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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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The Empowered Committee of the Ministry of Rural Development, chaired by the Secretary (Rural Development), Shri Rohit Kansal, today considered proposals under the Non-Farm Livelihoods (NFL) component of DAY-NRLM to str…
Read full storyThe government has said that a total of 29 Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) have been reported under the revised framework as of the 20th of this month, involving proposed FDI of more than ₹4,800 crore.
Read full storyU.S. President Donald Trump claimed total control over the Strait of Hormuz region, including land areas, and stated Iran is not ready for the 'right deal'. This escalates tensions in West Asia, impacting global oil sup…
Read full storyPM Modi addressed the Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026, highlighting India's shift from 'Production Linked Punishment' (PLP) under License Raj to 'Production Linked Incentive' (PLI) scheme, which generated ₹22 la…
Read full storyCEOs highlight growing interest shown from across the world in adopting and leveraging technologies developed by India’s space industry CEOs appreciate decision of Opening Space Sector to Private Participation Created s…
Read full storyIndia and Brazil reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in telecommunications and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the…
Read full storyUnder the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India has witnessed monumental transformation in the last decade 21 AUG 2026 8:12PM by PIB Delhi
Read full storyThe 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting, chaired by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, is underway in Pune.
Read full storyPrime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the third high-level meeting with Secretaries to the Government of India at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg earlier today. He discussed the future action agenda of Ministrie…
Read full storyA workshop on AIKosh, the national datasets and models platform under the IndiaAI Mission, was organized today in New Delhi. The workshop brought together representatives from Government, industry, academia and the star…
Read full storyMinistry of Electronics and Information Technology today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with online payment and fintech company PhonePe to strengthen the PM GatiShakti mission through granular and hyperlocal…
Read full storyWith an aim to improve ease of doing business and speeding up the onboarding of foreign investors, the Securities and Exchange Board of India has allowed Foreign Portfolio Investors – FPIs to submit digitally signed Pow…
Read full storyCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticized the upcoming Census 2027, alleging that the methodology for collecting caste data is deliberately flawed. He claims the questionnaire design undermines accurate caste enumera…
Read full storyThe fifth edition of SEMICON India will be officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi on 17th September 2026 at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention and Expo Centre), New Delhi.
Read full storyTo translate the ‘Shakti Ki Saptadhara’ announced by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day into action on the ground, a commitment program for departments under the Mini…
Read full storyThe 97th Annual General Meeting of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Society was held today at the National Agricultural Science Complex (NASC), New Delhi, under the chairmanship of Shri Shivraj Singh C…
Read full storyThe Census 2027 questionnaire will collect parents' religion and place of birth up to village level, alongside an open field for caste declaration with options to opt out. This marks a significant expansion in demograph…
Read full storyNEP 2020 is a Guiding Pillar for Educational Progress from KG to Ph.D.: Vice President Public Examination Reform Reflects Government’s Commitment to a Fair and Transparent System for India’s Youth: Vice President
Read full storyMinister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh, will confer the National Anubhav Awards, 2026, today in New Delhi.
Read full storyIran dismissed the 60-day deadline for nuclear talks as irrelevant while Houthi rebels attacked a Saudi military vessel and four boats in the Red Sea. Meanwhile, former US President Trump threatened Oman over its report…
Read full storyGeneral Today, we are celebrating the 80th Independence Day. Today, the heartbeat of every Indian resonates with the chant of Vande Mataram. Today, ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Hai, Har Man Tiranga Hai’ (the Tricolour is in every…
Read full storyPrime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today addressed the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on the occasion of 80th Independence Day. He conveyed his heartfelt greetings, observing that every heartbeat and home across th…
Read full storyMy dear fellow citizens, Today, we are celebrating the 80th Independence Day. Today, every heartbeat resonates with the chant of Vande Mataram. Today, there is “Har Ghar Tiranga Hai, Har Man Tiranga Hai” (the Tricolour…
Read full storyIn his Independence Day address, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi highlighted India’s transformation over the last 12 years, outlining the progress made across manufacturing, digital infrastructure, basic amenities, en…
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