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24 July 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 24 July 2026
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U.S. President Donald Trump's temporary 10% worldwide tariff has expired, triggering new tariffs on India and other countries over forced labour concerns. This development marks a shift in U.S. trade policy targeting la…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized at the East Asia Summit that international waterways must remain safe and unimpeded, condemning attacks on seafarers and civilian shipping. The Ministry of External Aff…
Read full storyThe US House of Representatives has passed a significant defense policy bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2027, amounting to a record $1.15 trillion. The approval, which came through a…
Read full storyAt the 21st East Asia Summit held in Manila, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized the need for safe and unblocked international waterways. He condemned attacks on seafarers and civilian shipping, advoc…
Read full storyDuring the ASEAN Regional Forum meetings in Manila, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized India's commitment to zero tolerance against terrorism. He engaged in discussions with Brunei’s Foreign Minister…
Read full storyThe 2nd Bharat Green Hydrogen Summit 2026 was addressed by Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, emphasizing India's potential as a global leader in the green hydrogen sector. The summit hi…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and conveyed India's support for the Philippines' ASEAN chairship. He highlighted that India-Philippines cooperation under the Str…
Read full storyUS President Donald Trump warned Iran of direct accountability for any further Houthi attacks on maritime vessels in the Red Sea. The Iran-backed Yemeni group has targeted commercial shipping since November 2023, disrup…
Read full storyRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of ASEAN ministerial meetings in Manila. Lavrov expressed Moscow's readiness to resolve the Ukraine conflict and reaffirmed c…
Read full storyThe Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting took place in Manila, Philippines, where External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar represented India. The meeting involved India, Japan, Australia, and the United States reaffirming…
Read full storyDuring its eighth Trade Policy Review at the World Trade Organization (WTO), India reaffirmed its commitment to a rule-based, transparent, and non-discriminatory multilateral trading system. This statement was made by C…
Read full storyUS President Donald Trump warned that the United States will strike 'very, very powerfully' any Iranian site attempting to rebuild its nuclear programme. Speaking alongside Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White Ho…
Read full storyFrance's parliament has enacted a significant bill prohibiting children under 15 from using social media platforms, marking a pivotal shift in digital regulations for youth. This legislation aims to protect minors from…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss India-China relations normalization, emphasizing that stable bilateral ties are crucial for building a 'multi-polar Asia' and 'mult…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held bilateral meetings with Foreign Ministers of Philippines, Russia, and Singapore in Manila on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit and ASEAN Regional Forum. With Russian coun…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar is on a two-day visit to Manila, Philippines, starting today, to engage in Foreign Minister level Meetings under the ASEAN framework. This includes discussions at the ASEAN-In…
Read full storyIndia is hosting the 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting in Chandigarh for three days starting today. Health Ministers and senior officials from BRICS nations will discuss health security, digital health, pandemic prep…
Read full storyThe UN's 2025 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report reveals global hunger decreased to 645 million in 2024 from 2023 levels, yet remains 61 million above pre-pandemic 2019 figures. Significantl…
Read full story46 cadres of a banned insurgent group surrendered in Manipur, marking a significant mass transition as confirmed by the Defence Ministry. Notably, none of these cadres were part of any prior peace agreements, indicating…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court of India has set aside the death sentence in the 1996 Rajasthan bus blast case, citing denial of effective legal representation and procedural lapses that compromised the right to a fair trial. This ru…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court will hear a plea by Shiv Sena (UBT) challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker's approval of a 'unilateral merger' of MPs. The petition argues that the merger provision under the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection…
Read full storyIndia's Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has approved a recombinant live attenuated dengue vaccine for use in individuals aged 4 to 60 years. The approval follows comprehensive scientific evaluation o…
Read full storyUnion Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav met UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell in New Delhi to discuss critical climate issues. The meeting aimed to address adaptation strategies, technology transfer, climate fi…
Read full storyIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that two oil tankers exploded and were immobilized while attempting to transit the southern route through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint. This in…
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