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NEW Firstpost Mon 10 Aug 2026 09:30:07 AM

Uzbekistan FM begins India visit; talks with Jaishankar to focus on trade, connectivity & regional security

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Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov has arrived in India for an official visit, holding key talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Discussions focus on strengthening bilateral trade, enhancing connectivity through transport corridors, and addressing regional security concerns, including Afghanistan's stability. Both nations aim to deepen strategic partnership under the India-Central Asia framework. Energy cooperation, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people ties are also on the agenda, reflecting growing diplomatic engagement between the two countries.

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NEW The Hindu Mon 10 Aug 2026 08:40:15 AM

U.S. expects deal soon on Strait of Hormuz; Sunni powers unite in defence pact

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The U.S. anticipates reaching a diplomatic agreement soon to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway through which a significant portion of global oil supplies transit. Tensions have escalated due to Iranian threats to block the strait. Meanwhile, several Sunni-majority nations have formed a joint defence pact aimed at countering regional threats, particularly from Iran. This coalition signals growing Sunni solidarity and strategic cooperation to safeguard mutual security and energy interests in the Middle East.

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NEW The Hindu Mon 10 Aug 2026 08:35:15 AM

Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan's Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfall

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Typhoon Dolphin struck Japan's Okinawa with powerful winds and heavy rainfall, causing widespread disruption, flight cancellations, and power outages. Authorities urged residents to seek shelter as the storm brought dangerous conditions. Meanwhile, China preemptively shut down ports along its southeastern coast in anticipation of the typhoon's projected landfall, halting shipping operations and evacuating coastal areas. Emergency services were mobilized in both nations. The typhoon threatened flooding and landslides, prompting heightened disaster preparedness across the region.

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NEW Firstpost Mon 10 Aug 2026 07:50:14 AM

Centre to introduce Public Examinations Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha amid exam reform push

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The Centre plans to introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha, strengthening measures against exam malpractices. This follows widespread outrage over paper leaks in NEET-UG and UGC-NET exams. The original Act, passed in 2024, criminalized cheating, paper leaks, and impersonation with up to 10 years imprisonment and hefty fines. The amendment aims to tighten enforcement, enhance accountability of exam-conducting bodies, and restore public trust in competitive examinations nationwide.

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NEW The Hindu Mon 10 Aug 2026 07:30:15 AM

Spurt in chikungunya cases highlights need to check vector population

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# Chikungunya Cases Surge, Highlighting Need for Vector Control

A significant spike in chikungunya cases has raised alarm among health authorities, underscoring the urgent need to control mosquito populations, particularly the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus species that transmit the virus. Chikungunya causes severe joint pain, fever, headache, and rashes, often debilitating patients for weeks. Experts emphasize that reducing breeding sites—stagnant water in containers, tyres, and drains—is critical. Authorities have urged intensified fogging, larvicidal treatments, and public awareness campaigns to eliminate mosquito habitats. With no specific antiviral treatment or widely available vaccine, prevention through vector management remains the primary defense against further outbreaks.

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Relevant For: Prelims GS - III Science & Technology

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NEW Dainik Bhaskar Mon 10 Aug 2026 07:00:14 AM

रांची में आज विधानसभा का घेराव करेंगे छात्र:पुलिस ने कंटीले तार लगाए; JSSC-CGL रद्द करने और CBI जांच पर नहीं बनी सहमति

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**रांची में JSSC-CGL परीक्षा विवाद को लेकर छात्र आज विधानसभा का घेराव करेंगे। छात्रों की मांग है कि JSSC-CGL परीक्षा रद्द की जाए और पूरे मामले की CBI जांच कराई जाए। सरकार और छात्रों के बीच इन मांगों पर अब तक कोई सहमति नहीं बन पाई है। प्रशासन ने घेराव को देखते हुए विधानसभा के आसपास कड़ी सुरक्षा व्यवस्था की है और कंटीले तार लगाए गए हैं। पुलिस बल भी भारी संख्या में तैनात है। छात्रों का आरोप है कि परीक्षा में धांधली हुई है। तनाव बढ़ने की आशंका के बीच प्रशासन अलर्ट पर है।**

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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance

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NEW Business News India Mon 10 Aug 2026 06:50:16 AM

A map in 5 weeks: How Cyril Radcliffe carved India & Pakistan changing millions of lives

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In 1947, British lawyer Cyril Radcliffe, who had never visited India, was tasked with drawing the border between India and Pakistan in just five weeks before independence on August 15. Working with outdated maps and census data, he divided Punjab and Bengal along religious lines—Muslim-majority areas to Pakistan, Hindu-majority to India. The hasty partition triggered the largest mass migration in history, displacing 15 million people and causing over one million deaths amid communal violence.

