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9 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Today’s digest · 9 August 2026
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President's Colours to Puducherry Police, recognizing its bravery and dedication since the DGP post was created on October 1, 1963. He highlighted the replacement of British-e…
Read full storyThe Union Cabinet approved GOBARdhan, India's National Unified Scheme for Compressed Biogas, with an outlay of Rs.23,731 crore for FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36. The scheme aims to increase domestic CBG production nearly ten…
Read full storyA delegation of the All India Kisan Coordination Committee (AIKCC) met Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi, expressing strong support for the ethanol blending programme while dem…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' via video conferencing, initiating a 100-week nationwide Jan Bhagidari campaign against substance abuse. Over 10,000 location…
Read full storyThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the BHAVYA-Rasayan Scheme to establish three dedicated Chemical Parks across India, as announced in the Union Budget 2026-27. The scheme involves Centre-State contribut…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on July 23, 2026, a fast-track court mechanism in the Delhi High Court to expedite trials under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. This move follows ma…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced the establishment of fast-track courts to address paper leak cases, emphasizing the government's commitment to safeguarding students' futures. This initiative aims to ensure swift…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the 'Viksit Bharat' vision to evolve into a mass movement, emphasizing the crucial role of youth in this initiative. He highlighted that citizen welfare must be central to all…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 75 redeveloped railway stations across 20 states under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) from Jalandhar, Punjab. This initiative, which is one of the largest station redevel…
Read full storyThe National Health Authority (NHA) concluded a two-day National Review Meeting in New Delhi focused on the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Th…
Read full storyMinister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav announced that Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY has facilitated cashless treatment worth over ₹1,90,000 crore nationwide, cementing its status as the world's largest health assurance…
Read full storyThe two-day National Review Meeting on Disease Surveillance and Public Health Programmes was held in New Delhi, organized by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Senior health officials from all 36 States and Unio…
Read full storyUnion Minister Pralhad Joshi chaired a review meeting in New Delhi to enhance India's foodgrain storage ecosystem. The meeting focused on the proposed Storage Policy and the Private Entrepreneurs Guarantee (PEG) Scheme,…
Read full storyThe Government of India has refuted a fraudulent approval letter claiming to offer a loan of ₹5 lakh under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) for a processing fee of ₹350. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has iden…
Read full storyThe Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme has successfully sanctioned loans to over two lakh micro food processing enterprises across India, as announced by Union Minister Chir…
Read full storyOn World Population Day 2026, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched a Monthly Webinar Series on Best Practices under the National Health Mission. This initiative aims to create a platform for States a…
Read full storyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the importance of a secure border, a prosperous border region, and a vigilant society for national security during a recent announcement. He highlighted the Vibrant Villages Prog…
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The Indian government has allocated ₹2,545.50 crore to Andhra Pradesh under the VB-G RAM G scheme, aimed at enhancing rural development. This initiative is designed to strengthen durable infrastructure and expand liveli…
Read full storyUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the benefits of the ethanol blending programme at the Viksit Bharat Conclave in New Delhi. He emphasized the importance of promoting alternative biofuels for energy security and…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Rajasthan and Gujarat on the following day. In Rajasthan, he will inaugurate the Terminal Building of Jodhpur Airport and launch the Modified UDAN scheme aimed at enhancing r…
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Delhi Chief Minister recently launched an Electric Vehicle (EV) subsidy portal aimed at providing a comprehensive platform for information related to the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026. This initiative is significan…
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The VB-G Ram G scheme was launched in Mukkavaripalli, Tirupati district, with a focus on enhancing rural employment and prioritizing farmer welfare. This initiative is significant as it aims to support agricultural comm…
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The Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Abdul Nazeer, emphasized the need for enhanced collaboration between industry and academia during the first convocation of the Central University of Andhra Pradesh (CUAP). He highlighted…
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The VB-G RAM-G scheme, effective from July 1, 2023, has raised Tamil Nadu's contribution to 40%, while the Centre has reduced its share in Centrally-sponsored programmes. This shift is seen as detrimental to the financi…
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