NEWS 27-08-2026. News For 28th-Aug (Friday) National 1. Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Gorkha leaders in Sukna to discuss long-standing regional and constitutional demands, establishing a dedicated Ministry of Home Affairs committee to address the issue. 2. The Ministry of Communications launched upgraded versions of the Dak Sewa and Dak MITRA applications to accelerate the digital transformation and logistics of Indian postal services. 2. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) completed ten years of operations in August 2026, solidifying its place as one of the world's largest real-time digital payment systems. 3. The Reserve Bank of India’s specialized foreign exchange swap facility successfully generated 73 billion dollars in foreign currency inflows over an 11-week period. International 1. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval visited Beijing for the 25th round of India-China Special Representatives talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to maintain peace along the Line of Actual Control and improve bilateral ties ahead of the BRICS Summit. 2. European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot conducted a spacewalk outside the International Space Station alongside NASA astronaut Anil Menon. 3. Union Minister of State Jitin Prasada visited Morocco to co-chair the 7th Session of the India-Morocco Joint Commission, focusing on expanding trade diversification and market access. 4. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman embarked on an official visit to Canada and the United States to strengthen bilateral economic and financial cooperation. Defence 1. The Indian Army raised its first dedicated drone unit, named the Baaz Battalion, under the 11 Corps in Punjab to enhance battlefield surveillance and tactical awareness. 2. The Defence Ministry approved the transfer of technology for all conventional DRDO-developed missile systems to Indian private sector manufacturers to boost domestic defence production. 3. The first 100 percent indigenously manufactured AK-203 assault rifle, locally designated as Sher, was successfully test-fired at the joint venture facility in Korwa, Amethi. 4. Cochin Shipyard Limited delivered INS Mangrol, the third indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, to the Indian Navy. Sports 1. Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won a bronze medal at the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi, becoming only the second Indian women's doubles pair in history to win a World Championship medal. 2. Rishabh Pant surpassed M.S. Dhoni to become India's highest run-scoring wicketkeeper-batterr in Test matches played at overseas and neutral venues. 3. Neeraj Chopra secured second place in the Lausanne Diamond League with a best throw of 88.05 meters, finishing just 9 centimeters behind event winner Rumesh Pathirage of Sri Lanka. < < Back