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12 August 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 12 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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The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that rape survivors can terminate pregnancies up to 24 weeks without court approval under the MTP Act, 1971. The Division Bench in Jabalpur clarified that judicial proceedings under A…
Read full storyA Lok Sabha panel ruled that Justice Varma's withdrawal from a statutory inquiry cannot halt the proceedings, emphasizing that such inquiries cannot depend on a judge's unilateral decision, especially after substantial…
Read full storyPresident Droupadi Murmu has assented to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, passed by Parliament last month. The amendment extends statutory protection to the national song 'Vande Matar…
Read full storyParliament passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, after Rajya Sabha returned the Money Bill to Lok Sabha following discussion. As a Money Bill under Article 110, Rajya Sabha could only recommend amen…
Read full storyThe Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, chaired by Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, presented its 392nd Report on August 11, 2026, after adoption on August 6, 2026. The…
Read full storyThe Ministry of Ayush, under the IEC scheme, promotes Yoga and Naturopathy through National/State Arogya Fairs, Yoga Fests, International Day of Yoga (21st June), and Naturopathy Day (18th November). Expenditure data fo…
Read full storyThe Rajya Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2021, in the absence of Opposition members, aiming to streamline tribunal functioning by abolishing certain appellate tribunals and transferring their functions to High…
Read full storyTamil Nadu faces a delimitation dilemma as political parties must reach consensus before parliamentary discussion. The issue involves redrawing constituency boundaries which could alter political representation in the s…
Read full storyOn July 29, 2026, the Supreme Court upheld the CBI's clean chit to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in the alleged coal block allocation scam. Congress leader Sonia Gandhi stated that history will remember him a…
Read full storyCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the 10th Foundation Day of Government e-Marketplace (GeM) in New Delhi, emphasizing its role in ensuring transparent, efficient public procurement of right quality products at ri…
Read full storyThe government proposes reintroducing Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) of 0.25–0.5% on UPI transactions above ₹2,000, reversing the zero-MDR policy in place since 2019. This move could disincentivize banks and fintechs from…
Read full storyThe Centre is set to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2024 to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) amid widespread backlash. Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly passed a resolution urging the Cen…
Read full storyPresident Droupadi Murmu has given assent to a Bill amending the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, to criminalise intentional insult to the national song 'Vande Mataram'. The amendment expands the Act'…
Read full storyDelhi Police authorised pellet gun use against protestors at Jantar Mantar on July 20, as per a Rapid Action Force (RAF) general diary entry registered at Parliament Street police station on July 22. The entry followed…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court has ruled that the use of pellet guns by police in 'exceptional circumstances' constitutes part of a graded response mechanism for crowd control. The apex court will examine specific incidents where pe…
Read full storyUnion Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal celebrated GeM's 10th Foundation Day at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, outlining five priorities for the next decade including AI-enabled procurement, last-mile access via Suvidha Kendr…
Read full storyIndia has surpassed 300 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed electricity generation capacity, achieving over 60% of its 500 GW target for 2030. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy confirmed this milestone, highlig…
Read full storyUnion Minister Prataprao Jadhav chaired the 5th Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting on Ayush in New Delhi, focusing on Yoga and Naturopathy's role in preventive healthcare. The meeting highlighted India's insti…
Read full storyThe Lok Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2021, without debate amid opposition protests, establishing a Search-cum-Selection Committee to oversee appointments to key national tribunals. Law Minister Kiren Rijiju…
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. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnu…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court clarified that states have the authority to withdraw FIRs filed against students during the Citizenship Justice Project (CJP) protests, provided such withdrawal follows due legal process. This came aft…
Read full storyIndia will conduct its first caste enumeration since Independence during Census 2027, with Ladakh leading the initiative. The census form is expected to contain 40 questions, and defence structures will be recorded on p…
Read full storyThe Indian Navy and US Navy will conduct the 8th edition of their bilateral Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, from August 10-14, 2026. This five-day exercise includes SMEE…
Read full storyRaksha Mantri Rajnath Singh addressed the 'Sindoor Maharaktadan Yatra' blood donation camp at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt on August 9, 2026, praising Operation Sindoor for eliminating terrorists in Pakistan and sending a…
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