📰 Daily Current Affairs

📅 29 August 2026 • ✅ 29/8/2026, 4:00:43 pm

1. Nepal toll nears 600; MEA says 320 Indians, 100 of Indian origin missing

After deadly flash floods in Nepal, the MEA said at least 320 Indian nationals and more than 100 people of Indian origin were missing. India sent 10 tonnes of relief supplies, doctors, paramedics and a reconnaissance crew for rescue operations.

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2. Looking to advance India's vision for a region free from terror, says PM Modi as he embarks on visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a four-day visit covering Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, including the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, with security, connectivity, opportunity and counter-terrorism on the agenda.

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3. CNG price hiked by Rs 3.89 per kg in Delhi

The price of compressed natural gas in the national capital rose by Rs 3.89 per kg from 6 a.m. on August 29, taking the retail price to Rs 86.98 per kg.

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4. UGC-NET June 2026 result out; re-exam notice issued for three papers

The National Testing Agency released results and final answer keys for 84 subjects in the June 2026 cycle. The exam determines eligibility for JRF, Assistant Professor appointments and PhD admission; three papers are to be re-examined.

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5. India women's team get cash reward for historic fifth-place finish at Hockey World Cup

Hockey India announced cash rewards after Salima Tete's team defeated Germany 3-1 in the classification match. The fifth-place finish was India's best at the tournament since its fourth-place result in 1974.

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6. Piyush Goyal: Ready to act on feedback; Japanese investments expected to pick up pace

The Commerce and Industry Minister said India wants deeper economic ties with Japan and to become its global sourcing partner, with faster investment and more jobs in India rather than relying only on a China-plus-one pitch.

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7. Government starts retail sale of onions at Rs 35 per kg

The Centre began selling onions from buffer stocks at Rs 35 per kg through NCCF and NAFED stores, Kendriya Bhandar outlets and mobile vans to curb festive-season price volatility.

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8. Confirmed: India to get US-made Javelin anti-tank missiles

The Indian Army signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance to procure Javelin anti-tank guided missile systems through the US Foreign Military Sales process, deepening India-US defence-industrial cooperation.

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9. FM Sitharaman lands in US for six-day visit for G20 talks and meetings with business leaders

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reached the United States as part of a Canada-US visit scheduled to end on September 2, for G20 discussions and engagement with business leaders.

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10. Rail Madad complaints to reach train staff directly for faster resolution

Indian Railways plans to link Rail Madad complaints directly with on-board train staff through the Coach Mitra system, improving monitoring, accountability and speed of passenger-grievance redressal.

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