Economy and Finance
WPI inflation for August 2026 at 9.92 per cent on the new base year 2022-23
14 September 2026 | Press Information Bureau
PIB's release on provisional Wholesale Price Index (base year 2022-23) estimates said all-India WPI inflation for August 2026 was 9.92 per cent year on year, against 9.78 per cent in July 2026. The All Commodities index stood at 110.8, against 110.0 in July.
Year-on-year inflation was 7.76 per cent for Primary Articles, 22.93 per cent for Fuel and Power, and 8.37 per cent for Manufactured Products, compared with 8.52, 20.05 and 8.29 per cent in July.
Key facts- WPI inflation, August 2026: 9.92%
- WPI inflation, July 2026: 9.78%
- Fuel and Power inflation: 22.93%
- All Commodities index: 110.8
Exam takeaway: WPI base year was updated to 2022-23 in this series.
Quick revision: WPI inflation for August 2026 (PIB, 14 September 2026).
Press Information Bureau original sourceGovernment Schemes
DRI seizes over 362 MT of Pakistan-origin dry dates under Operation Deep Manifest
14 September 2026 | Press Information Bureau
PIB said the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized more than 362 metric tonnes of Pakistan-origin dry dates under Operation Deep Manifest. DRI officers intercepted 13 containers imported by a Mumbai-based firm at CFS Ambad, Nashik, with documents declaring the UAE as the country of origin.
Preliminary investigation found a transshipment arrangement: the dry dates were shipped from Karachi Port to Jebel Ali Port, UAE, to hide the Pakistan origin, in an attempt to circumvent India's prohibition on imports from Pakistan.
Key facts- Seized: more than 362 MT of dry dates
- Containers: 13
- Operation: Deep Manifest
- Location: CFS Ambad, Nashik
Exam takeaway: DRI is under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.
Quick revision: DRI Operation Deep Manifest (PIB, 14 September 2026).
Press Information Bureau original sourceAppointments, Awards and Important Days
PM congratulates Indian Women's Cricket Team on winning the Asia Cup
14 September 2026 | Press Information Bureau
PIB said Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian Women's Cricket Team on winning the Asia Cup, saying the team's confidence, consistency and remarkable spirit were on full display throughout the tournament.
He hoped the triumph would inspire millions of youngsters across the country to play more and shine.
Key facts- Event: Asia Cup (Women's cricket)
- Winner: India
- Congratulated by: PM Narendra Modi
- Date: 14 September 2026
Exam takeaway: The release does not give the final score.
Quick revision: PM congratulates Women's team on Asia Cup (PIB, 14 September 2026).
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