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31 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 31 August 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, urging Iran to ensure regional peace and freedom of navigation. Iran requested India to leverag…
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India and China agreed to establish two additional border meeting points for General-level or Senior Highest Military Commander-level talks, as per the eight-point outcome document released on August 26 after the 25th r…
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman commenced a nine-day official visit to Canada and the United States, concluding on September 2. The U.S. leg includes participation in G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governor…
Read full storyPM Modi will visit Uzbekistan (29-30 Aug) for a bilateral state visit at President Mirziyoyev's invitation — his fourth to the country — to strengthen strategic partnership across trade, defence, digital connectivity, e…
Read full storyHome Minister Amit Shah addressed the concluding session of the National Security Strategies Conference (NSSC) in New Delhi, setting a one-year deadline for 100% implementation of the three new criminal laws — Bharatiya…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 53rd PRAGATI meeting at Seva Teerth, reviewing infrastructure projects worth ₹30,000 crore. He emphasized the need for common utility corridors in major transport and infrastruct…
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Syria's Foreign Minister held talks with Israel's Mossad chief in Jordan, restarting negotiations between Israel and Syria's new authorities. This follows a January agreement to establish an intelligence-sharing mechani…
Read full storyThe Union Cabinet approved five infrastructure projects worth Rs 13,041 crore, including four railway multitracking projects spanning 410 km across four states and one highway project. Announced by I&B Minister Ashwini…
Read full storyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council at Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, today. The council comprises Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and the Union…
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Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting, urging early resolution of pending water disputes in South India. He proposed interlinking major rivers like Brahmaputra, Cauvery, and Godavari to…
Read full storyIndia will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in New Delhi in February 2027, coinciding with the Swarnim Jayanti (Golden Jubilee) of the Bharatiya Tatrakshak (Indian Coast Guard). A Working Level Meeting (WLM…
Read full storyThe 7th BRICS ICT Working Group Meeting continued in Pune on its second day, focusing on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and digital governance. India presented its DPI model and proposed a BRICS DPI Repository and…
Read full storyUnion Education Minister Pralhad Joshi chaired a meeting to review the proposal for continuing the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme from FY 2026-27 to 2030-31. The scheme supports meritorious students from ec…
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Bangladesh has urged India to expedite the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August 2024 following mass protests. Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met Bangladesh's Prime Min…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared at a cabinet meeting that Iran will not acquire nuclear weapons during his tenure, regardless of any diplomatic agreement. This hardline stance underscores Israel's lon…
Read full storyIndia and Bhutan held a high-level bilateral meeting in New Delhi on trans-border river cooperation. The Indian delegation was led by Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil, while Bhutan was represented by Energy and Natur…
Read full storyPresident Droupadi Murmu has commenced a significant three-nation visit to Moldova, North Macedonia, and Romania, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian president to Moldova. This visit is crucial for enhancing diplo…
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The BIMSTEC security chiefs convened in New Delhi, hosted by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, to address joint actions against terrorism and endorse maritime law enforcement principles. This meeting is significant…
Read full storyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 11th Interpol Digital Forensic Expert Group Meeting in Gandhinagar, which also includes the First International Investigators Crime Competition and Summit. This event is sig…
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah met with church leaders and assured them that the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill will not be applied retrospectively. He urged the community to file FIRs in all c…
Read full storyIndia and New Zealand elevated bilateral ties to a strategic partnership during PM Modi's meeting with PM Christopher Luxon in Auckland. Both nations set a target to double annual bilateral trade in goods and services t…
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The Home Ministry has proposed a customized governance model for Ladakh under Article 371, aimed at addressing the unique needs of the region. This decision follows a meeting between the Centre and local civil society l…
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The U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, adviser to former President Donald Trump, are scheduled to travel to Doha, Qatar, for high-level meetings this week regarding U.S.-Iran relations. This development is sign…
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The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has requested a report from the Home Ministry regarding the Great Nicobar Project during its meeting focused on the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)'s report concerning the Andam…
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