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26 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 26 August 2026
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24 verified current-affairs updates for major exams.
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced Indian Railways' plan to four-lane all seven high-density routes spanning nearly 11,000 km, which carry a major share of national rail traffic. This infrastructure upgrade ai…
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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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated India is open to expanding the India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to make it more contemporary. Japanese firms like Uniqlo plan increased sourcing and i…
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Japanese firms have invested Rs 1 lakh crore (14% of the 10 trillion yen target) in India, with the full investment expected within a few years. India aims to double Japanese companies operating here to 3,000. Proposals…
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India's Ministry of External Affairs strongly rejected the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination's (CERD) concerns over alleged large-scale violations by law enforcement against ethnic and ethno-relig…
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The Centre plans to establish integrated command centres under a 'smart border' architecture combining AI, sensors, and surveillance systems to enhance border security. A pilot project will soon commence along the Pakis…
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The Bombay High Court has urged the Centre to consider amending the Aadhaar Act to address a critical gap in inter-agency coordination and document verification that has enabled foreign nationals to fraudulently obtain…
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India's merchandise exports grew 15% to over $25 billion during August 1-21, pushing cumulative exports for April-August past $200 billion. July exports surged nearly 20% to $44.24 billion, though the trade deficit wide…
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India and Japan are reassessing their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to expand trade scope and address market access challenges for Indian exporters. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized modern…
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The government raised nearly Rs 3,000 crore through an Offer for Sale (OFS) of Hindustan Copper shares, exercising the full greenshoe option to sell over 5.8 crore shares. Retail participation exceeded expectations, con…
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According to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), India incurred an additional $22.5 billion in fossil fuel import costs between March and August 2026 due to the Hormuz crisis, making it the second-la…
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India and China agreed to hold the next meeting of the Expert-Level Mechanism (ELM) on trans-border rivers in September 2024 and to maintain communication on sharing hydrological data. This development follows recent di…
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The Lok Sabha Secretariat issued disqualification notices to 20 rebel TMC MPs under the anti-defection law (Tenth Schedule), coinciding with the Supreme Court agreeing to hear TMC's plea for expedited adjudication. The…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Nepal PM K.P. Sharma Oli to express solidarity after devastating flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains. India pledged 'all possible assistance' and deployed IAF…
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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…
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India's GDP growth slowed to 7.1% in Q1 FY25 (April-June) per a Reuters poll, driven by consumer spending and government expenditure while private investment remained weak. Rising crude oil prices pose inflation risks a…
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Gross FDI into India surged significantly in June 2024, with net FDI inflows turning positive after a previous month's outflow. This recovery signals renewed investor confidence in India's economic fundamentals. Key out…
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The United States imposed sanctions on four Indian companies and three individuals under "Operation Economic Outcast" for facilitating trade with Iran, escalating pressure on Tehran's economic lifelines. This move incre…
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…
Read full storyPM Narendra Modi chaired the 53rd PRAGATI meeting reviewing six infrastructure projects across Railway, Road, and Power sectors in nine states costing over ₹30,000 crore. He emphasized integrated end-to-end project moni…
Read full storyThe 36th Annual Conference of Vice Chancellors of Agricultural Universities was inaugurated by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi on August 25-26, 2026, under the theme 'Reimagining Agricultur…
Read full storyCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the 60,000-strong Indian diaspora in Tokyo, calling them 'Brand Ambassadors of India' and highlighting their role in strengthening India-Japan ties. He led the largest-ever busin…
Read full storyChief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar addressed over 500 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and 30 BLO Supervisors in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, calling them the foundational pillars of India's democracy. He highlighted that…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India announced an Overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) on August 27, 2026, with a notified amount of ₹2,00,000 crore for a 1-day tenor. T…
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