August 2026 News

Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation increased to 9.92% in August 2026 from 9.78% in July, according to government data. Inflation in the food index also rose

According to Copernicus data, August 2026 was recorded as the hottest month ever, with climate change identified as the primary cause, despite a strengthening E

SWR RPF personnel rescued 33 children, including six girls, and seized contraband valued at approximately ₹12.5 crore during August 2026.

Bengaluru cleared 1.4 lakh tonnes of construction and demolition waste in August 2026.

India's auto retail sales in August 2026 rose by 17.51% to 24.23 lakh units, with alternative fuels (CNG, hybrid, electric) surpassing petrol in the Passenger V

Gold and silver ETFs showed strong performance in August 2026, but their one-year returns reveal a different trend and a shift in leadership between the two met

Renault India reported domestic wholesales of 2,842 units in August 2026, with cumulative sales from January to August 2026 increasing over 47 percent, as the c

VE Commercial Vehicles announced a 17.7% growth in August 2026 vehicle sales, reaching 8,434 units, with Eicher-branded trucks and buses rising 17.9% and Volvo

Ashok Leyland reported a 38% year-on-year increase in total sales for August 2026, reaching 21,038 units. Domestic sales saw a nearly 43% rise, with medium and

TVS Motor Company's total sales increased by 21% year-on-year to 6.17 lakh units in August 2026. Two-wheeler EV sales surged by 137%, while international sales

Tata Motors reported a significant 56% jump in passenger vehicle sales, reaching 67,753 units in August 2026.

India's GST collection for August 2026 surged by 14.8% to nearly Rs 2 lakh crore, with net GST revenue after refunds reaching Rs 1,68,057 crore, an 8.3% annual

An extraordinary total lunar eclipse, known as a 'Blood Moon', is predicted for August 2026, during which the Earth will align between the Sun and the Moon, cas

Students across India may experience multiple school holidays from late August through September 2026 due to upcoming festivals like Eid-e-Milad, Raksha Bandhan

A lunar eclipse is a celestial event that occurs when Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow across the lunar surface. The artic

A partial lunar eclipse will occur on August 27-28, 2026, with Earth's shadow covering 96% of the moon's surface. The event will be visible to approximately 3.3

NASA has released various views of the August 12, 2026, total solar eclipse, captured from the ground in Spain and Maine, from the International Space Station,

A lunar eclipse is predicted for August 2026, which could cause the moon to appear red, and this article provides details on how to observe this celestial event

On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will occur, with its path of totality crossing parts of Iceland and Spain. Viewers in Iceland, particularly around the

Details regarding the solar eclipse in August 2026, including its date, time, and whether it will be visible in India, are being discussed.

Europe is set to experience its first total solar eclipse in over 25 years on August 12, 2026, with the path of totality stretching from the Arctic through Gree

The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced that the KVS, NVS, and EMRS Tier 2 recruitment results for 2026 will be released in phases starting mid-A

The article outlines the schedule of anticipated astronomical events, including meteor showers and eclipses, for August 2026. It also provides guidance on how t

The August 2026 full moon, known as the Sturgeon Moon, will occur on August 28 at 12:18 a.m. (0416 GMT) and will coincide with a lunar eclipse visible across th