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Current affairs from 08 August across past years
US Senate passed legislation sanctioning Russia while specifically targeting India and China's energy imports from Russia—could expand Trump's tariff powers and impact India's crude oil sourcing strategy.
India's crude oil import costs jumped 26% year-on-year in Q1 2026-27 while import volumes fell 18%, revealing West Asia conflict's inflationary impact on energy security despite reduced consumption.
Parliamentary committee recommended separate, accelerated budget allocation for hypersonic weapons, glide missiles, and 6th-generation fighter research to expedite India's strategic defense capabilities.
Apex Court struck down 2021 Order allowing retrospective environmental clearances, but upheld Centre's power to grant selective amnesty schemes, restraining future arbitrary clearances.
India officially assigned standard names to 27 geographical features in Arunachal Pradesh along LAC, countering China's unilateral renaming campaign and asserting sovereignty.
India pressed China to share river water data during diplomatic talks on LAC border issue, seeking transparency on cross-border water management amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
US Senate cleared legislation imposing sanctions on Russia and its major energy trading partners including India and China, potentially expanding presidential tariff authority.
Centre informed Supreme Court that audio recordings allegedly linking former Manipur CM N. Biren Singh to ethnic violence were manipulated, contesting evidence of official involvement.
Information and Broadcasting Ministry informed Parliament it is developing comprehensive statutory regulations for OTT platforms, moving beyond current self-regulatory mechanisms to government oversight.
Indian Coast Guard grants permanent absorption and equal retirement benefits to women officers, aligning with Army, Navy, Air Force in advancing gender integration in uniformed services.
Ministry of Home Affairs proposed amending IT Act to mandate police officers above inspector rank investigate cybercrime cases, raising standards for digital crime investigation.
Supreme Court replaced the sessions judge exclusively hearing coal scam cases in Delhi just 6 months after appointment, acting on an unusual request from Delhi High Court—raising questions on judicial independence.
Israeli PM Netanyahu thanked PM Modi during bilateral call discussing India-Israel strategic partnership and West Asia situation—reflects deepening defence and intelligence cooperation amid regional tensions.
Survey of India officially named 27 geographical features in Arunachal Pradesh along the LAC, including 4 mountain passes and a high-altitude lake—direct response to China's unilateral renaming of disputed territories.
Supreme Court invalidated a 2021 government order allowing retroactive environmental clearances, but retained Centre's authority to issue 'amnesty schemes'—critical distinction on environmental compliance enforcement.
Parliamentary Committee recommends separate budget allocation for R&D in hypersonic weapons, glide missiles, and sixth-generation fighter aircraft to accelerate India's strategic defence capabilities.
Ministry of Home Affairs proposed amending IT Act to require only officers above inspector rank investigate cybercrime cases—aims to improve investigation quality following panel recommendations and recent high-profile cyber cases.
Government informed Supreme Court that audio recordings allegedly linking former Manipur CM Niren Singh to ethnic violence were manipulated—raises questions on evidence integrity in ongoing Manipur unrest investigation.
Indian Coast Guard extended permanent absorption and retirement benefits to women officers, achieving parity with Army, Navy, and Air Force in advancing gender integration in uniformed services.
Delhi HC granted interim relief to Dabur India, staying Food Safety regulator's prohibition on selling products labeled with '100%' purity claims pending substantive hearing.