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26 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Today’s digest · 26 August 2026
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National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the 25th round of Special Representatives' Talks on the India-China Boundary Question in Beijing. Both sides agreed to continue workin…
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The Trump administration's renewed economic pressure on Iran through sanctions faces significant challenges due to China's deepening trade and energy ties with Tehran. China continues to import Iranian oil and invest in…
Read full storyUnion Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal chaired the India-Japan Industry Roundtable on Semiconductors and AI in Tokyo on August 25, 2026, attended by 21 leading Japanese firms. He highlighted India's semiconductor demand p…
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Former CDS General Anil Chauhan stated that loitering munitions may have struck Kirana Hills near Sargodha during Operation Sindoor. The area hosts Pakistan's nuclear-related facilities, raising strategic concerns. This…
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The U.S. Treasury Department imposed fresh sanctions on 60 individuals, entities, and vessels linked to Iran's oil and petrochemical trade, escalating pressure on Tehran's revenue streams. Notably, Chinese financial ins…
Read full storyNational Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit to attend the 25th round of Special Representatives talks on the India-China boundary issue with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. This high-le…
Read full storyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 9th National Security Strategies Conference-2026 in New Delhi, directing zero tolerance against infiltration and mandating AI-based analysis of Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) dat…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation across key sectors. The delegation included Indian Ambassador Vinay Kuma…
Read full storyThe 3rd India-Cambodia JWGTI meeting held on 24 Aug 2026 in Phnom Penh reviewed bilateral trade growth of 36% to USD 406.78M in 2025-26, with 63.25% YoY growth in Q1 2026-27. Key outcomes include UPI-KHQR linkage launch…
Read full storyIran announced it will impose service fees on vessels from authorised countries transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint. The fees, covering maritime, environmental, and logistical services, wer…
Read full storyThe 18th BRICS Academic Forum commenced in Lucknow on Monday as part of India's BRICS Presidency, organized by ORF, RIS, and University of Lucknow. The forum focuses on "Building Resilient and Inclusive Global Value Cha…
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that a U.S. memorandum offers the best path to resolve the stalled nuclear negotiations, emphasizing that no provision constitutes capitulation. This signals potential progress…
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The article highlights a significant trend in India's female labour force participation rate (FLFPR), noting that while overall participation has increased, the growth is predominantly driven by rural areas rather than…
Read full storyRaksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari virtually conducted Bhumi Pujan for five defence expansion projects worth Rs 3,500 crore at GRSE and YIL facilities in Kolkata on August 23, 2026. The proj…
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China's Foreign Ministry stated the India-China border situation is 'generally stable at the moment' amid reports of rising tension in Arunachal Pradesh. India's MEA emphasized maintaining peace in border areas is of 'u…
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National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is visiting Beijing ahead of the BRICS Summit on September 12, signaling preparations for Chinese President Xi Jinping's first visit to India in seven years. The visit aims to secure…
Read full storyThe BRICS Sports Ministers' Meeting concluded in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, under India's BRICS Chairship 2026, adopting the BRICS Sports Joint Declaration by consensus. The declaration emphasizes cooperation in you…
Read full storyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the 9th National Security Strategies Conference in New Delhi on January 18-19, 2025. The two-day hybrid conference will host over 850 officers from central and state security fo…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Moscow for a two-day visit to co-chair the 27th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation with R…
Read full storyThe National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought a response from the Centre regarding a petition challenging recent amendments to the Ganga protection rules. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar begins a two-day official visit to Russia to co-chair the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultur…
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually presided over Bhumi Pujan for three expansion projects of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) and two projects of Yantra India Limited. He emphasized India's significant…
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Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's planned visit to India remains uncertain as State Minister for Foreign Affairs emphasized national interest over haste. India invited Rahman for a bilateral visit and to attend the BRICS s…
Read full storyUnion Minister Hardeep Singh Puri visited Mauritius (Aug 20-21, 2026) where India and Mauritius signed a G2G MoU on oil/gas cooperation and a 5-year IOCL-STC supply agreement for MS, HSD, and ATF — India's first long-te…
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