AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFIH Hockey World Cup: India’s semifinal hopes took a hit after a 1-3 loss to the Netherlands in Amstelveen, with Duco Telgenkamp and Tjep Hoedemakers scoring for the Dutch and Harmanpreet Singh replying from a penalty corner; India now face a must-win against Argentina and will also depend on other results. Foreign Policy: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Russia on Aug 23-24 to co-chair the India-Russia inter-governmental commission and meet Sergey Lavrov, with trade, energy and connectivity expected to top talks amid US tariff tensions and BRICS-linked diplomacy. Defence & Industry: Cochin Shipyard delivered the indigenous ASW-SWC “Mangrol” to the Indian Navy, boosting coastal anti-submarine and mine warfare capabilities with 80%+ local content. Health: India’s health ministry issued an H1N1 advisory listing key symptoms as Delhi reports 1,777 cases this year. Delhi Education: Delhi University opened a direct PhD pathway for the first FYUP batch (2026-27) without a master’s degree. Travel Rule: From Sept 1, immigration at Indian international airports will stop stamping physical boarding passes; e-boarding passes on phones will be used. Public Safety: A Ganesh idol collapsed during Bhuleshwar’s arrival procession in Mumbai, killing 2 and injuring 5.
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