The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), on Monday, August 3, launched ANUGYAN – Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme (NTOP) in collaboration with the Crimson Energy Experts Private Limited (CEEPL). Anugyan is India’s first industry – academia programme introduced to provide engineers and industry professionals for the civil nuclear energy sector growing at a rapid pace.

IITH announced the programme during an inaugural ceremony at the campus.

Anugyan is a three-month fully residential programme carefully constructed by utilising the academic excellence of IIT Hyderabad and the all-round expertise of senior nuclear professionals from Crimson Energy Experts. The programme aims to help candidates to gain academic learning along with real-world industrial exposure.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued two draft notifications proposing amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989, aimed at strengthening emergency medical response and enhancing road safety through connected vehicle technology.

The proposed amendments seek to establish a regulatory framework for two-wheeled road ambulances and introduce the phased implementation of Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication systems in motor vehicles.

The ministry said the proposed framework for two-wheeled road ambulances is intended to improve rapid emergency response and last-mile access to medical care, particularly in rural and remote areas as well as hilly terrain where conventional ambulances often face mobility constraints.

Justice M S Liberhan, who achieved national prominence as the head of the judicial commission constituted to investigate the Babri Masjid demolition, died at age 87 in Chandigarh on Sunday. He was cremated at 11 am on Monday in the presence of his family members, friends, colleagues, and members of the Bar.

Justice Manmohan Singh Liberhan was a former judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and a former Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh and Madras High Courts.

Born on November 11, 1938, in a village near Chandigarh, Justice Liberhan began his legal practice in Ambala, Haryana, before moving to the Punjab and Haryana High Court, where he built a distinguished career before being elevated to the bench. Over the decades, he earned a reputation for judicial integrity, patience, and a deep commitment to the rule of law.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval was today conferred with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 at a function held at Pune today. The award instituted by the Lokmanya Tilak Smarak Trust was presented by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the occasion of the 106th death anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Shah said, Ajit Doval has made an outstanding contribution to strengthening India’s national security. He said, Mr. Doval has played a pivotal role in implementing several key national security decisions under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He added that the award recognises Mr. Doval’s exceptional service to the nation.

Accepting the honour, Ajit Doval said he was deeply humbled by the recognition. He said the younger generation should imbibe Lokmanya Tilak’s ideals of patriotism, sacrifice and unwavering sense of duty. He said freedom is not merely the liberty to act as one wishes, but a responsibility to place national interest above all else. He said, India is emerging as a stronger and more capable nation under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi and urged citizens to play an active role in building a Viksit Bharat.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Sunday stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state's 'double-engine' government is realising the resolve of a 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Viksit Rajasthan-2047'.

CM stated that work is being carried out with a commitment to the welfare of "farmers, women, labourers, and the youth."

At a ceremony held at Bhikshu Nilayam in Rajsamand, the Chief Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 347 development projects worth over Rs 491 crore; this included the inauguration of 266 projects costing more than Rs 369 crore and the laying of foundation stones for 81 projects costing over Rs 122 crore. He remarked that these development projects have added a new chapter to the saga of progress in this land, which is revered for faith in Shrinathji and the valour of Maharana Pratap, according to a release.

India approved only one foreign direct investment (FDI) proposal from China worth Rs 1 crore during the financial year 2025-26, while clearing 13 investment proposals from Hong Kong worth Rs 610.42 crore, according to official data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), reports PTI.

The figures come as investments from countries sharing a land border with India continue to require prior government approval under Press Note 3, introduced in April 2020 to prevent opportunistic takeovers of Indian companies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Overall, the government approved 63 FDI proposals worth Rs 10,292.67 crore (USD 1.18 billion) under the government approval route during April 2025 to March 2026.

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has tightened rules governing ownership changes in insurance companies, moving to a regime of continuous regulatory oversight as the sector prepares for higher investor interest and greater consolidation.

The revised Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Registration, Capital Structure, Transfer of Shares and Amalgamation of Insurers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, notified on July 30, introduce mandatory regulatory approval at every significant ownership milestone and, for the first time, lay down a comprehensive framework for amalgamations involving insurance companies and eligible holding companies.

The most significant change relates to prior approval for share transfers. While IRDAI’s approval was earlier linked to an initial acquisition and subsequent vaguely defined incremental increases, the amended regulations prescribe clear ownership thresholds. Investors will now require the regulator’s approval when their holding crosses 5 per cent, 10 per cent, 25 per cent, 50 per cent or 75 per cent or when they become the single largest shareholder in an insurance company.

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) organised Cyclothon 2026 today in New Delhi to commemorate 79 years of India’s Independence. The Cyclothon was flagged off by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, in the presence of the Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth.

The event commenced from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium and concluded at the same venue after covering the designated route through prominent landmarks of the National Capital. The event was organised under the theme of Clean India, Green India, Fit India.

The initiative aimed to inspire the youth to embrace fitness, environmental responsibility, and sustainable living while reinforcing the core values of patriotism, discipline, unity, and national service that form the foundation of the NCC.

The Ministry of Defence said that the Cyclothon reaffirmed NCC’s commitment to national missions such as TB Mukt Bharat, Swachh Bharat, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, and Har Ghar Tiranga.

Expanding its strategic bilateral ties with Australia, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has signed four key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) spanning clean energy, advanced manufacturing, inclusive school education, student mental health, and workforce mobility.

Signed during a high-level visit by an Australian delegation led by Julian Hill, Assistant Minister for International Education, Citizenship, Customs, and Multicultural Affairs, the agreements align directly with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s economic reconstruction drive, positioning the State as a premier national destination for international institutional collaboration, advanced industrial research, and global investments.

The MoU signing ceremony took place on Sunday in the presence of Andhra Pradesh Minister for HRD, IT, and Electronics Nara Lokesh and Australian Minister Julian Hill. Prior to the formal signing of MoUs, the high-level Australian delegation called on the Chief Minister at his camp office in Undavalli to deliberate on long-term economic, industrial, and academic partnerships.

Vishwesh Negi has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Islamic Republic of Iran, according to an official statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday (August 3, 2026).

Mr. Negi, a 2002-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), currently serves as a Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi.

According to the MEA, the ambassador-designate is expected to assume his new diplomatic assignment in Tehran shortly, taking charge at a crucial period for India-Iran strategic and trade relations.