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Last updated 9 August 2026 · 173 updates in the archive · RSS
9 August 20265 updates
- Exam News
HP High Court starts application process for 388 vacancies tomorrow
The High Court of Himachal Pradesh is scheduled to start the online application process on Monday, August 10, for the recruitment of 388 Clerk, Stenographer, and other administrative posts.
- International
PM Modi and US Vice-President JD Vance discuss strategic ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with United States Vice-President J.D. Vance, discussing steps to expand bilateral strategic relations and cooperation in critical sectors.
- Sports
Ashish Yadav wins silver in javelin at World Athletics U20 Championships
Indian track and field athlete Ashish Yadav won the silver medal in the men's javelin throw event at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
- Science & Tech
Astrobase unveils EVEREST Indias first private 80-tonne rocket engine
Bengaluru-based private space technology company Astrobase Space Technologies unveiled "EVEREST," India's first privately developed 80-tonne-class liquid-fueled rocket engine.
- Exam News
PNB 545 Local Bank Officer posts application window closes today
The online application submission process for the recruitment of 545 Local Bank Officer (LBO) vacancies at the Punjab National Bank (PNB) closes on Sunday, August 9.
8 August 20265 updates
- International
India and Sri Lanka review bilateral cooperation in power sector
India and Sri Lanka held a bilateral review meeting in Colombo, focusing on power grid interconnection and joint renewable energy projects.
- 🇮🇳 National
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.
- Exam News
Indian Overseas Bank invites applications for 250 Local Bank Officer posts
The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a leading public sector bank, commenced the online application process on Saturday for the recruitment of 250 Local Bank Officer (LBO) vacancies.
- International
ASEAN Day celebrated on August 8 highlighting regional unity
ASEAN Day was observed on Saturday, August 8, marking the 59th anniversary of the establishment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and highlighting India-ASEAN strategic partnership.
- 🇮🇳 National
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 202615 updates
- Exam News
Army Ordnance Corps invites applications for 2,615 Group C vacancies
The Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) under the Ministry of Defence has announced the recruitment notification for 2,615 Group C positions, including Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Fireman, and Tradesman Mate.
- Exam News
Bank of Baroda invites applications for 206 Manager vacancies
The Bank of Baroda (BoB) has invited online applications for the recruitment of 206 Specialist Officer vacancies, including Manager and Technical Manager roles.
- Exam News
State Bank of India invites applications for Manager vacancies
The State Bank of India (SBI) has invited online applications for the recruitment of 38 Manager and Deputy Manager vacancies in various specialist cadres.
- Defence
India and France hold 18th Annual Defence Dialogue in New Delhi
India and France concluded their 18th Annual Defence Dialogue in New Delhi on Friday, focusing on co-production of military hardware, maritime security, and joint exercises.
- 🇮🇳 National
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.
- 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.
- 🇮🇳 National
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.
- 🇮🇳 National
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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