Independent Journalism · Est. 2026
ACUMEN
World
National
Technology
Culture
Economy
Newsletter
For YouWorldNationalTechnologyCultureEconomyNewsletter
ACUMEN

Context-first journalism for a world overwhelmed by noise.

Get the App

Download for Android

Coverage

  • World
  • National
  • Technology
  • Economy
  • Culture
  • Newsletter

Company

  • About
  • Press
  • Ethics Policy
© 2026 Acumen News. All rights reserved.
PrivacyTermsCookies
Independent Journalism · Est. 2026
ACUMEN
World
National
Technology
Culture
Economy
Newsletter
For YouWorldNationalTechnologyCultureEconomyNewsletter
ACUMEN

Context-first journalism for a world overwhelmed by noise.

Get the App

Download for Android

Coverage

  • World
  • National
  • Technology
  • Economy
  • Culture
  • Newsletter

Company

  • About
  • Press
  • Ethics Policy
© 2026 Acumen News. All rights reserved.
PrivacyTermsCookies
Independent Journalism · Est. 2026
ACUMEN
World
National
Technology
Culture
Economy
Newsletter
For YouWorldNationalTechnologyCultureEconomyNewsletter
All Stories

National

1838 articles · sorted by newest first

AllPolitics & LawBusiness & EconomySociety & CultureEnvironment

Latest in National

Latest in National
20 results
National 8/1/2026

Delhi Riots: Tahir Hussain Handed Life Term for IB Officer's Brutal Murder

A Delhi court has sentenced former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councilor Tahir Hussain and four others to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Delhi riots. The verdict, delivered by Additional Sessions Judge Praveen Singh on July 31, 2026, concludes a high-profile case that deeply intertwined crime and politics, even as Hussain recently contested elections while incarcerated.

Editorial Team1 min
Delhi Riots: Tahir Hussain Handed Life Term for IB Officer's Brutal Murder
National 8/1/2026

Red Alert! Heavy Rains Lash Gujarat and Kerala, Lives Lost Amid Monsoon Fury

India is grappling with intense weather as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red warning for exceptionally heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds across several districts in Gujarat and Kerala. This comes amidst a monsoon season that has already claimed lives and displaced thousands, with reports of two deaths in Kerala due to landslides and four in Gujarat, including three by electrocution. Authorities are on high alert, deploying disaster response teams as floodwaters inundate low-lying areas and disrupt daily life across both states.

Editorial Team1 min
Red Alert! Heavy Rains Lash Gujarat and Kerala, Lives Lost Amid Monsoon Fury
National 8/1/2026

India's FCRA Amendment Bill 2026: Government Tightens Grip on Foreign-Funded NGOs

India's government is poised to re-table the highly contentious Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Parliament on Monday, a move that could grant it unprecedented powers over the assets of foreign-funded non-governmental organizations and religious bodies. The proposed legislation, which was previously deferred due to widespread opposition, aims to significantly expand state control over how civil society organizations operate and manage funds received from abroad.

Editorial Team1 min
India's FCRA Amendment Bill 2026: Government Tightens Grip on Foreign-Funded NGOs
National 8/1/2026

J&K Intensifies Anti-Terror Operations After Kulgam Attack Kills Two Laborers

Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered security forces to significantly escalate anti-terror operations across the region following a brutal attack in Kulgam district that left two non-local laborers dead. The laborers, identified as Deepak Ratray and Bhopendra, both from Chhattisgarh, were targeted at a brick kiln on Friday, July 31, 2026, with the second victim succumbing to injuries on Saturday, August 1, 2026. This targeted violence has drawn widespread condemnation from political parties and reignited concerns over civilian safety in the Union Territory.

Editorial Team1 min
J&K Intensifies Anti-Terror Operations After Kulgam Attack Kills Two Laborers
National 8/1/2026

J&K's Highway Horrors: New Data Reveals Over 600 Lives Lost in 2026 So Far

Jammu and Kashmir is grappling with a relentless road carnage, with over 600 lives tragically cut short across the Union Territory in 2026 alone, up to late July. New data presented to the Lok Sabha reveals 603 fatalities from 3,269 accidents, with National Highways alone accounting for 206 deaths from 1,109 crashes – highlighting a deeply unsettling public safety failure despite a slight dip in overall accident numbers compared to previous years. This alarming toll, especially among young individuals and pedestrians, is turning essential travel corridors into tragic pathways.

Editorial Team1 min
J&K's Highway Horrors: New Data Reveals Over 600 Lives Lost in 2026 So Far
National 8/1/2026

India's Healthcare Future: AIIMS Awantipora and Rewari Nearing December 2026 Completion

India's push for advanced medical facilities is hitting key milestones, with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Awantipora, Jammu & Kashmir, and Rewari, Haryana, both on track for completion by December 2026. The Lok Sabha was informed on Friday, July 31, 2026, that AIIMS Awantipora has achieved 78% physical progress, while AIIMS Rewari stands at 64.85% completion. This update signals a significant step forward in bringing world-class healthcare closer to millions across these regions.

