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16 July 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 16 July 2026
AI summaries of PIB, RBI, All India Radio and national newspaper reports, organised for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State-PSC revision. Every story links to its source.
24 current-affairs updates for major exams.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) today conducted search operations at 13 premises in connection with a case relating to an alleged terror funding and illegal infiltration network. The premises include Kolkata, North 24…
Read full storyThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at 13 premises in connection with a case related to an alleged terror funding and illegal infiltration network.
Read full storyIndia and Belgium have agreed to deepen cooperation in areas including trade and investment, green energy transition, innovation and technology, connectivity, defence, security, regional and global issues, as well as pe…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar has expressed confidence that the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting will further strengthen the momentum of the India-EU partnership, driven by the proposed F…
Read full storyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the India-U.K. Free Trade Agreement will make 99% of Indian exports to the U.K. duty-free, calling it a testament to the government's pro-people diplomacy. This landmark trad…
Read full storyAs the India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (India-UK FTA) comes into force today, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that the agreement is opening new avenues for trade, investment and innovati…
Read full storyUnion Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has described today as a defining milestone in India-UK relations.
Read full storyThe United States has resumed the blockade of Iranian ports in response to Tehran’s recent attacks on commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. During an interview with TV News Channel, US President Donald…
Read full storyDefence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, which came into force today, marks a significant step in strengthening India’s economic growth and global partnerships.
Read full storyUnion Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said that the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is a landmark step that strengthens the country’s economic interests, safeguarding the farmers and a…
Read full storyThe Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the United Kingdom came into force from today. Simultaneously, the Agreement on Social Security, also referred to as the Double Contribution Conven…
Read full storyThe Central Monitoring Committee (CMC) has ordered food delivery platforms Swiggy and Zomato to remove unlicensed food outlets from their listings. This directive emphasizes the importance of verifying and maintaining t…
Read full storyThe article discusses the legal proceedings surrounding the declaration of individuals as foreigners in Assam, specifically focusing on the Foreigners Tribunals and the Illegal Migrants (Determination) Tribunals. It rai…
Read full storyIran's top negotiator, Mohammad Bagheri Qalibaf, has stated that Iran will not adhere to the memorandum of understanding with the U.S. if it does not benefit the country. This statement underscores the ongoing tensions…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India’s first hydrogen train between Jind and Sonipat at Jind railway station in Haryana on Friday during his visit to Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab.
Read full storyThe goods worth 140 million are being exported to the United Kingdom from India on the first day of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.
Read full storyThe Union Cabinet approved a 6-lane Greenfield Elevated Corridor spanning over 46 km between NH-19 and Varanasi Ring Road in Uttar Pradesh on Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM). The project's total capital cost exceeds ₹14,000…
Read full storyMarking a milestone in bilateral economic relations, the British Deputy High Commissioner to Chennai, Dr. Sutapa Chaudhary, today joined officials from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) to flag off the fir…
Read full storyIndia and the United Kingdom have officially commenced the implementation of their landmark Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement-CETA.
Read full storyVice President C P Radhakrishnan today said that the implementation of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Agreement on Social Security marks a significant milestone in the enduring pa…
Read full storyThe 12th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting has commenced in Hyderabad under India’s 2026 Chairship.
Read full storyUnion Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary has emphasized that India must build a skilling ecosystem based on trust, quality and lifelong learning to make the country the global skill cap…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today held a meeting with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas in Brussels. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that they had useful…
Read full storyIn a major step towards expanding bilateral trade and investment engagement, the first round of negotiations for the India-Maldives Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded successfully. The negotiations were held in virtua…
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