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24 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 24 August 2026
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Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, heading the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, chaired a high-level CEO Roundtable in New Delhi and reiterated the government's target for the chemical sector to achieve a $1 tril…
Read full storyUnion Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav addressed the Ministerial Dialogue at UNCCD COP17, urging diversified, adequate, predictable and sustained international financing for land restoration and drought resilience.…
Read full storyUnion Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced in Tokyo that India will amend regulations and introduce new rules within two months to address concerns of companies setting up manufacturing operations. He met two major…
Read full storyUnion Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched revamped Dak Sewa and Dak MITRA apps in New Delhi, alongside inaugurating renovated buildings of 14 post offices across ten states. These digital initiatives a…
Read full storyIran announced it will impose service fees on vessels from authorised countries transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint. The fees, covering maritime, environmental, and logistical services, wer…
Read full storyThe 18th BRICS Academic Forum commenced in Lucknow on Monday as part of India's BRICS Presidency, organized by ORF, RIS, and University of Lucknow. The forum focuses on "Building Resilient and Inclusive Global Value Cha…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with space sector startup CEOs, urging them to build a robust ecosystem that attracts global talent to India. He acknowledged the trust startups have shown in government policies…
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India mobilised $73 billion in foreign exchange inflows within 11 weeks, exceeding the scale and speed of the RBI's 2013 FCNR(B) swap scheme. The finance ministry highlighted this as a record pace of forex accumulation,…
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee stated that 23,000 citizenship certificates have been issued under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), while 2.3 lakh applications were received. Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari c…
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The Allahabad High Court referred the conduct of a Divisional Commissioner for criminal contempt after a judicial officer alleged receiving repeated calls from the Commissioner's office on July 15, 2026, while on leave.…
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Strong FCNR(B) deposit inflows have prompted Jefferies to revise its dollar mobilisation estimate upward to $90-100 billion by August 31, from an earlier $70-80 billion. FCNR(B) allows NRIs to hold foreign currency depo…
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the deportation of three fugitives linked to the Bambiha Gang from Malaysia, highlighting India's growing international cooperation in combating organized crime. This operation is…
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India lifted its wheat export ban imposed in May 2022 to control domestic prices, citing farmers' interests amid depressed local prices. As the world's second-largest wheat producer, this policy reversal aims to support…
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The Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that extra-polar ocean regions recorded an average temperature of 21.1°C, surpassing the previous record set in March 2024. This marks the hottest day ever observed for glo…
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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged Japanese auto and capital goods firms to deepen localisation, establish R&D centres and Global Capability Centres (GCCs), and expand manufacturing in India. He positioned India as a…
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ICICI Bank plans to raise $1 billion via five-year bonds, its fourth issuance this month, pushing total dollar bond sales by Indian banks past $10 billion since the RBI opened the overseas borrowing window. This surge i…
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SEBI has launched an IT Resilience Index for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) like stock exchanges, depositories, and clearing corporations to enhance cybersecurity, operational continuity, and critical system…
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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India will amend regulations and introduce new rules within two months to boost semiconductor and auto component manufacturing. The government has simplified the Bureau of I…
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ICICI Bank raised $1 billion via a five-year private dollar bond, while Union Bank of India secured $600 million in its first international dollar issue in over a decade, aided by RBI's special swap window. UCO Bank als…
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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Modi government of undermining reservation by keeping government posts vacant and privatizing PSUs. He argued that vacant posts deny SC/ST/OBC candidates their constitut…
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran at a press conference on Monday at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT). President Donald Trump has also threatened sanctions against n…
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SEBI data reveals that traders under 30 years now constitute 43% of equity derivatives participants, with a sharp rise in their trading losses during FY26. Lower-income individuals and those from smaller towns are incre…
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The Monetary Policy Committee's hawkish stance and the ongoing West Asia conflict have created uncertainty for the Indian rupee and bond yields. However, record foreign exchange inflows provide the RBI with a buffer to…
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that a U.S. memorandum offers the best path to resolve the stalled nuclear negotiations, emphasizing that no provision constitutes capitulation. This signals potential progress…
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