Vice Admiral AN Pramod has officially taken over as the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy following his predecessor's retirement after a remarkable 38-year career.
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Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to preserve rainwater, Odisha launched the Catch the Rain 2026 campaign, focusing on public engagement, rainwater harvesting, and groundwater recharge through numerous community activities and constructed infrastructures. Source: Original Link
On August 1, 2026, the Ministry of Finance announced the release of ₹1,09,019 crore in tax devolution to State Governments as an advance instalment to boost capital and developmental spending, adhering to the Government of India's commitment to strengthen state finances. Source: Original Link
Indian Railways has approved a ₹976 crore multitracking project for the 29 km Danapur to Fatuha section in Bihar to enhance rail capacity for passenger and freight services. Source: Original Link
India and Rwanda convened the first session of their Joint Trade Committee in New Delhi, aiming to bolster bilateral trade and investment. Both nations identified key areas for cooperation, including critical minerals, healthcare, and digital technologies, and outlined strategies to enhance trade engagement. Source: Original Link
