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24 August 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 24 August 2026
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Iran 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 storyIranian 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…
Read full storyThe article highlights a significant trend in India's female labour force participation rate (FLFPR), noting that while overall participation has increased, the growth is predominantly driven by rural areas rather than…
Read full storyRaksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari virtually conducted Bhumi Pujan for five defence expansion projects worth Rs 3,500 crore at GRSE and YIL facilities in Kolkata on August 23, 2026. The proj…
Read full storyChina's Foreign Ministry stated the India-China border situation is 'generally stable at the moment' amid reports of rising tension in Arunachal Pradesh. India's MEA emphasized maintaining peace in border areas is of 'u…
Read full storyNational Security Advisor Ajit Doval is visiting Beijing ahead of the BRICS Summit on September 12, signaling preparations for Chinese President Xi Jinping's first visit to India in seven years. The visit aims to secure…
Read full storyThe BRICS Sports Ministers' Meeting concluded in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, under India's BRICS Chairship 2026, adopting the BRICS Sports Joint Declaration by consensus. The declaration emphasizes cooperation in you…
Read full storyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the 9th National Security Strategies Conference in New Delhi on January 18-19, 2025. The two-day hybrid conference will host over 850 officers from central and state security fo…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Moscow for a two-day visit to co-chair the 27th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation with R…
Read full storyThe National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought a response from the Centre regarding a petition challenging recent amendments to the Ganga protection rules. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar begins a two-day official visit to Russia to co-chair the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultur…
Read full storyDefence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually presided over Bhumi Pujan for three expansion projects of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) and two projects of Yantra India Limited. He emphasized India's significant…
Read full storyBangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's planned visit to India remains uncertain as State Minister for Foreign Affairs emphasized national interest over haste. India invited Rahman for a bilateral visit and to attend the BRICS s…
Read full storyUnion Minister Hardeep Singh Puri visited Mauritius (Aug 20-21, 2026) where India and Mauritius signed a G2G MoU on oil/gas cooperation and a 5-year IOCL-STC supply agreement for MS, HSD, and ATF — India's first long-te…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized that India-Bangladesh relations must be grounded in mutual respect and mutual interest during his address at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum in New Delhi. He hig…
Read full storyChief Justice of India Surya Kant addressed the 11th BRICS Legal Forum in New Delhi, emphasizing that timely justice delivery strengthens global trust, enhances ease of doing business, and boosts economic growth by maki…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar will undertake a two-day official visit to Russia starting tomorrow to co-chair the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientifi…
Read full storyThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) launched the Employees' Enrolment Campaign 2026 (EEC 2026) to bring uncovered workers under social security net. The campaign enables voluntary compliance by employers t…
Read full storyThe BRICS Youth Ministers' Meeting concluded in Visakhapatnam with the adoption of a Joint Statement aimed at expanding youth cooperation in education, skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, and social development. The m…
Read full storyThe 14th India-Nepal Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting concluded in Dehradun, reviewing bilateral cooperation and reaffirming commitment to strengthen border management and security. Indian delegation was led by Joint S…
Read full storySenior BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was sworn in as the 23rd President of Bangladesh at Bangabhaban, Dhaka, with the oath administered by Deputy Speaker Kaiser Kamal. A veteran politician and former BNP Genera…
Read full storyCongress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the Supreme Court's August 2026 majority judgment redefining 'industry' under labour law, warning it weakens worker safeguards and injects uncertainty into labour relations. The…
Read full storyChief Justice of India Surya Kant introduced the concept of 'Nyaya-nomics' at the BRICS+ Legal Forum, emphasizing that courts must ensure trust, predictability, and stability in justice delivery to drive economic growth…
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