Current affairs 30 Aug 2026

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International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances (August 30) marks Convention's 20th anniversary

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…

International Whale Shark Day (August 30): WTI launches 'Save the Whale Shark Campaign'

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 startup FWDA unveils FWD Supreme Lite, India's first AI-piloted fighter aircraft programme

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…

India's forex reserves rise $12.4 billion to record $729.3 billion

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…

India signs Letter of Offer and Acceptance with US to buy Javelin anti-tank missiles

India has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) with the United States to acquire the Javelin anti-tank guided missile system through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) route. The FGM-148 Javelin is a man-portable…

Cochin Shipyard delivers 'Mangrol', third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft

State-run Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has delivered Mangrol, the third of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC). Named after the coastal town of Mangrol in Gujarat's Junagadh district, it is built to detect, track…

Jawaharlal Nehru Port becomes world's fastest-growing container port in H1 2026, ranks 21st: Alphaliner

According 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 TEUs…

India's energy demand to grow 2.5 times by 2047, says Hardeep Singh Puri

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India's energy demand is projected to rise 2.5 times by 2047, and India is expected to make up about 25% of the additional global energy demand…

Indian Railways plans to four-lane about 11,000 km of High-Density Network; Kavach 4.0 on 2,490 route km

Indian Railways intends to four-lane roughly 11,000 km of its High-Density Network (HDN) to raise capacity and ease congestion. Its seven high-density routes, Delhi–Howrah, Howrah–Chennai, Chennai–Mumbai, Mumbai–Delhi, Delhi–Chennai, Mumbai–Howrah and Delhi–Guwahati, carry about 41% of…

Indian and Vietnamese Coast Guards conclude 2nd SAHYOG HOP-TAC exercise off Chennai

The Coast Guards of India and Vietnam wrapped up the second edition of their joint maritime exercise 'SAHYOG HOP-TAC' off the coast of Chennai.