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28 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 28 August 2026
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PM 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 storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 12th anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) on August 28, 2026, highlighting its unprecedented scale and transformative impact on financial inclusion across India.…
Read full storyRBI's Weekly Statistical Supplement (Aug 21, 2026) shows India's forex reserves at $729.3 billion, up $12.4 billion weekly. Gold reserves rose $2.8 billion to $114.2 billion. Bank credit growth slowed to 18.3% YoY (from…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India released data on Reserve Money and Money Supply for the fortnight ended August 15, 2026, via Press Release 2026-2027/985. This periodic release by RBI's Deputy General Manager (Communications)…
Read full storyRBI imposed restrictions on Ashok Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ahmednagar under Section 35A read with Section 56 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 effective August 28, 2026. The bank cannot grant loans, make investments, accept fr…
Read full storyThe Government of India announced a buyback of dated securities worth ₹30,000 crore (face value) through auction on September 3, 2026, with settlement on September 4, 2026. Four securities maturing between October 2026…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a 15-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction of ₹6 lakh crore on August 31, 2026, to absorb surplus liquidity from the banking system. The auction window operates from 09:…
Read full storyVice President C.P. Radhakrishnan launched 'Gnani Artha', a sovereign AI stack comprising Evon 3.3 (LLM) and Plexus (AI-work platform), developed by GNANI AI at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. He emphasized India's gro…
Read full storyThe RBI announced auction of State Government Securities (SGS) worth ₹27,000 crore on September 1, 2026, via E-Kuber platform. Fifteen states including UP, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Kerala will re-issue dated securit…
Read full storyRBI's Money Market Operations on August 27, 2026, show significant liquidity absorption of ₹2,89,304 crore through LAF operations. The overnight segment recorded ₹6,87,370 crore volume at 5.07% weighted average rate, wi…
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India's forex reserves surged by $12.4 billion to hit a record high of $729 billion as of the week ending August 16, 2024, surpassing the previous peak of $728 billion in late February. Foreign currency assets rose $9.4…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar bid farewell to outgoing EU Ambassador to India Hervé Delphin, acknowledging his key role in advancing the India-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations and deepening the Strategic…
Read full storyIndia's foreign exchange reserves surged by $12.4 billion to a record high of $729.3 billion for the week ended August 21, 2024, according to RBI data. Foreign currency assets, the largest component, rose by $9.4 billio…
Read full storyMEA Secretary (Economic Relations) Sudhakar Dalela held discussions with a delegation from Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, Malawi, Zambia, Rwanda, and the African Union Commission, coordinated by UNDP India. The talks focused o…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a two-day visit to Uzbekistan starting tomorrow at the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The visit aims to strengthen the strategic partnership between India and Uzb…
Read full storyFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman commenced a six-day official visit to the United States, covering Chicago, Asheville, and New York. She will participate in a roundtable with prominent investors and engage with top C…
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A high-powered task force led by Nandan Nilekani, constituted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reform the National Testing Agency (NTA), has invited stakeholder suggestions by September 13. Submissions can be made in…
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FSSAI has proposed mandatory front-of-pack red pictorial warnings for food products high in fat, sugar, and salt (HFSS) through an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court. The initiative aims to provide simple, prominent,…
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The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance counter-drone capabilities of its security personnel. As the designated nodal agency for aerial threat management, CISF gu…
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India's industrial output grew 6.7% in July 2024, driven by manufacturing (7.3%) and electricity (8.7%) sectors. Consumer durables hit an eight-month high while capital goods showed significant growth, signaling strong…
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The Centre launched the PARIVARTAN scheme targeting replacement of 2 lakh old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR within a year to combat air pollution. The scheme offers interest savings, tax waivers, and purchase incentives…
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SEBI is considering new regulations for SME public offerings, including mandatory institutional investor quotas, higher listing size thresholds, and stricter profitability criteria. These proposed changes aim to curb fu…
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India and Canada agreed to fast-track bilateral investment treaty negotiations and explore cross-border payment system collaborations, including expanding UPI usage in Canada. Both nations aim to strengthen critical min…
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Delhi Police arrested a 25-year-old man and his 21-year-old wife for allegedly operating as sleeper agents for Pakistan's ISI espionage network. The couple was tasked with providing logistical support, recruiting indivi…
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