PM Modi in Tokyo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the combination of Japanese technology and Indian talent can lead the tech revolution of this century. Addressing the India Japan economic forum in Tokyo, PM Modi said Japan has always been an important partner in India’s development journey.

GDP surged by 7.8%

India’s GDP surged by 7.8% in Q1 of FY 2025–26, beating the 6.7% forecast and marking a 1.3 percentage point rise over last year’s same quarter. The growth, led by strong services and manufacturing, comes despite global headwinds and US tariff pressures.

SCOPE Awards

President Droupadi Murmu presented SCOPE Eminence Awards 2022-23 to Public Sector Enterprises in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, the President said the Public Sector Enterprises have been a powerful instrument of economic growth and social inclusion since independence.

Two Judges Sworn In

Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai today administered the oath of office to two newly appointed judges of the Supreme Court. Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi took oath as apex court judges, two days after the Government cleared their appointments.

3 Lakh Suspected Citizenship

The Election Commission has issued notices to nearly 3 lakh people in Bihar over suspected citizenship during the Special Intensive Revision of the voter list. Investigations revealed that their citizenship is doubtful, and most of them are citizens of Bangladesh and Nepal.

National Conference On SC/ST Welfare

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the two-day National Conference of Chairpersons of Committees on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. The conference is expected to generate actionable recommendations for empowering SC/ST communities and building a “Developed India” by 2047.

Bhubaneswar Most Secure For Women

Bhubaneswar has been named the safest city for women in India, according to the latest rankings released by Nari-2025. The other top safe cities are Kohima, Visakhapatnam, Aizawl, Gangtok, and Itanagar.

Nuakhai Bhetghat

Western Odisha celebrates Nuakhai Bhetghat today, marking community bonding a day after the harvest festival. Families gather to exchange greetings, share traditional meals, and seek blessings from elders, reinforcing cultural unity and gratitude for nature’s bounty across the region.

National Sports Day

Today is National Sports Day marking the birth anniversary of one of the greatest field hockey players Major Dhyan Chand. The Day is celebrated to emphasize the importance of sports and physical activities and serves to honour Major Dhyan Chand's legacy in Indian hockey.

BCCI Interim Chief

Rajeev Shukla has taken over as acting BCCI President after Roger Binny stepped down due to age restrictions. Shukla will lead the board until fresh elections, amid urgent sponsorship challenges ahead of the Asia Cup starting September 10.