August 18, 2026: BRICS countries reaffirmed their commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development at the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, while the Supreme Court said it would constitute a high-powered committee to examine allegations of police excesses against student protesters in Delhi.
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- BRICS Nations Reaffirm Commitment to Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development
BRICS nations reaffirmed their commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development at the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi. India emphasised that environmental action should remain people-centric, sustainable and responsive to the realities of developing countries. - Supreme Court to Constitute Committee on Alleged Police Excesses Against Delhi Students
The Supreme Court said it would constitute a high-powered committee to examine allegations of police excesses against student protesters in Delhi and violence against police personnel. The proposed committee will include retired Supreme Court and High Court judges, a former DGP and an ex-CBI director. - Government Proposes Five-Year Age Extension for EV, Hydrogen and CNG Commercial Vehicles
The government has proposed extending the permissible age of battery-operated, hydrogen fuel-based and natural gas-driven commercial vehicles covered under the national permit system by five years. The proposal is part of draft amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. - ED Conducts Searches at 21 Locations in KPSC Paper Leak Case
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at 21 locations in Karnataka in connection with the alleged Karnataka Public Service Commission paper leak scam. Former KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa S. Sahukar has been accused of paper leaks, OMR sheet tampering and demanding money. - India Says Election Machinery’s Credibility and Robustness Globally Established
The Ministry of External Affairs said India’s election machinery has established its credibility and robustness globally. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the remarks during a media briefing in New Delhi. - Railways Inaugurates Gauge-Converted Kailaras-Sabalgarh-Birpur Section
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the gauge-converted Kailaras-Sabalgarh-Birpur rail section in Madhya Pradesh through video conferencing. He also flagged off the extension of the Gwalior-Kailaras train service up to Birpur. - Digital Bharat Nidhi Signs Agreement to Digitise Chhattisgarh Villages
Digital Bharat Nidhi, under the Department of Telecommunications, signed an agreement with the Chhattisgarh government and other agencies to implement the amended BharatNet programme for digitising gram panchayats and villages. - Government Debunks Fake Mudra Loan Video Circulating on Social Media
The government has rejected claims circulating on social media that loans under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana are being provided directly after payment of a small amount. The PIB Fact Check Unit said the circulated letter is fake and clarified that Mudra does not provide direct loans. - BJP Appoints New State In-Charges for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Gujarat
BJP National President Nitin Nabin appointed new state in-charges for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Gujarat. Vinod Tawde was appointed Uttar Pradesh in-charge, Dr Satish Poonia Punjab in-charge and Jagdish Ishwarbhai Patel Gujarat in-charge, with additional co-in-charge appointments. - Army Deputy Chief Calls for Rapid Technology Integration in Modern Warfare
Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Rahul R. Singh said the changing nature of warfare makes rapid adaptation and integration of emerging technologies essential for the Armed Forces. He was speaking at the Indian Military Review on Surveillance and Electro-Optics in New Delhi.
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