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News in One Liner – 01, 02 & 03 August 2026

🏛️ PIB News

IMC 2026 Theme Unveiled: ‘Scale Without Boundaries’

● Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched “Scale without boundaries” as the official theme for the 10th India Mobile Congress 2026 scheduled for October in New Delhi.

Simplified News: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia unveiled “Scale without boundaries” as the official theme for the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC), Asia’s largest digital technology forum. The event will be held from October 7 to 10, 2026, at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi. The theme reflects India’s push for an inclusive digital future led by technology, startups, and policy innovation.

DoT Confers Telecom Excellence Awards 2025

● Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia presented the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Awards 2025 to Amantya Technologies and Finaara.

Simplified News: The Department of Telecommunications presented the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Awards 2025 to Amantya Technologies and Finaara for their contributions to the telecom sector. Nominations were received through the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal, managed under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The awards aim to encourage innovation within India’s telecom skill ecosystem.

India’s First Telecom Manufacturing Zone Set Up In Gwalior

● DoT signed an MoU with the Madhya Pradesh Government to set up India’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) at Gwalior.

Simplified News: The Department of Telecommunications signed an MoU with the Madhya Pradesh government to establish India’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (Phase-I) at Gwalior. The zone aims to build a domestic manufacturing ecosystem for telecom equipment, boosting MSME growth and supply chain resilience. The initiative supports the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision for telecom equipment manufacturing.

Navy Launches 7th ASW Shallow Water Craft ‘Machilipatnam’

● Cochin Shipyard launched Machilipatnam, the seventh Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft for the Indian Navy.

Simplified News: Cochin Shipyard Limited launched Machilipatnam, the seventh of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft being built for the Indian Navy. Named after the port city in Andhra Pradesh, the vessel is over 80% indigenous and will strengthen coastal defence and maritime surveillance. It is designed for anti-submarine, mine warfare, and low-intensity maritime operations.

First Department Of Military Medicine Inaugurated In Lucknow

● Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated the country’s first dedicated Department of Military Medicine at Command Hospital (Central Command) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

Simplified News: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated India’s first Department of Military Medicine at Command Hospital (Central Command), Lucknow. The department will serve as a centre of excellence for combat trauma care, operational medicine, and research, aligned with the Raksha Strategy Vision 2026-30. It aims to eventually anchor a Global Military Medicine Centre.

100-Week ‘Nasha Mukta Yuva’ Drive To Launch On August 2

● The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced the upcoming launch of the 100-week nationwide “Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan” on August 2, 2026.

Simplified News: The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports will launch the “Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan” on August 2, 2026, a 100-week nationwide movement against substance abuse. Over 1 crore youth are expected to take the Nasha Mukti Pledge simultaneously at nearly 10,000 locations. The MY Bharat-led campaign will include weekly youth activities such as sports events and awareness drives.

DAANVEER Platform Launched To Digitally Empower Gram Panchayats

● Panchayati Raj Ministry Secretary Vivek Bharadwaj launched DAANVEER, a transparent digital contribution platform to bridge hardware gaps in Gram Panchayats.

Simplified News: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched DAANVEER, a digital contribution platform carrying the tagline “Give Back to Your Village,” to bridge hardware gaps in Gram Panchayats. Accessible via the Meri Panchayat app, it lets citizens, corporates, and the diaspora donate verified computer bundles directly to panchayats. The platform integrates with the DigiHaat marketplace and complements existing e-governance tools.

Govt Spotlights Collateral-Free Loans Under PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme

● The PIB backgrounder highlighted key provisions of the PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme providing collateral-free and guarantor-free education loans for higher education.

Simplified News: The government detailed key features of the PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme, which offers collateral-free and guarantor-free education loans to students admitted to top institutions. Students from families earning up to ₹8 lakh annually get a 3% interest subvention during the moratorium period. The scheme allows up to 15 years of repayment and is managed through a unified digital portal.

Himalayan Chandra Telescope Marks 25 Years At Hanle

● The Ministry of Science & Technology commemorated 25 years of operational excellence of the 2-metre Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT) located at Hanle, Ladakh.

