to the class called Little Red...
IntroductionDemonstrating robust structural expansion over the past decade, India's agriculture and allied sectors achieved historic milestones on 18 August 2026: the Agricultural Gross Value Added (GVA) expanded from ₹2...
IntroductionTo maximize rainwater harvesting, rejuvenate rural irrigation systems, and mitigate catastrophic flood inundation ahead of the Northeast Monsoon 2026, the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department of Ta...
IntroductionTo accelerate India's transition into an export-led industrial superpower, NITI Aayog on 17 August 2026 released its high-level strategic policy report titled “Key Sectors to Position India as a Global Manufa...
IntroductionParliament 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....
IntroductionReinforcing 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-p...
IntroductionIn a monumental energy transition achievement, India officially crossed 300 GW of installed non-fossil fuel-based electricity generation capacity, reaching 300.50 GW on 15 August 2026. Clean energy now accoun...
IntroductionThe Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, on 15 August 2026, unanimously adopted a significant political and constitutional resolution urging the Union Government to maintain the total strength of the Lok Sabha at...
IntroductionIn a major leap forward for indigenous warship design and maritime security, Yard 3037 'Shruti', an indigenously engineered Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) of the Shachi class, was launched for...
