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29 August 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 29 August 2026
AI summaries of PIB, RBI, All India Radio and national newspaper reports, organised for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State-PSC revision. Every story links to its source.
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Iran'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 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 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…
Read full storyIndia and China released an eight-point outcome document following diplomatic talks, agreeing to discuss ways to improve understanding of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in appropriate areas for better border managemen…
Read full storyThe Wall Street Journal and CBS News reported that CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned Russia against attacking NATO members, based on U.S. intelligence assessments that Moscow might test the alliance's collective defenc…
Read full storyIndia and China held the 25th round of Special Representatives talks on the boundary question in Beijing, reaffirming commitment to peace and tranquility in border areas. Both sides agreed to maintain dialogue through d…
Read full storyNational Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the 25th round of Special Representatives' Talks on the India-China Boundary Question in Beijing. Both sides agreed to continue workin…
Read full storyRailways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced Indian Railways' plan to four-lane all seven high-density routes spanning nearly 11,000 km, which carry a major share of national rail traffic. This infrastructure upgrade ai…
Read full storyIndia's Ministry of External Affairs strongly rejected the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination's (CERD) concerns over alleged large-scale violations by law enforcement against ethnic and ethno-relig…
Read full storyIndia and China agreed to hold the next meeting of the Expert-Level Mechanism (ELM) on trans-border rivers in September 2024 and to maintain communication on sharing hydrological data. This development follows recent di…
Read full storyThe Trump administration's renewed economic pressure on Iran through sanctions faces significant challenges due to China's deepening trade and energy ties with Tehran. China continues to import Iranian oil and invest in…
Read full storyUnion Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal chaired the India-Japan Industry Roundtable on Semiconductors and AI in Tokyo on August 25, 2026, attended by 21 leading Japanese firms. He highlighted India's semiconductor demand p…
Read full storyThe 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 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 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 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…
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