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Last updated 17 August 2026 · 173 updates in the archive · RSS
17 August 20265 updates
- Exam News
Railway Recruitment Boards invite applications for 3993 Junior Engineer posts
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have opened the online registration portal for the recruitment of 3,993 Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts.
- Exam News
Indian Oil Corporation invites applications for 470 vacancies
The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a leading public sector oil major, has invited online applications for the recruitment of 470 Engineers, Officers, and other specialist vacancies in executive cadres.
- Science & Tech
NASA invites ISRO to participate in Moon Base program
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of the United States officially invited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to participate in the upcoming Moon Base program under the Artemis framework.
- 🇮🇳 National
NITI Aayog proposes interstate license portability for doctors
Government think-tank NITI Aayog proposed the implementation of interstate license portability for doctors and other healthcare professionals to address regional shortages and improve emergency medical response.
- Exam News
NTA schedules re-test for three UGC NET papers in September
The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Monday that it will conduct a re-test for three papers of the UGC-NET June 2026 examination due to technical errors in the question booklets.
16 August 20262 updates
- Exam News
RRC East Coast Railway invites applications for Assistant Loco Pilot posts
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) of the East Coast Railway has invited online applications for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies.
- International
New Delhi hosts BRICS Environment Working Group meeting
India hosted the BRICS Environment Working Group meeting in New Delhi, focusing on biodiversity conservation, circular economy, and climate adaptation strategies.
15 August 20262 updates
- Science & Tech
PM Modi announces AI skill training initiative for one crore youth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a national initiative to provide Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital skills training to one crore youth over the next year.
- 🇮🇳 National
India celebrates 80th Independence Day at Red Fort
India celebrated its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, August 15, with the national flag hoisted at the Red Fort and military parades held across state capitals.
14 August 20262 updates
- Exam News
State Bank of India announces Junior Associate Clerk recruitment drive
The State Bank of India (SBI) released its official notification on Friday for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) across its branches nationwide.
- 🇮🇳 National
Monsoon Session of Parliament adjourns sine die concluding business
The Monsoon Session of Parliament adjourned sine die on Friday, August 14, concluding three weeks of legislative sittings and bill passages.
13 August 20262 updates
- International
India restarts tradition by donating five peacocks to UN Geneva
India donated five peacocks to the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) on Thursday, reviving a historic diplomatic tradition dating back to the League of Nations era.
- 🇮🇳 National
Parliament passes Mines and Minerals Development Amendment Bill 2026
Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, on Thursday, introducing new rules to encourage private investment in exploration of critical and deep-seated minerals.
12 August 20262 updates
- 🇮🇳 National
Lok Sabha passes Kerala Alteration of Name Bill 2026
The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, on Wednesday, approving the alteration of the name of the state of Kerala to "Keralam" in the First Schedule of the Constitution.
- Science & Tech
Government blocks 3718 mobile apps and 15 lakh SIM cards to curb fraud
The Ministry of Communications blocked 3,718 mobile applications, 15.75 lakh SIM cards, and 5.77 lakh mobile handsets (IMEIs) on Wednesday as part of a national crackdown on cyber fraud.
11 August 20265 updates
- Exam News
UPSC invites applications for Assistant Executive Engineer and Research Officer vacancies
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued a recruitment notification for Assistant Executive Engineer, Research Officer, and other specialist vacancies in various central ministries.
- Exam News
DRDO HEMRL invites applications for 50 Graduate Apprentice posts
The High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), a premier laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) located in Pune, has invited applications for the recruitment of 50 Graduate Apprentice vacancies.
- 🇮🇳 National
National debate continues on post-2026 delimitation exercise
The national debate on the post-2026 delimitation exercise remains in focus, concerning the reallocation of parliamentary constituencies based on the upcoming census.
- Science & Tech
Ministry of Shipping launches E-Samudra portal for maritime services
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launched the "E-Samudra" digital portal on Tuesday, providing a single-window platform for seafarer services and maritime governance.
- Economy
Home Minister Amit Shah launches Bank in a Box initiative in Mumbai
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched the "Bank in a Box" digital platform and a centralized Security Operations Centre (SOC) for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) in Mumbai on Tuesday.
10 August 20265 updates
- Exam News
Airports Authority of India invites applications for 389 vacancies
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has invited online applications for the recruitment of 389 Manager and Junior Executive vacancies across various operational divisions.
- Sports
Indian pair wins Gold at World Youth Bridge Championship
Indian bridge players Sagnik Roy and Sayantan Kushari won the gold medal in the U26 Pairs event at the World Youth Transnational Bridge Championship held in Wroclaw, Poland.
- 🇮🇳 National
Centre notifies 22 new entry ports for e-visa holders
The Ministry of Home Affairs notified 22 new entry ports across the country as designated entry points for international tourists holding Indian e-visas.
- Economy
Rajya Sabha passes Bankers Books Evidence Bill 2026
The Rajya Sabha passed the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, on Monday, introducing updates to legal framework governing bank record evidence in courts.
- 🇮🇳 National
Lok Sabha passes Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026
The Lok Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, on Monday, aiming to streamline the functioning of administrative tribunals and reduce pending litigation across the country.
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