SBI PO Prelims Expected Cut Off 2026: The State Bank of India (SBI) Probationary Officer Preliminary Examination 2026 has been successfully completed across all scheduled shifts. After the conclusion of the exam, candidates are now eagerly waiting for the expected cut off marks to estimate their chances of qualifying for the Mains examination.
Samudra Manthan Scheme: India Approves ₹84,084 Crore Mission to Boost Offshore Energy Exploration and Strengthen Energy Security
India has launched an ambitious national initiative to accelerate offshore oil and gas exploration with the approval of the Samudra Manthan – National Offshore Exploration Scheme. Approved on July 31, 2026, the mission aims to increase domestic hydrocarbon production, reduce dependence on imported crude oil, and strengthen the country’s long-term energy security through large-scale investment in deepwater exploration and offshore infrastructure.
India, Uzbekistan Strengthen Strategic Partnership with Focus on Critical Minerals, Trade and Regional Cooperation
India and Uzbekistan have agreed to deepen their strategic partnership by expanding cooperation across critical sectors, including mining, critical minerals, trade, energy, infrastructure, defence and education, following high-level bilateral talks held in New Delhi on Monday.
India Plans Up to $3.3 Billion LIC Stake Sale as Government Moves to Meet Public Shareholding Norms
The Government of India has announced plans to raise as much as 314 billion rupees (approximately $3.3 billion) by selling up to a 6.5% stake in state-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). The move is part of the government’s ongoing disinvestment programme and aims to comply with India’s minimum public shareholding regulations.
Democrats Overtake Republicans on Economy in Reuters/Ipsos Poll as Trump’s Approval Rating Slips
For the first time in nearly a decade, American voters have given Democrats a slight edge over Republicans on handling the U.S. economy, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll released on August 3. The survey also found that President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 35%, highlighting growing public concerns over the economy ahead of November’s congressional midterm elections.
Netanyahu Remains Silent on Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan as Deadly Israeli Strikes Raise Questions Over Ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has yet to publicly endorse US President Donald Trump’s latest Gaza peace proposal, more than three days after Washington unveiled a framework centered on the disarmament of Hamas. The absence of an official response has fueled uncertainty over the future of the initiative, even as diplomatic efforts continue behind closed doors.




