India’s smartphone exports have surged 165 times in the past decade, reaching ₹2.59 lakh crore (~$31 billion) in FY26, driven mainly by Apple iPhones manufactured under the PLI scheme, with the US accounting for nearly 70% of shipments, positioning India as a rising global hub for electronics despite competition from China and challenges in advanced technologies. #Tech

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Apollo Micro Systems Limited successfully handed over its indigenously developed Safety & Detonation Device (SDD) to the Indian Navy #Defence #Tech #Aatmarnirbharbharat
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Wife can be denied interim maintenance if adultery is clearly established: Supreme Court

"Since the stipulation in Section 125(4) is that if adultery is proved, the wife would neither be entitled to interim nor final maintenance, we are of the view that if a husband files an application under Section 125(4) and is, at the first instance, able to establish the charge through evidence ex facie, then only, there can be said to be a bar to interim maintenance."

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India has become Afghanistan's largest export market, taking 33.6 per cent of its exports, while Iran has become its biggest source of imports, supplying 31.4 per cent.
#geopolitics #trade
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DAY 10 Schedule of #CWG2026 ; Closing Ceremony to follow

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India is planning a major food safety overhaul led by Niti Aayog, focusing on a farm-to-fork system that strengthens surveillance, expands testing infrastructure, enforces stricter compliance, and improves inter-agency coordination to tackle rising food-borne illnesses, which already affect 100 million people annually and could reach 150–170 million by 2030, with infants and children most at risk. #Policy #FoodSafety

Ladakh has introduced a new sports policy to nurture athletes by offering monthly scholarships, cash incentives, and institutional recognition at school, district, UT, national, and international levels; with international medalists receiving up to ₹1 lakh per month, the plan aims to build a self-sustaining sports ecosystem that supports training, nutrition, and continuous motivation for young talent. #Sports #Policy

Private sector leads India's R&D spending for first time as total investment reaches ₹2.45 lakh crore in FY24 #Economy
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Hyderabad-based startup TakeMe2Space’s PowerBank-50 satellite battery pack successfully flew on Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 during Mission Aagaman, earning the prestigious “flight heritage” tag — the first India-made battery to achieve this milestone.

With features like high energy density, thermal resilience, stackability, and affordability compared to imports, the innovation strengthens India’s satellite ecosystem by reducing reliance on foreign technology and boosting readiness for future missions. #Tech #Aatmarnirbharbharat #Space #Batteries

India’s RBI measures have triggered a surge in foreign inflows, with FCNR(B) deposits driving most of the $40.81 billion raised by July, projected to reach $80–85 billion, while analysts expect an extra $40–60 billion that could push the balance of payments into surplus. #Economy

Rajasthan has granted its first-ever license for rare earth exploration in Balotra and Jodhpur, allowing CMPDIL to survey 207.63 sq km for elements like Lanthanum, Cerium, and Neodymium, which are vital for electric vehicles, renewable energy, defense, and semiconductors; aims to reduce import dependence and strengthen the nation’s mineral security. #Mining

India and Bhutan signed a ₹4,000-crore line of credit agreement during the fifth Development Cooperation Talks, co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Dasho Pema Lektup Dorji, to boost cooperation in the health sector. #ForeignAffairs #Geopolitics

The Maldives’ Favara is now live with India’s UPI, enabling instant cross-border remittances where Maldivian Rufiyaa is seamlessly converted into Indian Rupees in UPI-linked accounts; launched on July 30, 2026, this working system is backed by the MMA, RBI, and NPCI International, initially through Bank of Maldives and Maldives Islamic Bank, with plans to expand into QR-based payments. #Economy #Geopolitics

Tata Electronics is in early talks with ASML to localise production of subassemblies for EUV lithography machines in India, focusing first on lower-complexity modules like precision mechanics, frames, cabling, connectors, and PCBs, marking a potential entry point for India into the advanced semiconductor ecosystem. #MakeinIndia #Semiconductor

🇳🇵🕉️ Home Minister of Nepal gets 3 months to declare Nepal a Hindu Rashtra.

A 13-point agreement signed between Nepal govt and Hindu organizations. #IndianSubcontinent

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Safran has opened its Hyderabad MRO facility to service LEAP engines, aiming for 300 annually, expanding staff to 1,100, and boosting India’s role as a global aviation hub with new jobs and training. #Avation