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Relevant For: Mains GS - II International Relations

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NEW The Hindu Mon 10 Aug 2026 06:40:16 AM

New Colombia President pledges robust fight against crime, fiscal austerity in maiden speech

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Colombia's newly inaugurated President delivered a powerful maiden speech outlining key priorities for the nation. The President pledged an aggressive crackdown on crime, vowing to strengthen security forces and dismantle criminal organizations threatening public safety. Emphasizing fiscal responsibility, the leader committed to austerity measures aimed at reducing government spending, controlling debt, and stabilizing the economy. The speech signaled a shift toward disciplined governance, promising transparency and accountability while addressing corruption. Citizens and international observers are closely watching whether these bold commitments translate into concrete policy actions.

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NEW The Hindu Mon 10 Aug 2026 06:35:14 AM

At least three killed in Russian strikes in Kyiv region, official says

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Russian forces launched strikes on the Kyiv region, killing at least three people, according to local officials. The attacks involved missiles and drones targeting civilian infrastructure, causing significant damage to residential areas. Emergency services responded to rescue survivors and recover victims from the rubble. Ukrainian authorities condemned the strikes as further evidence of Russia's continued aggression against civilians. Air defense systems intercepted some incoming projectiles, but several struck populated zones, injuring additional people.

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NEW Mint Mon 10 Aug 2026 06:33:23 AM

India’s startups look to UK as trade deal opens new opportunities

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The India-UK FTA is making the UK more attractive for Indian startups, with tariff cuts benefiting goods businesses and easier worker mobility aiding SaaS and fintech companies.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy

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NEW The Times Of India Mon 10 Aug 2026 06:20:10 AM

Russia proposes direct rail link to India to bypass Bosphorus & Hormuz straits

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Russia has proposed a direct rail link connecting to India, aiming to bypass two critical maritime chokepoints—the Bosphorus Strait (Turkey) and the Strait of Hormuz (Persian Gulf). The route would pass through Iran or Central Asia, enhancing trade connectivity while reducing dependence on sea routes vulnerable to geopolitical tensions. This initiative aligns with the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), cutting transit time and costs. It strengthens Russia-India ties amid Western sanctions on Moscow and boosts regional economic integration.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy

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NEW The Times Of India Mon 10 Aug 2026 06:15:10 AM

'51 years of bad behaviour': Trump takes swipe at Iran with 'no money' claims

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In a pointed jab at Iran, former President Donald Trump referenced "51 years of bad behaviour," alluding to tensions since the 1979 Iranian Revolution and hostage crisis. Trump claimed Iran would receive "no money" under his leadership, contrasting his hardline stance with previous administrations. He criticized deals that released frozen Iranian assets, particularly the Biden administration's $6 billion unfreezing for prisoner swaps. Trump vowed maximum pressure, reinstating strict sanctions to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions and regional influence, framing diplomacy as weakness.

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Relevant For: Mains GS - II International Relations

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NEW Dainik Bhaskar Mon 10 Aug 2026 06:15:02 AM

लोकसभा में आज 4 बिल आएंगे:शाह केरल का नाम बदलने वाला बिल पेश करेंगे; राज्यसभा में बैंकर्स बुक्स बिल पर चर्चा होगी

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**लोकसभा में आज 4 महत्वपूर्ण बिल पेश किए जाएंगे। गृहमंत्री अमित शाह केरल का संवैधानिक नाम बदलने संबंधी बिल पेश करेंगे, जिसमें केरल को मलयालम भाषा में 'केरलम' नाम देने का प्रस्ताव है। यह राज्य सरकार की लंबे समय से चली आ रही मांग है। वहीं राज्यसभा में बैंकर्स बुक्स एविडेंस (संशोधन) बिल पर चर्चा होगी, जो बैंकिंग दस्तावेजों को डिजिटल साक्ष्य के रूप में मान्यता देने से जुड़ा है। संसद के मानसून सत्र में विपक्ष भी इन बिलों पर बहस की तैयारी में है।**

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NEW The Hindu Sun 09 Aug 2026 05:35:17 PM

Iran Guards say won’t reopen Hormuz without U.S. meeting all Tehran’s conditions

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Iran's Revolutionary Guards declared they would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz unless the U.S. meets all of Tehran's demands, escalating tensions in a critical global oil shipping route. The strait, connecting the Persian Gulf to open waters, handles roughly 20% of the world's oil trade. Iran has repeatedly threatened to close it in response to U.S. sanctions targeting its oil exports and nuclear program. The ultimatum raised fears of military confrontation and surging global oil prices.

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NEW The Hindu Sun 09 Aug 2026 09:40:16 AM

Leaking tanker off Omani coast is sinking deeper, satellite images show

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A damaged oil tanker, the MV Sounion, struck by Houthi militants in the Red Sea, has been drifting off the Omani coast and is sinking deeper, as confirmed by satellite imagery. The vessel, carrying approximately 150,000 tons of crude oil, poses a massive environmental threat, risking one of the largest oil spills in history. Salvage teams are racing to prevent catastrophic leakage into vital marine ecosystems. International agencies are coordinating response efforts amid ongoing regional tensions and security concerns.

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