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🇮🇳🇵🇰 Indus Waters tensions rise:

Pakistan’s FM Ishaq Dar warned that attempts to deprive Pakistan of treaty-allocated waters could have “profound consequences” for regional peace. India has kept the 1960 treaty in abeyance.
29 August

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🇮🇳 Parliament watch:

Centre is considering a short special session in September to advance the delimitation-linked women’s quota bill. An all-party meeting is also being considered after Kharge’s request.

ET, 29 Aug 2026.

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🇮🇳🇳🇵 Nepal flood disaster worsens

The death toll reached 584, with 2,482 people missing across Nepal and Tibet. 10 bodies were found in UP, while many missing foreigners include Indian pilgrims. Nepal and China resumed rescue operations.

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🍱 FSSAI proposes front-of-pack warning labels

🍱 FSSAI has proposed red front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods high in at least two of saturated fat, sugar or salt, reversing its stance after public and court pressure.

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💰 India’s forex reserves hit a record high

🇮🇳 India’s forex reserves hit a record $729.33B in the week to Aug 21, rising for 8 straight weeks. RBI received nearly $73B under inflow measures since June 5, including ~$65B from NRI deposits.

Published: 28 Aug 2026, 17:56 IST

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🌍🇮🇳 Iran war:

Diplomacy turns to Hormuz. Qatar pressed Tehran to restore freedom of navigation; Iran says it is preparing conditions for reopening the strait. Hormuz carried 20% of pre-war global oil, making this vital for India.

28 Aug, 07:04 IST.

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🇮🇳 TMC-BJP clash escalates in Kolkata:

Police filed an FIR naming Abhishek Banerjee, Derek O’Brien and others after a confrontation over removal of a TMC office signboard. TMC alleges political vendetta; police cite obstruction.

28 Aug, 13:31 IST.

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🇮🇳🇳🇵 Nepal flood crisis deepens:

At least 359 people are dead and nearly 1,000 missing across Nepal & Tibet. Reuters says 288 Indians remain missing, while 100 Indian visitors were located. India is sending aid as rescue operations continue.

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💵 RBI eases dollar-swap rules as FCNR inflows surge

🇮🇳 The RBI has allowed banks to swap dollars from large FCNR(B) deposits with the central bank more than once a week. The scheme has attracted $65B+ ahead of its Aug 31 deadline, helping manage excess dollar liquidity.

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⚛️ India’s nuclear expansion

India’s draft nuclear rules could require extra approvals for imported reactor designs, potentially slowing foreign investment and technology access.
India aims to expand nuclear capacity to 100 GW, requiring about $210B in investment.

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🇮🇳 TMC defection fight escalates:

Lok Sabha Secretariat has issued notices to 20 rebel TMC MPs, seeking replies within 7 days on disqualification pleas under the anti-defection law. The move follows Supreme Court scrutiny.

27 Aug, 00:27 IST.

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🇺🇦 Russia launches fresh missile-drone strikes on Ukraine:

Explosions were heard in Kyiv early Thursday; debris hit a residential courtyard. 5 people were reported injured in Kryvyi Rih and Zaporizhzhia.
27 Aug, 01:51 UTC.

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🇮🇳 India-China talks produce 8-point consensus

Published: 27 Aug 2026

India and China agreed to strengthen border communication and work toward a political settlement of the boundary issue after the 25th Special Representatives’ talks led by Ajit Doval and Wang Yi.

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📉 Foreign investors turn cautious on Indian equities

A Reuters poll of 28 analysts cut India’s equity outlook for a third straight quarter. Foreign investors have sold about ₹2.4 lakh crore this year; the Nifty is down over 7% YTD, despite strong earnings growth.

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🇮🇳🇳🇵India steps up Nepal flood rescue

Catastrophic floods in Nepal have killed 160+ people, with hundreds missing, including many Indians.
PM Modi spoke to PM Balendra Shah, while India has sent ~10 tonnes of relief supplies by IAF aircraft and is coordinating rescue efforts.

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🇯🇵 🇮🇳India seeks wider Japan trade pact

Published: 27 Aug 2026

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India is open to expanding and modernising its 15-year-old CEPA with Japan, seeking better trade outcomes and fewer barriers for Indian goods and services.

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📈 India’s growth still strong, but slowing

A Reuters poll of 58 economists projects India’s Q1 FY27 growth at 7.1%, down from 7.8% previously. Private investment is weaker, while consumption, government spending and exports support growth. FY27 growth is forecast at 6.7%.

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🇮🇳 Caste census row intensifies

Kharge & Rahul Gandhi asked PM Modi to withdraw the current caste-census questionnaire, arguing its open-ended caste entry risks inaccurate data. They want a verified caste list/drop-down format.

26 Aug, 00:49 IST | Source: ET

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🌍🇮🇳 Iran war: Hormuz corridor discussed

Iran and Oman discussed a temporary navigational corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and mine-clearing. The waterway handled ~20% of global oil/LNG shipments before the war.

26 Aug, 07:41 IST | Source: Reuters

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🚆 Infrastructure + AI governance🇮🇳

Event: 25 Aug 2026 | Published: 26 Aug, 00:17 IST

PM Modi reviewed 6 railway, road & power projects worth ₹30,000+ crore across 9 states at PRAGATI. He also pushed AI use in AgriStack and stronger action against cyber fraud/digital arrest.