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24 September 2026 · exam-relevant news
Weekly roundup · 24 September 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 and the Netherlands have strengthened strategic partnership and cooperation in the water sector. Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil and Vice Minister for Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands, Jaap Slo…
Read full storyBangladesh’s national carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines, has signed an agreement with Boeing to purchase 11 new aircraft, thereby planning to expand its aviation sector and open new international routes.
Read full storyThe Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis said that its forces had intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis. The coalition said the missiles were aimed at the Saudi cities of Taif and Yanbu.
Read full storyOpposition parties, led by Congress, have demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after a report revealed that the two other Election Commissioners recorded formal dissent on key decisions. The…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conducted a series of bilateral and multilateral meetings in New York on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). He met with Netherlands Foreign Minister…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar co-chaired the L.69 Consultative Ministerial Interaction on UNSC reform with Saint Lucian counterpart Alva Baptist. The meeting focused on pressing for UN Security Council refor…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated September 22, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹10 lakh (Rupees Ten Lakh only) on Hero Fincorp Limited (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions o…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated September 24, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹3.10 lakh (Rupees Three lakh ten thousand only) on Ola Financial Services Private Limited (the company) for non-c…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated September 22, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.70 lakh (Rupees Two lakh seventy thousand only) on KLM Axiva Finvest Limited (the company) for non-compliance w…
Read full storyThe National Institute of Sowa Rigpa (NISR), Leh, celebrated the 11th Ayurveda Day at its New Academic Building, Saboo Thang, Leh, on September 23, 2026. The programme was organised under the theme “Ayurveda for a Healt…
Read full storyUS Ambassador to India Sergio Gor today witnessed the India-US joint military Exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas 2026’ at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan and highlighted the strength of the India-US defence partnership.
Read full storyThe Election Commission of India (ECI) responded to an Indian Express report that two of three Election Commissioners recorded objections at least 14 times over 10 months, alleging major decisions were made without thei…
Read full storyA Climate Impact Lab report projects that a 'Super El Niño' in 2026 could cause 15,800 additional heat deaths in India, highlighting the severe health impacts of extreme heat. The report describes this El Niño as a 'pos…
Read full storySecretary (West) Sibi George participated in the second G7 Development Ministers meeting organised by the G7 Chair, France, on the sidelines of the UNGA in New York. In his remarks, Mr George emphasized India’s human-ce…
Read full storyThe BRICS theatre festival will be held from 12th to 14th of next month in New Delhi. The three-day festival will be hosted by the National School of Drama (NSD).
Read full storyIndian Railways has approved the construction of a four-lane Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Alkapuri in the Vadodara Division of Western Railway. The Ministry of Railways said that the cost of the project is over Rs 166 cror…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar chaired a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation, FIPIC, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York y…
Read full storyIndia co-hosted the launch of OneSCD, a Global Partnership to Advance Equity and Transform Sickle Cell Care, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York.
Read full storyIndia reiterated its commitment to making quality healthcare accessible and affordable for all, while sharing its experience in strengthening public health systems and addressing priority health challenges at two key gl…
Read full storyForeign Ministers of the G4 countries-India, Brazil, Germany and Japan- have called for early reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). In a joint ministerial statement, they emphasised that expansion of the…
Read full storyBangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for collective international action on climate change and the Rohingya crisis, outlining five urgent measures in each area during his engagements at the United Nation…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the eight-year anniversary of Ayushman Bharat on September 23, 2026, noting that over 60 crore beneficiaries now receive Rs. 5 lakh annual health cover, making it the world's lar…
Read full storyIn a split verdict, Supreme Court Justice Datta held that the inclusion of a Union Minister in the selection panel for the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners fails the 'perception test' of independen…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New York, where India raised concerns over the US 'Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act' tha…
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