Editorial Team1 min
India's Healthcare Future: AIIMS Awantipora and Rewari Nearing December 2026 Completion
National 8/1/2026

India Fuels Green Leap: Rs 5,070 Crore Scheme for Massive Floating Solar Expansion

India's Union Cabinet has just greenlit a major push into renewable energy, approving the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) with a substantial outlay of ₹5,070 crore. This ambitious new scheme aims to develop 5,000 Megawatts of Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) projects, crucially paired with energy storage, across the nation's water bodies by the financial year 2030-31.

Editorial Team1 min
India Fuels Green Leap: Rs 5,070 Crore Scheme for Massive Floating Solar Expansion
National 8/1/2026

Wanaparthy Boosts Maternal Care, Fights Seasonal Diseases with Cash Incentives

Wanaparthy District Collector Adarsh Surabhi has rolled out a groundbreaking initiative, offering a Rs 1 lakh reward to the Primary Health Centre (PHC) that achieves the highest number of institutional deliveries each month. This bold move aims to significantly increase childbirths in government hospitals while simultaneously mandating aggressive, proactive measures to combat the looming threat of seasonal diseases like Dengue, Malaria, and Tuberculosis (TB) in the district.

Editorial Team1 min
Wanaparthy Boosts Maternal Care, Fights Seasonal Diseases with Cash Incentives
National 8/1/2026

India's Fiscal Gap Widens to 18.2% of FY27 Target as Spending Surges

India's fiscal deficit hit 18.2% of its full-year target by the end of June for the 2026-27 financial year, reaching Rs 3.08 lakh crore. This marks a significant jump, nearly doubling from 9.6% at the end of May, as the government ramped up its spending towards the quarter's close. While revenue collections largely stayed on track, the increase in expenditure, especially on big projects, drove this expansion.

Editorial Team1 min
India's Fiscal Gap Widens to 18.2% of FY27 Target as Spending Surges
National 8/1/2026

India's FMCG Giants Soar 13.9% as Rural Demand, Quick-Commerce Drive Recovery

India's top seven Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies have collectively reported a robust turnover of ₹43,779 crore, marking a significant 13.9% year-on-year increase, according to the latest available data. This impressive growth signals a broad-based demand recovery across the sector, primarily fueled by strengthening rural consumption, the rising appeal of premium products, and the transformative impact of quick-commerce platforms. While sales are surging, the EBITDA margin for these giants has remained flat, indicating companies are navigating persistent cost pressures despite increased revenue.

Editorial Team1 min
India's FMCG Giants Soar 13.9% as Rural Demand, Quick-Commerce Drive Recovery
National 8/1/2026

Game-Changing Arctic Diesel Powers Indian Army's Extreme Cold Operations

In a significant leap for India's defense capabilities, Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth recently unveiled Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) diesel, an indigenously developed fuel engineered to function flawlessly at temperatures as low as minus 42 degrees Celsius. This 'game-changing' innovation promises to redefine the operational readiness and mission reliability of the Indian Army in the world's harshest cold and high-altitude battlegrounds.

Editorial Team1 min
Game-Changing Arctic Diesel Powers Indian Army's Extreme Cold Operations
National 8/1/2026

India's Tourism Boom: Billions Pour In As Infrastructure Propels Global Hub Status

India's tourism sector is surging, with the Centre announcing robust growth driven by significant investments in destination infrastructure, attracting nearly $31.7 billion in international tourism receipts in 2025. This momentum underscores India's ambition to transform into a leading global tourism hub, building on its rich cultural heritage and natural diversity. Domestic tourism also hit record highs, surpassing pre-pandemic levels in 2024 with 2.9 billion visits.

Editorial Team1 min
India's Tourism Boom: Billions Pour In As Infrastructure Propels Global Hub Status
National 7/31/2026

Supreme Court Reaffirms Fair Hearing, Quashes Grasim's ₹301.6 Crore Penalty

In a significant procedural victory for Grasim Industries, India's Supreme Court on Friday upheld an order by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) that had set aside a hefty ₹301.6 crore penalty imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The top court dismissed the CCI's appeal, agreeing that the fair trade regulator violated principles of 'natural justice' by not giving Grasim a chance to present its case after the CCI diverged from its own investigative unit's findings. This means the case will now go back to the CCI for a fresh look, granting the Aditya Birla Group firm another opportunity to argue its position.

