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23 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 23 August 2026
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A Supreme Court-appointed panel has criticized the Assam government for failing to act against illegal mining activities near Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and critical rhino habitat. The issue g…
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China's state media criticized India's formal naming of 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh, warning it could escalate border tensions and undermine improving bilateral political ties. This follows India's April 2024 move to…
Read full storyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the security of the strategically vital Siliguri Corridor (Chicken's Neck) with senior officials from MHA, MoRTH, Army, BSF, SSB, RPF, and West Bengal leadership. He emphasized a q…
Read full storyCochin Shipyard Limited delivered 'Mangrol', the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, to the Indian Navy on August 21, 2026. The vessel features over 80% indigenous content and is equipped for ASW operation…
Read full storyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a crucial meeting in Siliguri with West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari and hill area stakeholders including GJM, GNLF, and other political representatives. Discussions focused on perman…
Read full storyThe Government has extended restrictions on all Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs) containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, mandating a warning against use in children below four years. This foll…
Read full storyEPFO launched the Employees' Enrolment Campaign 2026 (EEC 2026) effective 29 June 2026, open until 31 October 2026, to enrol eligible employees left out of EPF coverage from 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2026. The campaign o…
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The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL challenging death by hanging as the sole method of execution, ruling it conforms to constitutional requirements of a just, fair, and reasonable procedure under Article 21. The petition…
Read full storyDefence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized that safeguarding India's security, sovereignty, and honour is the government's foremost duty, asserting that India's culture of non-violence and peace should not be mistaken fo…
Read full storyThe Indian Army has raised its first Baaz Battalion of sophisticated drones in Punjab under the Vajra Corps (11 Corps) to enhance aerial surveillance, agility, and battlefield reach along the western border. This strate…
Read full storyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah praised West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari for transferring 1,129 acres of land to BSF and SSB within 45 days of the new government assuming office, enabling fencing along the Indi…
Read full storyThe BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting under India's Chairship concluded with the adoption of the Jaipur Declaration, establishing a framework for enhanced tourism cooperation among BRICS nations. The declaration focuses…
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The Supreme Court set aside the National Green Tribunal's 2017 order that held the Art of Living Foundation responsible for environmental damage to the Yamuna floodplains during its 2016 World Culture Festival. The apex…
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India's ethanol blending program has undergone a dramatic shift with maize now supplying nearly 50% of ethanol for petrol blending, up from negligible levels three years ago. This transition comes as cheaper crude oil p…
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured the Gorkha community of a permanent political solution to the long-standing Gorkhaland statehood demand, which seeks a separate state comprising Darjeeling hills and adjoining areas…
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a notice to the Centre challenging an amendment that redefines the "active floodplain" of the Ganga based on a one-in-five-year flood frequency, altering the no-construction…
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Russia on August 23-24, 2024, to co-chair the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-T…
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The Delhi High Court ruled that pre-arrest protection granted in a predicate offence does not automatically extend to proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Justice Madhu Jain clarified that PM…
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India's crude oil import bill surged 41% year-on-year in July 2024 to $15.3 billion, driven by a 13% rise in import volumes and volatile Brent crude prices due to the West Asia crisis. The average import price rose to $…
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The Ministry of Commerce and Industry reported that 29 FDI projects worth ₹4,895.65 crore were filed under the revised Press Note 3 framework by August 10, 2026. Press Note 3, which mandates government approval for inve…
Read full storyThe Parliamentary Consultative Committee of Civil Aviation met in Mysuru under Union Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, marking the first such meeting outside Delhi since 2017. Key discussions included the Next Phase o…
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The Supreme Court's three-judge Bench praised the scrapped MGNREGA as a 'good, effective scheme' while hearing a petition on delayed wages under the defunct programme. The petition seeks to elevate the right to work as…
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The Supreme Court has reduced the mandatory legal practice requirement for judicial service aspirants from three years to just one year. Successful candidates will now undergo one year of intensive training at State jud…
Read full storyUnion Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth termed the MMDR Amendment Bill 2026 a historic step for mineral-rich states like Jharkhand. Addressing a press conference in Ranchi, he emphasized the Bill will strengthen…
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