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23 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 23 August 2026
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Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's planned visit to India remains uncertain as State Minister for Foreign Affairs emphasized national interest over haste. India invited Rahman for a bilateral visit and to attend the BRICS s…
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India is intensifying trade engagement with South American nations — Chile, Argentina, and Brazil — to secure critical minerals and expand market access. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will lead joint trade meetings…
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China's state media criticized India's formal naming of 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh, warning it could escalate border tensions and undermine improving bilateral political ties. This follows India's April 2024 move to…
Read full storyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the security of the strategically vital Siliguri Corridor (Chicken's Neck) with senior officials from MHA, MoRTH, Army, BSF, SSB, RPF, and West Bengal leadership. He emphasized a q…
Read full storyRBI launched a special USD-INR Forex Swap facility on June 8, 2026, to attract foreign currency inflows via FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs, and OFCBs. As of August 21, 2026, total inflows reached USD 72,848 million, with FCNR(B…
Read full storyThe National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP), launched in September 2019, has administered 147.16 crore FMD vaccine doses benefiting 8.04 crore farmers. FMD outbreaks declined from 132 (2019) to 40 (2025) and B…
Read full storyUnion Minister Hardeep Singh Puri visited Mauritius (Aug 20-21, 2026) where India and Mauritius signed a G2G MoU on oil/gas cooperation and a 5-year IOCL-STC supply agreement for MS, HSD, and ATF — India's first long-te…
Read full storyThe Indian Air Force concluded participation in Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia and Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 in Malaysia, deploying Rafale jets for Large Force Employment missions with 20+ nations and conductin…
Read full storyCochin Shipyard Limited delivered 'Mangrol', the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, to the Indian Navy on August 21, 2026. The vessel features over 80% indigenous content and is equipped for ASW operation…
Read full storyIndia chaired the 14th BRICS Science Ministerial Meet in Chennai where the 'Chennai Declaration' was unanimously adopted, reaffirming BRICS commitment to a resilient, future-ready STI framework. The consensus emphasizes…
Read full storyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a crucial meeting in Siliguri with West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari and hill area stakeholders including GJM, GNLF, and other political representatives. Discussions focused on perman…
Read full storyThe National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) disbursed ₹2.82 crore under the Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) mechanism from commercial utilisation of biological resources. ₹2.80 crore was allocated to 27 State Biodiversit…
Read full storyThe Government has extended restrictions on all Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs) containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, mandating a warning against use in children below four years. This foll…
Read full storyEPFO launched the Employees' Enrolment Campaign 2026 (EEC 2026) effective 29 June 2026, open until 31 October 2026, to enrol eligible employees left out of EPF coverage from 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2026. The campaign o…
Read full storyThe Empowered Committee of the Ministry of Rural Development, chaired by Secretary Shri Rohit Kansal, reviewed four new incubator proposals under DAY-NRLM's Non-Farm Livelihoods component from Bihar, J&K, Uttar Pradesh,…
Read full storyThe RBI announced that its special USD-INR forex swap facility has attracted $72.85 billion in inflows as of August 21, 2026. FCNR-B deposits constituted the bulk at $65.4 billion, reflecting strong NRI confidence. This…
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The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL challenging death by hanging as the sole method of execution, ruling it conforms to constitutional requirements of a just, fair, and reasonable procedure under Article 21. The petition…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized that India-Bangladesh relations must be grounded in mutual respect and mutual interest during his address at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum in New Delhi. He hig…
Read full storyThe Indian Air Force concluded its participation in Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia and Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 in Malaysia. The dual deployment demonstrated IAF's operational reach, tactical coordination, and…
Read full storyDefence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized that safeguarding India's security, sovereignty, and honour is the government's foremost duty, asserting that India's culture of non-violence and peace should not be mistaken fo…
Read full storyGlobal crude oil prices surged to near four-week highs after the 60-day US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU) expired without a permanent peace agreement. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed as Iran refu…
Read full storyThe National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) disbursed ₹2.82 crore under the Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) mechanism from utilisation of India's biological resources. Of this, ₹2.80 crore was released to 27 State Biodiv…
Read full storyCochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, delivered the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) named 'Mangrol' to the Indian Navy. The vessel features over 80% indigenous content, aligning with the 'Aatm…
Read full storyChief Justice of India Surya Kant addressed the 11th BRICS Legal Forum in New Delhi, emphasizing that timely justice delivery strengthens global trust, enhances ease of doing business, and boosts economic growth by maki…
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