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29 August 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 29 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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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyz Republic starting today, with the first leg being a two-day visit to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, at the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyo…
Read full storyThe International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has lost its external power supply, leaving its six non-operating reactors dependent on emergency diesel generators…
Read full storyThe Union Petroleum Ministry clarified that the revised offtake framework for Compressed Biogas (CBG) will result in only a 28% price increase due to government-funded support. This ensures CBG plants operate sustainabl…
Read full storyA special court has taken cognisance of the NIA chargesheet in the 2025 Red Fort blast case, where the accused are alleged to have links with Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, an offshoot of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent. Th…
Read full storyIndia's foreign exchange reserves surged by $12.4 billion to a record high of $729.3 billion for the week ended August 21, 2024, according to RBI data. Foreign currency assets, the largest component, rose by $9.4 billio…
Read full storyFSSAI has proposed mandatory front-of-pack red pictorial warnings for food products high in fat, sugar, and salt (HFSS) through an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court. The initiative aims to provide simple, prominent,…
Read full storyThe Centre's assurance that existing e-KYC verified job cards remain valid until new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued highlights ongoing implementation challenges in MGNREGA. With 57 lakh active workers awaiting…
Read full storyPrime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today participated in Khelo India Dialogue via video conference. The Prime Minister warmly congratulated the organizers, Union Cabinet members, Chief Ministers, and lakhs of My Bharat v…
Read full storyThe Government has started calibrated release of onions from buffer stocks to ensure adequate domestic availability and moderate seasonal price pressures. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution c…
Read full storyRaksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on August 26, 2026, inaugurated the newly re-developed Hutatma Smruti Smarak at Patradevi, a historic site associated with the state’s liberation struggle from Portuguese rule.
Read full storyCongress has demanded President's Rule in Madhya Pradesh after Minister Vijay Shah allegedly called Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who briefed on Operation Sindoor, a 'sister' of Pahalgam terrorists. Media reports claim the MP…
Read full storyThe Bombay High Court has urged the Centre to consider amending the Aadhaar Act to address a critical gap in inter-agency coordination and document verification that has enabled foreign nationals to fraudulently obtain…
Read full storyThe Lok Sabha Secretariat issued disqualification notices to 20 rebel TMC MPs under the anti-defection law (Tenth Schedule), coinciding with the Supreme Court agreeing to hear TMC's plea for expedited adjudication. The…
Read full storyChief Election Commissioner of India Shri Gyanesh Kumar interacted with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) of Uttar Pradesh in Lucknow today. Over 500 BLOs and 30 BLO Supervisors from various parts of the State took part in th…
Read full storyThe Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi recalled the transformative journey of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which was rolled out a decade ago and marked a major turning point in India’s digital payments journey.
Read full storyThe Supreme Court has agreed to hear TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's plea seeking a time-bound decision on the disqualification of 20 rebel TMC MPs under the anti-defection law (Tenth Schedule). These MPs had merged with…
Read full storyNational Security Advisor Ajit Doval held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to advance border delimitation and reinforce peace along the LAC. Both sides discussed mechanisms to consolidate tranquili…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 45th PRAGATI meeting to review six major infrastructure projects across Railway, Road, and Power sectors spanning nine states with a cumulative investment exceeding ₹30,000 crore…
Read full storyCongress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi wrote to PM Modi demanding a fresh questionnaire for an effective caste census. They urged providing a drop-down list of castes to avoid duplication due to sub-caste…
Read full storyThe Allahabad High Court ruled that wearing a headscarf is not an essential religious practice in Islam for women, dismissing a petition challenging a college's dress code. The court found no factual basis or material e…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court, led by CJI Surya Kant, directed the Election Commission to submit an affidavit detailing the exact number of appeals for inclusion and exclusion in West Bengal's electoral rolls. This intervention com…
Read full storyThe United States has removed Syria from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list, a designation held since 1979. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated this move aims to foster investment and promote political and economi…
Read full storyLeading Chinese strategic affairs scholar Hu Shisheng stated that structural differences between India and China persist, emphasizing institutionalizing border stability over dramatic settlement. His assessment reflects…
Read full storyThe Election Commission of India (ECI) organised the second regional conference on “Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELC 2.0) and ECINET” in Lucknow today. The conference focuses on strengthening electoral literacy and democra…
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