August 29, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to begin a two-day visit to Uzbekistan as India continues to expand its international partnerships. Meanwhile, India’s foreign exchange reserves have reached a record high, while key developments emerged in education, diplomacy and government programmes.
Top India Headlines
- PM Modi Embarks on Two-Day Visit to Uzbekistan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tashkent at the invitation of Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The visit will be his fourth to Uzbekistan, with discussions expected on expanding bilateral cooperation. - 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, according to Reserve Bank of India data. - India-Uzbekistan Relations Strengthening Rapidly, Says Ambassador Smita Pant
India’s Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Smita Pant, said bilateral relations are strengthening rapidly, with discussions expected on expanding cooperation across multiple sectors during the Prime Minister’s visit. - NTA Declares UGC-NET June 2026 Results for 84 Subjects
The National Testing Agency has announced the UGC-NET June 2026 results for 84 subjects, with more than 4,000 candidates qualifying for the Junior Research Fellowship. - India and US Discuss Civil Nuclear Cooperation
India and the United States discussed developments in bilateral civil nuclear cooperation and ways to strengthen ties in the sector during a meeting in Washington. - Government Says 1,500 Beneficiaries Registered Under PARIVARTAN Scheme in One Month
The government said around 1,500 beneficiaries have registered under the PARIVARTAN scheme within a month of its launch, aimed at reducing transport-related air pollution and emissions. - India and EU Discuss Expanding Cooperation Across Key Sectors
MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George met European Parliament Member Ondřej Dostál and discussed strengthening India-EU collaboration across trade, business, health, green technology, culture and academics. - Jaishankar Bids Farewell to Outgoing EU Ambassador Hervé Delphin
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar bid farewell to outgoing European Union Ambassador Hervé Delphin, acknowledging his contribution to strengthening India-EU relations. - MEA Engages with Officials 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 during a visit coordinated by UNDP India. - Vice President C P Radhakrishnan to Visit Four Regions from August 30
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.
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