August 2026 Current Affairs
Every update from August 2026. 142 items across 17 days, with sources. Jump to a date, or read the month straight through.
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7 August 202615 updates
- Exam News
Candidates await official SSC Junior Engineer 2026 notification
Engineering graduates and job seekers are awaiting the official release of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Junior Engineer (JE) 2026 notification.
- Exam News
TNPSC releases hall tickets for Combined Technical Services Examination
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) released the official hall tickets for the Combined Technical Services Examination (CTS) on Friday.
- Economy
RBI classifies Tata Sons as Upper Layer Non-Banking Financial Company
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) classified Tata Sons Private Limited as an Upper Layer Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC-UL) on Friday, placing the holding company under stricter regulatory oversight.
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Lok Sabha passes MSME Development Amendment Bill
The Lok Sabha passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development Amendment Bill on Friday, introducing new guidelines to improve ease of doing business and support credit access for small businesses.
- Sports
India marks fifth annual National Javelin Day on August 7
India marked its fifth annual National Javelin Day on Friday, August 7, celebrating the achievements of Indian track and field athletes and promoting javelin throw at the grassroots level.
- Exam News
Indian Army SSC Tech recruitment application closes today
The online registration window for the Indian Army Short Service Commission (SSC) Tech-68 Men course closes on Friday, August 7.
- Exam News
HPPSC invites applications for 734 Police Constable vacancies
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has invited online applications for the recruitment of 734 Police Constable posts under the state home department.
- Exam News
Union Bank of India Specialist Officer application window closes on August 10
The online application submission process for the recruitment of 395 Specialist Officers (SO) at the Union Bank of India closes on Monday, August 10.
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CBI findings in NEET-UG paper leak case reveal methods used by experts
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) submitted its progress report on the NEET-UG paper leak case on Friday, revealing that solvers and exam experts relied on memory and chits to transmit leaked questions.
- International
Prime Minister Modi speaks with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, discussing the security situation in West Asia and bilateral cooperation.
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Landslides impact Char Dham highway routes in Uttarakhand
Continuous heavy rainfall triggered landslides along several sections of the Char Dham highway routes in Uttarakhand on Friday, leading to temporary road blockages and traffic delays.
- Exam News
APCOB 338 cooperative bank posts application window closes today
The online registration window for the recruitment of 338 Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager positions at the Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank (APCOB) closes on Friday, August 7.
- Exam News
Application window for 500 NICL Assistant vacancies closes today
The online application submission process for the recruitment of 500 Assistant (Class III) vacancies at the National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) closes on Friday, August 7.
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IMD issues red alert for seven Kerala districts amid heavy rainfall
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert warning for seven districts in Kerala on Friday following continuous heavy monsoon rains that caused flooding in low-lying areas.
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India celebrates 12th National Handloom Day honoring weavers
India celebrated its 12th National Handloom Day on Friday, August 7, holding exhibitions and events across the country to honour the weaving community and promote handloom products.
6 August 202610 updates
- Exam News
Rajasthan High Court Stenographer application window active
The online application process for the recruitment of 163 Stenographer vacancies in the Rajasthan High Court is active, with the deadline approaching on August 10, 2026.
- Exam News
ISRO invites applications for 48 Research Scientist posts
The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has invited online applications for the recruitment of 48 Research Scientists and technical positions on a contract basis.
- International
Bhubaneswar hosts 13th BRICS Education Ministers meeting
The 13th BRICS Education Ministers' Meeting commenced in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Thursday, focusing on digital learning, academic exchanges, and vocational training frameworks among member states.
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IMD issues orange alert as heavy rains lash Delhi-NCR
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Thursday following heavy rainfall that caused waterlogging and traffic congestion across several areas.
- Exam News
UPSSSC invites applications for 208 posts in Forensic Science Laboratories
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has invited online applications for the recruitment of 208 vacancies in Forensic Science Laboratories (FSL) under the state home department.
