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15 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 15 August 2026
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24 verified current-affairs updates for major exams.
President Droupadi Murmu, in her Independence Day eve address, announced comprehensive government steps to eliminate unfair means in public examinations. She emphasized students as architects of India's future and highl…
Read full storyThe Ministry of Jal Shakti has refuted allegations that families affected by the Ken-Betwa Link Project have not received adequate compensation or rehabilitation. The Ministry clarified that most eligible families have…
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The Hindu's analysis reveals UPI transaction value growth has decelerated consistently since FY22, while currency with the public grows faster, indicating persistent cash preference. Government is considering Merchant D…
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Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has warned of a Gen Z-style agitation against the Centre for delaying the drafting of Transaction of Business Rules, mandated under the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019. These ru…
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President Droupadi Murmu emphasized students as architects of India's future during a recent address, highlighting their critical role in nation-building. Her remarks gain significance amid widespread student-led protes…
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The Supreme Court, led by CJI D.Y. Chandrachud, restrained the Bar Council of India (BCI) from taking coercive action against NALSAR University students, faculty, and administration following BCI letters questioning a s…
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Israel and Lebanon announced a framework agreement on June 26 for Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon in exchange for Hezbollah's disarmament. This marks a significant diplomatic development in the West Asia confli…
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The Supreme Court reiterated that an arrested person must be informed of the grounds of arrest, reinforcing constitutional safeguards under Articles 21 and 22. The ruling strengthens the balance between state power to a…
Read full storyThe Defence Ministry signed contracts worth Rs 1,577 crore with TATA Advanced Systems Limited and NIBE Private Limited for Loiter Munition Systems procurement for the Indian Army. The contracts were inked in New Delhi i…
Read full storyOn Independence Day 2026, 1057 personnel from Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence, and Correctional Services were awarded Gallantry and Service Medals. A total of 301 Gallantry Medals were conferred, with 272 to po…
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Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren strongly opposed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, claiming it erodes the state's constitutional authority to levy taxes on mineral rights an…
Read full storySquadron Leader Bhawana Kanth has become the first woman officer in the Indian Air Force to qualify as a Fighter Combat Leader at the Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment (TACDE), Gwalior. This landmark achi…
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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urged Kuki and Meitei groups in Manipur to restore peace and remove highway blockades, emphasizing highways as lifelines for ordinary citizens. The Supreme Court refrained from issuing…
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Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and NIBE Defence secured Army contracts worth ₹1,577 crore for loitering munitions under the 'Buy Indian' category via Fast Track Procedure. The deals were signed in New Delhi in the…
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The Supreme Court strongly criticized the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for delaying the implementation of front-of-pack warning labels on packaged food products. The bench questioned whether the…
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The Bombay High Court criticized the trial court's silence on the use of the survivor's past sexual history during the Tarun Tejpal rape trial, despite Section 53A of the Indian Evidence Act barring such evidence. The c…
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Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren strongly opposed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, calling it a 'black bill' and injustice to Jharkhand. The legislation aims to restrict state pow…
Read full storyPresident Droupadi Murmu will address the nation on August 14, 2026, at 1900 hrs on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day. The address will be broadcast nationwide on Akashvani and Doordarshan in Hindi and English, f…
Read full storyVice President C.P. Radhakrishnan met Kenyan Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, highlighting strong parliamentary ties and India's development partnership including 400 scholarships, 100 ICCR slots, Digi-Locker pilot, and GATI S…
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Rajya Sabha MP A.A. Rahim has moved the Supreme Court challenging the use of facial recognition technology and covert surveillance on peaceful protesters during NEET-UG demonstrations. The plea argues that such surveill…
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The Monsoon Session of Parliament concluded with Lok Sabha productivity at 19% and Rajya Sabha at 39%, the lowest in recent years. The session was disrupted by student protests over NEET-UG paper leaks, a crackdown on t…
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An inquiry panel investigated Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court over alleged judicial misconduct. The government maintains that removal proceedings initiated before his resignation can continue under co…
Read full storyIndia Optel Limited, a PSU under the Department of Defence Production, launched the indigenous 'GARUD' High Resolution Binoculars for the civil market. The Defence Ministry stated that GARUD embodies the spirit of 'Aatm…
Read full storyLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla welcomed Kenya's historic decision to recognize Persons of Indian Origin as an indigenous community during his bilateral meeting with Kenya's National Assembly Speaker Dr. Moses Wetang'ula. Bo…
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