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Cabinet Clears ₹13,041-Crore Railway and Highway Projects Across Five States
INFRASTRUCTURE

Cabinet Clears ₹13,041-Crore Railway and Highway Projects Across Five States

The Union Cabinet has approved major infrastructure projects worth ₹13,041 crore spanning railway and highway upgrades across five states to enhance connectivity.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 20, 2026
Elon Musk’s Starlink Reapplies for Approval to Launch Satellite Network in India
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Elon Musk’s Starlink Reapplies for Approval to Launch Satellite Network in India

Elon Musk's Starlink has officially reapplied for government permits to launch its ambitious satellite network and Gen 2 constellation in India.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 20, 2026
India Removes Security Barricades Outside Pakistan High Commission in Delhi
FOREIGN AFFAIRS

India Removes Security Barricades Outside Pakistan High Commission in Delhi

Indian authorities have removed security barricades outside the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi following similar actions in Islamabad and a US envoy's Kashmir statement.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 20, 2026
Oil Prices Hold Near Four-Week Highs Amid US-Iran Hormuz Standoff
GLOBAL ECONOMY

Oil Prices Hold Near Four-Week Highs Amid US-Iran Hormuz Standoff

Global crude benchmarks remain elevated as the US-Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz risks drive oil prices toward a four-week high.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 20, 2026
Supreme Court Demands Institutional Overhaul and Tech Reforms for NTA
EDUCATION

Supreme Court Demands Institutional Overhaul and Tech Reforms for NTA

The Supreme Court has called for institutionalising the National Testing Agency (NTA) and implementing major technological reforms to protect high-stakes exams.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 20, 2026
Trump Declares ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran, Warning Third-Party Nations
IRAN-US CONFLICT

Trump Declares ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran, Warning Third-Party Nations

Donald Trump has escalated pressure on Tehran, declaring an 'economic D-Day' against Iran and warning nations providing support of severe consequences.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 20, 2026
Deepening Ties: Rajnath Singh Meets Japan's Defense Minister in Delhi
FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Deepening Ties: Rajnath Singh Meets Japan's Defense Minister in Delhi

Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi hold high-level bilateral talks in New Delhi on August 20, 2026, focusing on maritime cooperation and defense ties.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 20, 2026
US and South Korea Scale Back Joint Military Exercises Following Trump Order
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

US and South Korea Scale Back Joint Military Exercises Following Trump Order

The US and South Korea curtail their major Ulchi Freedom Shield military drills following a directive from President Donald Trump, sparking regional security concerns.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 19, 2026
Supreme Court Moves to Probe Alleged Delhi Police Excesses
NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Supreme Court Moves to Probe Alleged Delhi Police Excesses

The Supreme Court is set to establish a high-powered panel to investigate allegations of police brutality and violence during student protests in Delhi.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 19, 2026
Parliamentary Panel Recommends 20% Cap on Medicine and Medical Device Mark-Ups
HEALTH

Parliamentary Panel Recommends 20% Cap on Medicine and Medical Device Mark-Ups

A parliamentary panel has recommended a 20% cap on drug and medical device mark-ups to curb high costs and improve healthcare affordability.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 19, 2026
India Pushes Self-Reliance With Phased Ban on 405 Defence Imports
NATIONAL AFFAIRS

India Pushes Self-Reliance With Phased Ban on 405 Defence Imports

India announces a phased import ban on 405 key defence items worth Rs 3070 crore to bolster domestic manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 19, 2026
Indian Army’s Next-Generation Force: 6G, Quantum Tech and AI
DEFENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Indian Army’s Next-Generation Force: 6G, Quantum Tech and AI

The Indian Army is advancing 6G, quantum technology and AI to strengthen secure communications, data-driven operations and next-generation defence capabilities.

Sunidhi Malik·Aug 19, 2026