- International
US State of Massachusetts declares August 15 as India Day
The US state of Massachusetts officially declared August 15 as "India Day" on Thursday, acknowledging the contributions of the Indian-American community to the state's cultural and economic sectors.
- Govt Schemes
PM Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana completes one year formalising 72 lakh workers
The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) completed its first year of implementation on Thursday, with the government reporting that over 72 lakh first-time workers have been formalized into the workforce under the scheme.
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National Joint Outbreak Response Team deployed for Chandipura Virus in Gujarat and Rajasthan
The Union Health Ministry deployed a National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT) to Gujarat and Rajasthan on Thursday to assist local health administrations in controlling the Chandipura Virus disease (CHPV) outbreak.
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Meta CEO apologizes after PM Modi video mistakenly blocked on platform
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized to the Government of India after an official video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was mistakenly blocked by the platform's automated content moderation systems.
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Lok Sabha passes bill to increase number of Supreme Court judges to 37
The Lok Sabha passed a key bill on Thursday to increase the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37, aiming to reduce case pendency and expedite judicial decisions.
5 August 202615 updates
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Government considers transitioning NEET-UG to two-stage computer-based test
The Central Government informed the Supreme Court on Wednesday that it is actively considering a proposal to transition the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) to a two-stage computer-based test (CBT) to prevent future paper leaks.
- Economy
RBI keeps benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously on Wednesday to keep the benchmark policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent, maintaining a neutral policy stance.
- Exam News
SVIMS Tirupati paramedical and nursing vacancies application details
Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), Tirupati, released the detailed vacancy guidelines for the active recruitment of 236 Staff Nurse and 67 paramedical posts.
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Siddhivinayak Temple trust calls for security and financial audit
The Siddhivinayak Temple Trust called for an independent financial and security audit on Wednesday following allegations of donation thefts and staff irregularities at the temple.
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IMD issues red warning for heavy rainfall in Assam and Meghalaya
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert warning on Wednesday for extremely heavy rainfall across the northeastern states of Assam and Meghalaya.
- Exam News
AIIMS Mangalagiri announces recruitment for Group-A posts
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Mangalagiri, has invited online applications for the recruitment of various Non-Faculty Group-A vacancies.
- Exam News
AIIMS invites applications for 2,218 Nursing Officer posts
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has invited online applications for the recruitment of 2,218 Nursing Officer positions across various AIIMS hospitals in the country.
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India Post releases commemorative stamp for Satish Gujral birth centenary
India Post released a ₹5 commemorative postage stamp in New Delhi on Wednesday to mark the birth centenary of renowned artist, sculptor, and architect Satish Gujral.
- Science & Tech
New catfish species discovered in Likimro River of Nagaland
A team of wildlife researchers and zoologists discovered a new species of catfish, named *Pseudecheneis likimroensis*, in the Likimro River of Nagaland.
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Assam flood death toll rises to 87 as heavy rains continue
The death toll due to the ongoing monsoon floods in Assam rose to 87 on Wednesday, with state disaster management agencies reporting new casualties in inundated districts.
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Air India flight landing safely in Delhi after severe mid-air turbulence
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Wednesday after experiencing severe mid-air turbulence that caused a sudden drop in altitude.
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FSSAI directs Dabur India to remove misleading natural claims from labels
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) directed Dabur India on Wednesday to stop using "100% natural" labels on certain food products, citing misleading claims.
- Economy
Supreme Court directs RBI to prepare standard rules to combat mule accounts
The Supreme Court of India directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday to formulate a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for commercial banks to identify and block "mule accounts" used in cyber fraud.
- Exam News
RVUNL invites applications for Junior Engineer vacancies
The Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) started the online application process on Wednesday for the recruitment of Junior Engineers (JE) in state power companies.
- Science & Tech
India launches Conservation Action Plan for endangered clouded leopard
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched a dedicated Conservation Action Plan on Wednesday to protect the endangered clouded leopard on International Clouded Leopard Day.