Headlines of the Day 21-August-2026

HeadlineSourceSyllabus
1978 ‘industry’ definition void under new code: SCThe Hindu(Page1)GS2(Governance)
Shah calls for early resolution of water issues in South IndiaThe Hindu(Page1)GS2(Governance)
Core sector growth slows to 5.4%in July as fertilizer, oil output fallsThe Hindu(Page1)
GS3(Economy)
EoI seeking proposals to set up data centre project on Andaman and Nicobar Islands withdrawnThe Hindu(Page1)GS2(Governance)/GS3(Economy)


Odisha forms panel to examine relocation of villages from Satkosia Tiger ReserveThe Hindu(Page6)
GS3(Environment)
Centre’s fiscal outlook faces geopolitical, revenue risksThe Hindu(Page10)GS2(Governance)/GS3(Economy)
The Vanashakti verdict is balanced and pragmatic

The Hindu(Page10)GS3(Environment)
The ‘Vimal Elaichi’ promotion questionThe Hindu(Page12)GS2(Governance)

How will Gaganyaan’s thermal shield protect the crew?The Hindu(Page12)
GS3(Space)
Beyond blasphemy: how laws can curtail the possibility of social reformThe Hindu(Page13)GS2(Governance)
Collectors empowered to grant citizenship under CAAThe Hindu(Page14)
GS2(Governance)
India, Japan sign maritime security pact to deepen defence cooperationThe Hindu(Page14)

GS2(IR)


Ease three-language rule for Class 6, SC tells CBSEThe Hindu(Page16)

GS2(Governance)
Centre set to expand mechanised sanitation scheme to rural IndiaThe Hindu(Page16)GS2(Governance)
‘MMDR Amendment Act expected to bring greater tax uniformity’The Hindu(Page16)GS2(Governance)
Why are South Asians missing from global health databases?
The Hindu(Page22)
GS2(Health)
UGC equity rules being reconsidered: Centre to SCIndian Express(Page1)GS2(Governance)
Union Cabinet clears HC bench for LadakhIndian Express(Page5)GS2(Governance)
English indigenous or foreign language? Supreme Court to examine constitutionalityIndian Express(Page6)GS2(Governance)
India and Japan to enhance cooperation in maritime security to guard Indo-PacificIndian Express(Page6)

GS2(IR)

Climate resilience starts with the health workforceIndian Express(Page10)
GS3(Environment)
In a 5-4 ruling, Supreme Court tweaks the definition of industry, exempts pending mattersIndian Express(Page12)GS2(Governance)/GS3(Economy)
Panel suggests BNS amendment for social media defamationIndian Express(Page13)GS2(Governance)
Vande Mataram: Religious imagery, political debateIndian Express(Page16)GS2(Governance)
Whose streets? That parking spot outside the house isn’t really yoursIndian Express(Page16)GS2(Governance)
Panel to review nuclear liability caps every 5 yearsIndian Express(Page17)GS2(Governance/GS3(Science and Tech)
RBI asks banks to fix gaps in customer transaction policiesIndian Express(Page17)GS3(Economy)
Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas MissionPIBGS2(Governance)
 

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