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22 August 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 22 August 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.
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External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar will undertake a two-day official visit to Russia, beginning tomorrow. The Minister will co-chair the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, E…
Read full storyThe Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has urged establishments to utilise the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign, 2026 (EEC 2026) to ensure social security for employees outside EPF coverage. The campaign is aime…
Read full storyThe BRICS Youth Ministers’ Meeting concluded in Visakhapatnam today with the adoption of the BRICS Youth Ministers’ Joint Statement. The meeting reviewed progress in youth cooperation among BRICS countries and discussed…
Read full storyIndia and Nepal reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation on border management and security. The discussion took place during the 14th meeting of…
Read full storySenior BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was sworn in as the 23rd President of Bangladesh at Bangabhaban, Dhaka, with the oath administered by Deputy Speaker Kaiser Kamal. A veteran politician and former BNP Genera…
Read full storyThe BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting, held under India’s Chairship, concluded yesterday with the unanimous adoption of the Jaipur Declaration, which provides a framework for strengthening tourism cooperation among BRICS…
Read full storyCongress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the Supreme Court's August 2026 majority judgment redefining 'industry' under labour law, warning it weakens worker safeguards and injects uncertainty into labour relations. The…
Read full storyChief Justice of India Surya Kant introduced the concept of 'Nyaya-nomics' at the BRICS+ Legal Forum, emphasizing that courts must ensure trust, predictability, and stability in justice delivery to drive economic growth…
Read full storyA Russian missile strike hit a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rig, Ukraine, killing at least 16 civilians and injuring many others. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned the attack as 'cynical' and a war crime, while Russi…
Read full storyThe Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared glimpses of his address at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026. In a series of X posts, Shri Modi said; “India has moved from Production Linked Punishment to Pro…
Read full storyFive years after the Taliban's August 2021 takeover, Afghanistan faces severe economic collapse, humanitarian crisis, and systemic oppression of women. The regime remains internationally unrecognized due to its ban on f…
Read full storySomali pirates have hijacked two ships in four days, raising concerns that piracy is making a major comeback in waters off Somalia and Yemen amid growing regional instability. The latest incidents include the seizure of…
Read full storyU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the Trump administration's shift toward economic pressure on Iran rather than military action, as the conflict approaches six months. The U.S. is urging allies and China…
Read full storyUS President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping new economic warfare against Iran. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran was given several opportunities to reach a deal with the United States but failed to do so.
Read full storyJapan’s Minister of Defence Shinjiro Koizumi, who is on an official visit to India, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. Prime Minister recalled his detailed discussions with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi…
Read full storyIran's Armed Forces Chief of Staff Ali Abdollahi warned Gulf countries against assisting U.S. military operations, stating such facilitation would constitute participation in aggression. This escalation follows heighten…
Read full storyThe government has allowed duty-free imports of up to 10 lakh metric tonnes of raw sugar until 31st of October this year.
Read full storyIndia has called for urgent reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), saying its structure and decision-making process must reflect present-day global realities and provide greater representation to develop…
Read full storyVeteran Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was today elected as the country’s 23rd President. The 78-year-old leader secured 255 votes in the Presidential election held at the Jat…
Read full storyFormer Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, convicted in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, died recently after 42 years of legal proceedings. Survivors and victims' families expressed mixed reactions — some relief at closure, other…
Read full storyFormer US President Donald Trump has threatened severe economic sanctions against any nation assisting Iran, escalating his 'maximum pressure' campaign as the Iran-Israel conflict approaches its sixth month. This unilat…
Read full storyUnion Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, is visiting Singapore from 19-21 August 2026 as part of continued high-level engagement under the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) framework.
Read full storyPunjab Police has succeeded in extraditing three wanted operatives of a notorious gang from Malaysia in coordination with central agencies. According to Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav, they were having links with Pakistan’s IS…
Read full storyUS President Donald Trump has asked his negotiating team to hold off talks with Iran until Tehran is ready to make a deal, adding that there was no conflict within the administration’s position on diplomatic engagement…
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