Daily Current Affairs — 29 August 2026
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29 August 2026ISRO to launch EOS-05 on GSLV-F17
India Today reports that ISRO will launch EOS-05 on GSLV-F17, five years after the GISAT-1 failure.
Odisha Marks National Sports Day
Odisha marked National Sports Day, and Chief Minister Majhi presented the Biju Patnaik Awards.
CM Majhi Confers Biju Patnaik Awards
Odisha CM Majhi conferred the Biju Patnaik Sports and Adventure Awards on National Sports Day.
Odisha honours sportspersons on National Sports Day
Odisha honoured sportspersons and coaches with the Biju Patnaik Sports Awards on National Sports Day.
Piyush Goyal Leads 200-Member Delegation to Japan
Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal led a 200-member business delegation to Japan, as stated in the PIB headline and snippet.
88 Indian workers rescued in Nepal
A Nepal Army operation rescued 88 Indian workers; an 11-member Indian team arrived to help.
Nepal FM says India sent over 57 tonnes of aid
Nepal’s foreign minister said the country has already received more than 57 tonnes of relief material from India.
Nagaland observes National Sports Day
Nagaland observed National Sports Day and honoured athletes and coaches with cash awards.
ISRO opens 176 Scientist Engineer SC applications
ISRO has opened applications for 176 Scientist Engineer SC posts until September 16.
ISRO hiring for 176 Scientist, Engineer posts
ISRO is hiring for Scientist and Engineer 'SC' posts for 176 vacancies, with applications open until Sept. 16.
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