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Railways approves Kavach 4.0 rollout on 660 route km
Indian Railways approved deployment of Kavach 4.0, the indigenous automatic train protection system, over 660 route km at a cost of about ₹295 crore. / भारतीय रेलवे ने स्वदेशी स्वचालित ट्रेन सुरक्षा प्रणाली कवच 4.0 को लगभग ₹295 करोड़ की लागत से 660 रूट किमी पर लागू करने की मंज़ूरी दी।
Hungary elects András Baka as President
Hungary elected former Supreme Court chief András Baka as the country's new President; he assumes office on 19 August. / हंगरी ने पूर्व सुप्रीम कोर्ट प्रमुख आंद्रास बाका को नया राष्ट्रपति चुना; वे 19 अगस्त को पदभार ग्रहण करेंगे।
Cabinet approves GOBARdhan scheme outlay of ₹23,731 crore
The Union Cabinet approved the GOBARdhan scheme with an outlay of ₹23,731 crore for biogas and waste-to-wealth initiatives. / केंद्रीय मंत्रिमंडल ने बायोगैस और कचरे-से-संपदा पहलों के लिए ₹23,731 करोड़ के परिव्यय वाली गोबरधन योजना को मंज़ूरी दी।
Physicist Deepak Dhar receives the Dirac Medal
Indian physicist Deepak Dhar received the Dirac Medal of the ICTP for his contributions to statistical physics. / भारतीय भौतिक विज्ञानी दीपक धर को सांख्यिकीय भौतिकी में योगदान के लिए ICTP का डिराक मेडल प्रदान किया गया।
Retail inflation rises to 4.45%, a 19-month high
CPI retail inflation for July 2026 rose to 4.45%, the highest in 19 months, driven mainly by food and fuel prices. / जुलाई 2026 की खुदरा (CPI) महंगाई 4.45% रही — 19 महीनों में सर्वाधिक, मुख्यतः खाद्य और ईंधन कीमतों के कारण।
Bhawana Kanth becomes first woman to complete IAF Fighter Combat Leader course
Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth became the first woman fighter pilot to complete the Indian Air Force's Fighter Combat Leader (FCL) course. / स्क्वाड्रन लीडर भावना कंठ भारतीय वायुसेना का फाइटर कॉम्बैट लीडर (FCL) कोर्स पूरा करने वाली पहली महिला फाइटर पायलट बनीं।
RRB JE 2026: 4,098 vacancies, applications open 14 August
Railway Recruitment Boards notified RRB JE 2026 (CEN 04/2026) with 4,098 vacancies for Junior Engineer, DMS and CMA posts. Online applications run 14 August to 13 September 2026 on rrbapply.gov.in.
World Organ Donation Day observed on 13 August
World Organ Donation Day is observed on 13 August to spread awareness about organ donation and encourage people to pledge organs after death.
International Left-Handers Day observed on 13 August
International Left-Handers Day is observed on 13 August every year since 1976 to celebrate left-handed people and raise awareness of their needs.
International Youth Day observed on 12 August
International Youth Day is observed on 12 August every year, designated by the UN in 1999 to draw attention to youth issues worldwide.
India expands urea imports amid West Asia supply disruption
India expanded urea imports from Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria and Georgia to address domestic fertiliser shortages amid West Asia supply disruptions, reported 12 August 2026.
Sangeet Natak Akademi announces Fellowships and Awards for 2024 and 2025
The Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's national academy for music, dance and drama, announced its Fellowship and Award selections for the years 2024 and 2025 on 12 August 2026.
GRSE launches second next-generation offshore patrol vessel Shruti
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, launched Shruti, the Indian Navy's second Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), on 12 August 2026.
India wins 12 medals at UCI Parasport Denmark Grand Prix
India's para-cyclists won 12 medals at the UCI Parasport Grand Prix track cycling event in Odense, Denmark, held from 7 August 2026.
Himachal Pradesh levies Widow and Orphan Cess on fuel
Himachal Pradesh implemented a Widow and Orphan Cess on petrol and high-speed diesel under its state VAT legislation, announced 12 August 2026, to fund welfare of widows and orphans.
Syrian court sentences former President Bashar al-Assad in absentia
Syria's Fourth Criminal Court sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia on 11 August 2026 for crimes against humanity and war crimes.
Skyroot Aerospace signs multi-launch agreement with HEX20
Indian private space company Skyroot Aerospace signed a Multi-Launch Agreement with Australia's HEX20 for Earth-observation and payload demonstration missions, announced 11 August 2026.
Lebanon abolishes the death penalty
Lebanon's Parliament voted on 11 August 2026 to formally abolish capital punishment, replacing it with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labour.
New fern species Pteris madhusoodananii found in Kolli Hills
Pteris madhusoodananii, a newly described fern species endemic to the Kolli Hills of Tamil Nadu, was published in the Nordic Journal of Botany in August 2026.
NASA invites ISRO to join its Moon Base programme
NASA invited ISRO to participate in its Moon Base programme under the Artemis Accords framework, announced 11 August 2026 — deepening India-US space cooperation.