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1 September 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Today’s digest · 1 September 2026
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India has rejected the Court of Arbitration's ruling on the Indus Waters Treaty, asserting the tribunal lacks jurisdiction. The MEA stated India never recognized the panel, did not participate in proceedings, and consid…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, marking the organisation's 25th anniversary. The SCO comprises ten member states including China and…
Read full storyThe 4th Indo-German Environmental Forum is being held in New Delhi to enhance bilateral cooperation on environment and climate change. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav and German Minister Carsten Schneider will co-chair t…
Read full storyU.S. forces conducted limited strikes on Iran's Larak Island targeting IRGC units laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American attacks on Iran in nearly a month. Iran retaliated by attacking U.S. for…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on a two-day visit at the invitation of President Sadyr Zhaparov to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. He was welcomed by Cabinet of M…
Read full storyFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman projected India's economic growth to sustain at 7% or higher in FY 2026-27 during her address to the Indian diaspora in Chicago. She emphasized India's resilience amid global geopolit…
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Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Army Chief General Asim Munir arrived in Turkey for the inaugural meeting of the Makkah Defence Pact, a collective security agreement among Muslim-majority nations. The pac…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Uzbekistan elevated bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and resulted in 11 MoUs/agreements covering culture, archives, Ayurveda, mining, tourism, diploma…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, for a two-day visit to attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on September 1. During the visit, he will hold bilateral meetings with l…
Read full storyCommerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal met Chilean Vice-Minister Paula Estévez Weinstein in Santiago on 26 August 2026 to advance India–Chile CEPA negotiations. Both sides emphasized a balanced, mutually beneficial agreement…
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Russia announced preparations for massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure via Telegram, citing retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil and civilian facilities. This escalation marks a significant int…
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A national conference of OBC groups demanded mandatory caste coding in the upcoming Census with unique codes for every caste and separate columns for OBCs and General Category. Leaders warned that without scientific enu…
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Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement earlier this month, establishing a trilateral mutual defence pact. The first meeting of their defence ministers is scheduled to operationalize…
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PM Modi's upcoming SCO visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties with Iran, Tajikistan, and other Central Asian nations. The agenda includes strategic discussions on the BRICS Summit scheduled for September 2024, India's…
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Bangladesh's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Humayun Kobir, announced that Bangladesh and China will initiate a 'two-plus-two' dialogue mechanism involving foreign and defence ministers in the very near future. T…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced a Central Asia visit with a two-day official trip to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, before proceeding to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summ…
Read full storyIndia has signed a deal with the United States to procure Javelin anti-tank guided missile systems for the Indian Army, marking India's formal entry as a customer of this shoulder-fired weapon. The agreement also paves…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tashkent on a two-day visit to Uzbekistan, welcomed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. He laid a wreath at Yangi Uzbekistan Park, symbolising respect for bilateral ties. The visit a…
Read full storyIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed 'decisive control' over the Strait of Hormuz, directly contradicting US Central Command (CENTCOM) which stated it had cleared sea mines from international shipping…
Read full storyNepal's Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle praised India's swift humanitarian assistance following devastating floods that killed over 600 people. PM Narendra Modi was described as exceptionally generous for dispatching spe…
Read full storyUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed a high-level Business Roundtable in Chicago, highlighting India's vast market size and long-term investment potential. She emphasized India's attractiveness as global…
Read full storyThe 4th India-Argentina Joint Trade Committee meeting was held in Buenos Aires to review progress on the roadmap from PM Modi's 2025 visit. Both nations reaffirmed commitment to strengthen strategic and economic ties, f…
Read full storyUS President Donald Trump announced a landmark oil deal with Venezuela granting the US majority control over 65 billion barrels of proven crude oil reserves. The agreement was reportedly secured at no cost to American t…
Read full storyIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Tehran is open to negotiations with the United States but remains deeply cautious, emphasizing Iran would honour commitments if the US reciprocates. He referenced reviving the…
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