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5 September 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 5 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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An Iranian tanker was reportedly struck by four U.S. missiles near Kharg Island's anchorage, escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf. This incident highlights ongoing U.S.-Iran hostilities and risks to global oil supply…
Read full storyThe National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has achieved a milestone by crossing ₹200 crore in cumulative Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) disbursements under India's biodiversity framework. The Ministry of Environment, F…
Read full storyChief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant addressed delegations from BRICS member states and partner countries during the BRICS Chief Justices' Forum in New Delhi. He emphasized the importance of a culture of healthy di…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated India maintains continuous diplomatic engagement with both Ukraine and Russia to explore pathways for ending the ongoing conflict. He made these remarks during a joint pres…
Read full storyU.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted military strikes permanently disabling two Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) crude oil carriers — M/T Downy off Kharg Island and M/T Stark 1 near Jask — in response to Ira…
Read full storyIndia's foreign exchange reserves reached a record high of $740.8 billion by end-August 2024, strengthening the rupee against the US dollar. This surge enhances liquidity coverage for public sector banks, potentially bo…
Read full storyKremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stated that U.S. envoys presented multiple proposals to President Putin for ending the Ukraine war during recent talks. This signals active diplomatic engagement between Washington and Moscow d…
Read full storyThe Bihar government issued a notification on September 3, 2026, restricting CBI's investigative powers by making state government consent mandatory for probing state employees. However, the notification explicitly exem…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court has directed the Union Home Secretary to file an affidavit detailing IPS officer postings in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) up to the Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) level. This follows the cour…
Read full storyThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 13 individuals in an espionage case involving trespassing into sensitive areas, installation of spy cameras, and transmission of classified informa…
Read full storyThe Union government has advanced the Census enumeration schedule in four poll-bound states — Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Haryana, and Jammu & Kashmir — to complete population counting before their upcoming assembly electio…
Read full storyEight High Court judges were elevated as Chief Justices across various High Courts, including the Rajasthan High Court appointment which occurred amid controversy surrounding the Acting Chief Justice. These appointments…
Read full storyIsrael and Hezbollah are engaged in intense fighting over Ali Taher Hill in southern Lebanon, months after the November 2024 ceasefire agreement. The strategic hill has witnessed daily Israeli shelling, airstrikes, and…
Read full storySpaceX's Starlink satellite network, initially deployed for civilian internet access in Ukraine, has become critical to military operations including drone coordination, battlefield communications, and command networks…
Read full storyThe RBI's Weekly Statistical Supplement for late August 2026 reveals key monetary trends: India's forex reserves rose to $740.8 billion (₹70.67 lakh crore) as of August 28, 2026, driven by a $11.5 billion weekly increas…
Read full storyISRO successfully launched India's first imaging satellite in geosynchronous orbit, EOS-05, using a GSLV rocket from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The satellite was placed into sub-geosynchronous orbit 18 min…
Read full storyRBI announced a 30-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction of ₹7 lakh crore on September 7, 2026, to absorb surplus liquidity. The auction window operates 9:30-10:00 AM with reversal on October 7, 2026. Premature…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated ISRO on the successful launch of GSLV-F17 carrying EOS-05, India's first imaging satellite from Geosynchronous orbit, on September 4, 2026. He highlighted the mission as a refl…
Read full storyThe RBI imposed a ₹4.20 lakh penalty on Sammaan Finserve Limited on August 31, 2026, under Section 58G(1)(b) read with Section 58B(5)(aa) of the RBI Act, 1934, for failing to report borrower credit information to CRILC.…
Read full storyThe RBI announced auction of State Government Securities (SGS) worth ₹16,900 crore on September 8, 2026, across 8 states including Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Punjab. The auction will be conducted via E-Ku…
Read full storyRBI imposed a monetary penalty of ₹6,89,600 on CRIF High Mark Credit Information Services Private Limited on August 31, 2026, for non-compliance with the 'Framework for compensation to customers for delayed updation/rec…
Read full storyThe RBI announced the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2021-22 Series VI, due on September 7, 2026. As per the GOI notification dated May 12, 2021, premature redemption is allowed after the fifth…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1,19,400 on Equifax Credit Information Services Private Limited on August 31, 2026, for non-compliance with RBI directions on compensation to customers for delaye…
Read full storyUnion Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh held a virtual bilateral meeting with French Minister Philippe Baptiste to deepen India-France space cooperation ahead of the International Space Summit (Sept 9-10, 2026, Paris) and Ben…
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