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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: World’s First Communities Left Behind.
August 8, 2026
#OnThisDay: On August 9 each year, the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed to recognise the cultures, rights and contributions of Indigenous communities while raising awareness about the challenges they continue to face. #MIG
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India’s data centre boom raises questions over water, power and sustainability
August 7, 2026
According to a 2025 Deloitte India report, India’s data centre industry is witnessing rapid expansion, driven by the growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, digital services and supportive government policies. As global technology companies and in...
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Swadeshi Movement: The Original Make in India Campaign
August 7, 2026
#OnThisDay: On August 7, 1905, the Swadeshi Movement was formally launched in Calcutta (now Kolkata), marking the first organised mass movement of the Indian Independence Movement and a defining moment in India’s anti-colonial struggle. #MIG
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Activists welcome as Brazil completes demarcation of uncontacted Kawahiva territory
August 6, 2026
Survival International, a global indigenous rights advocacy firm, has welcomed the completion of the physical demarcation of the Rio Pardo Kawahiva Territory in the Brazilian Amazon, securing critical protection for one of the region’s most vulnerable uncontacted indigenous...
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Electric Chair: A new era of capital punishment in US
August 6, 2026
#OnThisDay: On August 6, 1890, convicted murderer William Kemmler became the first person in history to be executed by electric chair, a new method of capital punishment that was later adopted across the United States. #MIG
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RSF calls for journalist Rupesh Kumar Singh’s immediate release
August 5, 2026
Freelance journalist Rupesh Kumar Singh, who has been in prison for the past four years, is at the centre of renewed calls from Reporters Without Borders (RSF) which has demanded his immediate release and all charges be dropped. In a press statement, RSF says that Singh has remai...
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Siemens partners with Sarla Aviation to fast-track eVTOL programme
August 5, 2026
Marking a step towards urban air mobility, technology company Siemens will support Bengaluru-based Sarla Aviation with digital engineering software to accelerate electric air taxi development before its planned 2028 debut. In a press statement, Siemens says that Sarla Aviation is...
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International Beer Day: Celebrating World’s Most Popular Alcoholic Beverage
August 5, 2026
#OnThisDay: On August 5, International Beer Day is celebrated to recognise beer as one of the world’s oldest beverages, honour brewers and bartenders, and bring people together through beer. #MIG
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International Clouded Leopard Day: Asia’s Elusive Wild Cat Faces Rapid Decline
August 4, 2026
#OnThisDay: On August 4, International Clouded Leopard Day is observed to raise awareness about clouded leopard, one of Asia’s most elusive and least studied wild cats, and the urgent need to protect its rapidly shrinking forest habitat. #MIG
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The Habitats Trust awards INR 33 million to six conservation projects
August 3, 2026
The Habitats Trust (THT) has announced the recipients of the ninth edition of the Habitats Trust Grants, awarding INR 33 million to six conservation projects across diverse ecosystems, including mangroves, Himalayan oak forests and grasslands. The grants support innovative, commu...
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Baba Amte: Lifelong Commitment to Social Causes
August 3, 2026
#OnThisDay: On August 3, 1985, Indian social reformer Baba Amte was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service, Asia’s highest honour. #MIG
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Air India, SkyDrive and Suzuki partner for eVTOL aircraft for medical emergencies
July 31, 2026
Air India, a Tata group’s airline, SkyDrive, a developer and manufacturer of eVTOL aircraft, and Japanese automobile manufacturer Suzuki Motor Corporation have joined hands to assess the potential of deploying advanced air mobility solutions for time-critical medical logistics ...
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