Simplified News: The Indian Institute of Astrophysics celebrated 25 years of the Himalayan Chandra Telescope, one of the world’s highest optical/near-infrared telescopes, located at Hanle, Ladakh. Operating remotely from Bengaluru via an ISRO satellite link since 2001, it has been central to Indian astronomy. The government has approved an upgraded 3.7-metre telescope and a new 13.7-metre National Large Optical-infrared Telescope at the same site.

Harjinder Kaur Wins Silver In Weightlifting At CWG 2026

● Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated weightlifter Harjinder Kaur for securing a silver medal in the women’s 69 kg category at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026.

Simplified News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated weightlifter Harjinder Kaur for winning the silver medal in the women’s 69 kg category at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. She lifted a personal-best combined total of 227 kg to secure the medal. The PM praised the rising standard of Indian weightlifters on the international stage.

Gulveer Singh Wins Historic 10,000m Silver At CWG

● Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised distance runner Gulveer Singh for winning a historic silver medal in the men’s 10,000 metres event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Simplified News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended distance runner Gulveer Singh for winning silver in the men’s 10,000 metres at the Commonwealth Games 2026, clocking 27:49.78. He became the first Indian male athlete to win a medal in this event at the Commonwealth Games. The PM praised his grit and determination on the track.

📊 Industry News

Panel Calls For Modernising Coal Washeries To Cut Import Reliance

● The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel called for modernising Coal India’s washeries to resolve legacy technological constraints and increase domestic coking coal output.

Simplified News: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel flagged high-ash content in domestic coal as a major industrial challenge. Coal India produced just 3.59 MT of washed coking coal against an installed capacity of 18.35 MT, largely due to outdated washery infrastructure. The committee recommended setting up modern washeries near mine pitheads to cut import dependence and transport emissions.

Odisha Signs ₹3,384-Crore BharatNet Pact For Rural Broadband

● Odisha signed a ₹3,384.82-crore tripartite agreement under the amended BharatNet project to connect 6,799 gram panchayats with high-speed broadband.

Simplified News: Odisha signed a ₹3,384.82-crore tripartite agreement under the amended BharatNet project with Digital Bharat Nidhi, DoT, and BSNL. BSNL will build a fiber network connecting all 6,799 gram panchayats and extend broadband to over 50,000 villages, boosting rural e-learning, healthcare, and e-governance. Odisha also signed a separate MoU with C-DAC on AI, cybersecurity, and quantum computing.

MoSPI’s New Services Index Shows Double-Digit Growth In 8 Sectors

● MoSPI published the second trial Index of Services Production (ISP) for May 2026, with eight of nineteen formal service sub-sectors registering double-digit expansion.

Simplified News: MoSPI released its second trial Index of Services Production for May 2026, using 2024-25 as the base year. Sixteen of nineteen tracked sub-sectors posted positive growth, with Accommodation & Food Services leading at 27.4%. Only three sub-sectors — Information & Broadcasting, Air Transport, and Post & Courier — recorded contractions.

Finance Ministry: Domestic Demand Keeps Growth On Track

● The Finance Ministry’s July Monthly Economic Review stated that domestic demand continues to drive Indian economic growth despite geopolitical conflicts and global commodity volatility.

Simplified News: The Finance Ministry’s July Monthly Economic Review said resilient domestic demand and structural reforms continue to support India’s growth despite global uncertainty. Retail CPI inflation rose to 4.38% in June from 3.93% in May, driven by localised food price pressures, while core industries grew 5.0%. The report flagged West Asia tensions and weather-linked risks to the kharif crop as key external concerns.

🇮🇳 National & State News

SC Strikes Down Retrospective Environmental Clearance Route

● The Supreme Court quashed a 2021 Office Memorandum that allowed retrospective environmental clearances, holding that administrative instructions cannot alter statutory environmental protection regimes.

Simplified News: The Supreme Court quashed, with prospective effect, a 2021 Office Memorandum that let projects obtain environmental clearances after starting operations without approval. The court held that executive instructions cannot dilute the mandatory prior-clearance regime under the Environment Protection Act, 1986. It upheld the government’s power to create structured “amnesty schemes” only through valid legislation, not administrative orders.

