08 Aug 26 Government inquiry into rising tiger deaths in Andhra Pradesh’s Srisailam Reserve
Three tigers died in Srisailam Tiger Reserve in July 2026; Andhra Pradesh government forms high-level committee for inquiry into causes under NTCA data....
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08 Aug 26 APEDA facilitates first GI-tagged Mithila Makhana export to Australia via sea route
APEDA facilitated India’s first GI-tagged Mithila Makhana export to Australia via sea route from Bihar, boosting farmer income by 18%. Know key benefits for U...
08 Aug 26 Centre Reaffirms Stand on Mekedatu Dam Project in Lok Sabha
Centre reiterates no need for consent from Tamil Nadu for Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project, citing Supreme Court's 2018 Cauvery verdict. UPSC & State PCS anal...
08 Aug 26 Anil Akkara Demands CBI Probe in Kerala LIFE Mission Scam Case
Former MLA Anil Akkara seeks transfer of all Kerala LIFE Mission Vigilance files to CBI, citing parallel probes. Key accused include Vijayan, Moideen, and Siv...
08 Aug 26 BJP, CPI Protests: Cauvery Water Dispute & Karnataka Dam Row Explained for UPSC
BJP, CPI protest Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam plan, demand Cauvery water release to save Tamil Nadu’s kuruvai crop and prevent drinking water shortage ahead of UP...
08 Aug 26 UPSC Alert: Bill Proposes Banning Social Media Accounts for Under-13s
A private member’s bill proposes barring children under 13 from social media/gaming accounts without parental consent and restricting personalized ads targeti...
08 Aug 26 90% J&K industrial units since 2019 set up by locals: Parliamentary panel report
90% of 2,279 industrial units in J&K (2019-2026) were set up by locals, attracting ₹16,598 crore investment & 75,848 jobs, per Parliamentary panel report on H...
08 Aug 26 Centre to Launch Comprehensive Economic Survey of Himachal Pradesh in August 2026
Centre to conduct a comprehensive economic survey in Himachal Pradesh from August 2026 to assess income, employment, inflation, and migration. Key for UPSC & ...
08 Aug 26 Andhra Pradesh Faces 52.4% Rainfall Deficit: Drought Threat Looms for UPSC 2026
Andhra Pradesh records 52.4% rainfall deficit by July-end; all districts affected. IMD predicts no rain till August 3. El Niño threat worsens crisis. Farmers ...
08 Aug 26 Karnataka Farmers Challenge Land Acquisition for Bidadi Township in HC
Karnataka farmers moved High Court against land acquisition for Bidadi Integrated Township project, citing lack of public purpose and violation of LARR Act 20...
