India has secured its first medal at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026 as boxer Lovlina Borgohain is assured of at least a bronze medal in the women’s 75 kg category.
EnKash has launched India's first Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-enabled meal card, allowing employees to pay from their meal card balance by scanning eligible UPI Quick Response (QR) codes.
Under the revised Income Tax Rules (effective 1 April 2026), the tax-free meal allowance limit was increased to ₹8,800 per month or ₹200 per meal.
DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight-test of the ‘Kusha’ Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM) on July 23, 2026, from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha.
India developed its first indigenous Expendable Turbo Jet Engine (ETJE) in the 350 kg thrust class by the DRDO.
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Malvan, the second Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), to strengthen maritime security.
DBS Group was named “World’s Best Corporate Bank” at the 2026 Global Bank Awards by Global Finance.
World Drowning Prevention Day is observed every year on 25 July to promote drowning prevention and raise awareness about measures to reduce drowning deaths worldwide.
The theme for the year 2026 is “Unite to turn the tide”.