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Sowcar Janaki Dies at 94 in Chennai

Veteran South Indian actress Sankaramanchi Janaki, known as Sowcar Janaki, died at the age of 94 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on 21 August 2026. She was associated with...

August 21, 2026    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Second Gideon Aerial Refuelling Tanker Joins Israeli Air Force

The Israeli Air Force inducted its second “Gideon” aerial refuelling and transport aircraft at Nevatim Airbase in southern Israel on 20 August 2026. The aircraft is a modified...

August 21, 2026    Defence Current Affairs

North Eastern Railway Runs Longest Awadh Mahashakti Freight Train

The Lucknow Division of the North Eastern Railway (NER) operated the “Awadh Mahashakti” freight train on 20 August 2026. The train was formed by combining three cargo trains...

August 21, 2026    Defence Current Affairs

Sri Lankan singer Nanda Malini dies at 82

Visharad Dr. Nanda Malini, a Sri Lankan vocalist and musician, died on 20 August 2026 at the age of 82. She was one of Sri Lanka’s best-known playback...

August 21, 2026    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

India and ADB Sign $230 Million Chennai Water Loan

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank signed a $230 million loan agreement on 21 August 2026 for the Chennai Climate-Resilient Water Security and Sewerage Project....

August 21, 2026    Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Territorial Army Launches Terrier Cyber Quest 2026

The Territorial Army of India launched Terrier Cyber Quest 2026 (TCQ 3.0) on 21 August 2026 in partnership with CyberPeace. The national hackathon focuses on indigenous defence and...

August 21, 2026    Science & Technology

FIFA Unveils 2027 Women’s World Cup Schedule

FIFA released the 64-match schedule for the 10th edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup on 20 August 2026. The tournament will run from 24 June to 25...

August 21, 2026    Sports Current Affairs

India’s First Large-Scale Biopolymer Plant Set for October Launch

India’s first large-scale biopolymer plant is under construction in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh and is scheduled for commissioning in October 2026. The facility is being developed...

August 21, 2026    Science & Technology

Ashutosh Parida to Receive 47th Sarala Puraskar

Odia poet, essayist and former CSIR-IMMT scientist Dr. Ashutosh Parida has been selected for the 47th Sarala Puraskar for his poetry collection Bishwas De Pruthwi. The award ceremony...

August 21, 2026    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Maharashtra Bans Sale of Loose Edible Oil

Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration issued a statewide order on 20 August 2026 banning the sale of loose or unpackaged edible oil and fats. The order applies across...

August 21, 2026    Government Schemes Current Affairs

12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting Held in Pune

India hosted the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting in Pune on 21 August 2026 under its BRICS Chairship theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”. The meeting...

August 21, 2026    International / World Current Affairs

India and Mauritius Sign Oil and Gas Cooperation MoU

India and Mauritius signed a Government-to-Government Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the oil and gas sector in Port Louis, Mauritius, on 20 August 2026. The agreement was...

August 21, 2026    International / World Current Affairs

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