NPCI directs apps not to charge bill payment fees. Viktor Axelsen, Akane Yamaguchi clinch BWF World Championships singles title. National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority to celebrate Silver Jubilee on 29th August. Centre notifies new regulations for Battery Waste Management to promote circular economy. 2050 net-zero target can boost India's GDP by 7.3% till 2032, says report.

NHPC inks pact with Himachal Pradesh for 500 MW Dugar hydro project. Five teams win ₹1 lakh award at Smart India Hackathon 2022 organised by Ministry of Education. SP Jain professor Ananth Narayan appointed as SEBI whole-time member. South Korea breaks its own record for world’s lowest fertility rate, according to official figures. BOB financial launches Contactless Credit Card, Yoddha, with the Indian Army.

Justice U U Lalit sworn in as 49th Chief Justice of India (CJI). Indian Navy’s AK-630 gun gets first made in India ammunition. Indian Judoka Linthoi Chanambam wins gold at World Cadet Judo Championship. Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas win UEFA player of the year prizes for 2021-22. Neeraj Chopra makes history, becomes first Indian to win Lausanne Diamond League.

Samir V Kamat appointed DRDO chairman, G Satheesh Reddy named as scientific adviser to Rajnath Singh. President Droupadi Murmu to confer National Teacher Awards to 46 selected awardees on 5th Sept. The Cabinet Committee amends policy to restrict wheat flour exports to check domestic price rise. Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi clinches 28th Abu Dhabi Masters by defeating Spain's David Anton.

Transgender persons to get composite healthcare services under Ayushman Bharat benefits. Anang Tal site in Delhi to be Centrally protected. India's first 3D printed post office to soon come up in Halasuru area of the state Karnataka. Angela Merkel wins UNESCO peace prize for ‘efforts to welcome refugees’. Centre signs headquarters agreement with CDRI, enables international status.

Former Google executive Sajith Sivanandan appointed as EVP and Head of Disney+ Hotstar. World Water Week 2022 | August 23 - September 1. Sebi introduces prudential limits on PMS investments in related firms. Tomato Flu spread in India: Centre issues advisory to states on Tomato Flu. Liberty Medal to be awarded to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.

ADB to provide USD 96.3 mn loan to improve water supply, sanitation services in HP. Govt allows retrofitment of CNG and LPG kits in BS-6 vehicles. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar inaugurates Indian Embassy in Paraguay. India signs MoU with Iran for maritime coop; eyes long term contract on Chabahar Port. Debasisa Mohanty appointed director of National Institute of Immunology.

Second series of sovereign Gold Bonds For FY 23 opens for subscription: August 22 – August 26, 2022. Union Minister Jitendra Singh unveils India’s first Hydrogen fuel cell bus. Oleksandr Usyk defeats Anthony Joshua in dramatic rematch to retain heavyweight titles. Legendary Singer Nayyara Noor Passes Away at age of 71. Jharkhand becomes first state in India to distribute seed to farmers via blockchain tech.

RBI's Study report: sustainable profits with proportionate risk need to be encouraged to avoid risk of bank failure. Maharashtra govt to take Rs 4000 cr loan from Asian Development Bank to set up medical colleges in 12 districts. Grameen Udyami Project launched in Ranchi for tribal skill development. Under-20 World Wrestling Championships: Antim Panghal becomes first Indian woman wrestler to win Gold Medal.

NSA Doval, Russian deputy PM discuss peaceful use of outer space. RBI cancels licence of Deccan Urban Co-operative Bank. 'Dahi-Handi' to be an official sport in Maharashtra, 'Govindas' to get jobs under sports category: CM Shinde. Wipro receives multi year contract deal from HM Treasury. FSIB recommends Mohammad Mustafa as NABARD Chairman.

After Raising $33.5 mn Zomato-Backed Shiprocket Becomes India’s 106th Unicorn. India home to 18 of 20 cities with most severe increase in PM 2.5 pollution, Delhi and Kolkata worst hit. Govt data on UDAN scheme: 452 new routed started under it. HDFC Bank launched a social media campaign called 'Vigil Aunty' to encourage safe banking habits.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hands over new weapons system F-INSAS to Indian Army. India's IT Secretary Alkesh Kumar Sharma appointed to high-level UN internet panel. Wholesale price-based inflation declines to 13.93% in July compared to 15.18% in preceding month. Government approves StartUp loan for manufacturing & commercialising 'compostable' plastic. Defence forces, RBI and Prime Minister's Office most trusted institutions, says survey.

FIFA suspends India's AIFF over third party influence, may lose right to host women’s U-17 WC. PM Narendra Modi says India aims to become developed nation in next 25 years. 7500 Sq Ft Tricolour displayed at Dal Lake as part of celebration of 75 years of Independence. First 3D-printed human cornea in India developed by LVPEI, CCMB and IIT Hyderabad. SBI to run Indian Visa Centres in Bangladesh for two more years.

107 Gallantry awards announced for Armed Forces and CAPF personnel. Lupin revising product portfolio in US to overcome price erosion impact. ISRO’s new Virtual Space Museum “SPARK”. Karnataka Bank launches new term deposit scheme as part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. To Boost Semiconductor Production in US President Biden to Sign $280 Billion CHIPS Act.

11 more Indian wetlands get Ramsar recognition, tally rises to 75 sites. 13-day Indo-Oman Joint Military Exercise Al Najaf IV concludes in Rajasthan. Union Minister Jitendra Singh unveils India’s first Saline Water LED lamp ‘Roshni’. CCI approves acquisition of stake in IIFL Home indirectly by ADIA Group. New work from home guidelines for SEZ (Special Economic Zone) units by Commerce Ministry.

Secretary for health inaugurates 3rd National Conference on “ERMED Consortium: Digital Health Resources: A reality”. MoU signed between Ministry of Ayush and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). India's Foreign Trade Figures: July 2022. To promote honey export, Government to organize series of events, in collaboration with state govts and farmers.