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30 September 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 30 September 2026
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24 current-affairs updates for major exams.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has described 2026 as a historic year for the Indian Navy, with plans for the induction or commissioning of 18 warships during the year.
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump today reviewed bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies, among other areas. Prime Minister Modi held a telephonic conversation…
Read full storyThe 10th India-Republic of Korea Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) on Defence Industries and Logistics Cooperation was held in New Delhi yesterday. The Defence Ministry said, both countries reviewed the ongoing bilateral co…
Read full storyIndian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish, along with BRP Jose Rizal, BRP Tarlac and RSS Justice from ASEAN member states, are participating in the second ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME) in the Philippines today.
Read full storyThe Opening Ceremony of the India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2026 was conducted in Kazakhstan today. The ceremony was presided over by the Chief of Regional Command East of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan,…
Read full storyIndian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish have concluded their participation in the 23rd ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus Experts’ Working Group on Maritime Security Joint Cooperation Activity at Subic Bay in the Phil…
Read full storyFollowing the inaugural ceremony held yesterday, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to commence the operational phase of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur.
Read full storyThe Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis said that its forces had intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis. The coalition said the missiles were aimed at the Saudi cities of Taif and Yanbu.
Read full storyUS Ambassador to India Sergio Gor today witnessed the India-US joint military Exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas 2026’ at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan and highlighted the strength of the India-US defence partnership.
Read full storyDefence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held talks in New Delhi with a Japanese parliamentary delegation led by Taro Kono (LDP) on strengthening India-Japan defence technology cooperation, joint military exercises, and Ind…
Read full storyThe Defence Ministry's annual report revealed that India's S-400 air defence system destroyed Pakistani aircraft at a record distance of 314 km during Operation Sindoor, demonstrating the IAF's long-range engagement cap…
Read full storyThe IAEA Board of Governors has reported Iran to the UN Security Council for the first time in 20 years over undeclared uranium traces, escalating nuclear non-proliferation tensions. Western intelligence suggests Iran m…
Read full storyIndia has escalated humanitarian aid to flood-hit Nepal with the 8th IAF flight delivering 35 tonnes of relief, bringing total assistance to over 130 tonnes. A 54-member team including specialised tunnel rescue personne…
Read full storyIndia and the U.S. commenced the 22nd edition of bilateral exercise Yudh Abhyas, featuring the U.S. Army's 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force (3MDTF) for the first time. This marks a significant step in combat interoperability…
Read full storyIranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the U.S. that the 'rules of the game' in its conflict with Iran have changed, threatening a faster and more painful response to any further attacks on Iranian i…
Read full storyThe Sarang Helicopter Display Team of Indian Air Force has reached Egypt to participate in the 2nd edition of the EI Alamein International Airshow, scheduled to be held from 08 to 10 September 2026 at EI Alamein Interna…
Read full storyThe Indian Air Force's Sarang Helicopter Display Team has arrived in Egypt to participate in the 2nd edition of the El Alamein International Airshow, scheduled from 8th to 10th of this month at El Alamein International…
Read full storyAn Iranian tanker was reportedly struck by four U.S. missiles near Kharg Island's anchorage, escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf. This incident highlights ongoing U.S.-Iran hostilities and risks to global oil supply…
Read full storyU.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted military strikes permanently disabling two Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) crude oil carriers — M/T Downy off Kharg Island and M/T Stark 1 near Jask — in response to Ira…
Read full storyIranian state media reported six navy personnel killed in U.S. attacks, with ambiguity over whether these casualties overlap with seven previously reported deaths in Khuzestan province. This escalation marks direct U.S.…
Read full storyAK-203 assault rifles, manufactured under the Indo-Russian joint venture at Korwa Ordnance Factory in Amethi, were reported stolen from an Army infantry unit stationed at Secunderabad Cantonment in Hyderabad. The presen…
Read full storyIran's Revolutionary Guards launched missile attacks on U.S. military targets in Jordan, marking the first direct U.S. strike on Iran in a month. Jordan's army intercepted eight missiles, preventing casualties. This esc…
Read full storyThe fourth Tri-Services Future Warfare Course concluded in New Delhi after four weeks, conducted under Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff and coordinated by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies. The course brought to…
Read full storyThe Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance counter-drone capabilities of its security personnel. As the designated nodal agency for aerial threat management, CISF gu…
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