SC Closes Talabira-II Coal Block Case Against Dr. Manmohan Singh

● The Supreme Court set aside a Special CBI Court order and accepted two closure reports, formally closing all criminal proceedings against late former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in the Talabira-II coal block case.

Simplified News: A three-judge Supreme Court bench accepted CBI’s closure reports and formally closed the 2005 Talabira-II coal block allocation case against late former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh. The court set aside a 2015 trial court order that had rejected the closure reports and summoned him as an accused. It ruled there was no sufficient material to justify continuing criminal proceedings.

NEET-UG 2026 Counselling Gets One-Time Physical Reporting Reform

● Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewed preparedness for NEET-UG Counselling 2026, introducing a one-time physical reporting framework and online document verification to streamline admissions.

Simplified News: Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewed preparedness for NEET-UG Counselling 2026 and introduced a one-time physical reporting framework, cutting repeated campus visits for candidates upgrading seats. Disability assessment centres for PwBD candidates were expanded from 16 to 61 nationwide. A new 24×7 helpline and online document verification for NRI candidates were also introduced.

NHAI Removes 361 Illegal Access Points On Highways

● The National Highways Authority of India removed 361 illegal access points and obstacles across 693 kilometres of national highways in line with Supreme Court road safety orders.

Simplified News: NHAI removed 361 illegal access points and encroachments across 693 km of national highways following Supreme Court road-safety directives. It issued 1,403 notices against unauthorised structures and permanently closed 150 illegal median cuts used for dangerous U-turns. The drive was carried out with local District Magistrates and police.

India’s First Vande Bharat Freight EMU Begins Trial Runs

● Indian Railways commenced the trial run of the prototype Vande Bharat Freight EMU train, touching speeds up to 145 km/h on the Kota-Nagda-Sawai Madhopur corridor.

Simplified News: Indian Railways began speed and safety trials of its first 16-coach Vande Bharat Freight EMU, built at ICF Chennai, on the Kota-Nagda-Sawai Madhopur corridor. The train touched a top speed of 145 km/h and can carry a payload of 397 tonnes. It is designed for fast, time-sensitive parcel and cargo movement.

Assam Flood Death Toll Rises To 78, 3 Lakh Affected

● Over 3 lakh people remain affected across seven districts in Assam as severe riverine flooding pushed the state’s flood death toll to 78.

Simplified News: Assam’s flood situation remains critical, with the death toll rising to 78 after heavy rain swelled the Dikhow, Disang, and Dhansiri rivers. Around 3.32 lakh people across seven districts are affected, with Charaideo the worst-hit at over 1.37 lakh people impacted. More than 16,000 displaced residents have been moved to relief camps.

Maharashtra Bans Junk Food Sale Within 50m Of Schools

● Maharashtra FDA issued a statewide directive prohibiting the sale, advertising, and distribution of HFSS junk food within 50 metres of school boundaries.

Simplified News: The Maharashtra FDA banned the sale, advertising, and free distribution of high fat, sugar, and salt (HFSS) foods within 50 metres of school boundaries. The rule covers items like carbonated drinks, chips, and MSG-laden fast food, and requires vendors near schools to hold valid FSSAI registration. Schools must set up Health & Wellness Committees to monitor compliance.

📰 Summits & Conferences

India To Host Xi Jinping, Putin For BRICS Summit In September

● India is finalizing diplomatic arrangements to host Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin for the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13.

Simplified News: India is finalising arrangements to host Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin for the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13. The summit will be a key platform for talks on global governance, trade cooperation, and economic coordination among emerging economies. Sherpa-level consultations are underway to finalise the agenda.

📰 Miscellaneous

91% Of African Youth View India As A Trusted Partner: Survey

● The African Youth Survey revealed that 91 percent of surveyed African youth view India positively as a reliable and trusted partner nation.

Simplified News: The African Youth Survey found that 91% of surveyed African youth view India positively as a reliable global partner, placing it alongside the US, France, and Russia. About 45% said India has a tangible positive impact on their country’s development. Analysts credited India’s economic footprint, tech entrepreneurship, and scholarship programs for this perception.

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