Speaking in the Discovery docuseries Declassified: Operation Sindoor, Doval said India had entered the operation with a clearly defined objective: to destroy terrorist infrastructure linked to the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 civilians.
Before entering the verses of Vande Mataram, it is worth remembering that the complete six-stanza
Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his address from the Red Fort on India’s 80th Independence
Reserve Bank of India data showed total reserves rising to $707.002 billion, compared with $692.866 billion in the previous week. The increase was the largest weekly rise since January 2026 and took reserves to a four-month high.
In his message on 15 August 2026, the Prime Minister said Independence Day serves as a reminder of the extraordinary struggle and dedication of those who fought for the country’s freedom.
The contracts were signed in New Delhi on 14 August 2026 in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. The procurement covers the loitering munition systems themselves, along with associated munitions and other accessories required for their operational deployment.
External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar said India stands in solidarity with the people of Colombia during the difficult period. The first consignment forms part of the wider 20-tonne assistance package being provided for post-earthquake recovery.
The figure represents a substantial increase from ₹6,88,194.11 crore in FY2024–25 and ₹6,36,619.87 crore in FY2023–24, showing sustained growth in India’s software and IT-enabled services exports. The figures were provided by Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Lok Sabha on August 12.
India had only one registered space start-up in 2014. By August 2026, the number had increased to around 440. India’s space economy is currently estimated at approximately USD 9 billion and is projected to reach USD 40–45 billion over the next decade.
Nyanti was in India on an official visit on 13 August 2026. During the talks, the two ministers reviewed the full range of India–Liberia relations and discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in technology, agriculture, healthcare, mining, energy, trade and investment, education and capacity building. People-to-people exchanges also figured in the discussions.
