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8 August 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 8 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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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 57th Convocation of IIT Delhi, emphasizing continuous learning, problem-solving, and nation-building for a Viksit Bharat. He highlighted government reforms in space, semiconduc…
Read full storyUnion Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced at the 3rd India International FinTech Festival in New Delhi that India has achieved over 1,000 km of Secure Quantum Communication within three years, ahead of schedule. This m…
Read full storyDPIIT signed strategic MoUs with Cashfree Payments, Darwin Dynamics, Vultr India, Cars24, and Council for Startup India (CSI) to strengthen startup support. These partnerships aim to enhance digital payment infrastructu…
Read full storyUnion Health Minister J.P. Nadda released the knowledge paper 'AI in MedTech: Revolutionizing Healthcare Through Artificial Intelligence' at India Medical Device 2026 in New Delhi. The report outlines five key prioritie…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 57th Convocation of IIT Delhi, urging students to prioritize national interest in their decisions and focus on innovation, research, and emerging technologies to drive India's…
Read full storyThe National Health Authority's Scan and Share service under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission has achieved 25 crore OPD registrations, marking a significant milestone in digital health adoption. This service enables pati…
Read full storyThe Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, chaired by Dr. Radha Mohan Das Agrawal, presented its 259th, 260th, and 261st reports in Parliament on August 7, 2026. The 259th report focuses on…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 57th Convocation of IIT Delhi on August 8, 2026, as Chief Guest, addressing over 3,000 graduates including 587 Ph.D. scholars. He will present prestigious awards like the Pre…
Read full storyUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the 2nd National Port Security Conference 2026 in New Delhi, emphasizing technology-driven maritime security transformation. He stressed that port evaluation must include re…
Read full storyThe Kerala High Court ruled that non-payment of maintenance by a husband constitutes economic abuse, which falls under the definition of domestic violence under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.…
Read full storyUnion Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh informed Rajya Sabha that Gaganyaan mission has achieved major milestones including completion of Human Rated Launch Vehicle (HLVM3) development, Crew Escape System testing, and establi…
Read full storyThe LVM3-M6 mission successfully launched AST SpaceMobile's 6,100 kg BlueBird Block-2 satellite into 520 km LEO, marking the heaviest payload from Indian soil. This demonstrates India's growing commercial launch capabil…
Read full storyUnion Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav chaired the 27th Governing Body meeting of CCRAS in New Delhi, inaugurating research infrastructure at Pune, Ranikhet, and Nagpur. He launched CCRAS-PARAMPARA for documenting local…
Read full storyThe Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh informed Lok Sabha about Gaganyaan mission progress: Human Rated Launch Vehicle (HLVM3) development completed, Crew Escape System tested, and first uncrewed mission with Vyommitra t…
Read full storyISRO executed 20 Collision Avoidance Manoeuvres (CAMs) in 2025 and 9 in 2026 to protect its 20 active LEO satellites out of 22 total. India is advancing space debris mitigation through the Debris Free Space Mission (DFS…
Read full storyIran and Oman are reportedly collaborating on a plan to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transit. The Trump administration had previously rejected any arrangement gra…
Read full storyThe Ministry of Ayush, through NCISM and NCH established under 2020 Acts, has implemented major regulatory and curriculum reforms in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy education over the last three years. Key meas…
Read full storyThe Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) is considering raising the wage ceiling for insurance coverage from ₹21,000 to ₹30,000 per month. If implemented, this expansion would extend social security benefits to…
Read full storySonepur Bazari Opencast Mine in West Bengal's Raniganj Coalfield, a flagship mine of Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) under Coal India Limited (CIL), has achieved 105.34% of its coal production target (29.22 lakh tonnes…
Read full storyPM Modi launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' via video conferencing, a nationwide campaign against drug abuse targeting youth. The initiative originated as a pilot project in Varanasi (Kashi)…
Read full storyEPFO CEO emphasizes that recent reforms focus on simplifying access to Provident Fund savings through process reforms rather than mere digitization. Changes to claim settlement and withdrawal procedures aim to enhance u…
Read full storyU.S. President Trump announced that the U.S. and Israel will delay planned military strikes against Iran, contingent on a deal requiring the immediate and complete opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nu…
Read full storyIndia has successfully developed its first indigenous Expendable Turbo Jet Engine with a thrust of 350 kg, marking a significant milestone in its defence capabilities. Developed by the Defence Research and Development O…
Read full storyThe Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the first flight test of the long-range surface-to-air missile named Kusha from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. This test is signifi…
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