National Handloom Day 2026: President Droupadi Murmu to Attend 12th National Celebration on August 7

New Delhi, August 1: The Ministry of Textiles has announced that the 12th National Handloom Day will be celebrated on August 7, 2026, with a national-level function at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre (RBCC) in New Delhi. The annual celebration is aimed at recognising India’s rich handloom heritage and honouring the millions of weavers whose craftsmanship continues to preserve traditional textile art while contributing significantly to the country’s economy.

Commercial LPG Prices Cut by Up to ₹209: Check Latest Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Other Cities

Commercial LPG cylinder prices have been reduced across several cities from August 1, providing relief to restaurants, hotels and commercial establishments. According to information cited by ANI and market data from Good Returns, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been cut by ₹202 in Delhi and ₹209 in Kolkata, while there has been no change in domestic LPG cylinder prices.

Tehseen Poonawalla Claims House Arrest Ahead of Hunger Strike Over E20 Petrol Policy

Political analyst and consultant Tehseen Poonawalla on Saturday claimed that he was placed under house arrest by the Delhi Police ahead of his proposed protest march and hunger strike against the Centre’s E20 petrol policy. According to Poonawalla, police personnel were deployed outside his residence before he could leave for Gandhi Smriti in Delhi, where he had planned to hold a silent demonstration against the ethanol-blended fuel programme.

Census 2027 Self Enumeration: Tamil Nadu Residents Can Fill Census Form Online Before Door-to-Door Visit

Census 2027 Self Enumeration has introduced a new digital facility that allows residents in Tamil Nadu to complete their household details online before government officials visit their homes. For the first time in India’s Census process, citizens will get the option to submit information themselves through an online portal, making the data collection process more convenient and technology-driven.