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DigiLocker and AAERI launched “AAERI Verify” on 7 August 2026 to enable consent-based, source-verified student document checks for Australian university applications.

Category :  Business and economics   Published on: August 11 2026

Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia’s 36th President on 7 August 2026 for the 2026–2030 term, succeeding Gustavo Petro.

Category :  Appointment/Resignation   Published on: August 11 2026

Ariha Pangambam created history by winning India’s first senior individual women’s gold medal at the Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships in Tagaytay City, Philippines.

Category :  Sports   Published on: August 11 2026

Indian athlete Ashish Yadav won the silver medal in the men’s javelin throw at the World U20 Championships with a best throw of 74.09 metres on 7 August 2026.

Category :  Sports   Published on: August 11 2026

Bengaluru-based Astrobase Space Technologies unveiled EVEREST, India’s first private 80-tonne-class Full-Flow Staged Combustion engine, on 7 August 2026.

Category :  Science and Tech   Published on: August 11 2026

HAL Airport became India’s first airport to operationalise an RNP Category H satellite-guided helicopter approach procedure, reducing approach time from about 12 minutes to 4 minutes.

Category :  National   Published on: August 11 2026

The Ministry of Home Affairs issued guidelines on 8 August 2026 restricting renewable energy projects near international borders, the LoC and the LAC for national security reasons.

Category :  National   Published on: August 11 2026

Nagasaki Day 2026 was observed on 9 August to remember the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing and promote global awareness about the humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons.

Category :  Important Days   Published on: August 11 2026

Suraj Kumar Chand won India’s first individual gold at the FISU World University Squash Championship by defeating Hungary’s Benedek Takacs 3–2 in the final on 6 August 2026.

Category :  Sports   Published on: August 11 2026

The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed on 9 August 2026 with the theme “Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being,” highlighting Indigenous healthcare traditions and rights.

Category :  Important Days   Published on: August 11 2026