August 27, 2026: The Centre has begun a calibrated release of onions from its buffer stocks to ensure adequate availability and moderate seasonal price pressures, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the Khelo India Dialogue as part of National Sports Day 2026 celebrations.
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- Centre Begins Targeted Release of Onion Buffer Stocks to Moderate Prices
The government has commenced a calibrated and targeted release of onions from buffer stocks to ensure adequate availability and check seasonal price pressures in the coming months. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said onion availability remains comfortable. - PM Modi to Address Khelo India Dialogue on National Sports Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Khelo India Dialogue through video conferencing on August 27. The programme is being organised by Mera Yuva Bharat as part of National Sports Day 2026 celebrations. - India and US Discuss Civil Nuclear Cooperation
India and the United States discussed developments in bilateral civil nuclear cooperation and ways to further strengthen ties in the sector. Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Ajit Kumar Mohanty met US Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Washington. - Indian Railways Moving Towards Four-Laning High-Density Routes, Says Vaishnaw
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Indian Railways is moving towards four-laning its high-density railway routes. Seven such routes span nearly 11,000 kilometres and carry a major share of railway traffic. - IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall Across Several States
The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall over Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Keralam, Mahe, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh until August 28. Similar conditions are expected in several northeastern states on August 27, while Delhi is likely to witness a cloudy sky with the possibility of light rainfall. - Amit Shah to Visit Gujarat, Review Olympic and Commonwealth Games Preparations
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will visit Gujarat on August 27. He will attend the 72nd Convocation of Gujarat Vidyapith and chair a review meeting on preparations for the upcoming Olympic and Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
