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9 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 9 August 2026
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The United States has rejected China's establishment of a national nature reserve at Scarborough Reef in the South China Sea, stating it could restrict Filipino fishermen's access to traditional fishing grounds as guara…
Read full storyThe XI BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting concluded in Bhopal on August 7, 2026, under India's BRICS Chairship, adopting the Bhopal Declaration. The declaration advances cooperation in cultural industries, UNESCO nominati…
Read full storyThe 11th BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting convened in Bhopal under India's BRICS Chairship, adopting the Bhopal Declaration to enhance cultural cooperation among BRICS nations. Representatives from 14 countries — 10 BRI…
Read full storyThe US Senate overwhelmingly passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, imposing 100% tariffs on petroleum imports from Russia, China, India, Iran, and North Korea. The bill targets nations pu…
Read full storyIndia and Sri Lanka reviewed bilateral cooperation in the power sector during a meeting in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, while the Sri L…
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Telangana Police have been ranked first nationally in tackling cybercrime, highlighting the state's effective digital policing framework. The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) launched a dedicated helpline (871266…
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The Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Supreme Court via affidavit that a foreign citizen cannot be deported unless their home country confirms nationality. This submission came in a plea challenging indefinite deten…
Read full storyUS President Donald Trump signed two executive orders targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism, challenging the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling he criticized as 'un…
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India has formally assigned names to 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh, countering China's earlier move of assigning 'fictitious names' to the same territory. This is the fourth such list released by India since 2017, rein…
Read full storyThe 19th India-Singapore Foreign Office Consultations were held in New Delhi, co-chaired by Secretary (East) Rudrendra Tandon and Singapore's Permanent Secretary (Policy). Both sides reviewed bilateral cooperation under…
Read full storyThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the 135.87 km Guwahati-Tezpur 4-lane access-controlled corridor on NH-15 in Assam at Rs 8,970.20 crore under BOT Toll mode. The project includes 5 major bypasses (58.7…
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Bangladesh warned of likely ramifications on bilateral ties after former PM Sheikh Hasina made accusations during a press event in India. Dhaka termed the remarks an affront to its sovereignty and a grievous insult to t…
Read full storyThe Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) questioned Meta's global team in New Delhi on compliance with Indian laws, emphasizing that platforms cannot operate solely under US laws. The discussions f…
Read full storyIran announced it is in the final stage of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint. US President Donald Trump indicated a deal could be announced this week. If finalis…
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The Union Cabinet approved an ₹8,970-crore access-controlled corridor connecting Guwahati to Tezpur spanning 135 km with four lanes and an IAF emergency landing facility. This strategic infrastructure project will halve…
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Iran announced on August 5, 2026, that it is in the final stage of drafting an agreement with Oman concerning the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint. This development has fueled optimism for a potential…
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The BRICS Summit is scheduled for September 2025 in New Delhi under the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'. This marks India's hosting of the expanded BRICS grouping after the 20…
Read full storyThe 13th BRICS Education Ministers' Meeting and 3rd BRICS Senior Officials' Meeting commenced on August 5 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, running until August 7. Education ministers and senior officials from Brazil, Russia, Ind…
Read full storyIndia strongly condemned the so-called local elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), terming them a 'complete farce' through MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. The government highlighted that such exerci…
Read full storyIndian-flagged tanker MSV Faize Noore Oliya sank in the Red Sea off Yemen's coast after a Houthi militant attack while transporting oil from Saudi Arabia. All 14 crew members, including 13 Indian nationals, were safely…
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Iran and Oman have agreed on coordinates for a maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirming a joint announcement is being finalized. The agreement aim…
Read full storyUS President Donald Trump warned Iran of a 'last chance' to reach a diplomatic agreement with Washington, revealing that a planned major military strike was paused after Iran and several Gulf countries urged diplomacy.…
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UN High Representative for Gaza Nikolay Mladenov met Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to advance a Gaza disarmament deal, urging an immediate halt to Israeli strikes. The envoy's team is pressuring Israel to cease military…
Read full storyUnion Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the India-Uzbekistan Business Forum in New Delhi, urging businesses to co-invest, co-manufacture, and co-innovate to double bilateral trade from ~USD 1.5 billion within thr…
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