Editorial Team1 min
Supreme Court Reaffirms Fair Hearing, Quashes Grasim's ₹301.6 Crore Penalty
National 7/31/2026

Calcutta High Court Establishes Fast-Track Courts for NEET Paper Leak Cases

In a significant move to tackle India's widespread education scandal, the Calcutta High Court has ordered the establishment of five dedicated fast-track courts, three in Kolkata and two in Port Blair, to exclusively try cases related to the NEET paper leak. This directive, issued on July 29, 2026, mandates that these courts conclude trials and deliver judgments within three months of a charge-sheet being filed, aiming to swiftly address one of the nation's most pressing examination fraud issues.

Editorial Team1 min
Calcutta High Court Establishes Fast-Track Courts for NEET Paper Leak Cases
National 7/31/2026

Bank Locker Safety: New RBI Rules Clarify Liability as Thefts Drop to Zero

Good news on the security front: India's Public Sector Banks (PSBs) reported zero locker thefts in the financial year 2025-26, a remarkable improvement after 40 cases were established over the preceding four years. This positive trend comes as the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) revised locker guidelines, mandated by a Supreme Court directive, continue to reshape how banks handle the safety of your valuables and their liability if things go missing. Despite improved statistics, understanding the fine print of your locker agreement and the compensation caps remains crucial for every customer.

Editorial Team1 min
Bank Locker Safety: New RBI Rules Clarify Liability as Thefts Drop to Zero
National 7/31/2026

Telangana Teachers to Go Global: CM Revanth Reddy Fuels Education Reform Drive

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is pushing a bold new vision for public education, announcing that 10-15 government teachers will embark on annual foreign study tours to absorb global best practices, mirroring exposure programs for top civil servants. This move aims to significantly upgrade teaching quality and skill development across the state's schools, with the government footing the entire bill for these international learning experiences.

Editorial Team1 min
Telangana Teachers to Go Global: CM Revanth Reddy Fuels Education Reform Drive
National 7/31/2026

Mahanadi Rages: Odisha Battles Severe Floods as Hirakud Dam Boosts Discharges

Odisha is currently grappling with a severe flood crisis as the Mahanadi River, swelled by heavy monsoon rains in its upper catchment areas, continues to overflow. Authorities at the Hirakud Dam increased water releases on Friday, July 31, 2026, opening 14 sluice gates and planning to open more to manage the rising reservoir levels. This surge has impacted nearly 800,000 people across 15 to 20 districts, with three deaths reported and close to 270,000 individuals evacuated to safer ground.

Editorial Team1 min
Mahanadi Rages: Odisha Battles Severe Floods as Hirakud Dam Boosts Discharges
National 7/31/2026

Tata Steel's Q1 Profit Jumps 12%, Fuels India's Steel Future with Massive ₹33,873 Crore Investment

Tata Steel has kicked off its new financial year with a bang, reporting a nearly 12% rise in consolidated net profit to ₹2,318.35 crore for the first quarter of FY27, largely thanks to its booming Indian operations. This strong performance, which also saw consolidated total revenue jump over 14% year-on-year to ₹60,794.29 crore, has now been backed by a huge strategic move: the board has approved a massive ₹33,873 crore capital expenditure to expand its Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited (NINL) subsidiary.

Editorial Team1 min
Tata Steel's Q1 Profit Jumps 12%, Fuels India's Steel Future with Massive ₹33,873 Crore Investment
National 7/31/2026

Ladakh's Ancient Treasures Get Lifeline: 23 Sites Now 'Protected Monuments'

In a significant move to safeguard its rich history, Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena recently approved the declaration of 23 heritage sites across the Union Territory as 'Protected Monuments'. This landmark decision, made on July 30, 2026, provides much-needed legal protection to invaluable archaeological and cultural treasures, including ancient petroglyphs, majestic forts, and spiritual Gompas, many of which were previously at risk.

Editorial Team1 min
Ladakh's Ancient Treasures Get Lifeline: 23 Sites Now 'Protected Monuments'
National 7/31/2026

Avaada Fuels India's Green Future with ₹12,800 Crore Mega Loan for Gujarat, Maharashtra Projects

Avaada Group just locked in a massive ₹12,800 crore (about $1.3 billion) loan from top Indian lenders like State Bank of India, Canara Bank, and Rural Electrification Corporation. This huge financial boost will power 2.15 gigawatts (GW) of new green energy projects across Gujarat and Maharashtra, marking one of India's biggest clean energy debt deals this year.

Editorial Team1 min
Avaada Fuels India's Green Future with ₹12,800 Crore Mega Loan for Gujarat, Maharashtra Projects
‹ Prev1…4344454647…92Next ›

Page 45 of 92 · 1838 articles

ACUMEN

Context-first journalism for a world overwhelmed by noise.

Get the App

Download for Android

Coverage

  • World
  • National
  • Technology
  • Economy
  • Culture
  • Newsletter

Company

  • About
  • Press
  • Ethics Policy
© 2026 Acumen News. All rights reserved.
PrivacyTermsCookies