August 31, 2026: India recorded 7.8% GDP growth in the first quarter of FY 2026-27, drawing praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while Prime Minister Modi held bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek.
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- India Records 7.8% GDP Growth in First Quarter of FY 2026-27
India recorded 7.8% GDP growth in the first quarter of FY 2026-27. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the growth as a major achievement, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the economic performance. - PM Modi Holds Bilateral Talks with Russian President Putin in Bishkek
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Discussions covered key areas of India-Russia bilateral cooperation, including trade and other strategic sectors. - Government Notifies Semicon 2.0 Scheme with ₹1.27 Lakh Crore Outlay
The government has notified the Semicon 2.0 scheme with an outlay of ₹1.27 lakh crore to strengthen India’s semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. The programme builds on the Semicon India initiative. - IESA Welcomes Official Notification of Semicon 2.0
The India Electronics and Semiconductor Association welcomed the official notification of Semicon 2.0, stating that the programme could significantly strengthen India’s semiconductor capabilities and ecosystem. - Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Retail Sale of Acid
The Supreme Court sought the Centre’s response on whether the retail sale of acid should be completely banned or subjected to stricter regulation. The matter concerns the continued availability of acid despite guidelines issued in 2013. - JP Nadda Reviews TB Elimination Efforts Under PM-PRAGATI
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda reviewed the progress of TB elimination efforts under PM-PRAGATI, the ICT-enabled platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation. The meeting focused on strengthening ongoing efforts against tuberculosis. - Hardeep Singh Puri Highlights India-Qatar Energy Partnership
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India and Qatar share a warm and enduring partnership, with energy cooperation serving as a key pillar. He made the remarks while meeting India’s newly appointed Ambassador to Qatar, Dr K. Srikar Reddy. - JP Nadda Reviews Progress of RHTC Najafgarh
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda reviewed the progress of the Rural Health Training Centre at Najafgarh in New Delhi. The meeting assessed initiatives related to patient care and infrastructure development. - Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 to Begin Under Department of Fertilizers
Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister J.P. Nadda will inaugurate the two-week Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 on September 1. The campaign will continue until September 15.
