Latest digest · 24 September 2026 · National · Defence. Source-linked reports from PIB, RBI, AIR and national dailies, organised for exam revision.
Opposition parties, led by Congress, have demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after a report revealed that the two other Election Commissioners recorded formal dissent on key decisions. The…
The Election Commission of India (ECI) responded to an Indian Express report that two of three Election Commissioners recorded objections at least 14 times over 10 months, alleging major decisions were made without thei…
A Climate Impact Lab report projects that a 'Super El Niño' in 2026 could cause 15,800 additional heat deaths in India, highlighting the severe health impacts of extreme heat. The report describes this El Niño as a 'pos…
In a split verdict, Supreme Court Justice Datta held that the inclusion of a Union Minister in the selection panel for the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners fails the 'perception test' of independen…
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New York, where India raised concerns over the US 'Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act' tha…
FSSAI has proposed a single-phase rollout of Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling (FOPNL) for packaged foods high in salt, sugar, or fat. In an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court, the regulator suggested a red hexago…
The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹811 crore contract with an Indian company for 160 SAT-SAAW glide bombs for the Indian Air Force under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh was present at…
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) informed the Supreme Court that front-of-pack nutrition labelling (FOPNL) will be implemented in a single phase, not multiple phases. FSSAI sought four months to…
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today celebrated the magnificent greater one-horned rhinoceros on the occasion of World Rhino Day and lauded all those at the forefront of its protection. He noted that Assam now holds…
Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today inaugurated the 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The five-day event, being organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti fr…
Union Minister of Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy held discussions with a delegation of the European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) in New Delhi, calling for stronger India-EU cooperati…
The Madras High Court ruled that no prior sanction is required under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to prosecute public servants in disproportionate assets cases. Justice V. Lakshminarayanan refused to di…
Houthi rebels have deployed fighters on Greater Hanish and Lesser Hanish islands, located 160 km north of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, tightening their control over southern Red Sea shipping routes. This strategic move thr…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in all 21 NDA-ruled states by 2029. He also stated the government will deport all illegal immigrants and commented on Gen Z p…
The article examines regulatory challenges surrounding Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) in India, highlighting their misuse for tax benefits and money laundering despite poor electoral compliance. It di…
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has highlighted India’s readiness for BRICS 2026. In a post on X, Shri Modi said; “All set for BRICS 2026! @BricsIndia2026” All set for BRICS 2026!@BricsIndia2026
The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Centre regarding the closure of Metro stations during protests by the Chief Justice of India (CJP). The Court stated it would intervene only if the Executive's discretionary powe…
Justice Pushpendra Bhati was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The oath was administered by Vinai Kumar Saxena, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh holding additional charge of J&K…
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush and Minister of State, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, called upon States and Union Territories to strengthen the delivery of a…
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The President of India is pleased to appoint Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, Lt. Governor of Ladakh to discharge the functions of the Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, in addition to his own duties, during the absence, on lea…
INDIA bloc parties announced a gherao of the Odisha Assembly on September 29 to protest against the Centre's new mining law, which they allege prevents mineral-rich states like Odisha from recovering previously uncollec…
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized that the 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies will create new opportunities for women's political leadership. He stated that upcoming years will s…
From tradition to innovation, Ayurveda can shape a healthier tomorrow: Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav Ayurveda Day 2026 to become a National Health Communication Campaign: Shri Prataprao Jadhav 07 SEP 2026 2:55PM…
Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today highlighted the significance of greater representation of women in democratic institutions, referring to the provision of 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and Stat…
Coal India Limited (CIL) has witnessed a sharp improvement in coal production and supplies to the power sector with rainfall receding across its mining regions. CIL’s average daily coal production, rose by 35%, which wa…
Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today laid the foundation stone for ₹110 crore infrastructure development projects at Gauhati University, including a new multidisciplinary academic building, a new boy…
The Commission has decided to hold bye-elections to fill vacancies in the following Assembly Constituencies: Sl. No. Name of State Number and Name of Reason of vacancy 1. 35-Madurantakam (SC) Resignation of Tmt.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated India's defence policy has shifted from reactive to proactive, highlighting the nation's emergence as self-reliant and confident in defence. He credited India's 2016 entry into the…
NITI Aayog's e-FAST India initiative launched the Platform for Aggregating Clean Transport (PACT) at the 5th e-FAST India Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Member NITI Aayog Rajiv Gauba inaugurated PACT, a flagship platform des…
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