{"id":82017,"date":"2026-08-21T11:07:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T05:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=82017"},"modified":"2026-08-21T11:08:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T05:38:57","slug":"headlines-of-the-day-21-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/headlines-of-the-day\/21-08-2026\/82017\/","title":{"rendered":"Headlines of the Day 21-August-2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Headline<\/strong><\/th>Source<\/strong><\/th>Syllabus<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
1978 \u2018industry\u2019 definition void under new code: SC<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page1)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Shah calls for early resolution of water issues in South India<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page1)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>
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Core sector growth slows to 5.4%in July as fertilizer, oil output falls<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page1)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
EoI seeking proposals to set up data centre project on Andaman and Nicobar Islands withdrawn<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page1)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)\/GS3(Economy)<\/strong>


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Odisha forms panel to examine relocation of villages from Satkosia Tiger Reserve<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page6)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS3(Environment)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Centre\u2019s fiscal outlook faces geopolitical, revenue risks<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page10)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)\/GS3(Economy)<\/strong>
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The Vanashakti verdict is balanced and pragmatic<\/strong>

<\/td>		The Hindu(Page10)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Environment)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
The \u2018Vimal Elaichi\u2019 promotion question<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page12)<\/strong><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>

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How will Gaganyaan\u2019s thermal shield protect the crew?<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page12)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS3(Space)<\/strong>
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Beyond blasphemy: how laws can curtail the possibility of social reform<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page13)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>
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Collectors empowered to grant citizenship under CAA<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page14)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS2(Governance)<\/strong>
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India, Japan sign maritime security pact to deepen defence cooperation<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page14)<\/strong><\/a>

<\/td>		GS2(IR)<\/strong>


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Ease three-language rule for Class 6, SC tells CBSE<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page16)<\/strong><\/a>

<\/td>		GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Centre set to expand mechanised sanitation scheme to rural India<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page16)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
\u2018MMDR Amendment Act expected to bring greater tax uniformity\u2019<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page16)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Why are South Asians missing from global health databases?<\/strong>
<\/td>		The Hindu(Page22)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS2(Health)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
UGC equity rules being reconsidered: Centre to SC<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page1)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>
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Union Cabinet clears HC bench for Ladakh<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page5)<\/strong><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>
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English indigenous or foreign language? Supreme Court to examine constitutionality<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page6)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
India and Japan to enhance cooperation in maritime security to guard Indo-Pacific<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page6)<\/strong><\/a>

<\/td>		GS2(IR)<\/strong>

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Climate resilience starts with the health workforce<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page10)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS3(Environment)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
In a 5-4 ruling, Supreme Court tweaks the definition of industry, exempts pending matters<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page12)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)\/GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Panel suggests BNS amendment for social media defamation<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page13)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Vande Mataram: Religious imagery, political debate<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page16)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>
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Whose streets? That parking spot outside the house isn’t really yours<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page16)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>
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Panel to review nuclear liability caps every 5 years<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page17)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance\/GS3(Science and Tech)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
RBI asks banks to fix gaps in customer transaction policies<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page17)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission<\/strong><\/td>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>
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