National Current Affairs
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59 updates filed under National.
17 August 20261 update
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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.
15 August 20261 update
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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 20261 update
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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 20261 update
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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 20261 update
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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.
11 August 20261 update
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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.
10 August 20262 updates
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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.
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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.
8 August 20262 updates
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Parliament passes Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Bill 2026
Parliament passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing new guidelines to digitalise the registration process and establish a centralized national database.
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India commemorates Quit India Movement anniversary on August 8
India marked the anniversary of the Quit India Movement on Saturday, August 8, paying tribute to the freedom fighters who participated in the struggle to end British rule in 1942.
7 August 20266 updates
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MHA includes heatwaves and lightning in list of notified disasters
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) officially included heatwaves and lightning in the list of notified natural disasters under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) guidelines.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 20264 updates
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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.
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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 20265 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.