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2 August 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 2 August 2026
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Uzbekistan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Saidov Bakhtiyor Odilovich, will undertake an official visit to India from today until the 5th August. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), during his visit, Od…
Read full storyUS President Donald Trump has threatened to intensify military action against Iran, warning that American strikes will continue until Tehran halts attacks on shipping and returns to negotiations. Kuwait said today that…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) special swap facility has mobilised 40.81 billion dollars in foreign exchange inflows as of yesterday, nearly doubling the 20.71 billion dollars recorded as of July 17, indicating conti…
Read full storyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah has approved the advance release of 2 thousand 117.85 crore rupees from the Central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to support the states affected by floods during the on-g…
Read full storyThe Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the NEET-UG 2025 counselling schedule, with the first round of All India Quota (AIQ) counselling for deemed and central universities commencing on August 4 and conclu…
Read full storyIndia has reiterated its commitment to an open, inclusive, transparent and rules-based multilateral trading system.
Read full storyThe article explains the constitutional right to protest under Article 19(1)(a) and (b) of the Indian Constitution, subject to reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2) and (3). It details the legal framework governin…
Read full storyIndia has expressed disappointment with the United Nations for ignoring the repression in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
Read full storyU.S. President Donald Trump's temporary 10% worldwide tariff has expired, triggering new tariffs on India and other countries over forced labour concerns. This development marks a shift in U.S. trade policy targeting la…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized at the East Asia Summit that international waterways must remain safe and unimpeded, condemning attacks on seafarers and civilian shipping. The Ministry of External Aff…
Read full storyThe US House of Representatives today passed a record 1.15 trillion US dollars defence policy bill that includes a plan to strengthen military integration between the United States and Israel.
Read full storyIndia today stressed that international waterways must remain safe and unblocked and called for dialogue and diplomacy to end the West Asia conflict. Addressing the 21st East Asia Summit, EAS in Manila, External Affairs…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar today held talks with Brunei’s Foreign Minister, Prince Abdul Mateen, to enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, d…
Read full storyMinister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik today said India is uniquely positioned to emerge as a global leader in the green hydrogen sector.
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today called on Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and conveyed India’s support for a successful chairship of ASEAN. He said India-Philippines cooperation under the aegi…
Read full storyUS President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran stating that Washington will hold Tehran directly accountable if the Iran backed and Yemen based armed group Houthi executes further attacks on maritime vesse…
Read full storyRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the ASEAN ministerial meetings in Manila today. During the talks, Mr Lavrov expressed Moscow’s readiness t…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today participated in Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at Manila in the Philippines. In a Joint statement, India, Japan, Australia and United States reaffirmed the commitment to…
Read full storyIndia has reaffirmed its commitment to a rule-based, transparent and non-discriminatory multilateral trading system during its eighth Trade Policy Review at the World Trade Organization (WTO), highlighting the country’s…
Read full storyPresident Donald Trump has warned that the United States will strike very, very powerfully any site where Iran attempts to rebuild its nuclear programme. Speaking alongside Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White Ho…
Read full storyFrance’s parliament has passed a landmark bill barring children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms. Lawmakers in both chambers of France’s parliament voted yesterday in support of the legislation, whi…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss India-China relations normalization, emphasizing that stable bilateral ties are crucial for building a 'multi-polar Asia' and 'mult…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar today held a meeting with the Foreign Ministers of Philippines, Russia and Singapore in Manila, Philippines, on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit and ASEAN Region Forum Me…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar is on a two-day visit to Manila, Philippines, starting today, to engage in Foreign Minister level Meetings under the ASEAN framework. This includes discussions at the ASEAN-In…
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