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The Union Cabinet on August 20, 2026, approved a High Court of Jammu and Kashmir Bench in Ladakh to improve access to justice, while the Supreme Court formed a five-member committee to examine allegations surrounding the Jantar Mantar protest. The government also announced major policy and infrastructure measures covering Mumbai suburban railways,...
August 18, 2026: BRICS countries reaffirmed their commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development at the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, while the Supreme Court said it would constitute a high-powered committee to examine allegations of police excesses against student protesters in Delhi. Top India Headlin...
August 17, 2026: Security agencies have detained 253 people across 14 states in a major crackdown on the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network ahead of Independence Day, while the BJP has announced its new team of national office-bearers. The Election Commission has also published the draft electoral roll in Telangana.Top India HeadlinesSecurity Agenci...
August 17, 2026: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said an ISI-backed terror network was destroyed ahead of Independence Day and its plans for subversive attacks were thwarted, while the Supreme Court declined to interfere with the Election Commission’s decision to use 2002 as the base year for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Sikki...
August 14, 2026: Protests have erupted across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, with demonstrators demanding fundamental rights and accountability, while Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched 58 modern fire-fighting vehicles worth around ₹40 crore to strengthen emergency services.Top India HeadlinesProtests Erupt Across PoJ...
August 13, 2026: A United Nations Security Council terrorism monitoring team has linked the deadly Red Fort suicide car bombing in Delhi, which killed 11 people, to Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), while China and Russia have reaffirmed their support for India’s BRICS presidency. Top International HeadlinesUNSC Links Delhi Red Fort Suici...
August 13, 2026: Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die after the Monsoon Session concluded with 19 sittings over 25 days and passage of 12 Bills, while Parliament also passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, with the government stating that it will not affect states’ rights or revenue structure. Top In...
August 13, 2026: The Lok Sabha has referred the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for further scrutiny, while the India Meteorological Department has issued a red warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall and isolated extremely heavy rainfall in Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal.Top India Headli...
1. NASA Invites ISRO to Join Moon Base Programme Under Artemis AccordsNASA has invited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to join its Moon Base programme, strengthening India-US cooperation in lunar exploration. The two countries have also agreed to advance discussions on open scientific data sharing under the Artemis Accords.2. Parliame...
August 10, 2026: Parliament witnessed developments around the ongoing student protests and legislative business on Monday, with the government offering a detailed discussion on the issue. The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 was among four Bills introduced in the Lok Sabha, while the Rajya Sabha was adjourned amid Opposition uproar over student-related...