The Himachal Pradesh government has officially imposed a Widow and Orphan Cess of 60 paise per litre on petrol and high-speed diesel, with the levy coming into force from midnight on August 11, 2026. #Policy

🚨 Bengaluru-based Othisis has successfully hot-fired its 5 kN fully cryogenic, 3D-printed rocket engine.

This engine has a total impulse of 100 kNs and will be used to launch and land their reusable hopper rocket planned for later this year. #Startups #Space

Nepal says it lost the documents of the Treaty of Sugauli

The Nepal government cannot locate the original 1816 Sugauli treaty that established the Himalayan nation’s boundary with British India: Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal. #IndianSubcontinent

Peter Navarro, Senior Counselor for trade and manufacturing to the US President -

🇮🇳🇺🇸 “I got actually firebombed by the Indian continent on the internet….don't do that. That's not how we resolve problems here in America…the President and PM Modi have a very good working relationship... & it's not for me to get between that."

Looks like Navarro Grandpa had an wonderful experience with the Indian Twitteratti!! Hopefully he will keep his white opinions to himself only from now on!!


#geopolitics #opinion

FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 to be referred to a Joint Committee of Parliament, with the committee set to report before the Winter Session. #Policy

West Bengal Police STF arrested one Pakistani national named Rana Rauf. He belongs to Pakistan's Faisalabad. More details awaited: West Bengal STF Sources (ANI)

#NationalSecurity

Lok Sabha has passed 2 bills without discussion due to Opposition refusing a debate and continues Howling and creating ruckus in the #Parliament

The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026

The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 (10.08.2026)

Opposition keeps howling, creating ruckus even after UHM Amit Shah is ready to debate on Neet Paper Leak Issue & Students Protests in the House. Opposition refuses a debate

Lok Sabha Adjourned till 11 AM Tomorrow #Parliament

Rajya Sabha has passed:

The National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026

#Parliament

Adani D&A plans a new 250-acre defence manufacturing unit in Hathipur, Kanpur, with an additional Rs 4,000 crore investment.

The existing facility currently produces 15 crore rounds of ammo annually and aims to double output, start medium-calibre ammo production by 2027, and scale grenade production to 8 million units by 2029. #Defence

Tata Group’s battery company Agratas has developed its own LFP battery technology in-house.

LFP batteries are cheaper, safer, and don’t need cobalt or nickel, making them ideal for mass-market EVs.

This move comes after China imposed export restrictions on battery materials and technology.

With this, Tata aims to reduce dependence on China and support its EV and energy storage plans in India. #Tech #Batteries #MakeinIndia

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Rajya Sabha Extends Timings beyond 6 PM till whenever the listed Business of today's agenda is completed. #Parliament

Rajya Sabha has passed:

The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026

#Parliament

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha has passed a motion to send Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) which will have to summit its report by Last Day of the First Week of Winter Session of the #Parliament if not extended further.