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7 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 7 August 2026
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India and Bhutan held a high-level bilateral meeting in New Delhi on trans-border river cooperation. The Indian delegation was led by Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil, while Bhutan was represented by Energy and Natur…
Read full storyPresident Droupadi Murmu has commenced a significant three-nation visit to Moldova, North Macedonia, and Romania, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian president to Moldova. This visit is crucial for enhancing diplo…
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The BIMSTEC security chiefs convened in New Delhi, hosted by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, to address joint actions against terrorism and endorse maritime law enforcement principles. This meeting is significant…
Read full storyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 11th Interpol Digital Forensic Expert Group Meeting in Gandhinagar, which also includes the First International Investigators Crime Competition and Summit. This event is sig…
Read full storyIndia and New Zealand elevated bilateral ties to a strategic partnership during PM Modi's meeting with PM Christopher Luxon in Auckland. Both nations set a target to double annual bilateral trade in goods and services t…
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On July 4, DMK, AIADMK, and BJP delegations met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, submitting memoranda demanding legal action against the participation of two private individuals in a recent Cabinet meeti…
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The Home Ministry has proposed a customized governance model for Ladakh under Article 371, aimed at addressing the unique needs of the region. This decision follows a meeting between the Centre and local civil society l…
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The U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, adviser to former President Donald Trump, are scheduled to travel to Doha, Qatar, for high-level meetings this week regarding U.S.-Iran relations. This development is sign…
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The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has requested a report from the Home Ministry regarding the Great Nicobar Project during its meeting focused on the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)'s report concerning the Andam…
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At the UNSC's Arria-formula meeting, India, represented by Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, condemned Pakistan's remarks regarding Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that the matter is strictly internal to India. This incident…
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The 52nd meeting of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) has directed basin States to utilize reservoir water judiciously, amid ongoing discussions about the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project. This decision…
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The Karnataka BJP is facing internal turmoil as national president Nitin Nabin convened a meeting to address discipline issues following allegations of cross-voting by some MLAs during recent elections. This incident hi…
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The article discusses UK Labour leader Keir Starmer's commitment to an 'orderly' transition of power as discussions among Labour MPs intensify regarding a potential bid for Prime Minister. This situation is significant…
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The Indian government has approved a 11.56 km metro extension from Noida Sector 142 to Botanical Garden. This decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 13, 2026. The ext…
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Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Indian National Congress party, met with farm union leaders to discuss their opposition to the proposed India-U.S. trade deal. The farm unions expressed concerns that the deal could negat…
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The article discusses the importance of higher education in reducing inequality and powering India's economy forward, as highlighted by VIT Chancellor G. Viswanathan at The Hindu Tech Summit 2026. He emphasized that as…
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Union Minister Hardeep Puri has accused Rahul Gandhi of running a 'smear campaign' against him. Puri acknowledged his past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, but said they had nothing to do with Epstein's crimes. Puri c…
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The power-sharing tussle within the Karnataka Congress party has escalated, as Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar skipped a pre-Budget meeting of two key departments and instead travelled to New Delhi. This highlight…
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DMK MP Tiruchi Siva has moved a privilege notice against Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal for holding a press conference on the Indo-US trade deal before briefing Parliament. This is seen as a violation of parliamentary n…
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Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Indian Railways' financial health has significantly improved over the last 10 years, achieving surplus revenue after meeting costs. This positive shift is primaril…
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The article discusses a 'very constructive' meeting between Denmark and the U.S. regarding the Greenlandic issue. This meeting at the senior official level in Washington is significant as it highlights the ongoing discu…
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Shashi Tharoor, a senior Congress leader, met with Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, indicating that they are on the same page. This comes after Tharoor had skipped a key party meeting for the upcoming Kerala polls,…
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Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, at the International Conference on Democracy and Election Management, proposed India's ECINet model to combat election misinformation. This initiative addresses a critica…
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Ukraine's allies are convening in Paris to deliberate on crucial security guarantees for Ukraine, contingent upon a potential ceasefire with Russia. These discussions are vital for shaping the future security architectu…
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