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10 August 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 10 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 Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Tehran will not engage in direct talks with the U.S. as long as Washington violates the June 2024 interim nuclear deal. Iran links reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to U.S.…
Read full storyIsraeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu rejected US President Donald Trump's 15-point Gaza peace plan during a cabinet meeting, insisting Israel will not withdraw forces until Hamas is genuinely disarmed. Netanyahu emphasized con…
Read full storyIndia has successfully developed its first privately built Full Flow Staged Combustion (FFSC) rocket engine, joining an elite group of only three commercial entities globally — SpaceX and Stoke Space from the USA, and L…
Read full storyRussia has proposed a railway route connecting to the Indian Ocean and India to reduce reliance on critical maritime chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz and Bosphorus Strait. Deputy PM Marat Khusnullin highlighted str…
Read full storyDefence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Operation Sindoor conveyed a global message of India's zero-tolerance approach to terrorism, emphasizing the country's commitment to protecting its citizens and national honour…
Read full storyIran's Security Chief Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr has issued a list of demands to the US, including lifting the naval blockade and withdrawing military forces, before reopening the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic waterway…
Read full storyUkraine President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed an agreement with the United States for monthly deliveries of Patriot interceptor missiles during his visit to Belgrade. This development highlights ongoing Western militar…
Read full storyThe United States has rejected China's establishment of a national nature reserve at Scarborough Reef in the South China Sea, stating it could restrict Filipino fishermen's access to traditional fishing grounds as guara…
Read full storyThe XI BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting concluded in Bhopal on August 7, 2026, under India's BRICS Chairship, adopting the Bhopal Declaration. The declaration advances cooperation in cultural industries, UNESCO nominati…
Read full storyThe 11th BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting convened in Bhopal under India's BRICS Chairship, adopting the Bhopal Declaration to enhance cultural cooperation among BRICS nations. Representatives from 14 countries — 10 BRI…
Read full storyThe US Senate overwhelmingly passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, imposing 100% tariffs on petroleum imports from Russia, China, India, Iran, and North Korea. The bill targets nations pu…
Read full storyIndia and Sri Lanka reviewed bilateral cooperation in the power sector during a meeting in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, while the Sri L…
Read full storyTelangana Police have been ranked first nationally in tackling cybercrime, highlighting the state's effective digital policing framework. The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) launched a dedicated helpline (871266…
Read full storyThe Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Supreme Court via affidavit that a foreign citizen cannot be deported unless their home country confirms nationality. This submission came in a plea challenging indefinite deten…
Read full storyUS President Donald Trump signed two executive orders targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism, challenging the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling he criticized as 'un…
Read full storyIndia has formally assigned names to 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh, countering China's earlier move of assigning 'fictitious names' to the same territory. This is the fourth such list released by India since 2017, rein…
Read full storyThe 19th India-Singapore Foreign Office Consultations were held in New Delhi, co-chaired by Secretary (East) Rudrendra Tandon and Singapore's Permanent Secretary (Policy). Both sides reviewed bilateral cooperation under…
Read full storyThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the 135.87 km Guwahati-Tezpur 4-lane access-controlled corridor on NH-15 in Assam at Rs 8,970.20 crore under BOT Toll mode. The project includes 5 major bypasses (58.7…
Read full storyBangladesh warned of likely ramifications on bilateral ties after former PM Sheikh Hasina made accusations during a press event in India. Dhaka termed the remarks an affront to its sovereignty and a grievous insult to t…
Read full storyThe Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) questioned Meta's global team in New Delhi on compliance with Indian laws, emphasizing that platforms cannot operate solely under US laws. The discussions f…
Read full storyIran announced it is in the final stage of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint. US President Donald Trump indicated a deal could be announced this week. If finalis…
Read full storyThe Union Cabinet approved an ₹8,970-crore access-controlled corridor connecting Guwahati to Tezpur spanning 135 km with four lanes and an IAF emergency landing facility. This strategic infrastructure project will halve…
Read full storyIran announced on August 5, 2026, that it is in the final stage of drafting an agreement with Oman concerning the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint. This development has fueled optimism for a potential…
Read full storyThe BRICS Summit is scheduled for September 2025 in New Delhi under the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'. This marks India's hosting of the expanded BRICS grouping after the 20…
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