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29 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 29 August 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tashkent on a two-day visit to Uzbekistan, welcomed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. He laid a wreath at Yangi Uzbekistan Park, symbolising respect for bilateral ties. The visit a…
Read full storyAs of July 2024, over 115 lakh hectares of farmland have been covered under the Per Drop More Crop micro-irrigation scheme, a component of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY). Launched in January 2016, th…
Read full storyIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed 'decisive control' over the Strait of Hormuz, directly contradicting US Central Command (CENTCOM) which stated it had cleared sea mines from international shipping…
Read full storyNepal's Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle praised India's swift humanitarian assistance following devastating floods that killed over 600 people. PM Narendra Modi was described as exceptionally generous for dispatching spe…
Read full storyUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed a high-level Business Roundtable in Chicago, highlighting India's vast market size and long-term investment potential. She emphasized India's attractiveness as global…
Read full storyThe 4th India-Argentina Joint Trade Committee meeting was held in Buenos Aires to review progress on the roadmap from PM Modi's 2025 visit. Both nations reaffirmed commitment to strengthen strategic and economic ties, f…
Read full storyUS President Donald Trump announced a landmark oil deal with Venezuela granting the US majority control over 65 billion barrels of proven crude oil reserves. The agreement was reportedly secured at no cost to American t…
Read full storyIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Tehran is open to negotiations with the United States but remains deeply cautious, emphasizing Iran would honour commitments if the US reciprocates. He referenced reviving the…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi commenced a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic to strengthen India's strategic partnerships in Central Asia. The visit aims to deepen civilisational ties and enhance cooper…
Read full storyThe Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas clarified that the revised CBG pricing framework under the GOBARdhan Scheme aims to ensure stable and viable prices for CBG producers without materially increasing CNG or househ…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyz Republic starting today, with the first leg being a two-day visit to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, at the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyo…
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has lost its external power supply, leaving its six non-operating reactors dependent on emergency diesel generators…
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The GST Council will convene its 57th meeting on September 12 after nearly a year, focusing on key reforms like easier input tax credit access for buyers, simplified corporate guarantee treatment, and enabling small bus…
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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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The Union Petroleum Ministry clarified that the revised offtake framework for Compressed Biogas (CBG) will result in only a 28% price increase due to government-funded support. This ensures CBG plants operate sustainabl…
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A special court has taken cognisance of the NIA chargesheet in the 2025 Red Fort blast case, where the accused are alleged to have links with Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, an offshoot of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent. Th…
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The article analyzes Nepal's recent Himalayan disaster as a stark warning about climate-induced geological instability in the region. It highlights systemic failures in cross-border cooperation and disaster preparedness…
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India is finalizing clarifications to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) rules for investors from countries sharing land borders, including China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The updated procedures require detailed disclosur…
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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 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…
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