19 Jul 26 DRI Busts Major Smuggling Racket: Drugs, Arms, Cigarettes Seized
DRI seizes 15kg Methamphetamine, 4kg Pseudoephedrine, 85 lakh smuggled cigarettes, and 2 Pakistan-made pistols in nationwide operations; 5 arrested....
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19 Jul 26 DRI Intensifies Anti-Smuggling Drive: ₹22 Cr Gold, Silver, Cash Seized
DRI seized 15kg gold, 20kg silver, and ₹2.20 crore cash worth ₹22 Cr in nationwide operations against precious metal smuggling, arresting 13 individuals....
18 Jul 26 ALMM Policy Unchanged: Relief Extended for Select Solar Projects till Dec 2026
MNRE extends ALMM List-II exemption for net-metering & open access renewable energy projects till Dec 31, 2026. No broad ALMM policy change; aims for smooth t...
18 Jul 26 Vikram-1 Success: India’s Private Space Sector & Global Power
Vikram-1, India's first private orbital launch vehicle, successfully launched by Skyroot Aerospace, establishing India as a global space power and validating ...
18 Jul 26 Promise of chips: Chipmaking is more than a seasonal obsession in India now
Why in the News? An editorial titled "Promise of Chips: Chipmaking is more than a seasonal obsession in India now" highlights the significance of the Second Phase of the India Semiconductor...
18 Jul 26 U.S. Delivers Another MH-60R Seahawk to the Indian Navy : Strengthening India’s Maritime Shield
GS-II: India-US Relations | GS-III: Defence Technology | Prelims: Military Hardware | Essay: National Security WHY IS THIS IN NEWS? The Story The United States has delivered another MH-60R Seahawk (“Romeo”) multi-role naval...
18 Jul 26 A trade deal that tests India’s competitive confidence
Why in the News? The India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force in July 2026, marking one of India's most significant free trade agreements. The pact is...
18 Jul 26 India’s Parliament must not stage its Cadaver Synod
Why in the News? The issue is in the news because the Lok Sabha Speaker has decided to table the report of the Judges (Inquiry) Committee on allegations against former Delhi...
17 Jul 26 PM-AJAY & Adarsh Gram Yojana: Impact on SC Empowerment & Rural Development
PM-AJAY, through Adarsh Gram Yojana, benefited 47.59 lakh citizens in 16,759 'Adarsh Grams'. 46,782 development works completed; ₹22.50 Cr allocated for hoste...
17 Jul 26 PM Modi Unveils Key Development Projects in Chandigarh
PM Modi shared glimpses of inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremonies for health, education, and road infrastructure projects in Chandigarh, highligh...
