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30 August 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 30 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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India has become a major petrol supplier to Russia following Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries that disrupted domestic fuel production. Since 2022, India significantly increased crude oil imports from Russia…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a State Visit to Uzbekistan (29-30 August) and attend the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic (31 August-1 September) in 2026. The visit aims to deepen India-Uzbekista…
Read full storyCBN's MP Unit seized 66.8 lakh psychotropic tablets (Alprazolam, Tramadol, Nitrazepam, Clonazepam) under Operation Vajra 2.0 on Aug 27-28, 2026, intercepting a UP-registered truck on Chandigarh-Baddi route. One arrest m…
Read full storyOn August 25, 2026, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted two intelligence-led operations at Bengaluru and Pune railway stations, seizing a cumulative 18 kg of synthetic drugs including 14.9 kg ampheta…
Read full storyThe government clarified that the revised CBG price of ₹2,110/MMBtu under GOBARdhan Scheme includes ₹215/MMBtu affordability support, making effective cost ₹1,895/MMBtu — a 28% increase over previous ₹1,478/MMBtu. This…
Read full storyThe UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UNCERD) expressed concerns over hate speech, hate crimes, citizenship policies, and minority treatment in India. The committee issued recommendations urging…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi commenced a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic to strengthen India's strategic partnerships in Central Asia. The visit aims to deepen civilisational ties and enhance cooper…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyz Republic starting today, with the first leg being a two-day visit to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, at the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyo…
Read full storyThe International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has lost its external power supply, leaving its six non-operating reactors dependent on emergency diesel generators…
Read full storyThe Union Petroleum Ministry clarified that the revised offtake framework for Compressed Biogas (CBG) will result in only a 28% price increase due to government-funded support. This ensures CBG plants operate sustainabl…
Read full storyA special court has taken cognisance of the NIA chargesheet in the 2025 Red Fort blast case, where the accused are alleged to have links with Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, an offshoot of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent. Th…
Read full storyIndia's foreign exchange reserves surged by $12.4 billion to a record high of $729.3 billion for the week ended August 21, 2024, according to RBI data. Foreign currency assets, the largest component, rose by $9.4 billio…
Read full storyFSSAI has proposed mandatory front-of-pack red pictorial warnings for food products high in fat, sugar, and salt (HFSS) through an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court. The initiative aims to provide simple, prominent,…
Read full storyThe Centre's assurance that existing e-KYC verified job cards remain valid until new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued highlights ongoing implementation challenges in MGNREGA. With 57 lakh active workers awaiting…
Read full storyPM Modi participated in Khelo India Dialogue on Aug 27, 2026, unveiling a comprehensive sports vision from Red Fort on Independence Day. He highlighted India's absence in nearly half of Olympic disciplines, citing only…
Read full storyThe Government has started calibrated release of onions from buffer stocks to ensure adequate domestic availability and moderate seasonal price pressures. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution c…
Read full storyRaksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the re-developed Hutatma Smruti Smarak at Patradevi, Goa on August 26, 2026, honoring satyagrahis of the 1955 Goa liberation movement. He highlighted national unity, the 1961 Oper…
Read full storyCongress has demanded President's Rule in Madhya Pradesh after Minister Vijay Shah allegedly called Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who briefed on Operation Sindoor, a 'sister' of Pahalgam terrorists. Media reports claim the MP…
Read full storyThe Bombay High Court has urged the Centre to consider amending the Aadhaar Act to address a critical gap in inter-agency coordination and document verification that has enabled foreign nationals to fraudulently obtain…
Read full storyThe Lok Sabha Secretariat issued disqualification notices to 20 rebel TMC MPs under the anti-defection law (Tenth Schedule), coinciding with the Supreme Court agreeing to hear TMC's plea for expedited adjudication. The…
Read full storyChief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar addressed over 500 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and 30 BLO Supervisors in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, calling them the foundational pillars of India's democracy. He highlighted that…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 10th anniversary of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on August 25, 2026, highlighting its transformative impact on India's digital payments ecosystem. He invited citizens to share…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court has agreed to hear TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's plea seeking a time-bound decision on the disqualification of 20 rebel TMC MPs under the anti-defection law (Tenth Schedule). These MPs had merged with…
Read full storyNational Security Advisor Ajit Doval held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to advance border delimitation and reinforce peace along the LAC. Both sides discussed mechanisms to consolidate tranquili…
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