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31 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 31 August 2026
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched missile attacks on U.S. military targets in Jordan, marking the first direct U.S. strike on Iran in a month. Jordan's army intercepted eight missiles, preventing casualties. This esc…
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The Centre plans to establish integrated command centres under a 'smart border' architecture combining AI, sensors, and surveillance systems to enhance border security. A pilot project will soon commence along the Pakis…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Nepal PM K.P. Sharma Oli to express solidarity after devastating flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains. India pledged 'all possible assistance' and deployed IAF…
Read full storyDefence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized self-reliance in warship and offshore vessel manufacturing during the Bhumi Pujan ceremony for five projects at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi. He highlighted the strate…
Read full storyThe Indian Air Force concluded participation in Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia and Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 in Malaysia, demonstrating operational reach across the Indo-Pacific. These multinational exercises e…
Read full storyThe Indian Air Force concluded participation in Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia and Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 in Malaysia, deploying Rafale jets for Large Force Employment missions with 20+ nations and conductin…
Read full storyThe Indian Air Force concluded its participation in Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia and Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 in Malaysia. The dual deployment demonstrated IAF's operational reach, tactical coordination, and…
Read full storyCochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, delivered the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) named 'Mangrol' to the Indian Navy. The vessel features over 80% indigenous content, aligning with the 'Aatm…
Read full storyIndia and the UK held the 25th Defence Consultative Group meeting in Delhi, co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and UK's Permanent Under Secretary for Defence. Both nations agreed to expand bilateral defe…
Read full storyJapan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited India and met PM Narendra Modi to strengthen the Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Both leaders emphasized enhancing defence and security cooperation for regiona…
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India and the United Kingdom conducted a comprehensive review of their defence cooperation, agreeing to expand armed forces exchanges through joint exercises, training, and capacity building. Both nations emphasized str…
Read full storyCivil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu launched the scaled-up phase of India's transshipment cargo reform at Delhi's IGI Airport, eliminating mandatory re-screening of transshipment cargo. The Proof of Concept on Chenn…
Read full storyThe Department of Defence Production (DDP) under the Ministry of Defence has notified the 6th Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) comprising 405 strategically important defence items with an estimated business potential…
Read full storyNorth Korea has strongly condemned the ongoing U.S.-South Korea military drills, warning it will exercise its right to self-defence. Leader Kim Jong-un has rejected diplomatic overtures from Washington and Seoul since t…
Read full storyThe Indian Navy-US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 commenced at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, from February 10-14, 2026. This five-day bilateral exercise aims to enhance interoperability and streng…
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Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi commenced a four-day official visit to Mauritius from August 18-21, 2025, to enhance bilateral maritime cooperation. The visit aligns with India's MAHASAGAR vision — Mutual and Holi…
Read full storyThe Indian Navy and US Navy will conduct the bilateral Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, from August 10 to 14. The five-day exercise aims to enhance interoperability and s…
Read full storyIndia successfully test-fired the medium-range ballistic missile Agni-4 from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha. The launch, conducted under the Strategic Forces Command, validated all operational and techni…
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The Indian Coast Guard has implemented permanent absorption and retirement benefits for women officers, aligning its gender integration policies with the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. This move follows Supreme Court…
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Scientists at ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (ICAR-NIHSAD), Bhopal, have developed India's first indigenous vaccine for African Swine Fever (ASF) using a novel attenuated ASFV Genotype II virus…
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On July 31, 2026, Iran's Revolutionary Guard struck two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, while Kuwait intercepted drones. The U.S. confirmed no strikes on Iran overnight but urged citizens to consider departing West Asi…
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The recent escalation in the West Asia conflict has led to Houthis attacking tankers in the Red Sea, marking the first such incident since the Saudi-linked shipping blockade at Bab el-Mandeb. This incident is significan…
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The Border Security Force (BSF) is evaluating a 90-km stretch of the Sundarbans mangrove forests along the Indo-Bangladesh border for potential fencing to curb infiltration. This move highlights the tension between nati…
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The U.S. military has initiated new airstrikes targeting Iran as a response to the deaths of U.S. troops, emphasizing a strategy to degrade Iran's capabilities to impede oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. This…
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