World Nature Conservation Day is observed annually on 28 July to promote environmental protection and biodiversity. The 2026 observance featured various programmes to raise awareness and encourage sustainable practices. In Delhi, the National Zoological Park organized awareness activities, visitor outreach programmes, and a plastic-removal drive focused on wildlife conservation. The event highlighted the link between sustainable resource use and healthy ecosystems, urging individuals and institutions to adopt greener habits and conserve natural resources. The day serves as a reminder of India’s commitments to biodiversity and ecological balance as part of national development goals.
Observed on 28 July 2026.
Delhi’s National Zoological Park hosted activities.
Axis Finance Limited launched DRISHTI, an in‑house digital platform for retail and MSME lending. The platform aims to improve credit decisioning, underwriting efficiency, and risk oversight by combining statistical scorecards, digital workflows, and data‑driven insights for faster credit assessment. The first phase covers personal loans, business loans, loans against property, and Disha Home Loans. DRISHTI is designed to streamline operations, reduce turnaround times, and enhance governance. The launch reflects a broader trend of digital transformation in Indian finance, with lenders leveraging analytics to extend access to credit for small businesses and individuals.
DRISHTI is Axis Finance’s in‑house lending platform.
Targets retail and MSME lending with analytics.
Initial coverage includes personal, business, and property loans.
Aims to speed credit decisions and strengthen risk oversight.
Part of broader digital finance transformation in India.
The theme for India Mobile Congress 2026 is Scale without Boundaries. The event will run from 7 to 10 October 2026 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. IMC is regarded as Asia’s largest digital technology forum, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, startups, and users to explore next‑generation networks, digital services, and consumer technologies. The theme reflects India’s ambition to expand technology, innovation, and connectivity across sectors and communities. The conference is expected to showcase advances in 5G/6G, digital payments, and smart city initiatives, contributing to national efforts to broaden digital access and skills development.
IMC 2026 theme: Scale without Boundaries.
Scheduled for 7–10 October 2026 in New Delhi.
Asia’s largest digital technology forum.
Focus on 5G/6G, digital services, smart cities.
Promotes broader digital access and innovation ecosystems.
Sharmila Dhankar won the gold medal in the women’s F57 shot put at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. She achieved a season-best throw of 9.81 metres to finish first. The victory ends India’s 20-year wait for a para-athletics CWG gold, marking a historic milestone for Indian para sport. India had previously earned a CWG medal in this discipline in 2006. Dhankar’s triumph adds to India’s medal tally at the Games and highlights the growing strength of para-athletes on the international stage.
Dhankar won women’s F57 shot put gold in Glasgow 2026.
The sixth Lieutenant Governor’s Cup Horse Polo Championship concluded in Drass, Ladakh, in July 2026. The Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre defeated the Animal Husbandry Department, Leh, in the final to win the trophy. The tournament featured 18 men’s teams and four women’s teams from across Ladakh, showcasing the region’s polo and equestrian traditions. Organisers highlighted the event’s role in promoting local sport, youth participation, and cultural heritage. The championship underscored Ladakh’s enduring polo culture, bringing together players from varied districts to compete in a high-altitude setting.
Ladakh Scouts won the LG Cup Polo Championship.
Held in Drass, Ladakh, July 2026.
18 men’s teams and 4 women’s teams participated.
Lesions highlight Ladakh’s polo heritage.
Event supports youth engagement in sport.
CWG 2026 Day 5 update: Sharmila Dhankar gold and more
On Day 5 of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, Sharmila Dhankar secured gold in the women’s shot put F57 with a 9.81 metre effort. The performance contributed to India’s rising medal tally at the Games, alongside other events that saw Indian para-athletes excel. Shyla K. Shyla earned bronze in the same event, underscoring India’s improving depth in para athletics. The day highlighted the resilience of Indian athletes amid tough international competition and reinforced the country’s momentum in track and field events at major multi-sport events.
Dhankar wins 9.81 m gold in F57 shot put.
India’s para-athletics medal tally strengthens.
Shyla K. Shyla secures bronze in same event.
Day 5 showcases India’s growing depth in para sports.
CWG 2026 remains a platform for national athletic progress.
The Indian Navy launched Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft Machilipatnam in July 2026. It is the seventh of eight such vessels being built by Cochin Shipyard Limited. The ship is named after the historic port city of Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh’s Krishna district. The launch was conducted by Goolrukh Anand, with Vice Admiral Atul Anand and other senior officials in attendance. Machilipatnam will enhance the Navy’s shallow‑water anti-submarine capabilities and forms part of India’s domestic shipbuilding program to strengthen maritime security.
Machilipatnam is seventh of eight ASW shallow-water crafts.
Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket in July 2026. The experienced batsman appeared in 85 Test matches for India, compiling 5,077 runs including 12 centuries. He captained India to a historic 2–1 Test series victory in Australia during the 2020–21 tour. Rahane played his final international match in July 2023. His decision marks the end of a long and varied career at the highest level, during which he was known for resilience and leadership in challenging times. The cricketing world will remember his contributions to Indian cricket across formats.
Rahane retires from international cricket in July 2026.
85 Test matches, 5,077 runs, 12 centuries.
Led India to 2–1 series win in Australia (2020–21).
India is broadening its Digital Public Infrastructure diplomacy by promoting DigiLocker in Kenya and Cuba. In Kenya, India signed an Implementation Framework Agreement to pilot DigiLocker, with co-development by India’s National e-Governance Division and Kenya’s government. The framework aims to provide secure digital storage, real-time verification of official documents, and reduced paperwork for citizens, students, and businesses, strengthening public service delivery. In Cuba, a foundational DigiLocker platform is being developed under capacity-building efforts associated with the ITEC initiative. These steps reflect India’s growing leadership in digital governance and public service delivery on the global stage.
DigiLocker expansion to Kenya and Cuba.
Kenya pilot involves Implementation Framework Agreement.
Cuba link focuses on foundational platform via ITEC.
Public service efficiency and digital identity tools emphasized.
Telecom Manufacturing Zone to be set up in Gwalior
India will establish its first dedicated Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. A memorandum of understanding between the Department of Telecommunications and the Madhya Pradesh government marks the project’s first phase. The Central Government has approved ₹493 crore, and the State Government will provide the required land. The zone will adopt a plug‑and‑play model, delivering ready-to-use infrastructure to manufacturing companies. Officials expect this to bolster India's telecom supply chain, attract investment, and create employment, aligning with the national push for domestic manufacturing and a more self-reliant technology ecosystem.
First dedicated Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior.
MoU between DoT and Madhya Pradesh government signed.
Central approvals include ₹493 crore for Phase I.
State to provide land; plug‑and‑play infrastructure.
Aims to boost domestic telecom manufacturing capacity.
Gujarat introduces Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Policy 2026
Gujarat unveiled the Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Policy 2026 to strengthen the state’s maritime manufacturing sector. The policy targets investments exceeding ₹27,000 crore and aims to generate significant employment. It promotes the construction, maintenance, and repair of ships within the state, and seeks to increase shipbuilding capacity to more than five million deadweight tonnes by 2047. The policy forms part of Gujarat’s broader strategy to develop global-scale shipyards, integrate supply chains, and boost domestic capabilities in maritime infrastructure. Officials expect the policy to position Gujarat as a leading hub for shipbuilding and related industries in India.
Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Policy 2026 launched.
Targeting ₹27,000 crore in investments.
Aims to exceed 5 million DWT capacity by 2047.
Focus on domestic shipbuilding and repair ecosystems.
Part of Gujarat’s maritime industrial growth plan.
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