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25 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 25 August 2026
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24 verified current-affairs updates for major exams.
Home Minister Amit Shah directed security agencies to identify and eliminate threats early, emphasizing a security policy addressing geopolitical instability, energy insecurity, radicalisation, and cyber misinformation.…
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Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi wrote to PM Modi demanding a fresh questionnaire for an effective caste census. They urged providing a drop-down list of castes to avoid duplication due to sub-caste…
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RBI's State of Economy report highlights India's resilient domestic demand and strong economic activity despite broad-based food price inflation. Global risks from West Asia conflicts and US tariffs pose challenges, whi…
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The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has intensified in the Black Sea region, disrupting critical shipping routes and reducing exports of sunflower oil and yellow peas. India, a major importer of both commodities, faces…
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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal indicated India is developing a framework to exempt high-tech companies, including Japanese firms, from mandatory BIS certification for imported equipment. This move addresses concerns rai…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 53rd PRAGATI meeting, reviewing six major infrastructure projects across nine states with a cumulative investment exceeding Rs 30,000 crore. He emphasized timely execution and in…
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The Allahabad High Court ruled that wearing a headscarf is not an essential religious practice in Islam for women, dismissing a petition challenging a college's dress code. The court found no factual basis or material e…
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The Supreme Court, led by CJI Surya Kant, directed the Election Commission to submit an affidavit detailing the exact number of appeals for inclusion and exclusion in West Bengal's electoral rolls. This intervention com…
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The United States has removed Syria from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list, a designation held since 1979. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated this move aims to foster investment and promote political and economi…
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The U.S. Treasury Department imposed fresh sanctions on 60 individuals, entities, and vessels linked to Iran's oil and petrochemical trade, escalating pressure on Tehran's revenue streams. Notably, Chinese financial ins…
Read full storyNational Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit to attend the 25th round of Special Representatives talks on the India-China boundary issue with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. This high-le…
Read full storyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 9th National Security Strategies Conference-2026 in New Delhi, directing zero tolerance against infiltration and mandating AI-based analysis of Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) dat…
Read full storyCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal led India's largest-ever business delegation (200+ representatives) to Japan from 24-27 August, addressing Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) and holding meetings with top Japanese firm…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation across key sectors. The delegation included Indian Ambassador Vinay Kuma…
Read full storyThe RBI announced a 2-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction of ₹1.75 lakh crore under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) on August 25, 2026, with reversal on August 27, 2026. The auction window operates fro…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with 50 IFS Officer Trainees of the 2025 batch at Seva Teerth, emphasizing grassroots-level diplomatic engagement, digital transformation of Indian missions, and leveraging civili…
Read full storyThe Election Commission of India (ECI) held the second regional conference on Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELC 2.0) and ECINET in Lucknow. CEC Gyanesh Kumar addressed students and teachers from Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing E…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India released the All-India House Price Index (HPI) for Q1:2026-27 with base year 2022-23, covering 18 major cities. The index rose 1.1% quarter-on-quarter to 117.5, driven by Chandigarh, Lucknow, a…
Read full storyRBI imposed a ₹2 lakh penalty on The Pragathi Co-operative Bank Limited, Karnataka on August 20, 2026, for violating Section 20 read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, and non-compliance with RBI direc…
Read full storyVice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan launched India's first non-GMO high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed developed by Gourmet Popcornica at Musunuru, Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh on August 24, 2026. This indigenous i…
Read full storyThe Government of India announced the re-issue of 6.94% GS 2036 dated security for a notified amount of ₹34,000 crore through RBI on August 28, 2026, with settlement on August 31, 2026. The auction will use the multiple…
Read full storyThe 3rd India-Cambodia JWGTI meeting held on 24 Aug 2026 in Phnom Penh reviewed bilateral trade growth of 36% to USD 406.78M in 2025-26, with 63.25% YoY growth in Q1 2026-27. Key outcomes include UPI-KHQR linkage launch…
Read full storyTalabira II & III coal mine in Odisha, allocated to NLC India Ltd. in 2016 under the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, achieved record production of 19.14 MT in FY 2025-26 with 11.28% YoY growth. The mine deployed ad…
Read full storyOn August 23, 2026, RBI conducted LAF operations with MSF at 5.50% absorbing ₹9,531 crore and SDF at 5.00% absorbing ₹1,62,921 crore, resulting in net liquidity absorption of ₹1,53,390 crore. All money market segments (…
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