August 29, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Uzbekistan to strengthen bilateral cooperation, while India’s foreign exchange reserves have risen by $12.4 billion to a record $729.3 billion.
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- PM Modi Begins Two-Day Visit to Uzbekistan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tashkent on August 29 at the invitation of Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The visit will be the Prime Minister’s fourth visit to Uzbekistan. - India-Uzbekistan Relations Strengthening Rapidly, Says Ambassador Smita Pant
India’s Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Smita Pant, said relations between the two countries are strengthening rapidly. Discussions during the Prime Minister’s visit are expected to focus on expanding cooperation across multiple sectors. - India’s Forex Reserves Rise $12.4 Billion to Record $729.3 Billion
India’s foreign exchange reserves surged by $12.4 billion to a record $729.3 billion during the week ended August 21. Foreign currency assets, the largest component of the reserves, increased by $9.4 billion. - NTA Declares UGC-NET June 2026 Results
The National Testing Agency has announced the UGC-NET June 2026 results for 84 subjects. More than 4,000 candidates qualified for the Junior Research Fellowship. - India and EU Discuss Expanding Cooperation Across Key Sectors
MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George met European Parliament Member Ondřej Dostál and exchanged views on strengthening India-EU collaboration in trade, business, health, green technology, culture and academic sectors. - Jaishankar Bids Farewell to Outgoing EU Ambassador Hervé Delphin
External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar bid farewell to outgoing European Union Ambassador to India Hervé Delphin. He acknowledged the Ambassador’s contribution towards concluding the India-EU FTA and strengthening the strategic partnership. - Jaishankar Attends Valedictory Ceremony for IFS Officer Trainees
External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar attended the valedictory ceremony for the 2025 batch of Indian Foreign Service officer-trainees and Bhutanese diplomats. - Government Says 1,500 Beneficiaries Registered Under PARIVARTAN Scheme
The government said around 1,500 beneficiaries have registered under the PARIVARTAN scheme within one month of its launch. The programme focuses on accelerating the renewal and incentivisation of vehicle assets to reduce transport-related air pollution and emissions. - MEA Secretary Sudhakar Dalela Meets Delegation from Six African Countries
MEA Secretary (Economic Relations) Sudhakar Dalela interacted with officials from Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, Malawi, Zambia, Rwanda and the African Union Commission. The visit was coordinated by the United Nations Development Programme in India. - Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan to Visit Four Regions
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan will undertake a three-day visit covering Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Keralam and Lakshadweep, participating in programmes related to education, public service, cultural heritage and industry-academia collaboration.
