Delhi Current Affairs — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026
Prime Minister addresses Khelo India Samvaad with youth from over 5,000 institutes
On 27 August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Khelo India Samvaad by video conference, joined by youth and athletes from over 5,000 institutes, as part of National Sports Day 2026 celebrations.
Sri Lanka Navy Commander Vice Admiral Damian Fernando holds talks with Indian Navy chief
On 27 August 2026, Sri Lanka Navy Commander Vice Admiral Damian Fernando received a Guard of Honour in New Delhi and held talks with Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan during his maiden visit to India as commander.
Government sells buffer onions at ₹35/kg in Delhi-NCR; Kanda Express expands
On 27 August 2026, the Consumer Affairs Ministry said buffer onions were being sold at ₹35 per kg across Delhi-NCR, with the Kanda Express rail initiative moving stocks to consumption centres.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026
Tue, 25 Aug 2026
National Shipping Board holds first 'Sagar Samvad'; India plans 100 new ships
At the National Shipping Board's first 'Sagar Samvad' in New Delhi on 25 August 2026, Sarbananda Sonowal said India plans to add 100 vessels in five years to cut a $75 billion foreign freight bill.
CSIR-NAL unveils indigenous micro and small gas turbine engines NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100
CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories unveiled three indigenous gas turbine engines with 5, 50 and 100 kg thrust for drones and compact missiles in New Delhi on 25 August 2026.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
Sun, 23 Aug 2026
National Commission for Safai Karamcharis marks 33rd Foundation Day
The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis celebrated its 33rd Foundation Day in New Delhi on 23 August 2026, with over 900 sanitation workers attending and a new missed-call helpline launched.
BWF World Championships end in New Delhi; Lanier and An Se-young crowned
The BWF World Championships 2026 ended in New Delhi on 23 August 2026, with France's Alex Lanier winning the men's singles and South Korea's An Se-young the women's singles.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Wed, 19 Aug 2026
Transshipment cargo reform scaled up at Delhi's IGI Airport
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on 19 August 2026 flagged off the scaled-up transshipment cargo operations at Delhi's IGI Airport, adding four domestic origins and two new international destinations.
Delhi adds 200 e-buses and launches 56 women-only bus services
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu on 19 August 2026 flagged off 200 electric buses, taking the city's e-bus fleet past 5,000, and launched 56 women-only bus services.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026
CAQM orders phased shift to cleaner light goods vehicles in Delhi-NCR
The Commission for Air Quality Management, at its 29th full meeting on 18 August 2026, approved Direction No. 102 for phased restrictions on registering diesel, petrol and CNG light goods vehicles in Delhi-NCR from 2027.
12th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting adopts joint statement in New Delhi
The 12th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on 18 August 2026 adopted a Joint Ministerial Statement by consensus and launched four knowledge compendiums.
65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament opens in New Delhi
The 65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament opened at Dr B. R. Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi, on 18 August 2026, with 108 teams in three categories.
Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 ends with concert marking 150 years of Vande Mataram
The Culture Ministry closed Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 with a Tiranga Concert by singer B Praak at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 18 August 2026, dedicated to 150 years of Vande Mataram.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026
Sat, 15 Aug 2026
80th Independence Day: PM announces AI skilling for 1 crore youth, 100 GW nuclear goal and 'Sapt Dhara'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the Red Fort on India's 80th Independence Day on 15 August 2026, announced AI skilling for one crore youth in a year, a 100 GW nuclear power target by 2047 and a new goal of 6 crore Lakhpati Didis.
Red Fort ceremony on 80th Independence Day: 21-gun salute from indigenous guns, Mi-17 petal shower and 5,000 special guests
The 80th Independence Day ceremony at the Red Fort on 15 August 2026, coordinated by the Indian Army, featured a 21-gun salute from indigenous 105 mm Light Field Guns, an IAF Mi-17 petal shower and about 5,000 special guests including Olympiad medallists and PM Vishwakarma artisans.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day 2026 observed in Delhi, Amritsar and Kolkata
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day (Vibhajan Vibheeshika Smriti Divas) was observed on 14 August 2026, with the Ministry of Culture holding programmes in Delhi, Amritsar and Kolkata and PM Modi recalling the courage of those impacted by Partition.
Indian Army contingent won 16 of India's 39 medals at Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh met the Indian Army contingent on 14 August 2026, which won 16 medals, including 8 gold, of India's total of 39 medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026
Wed, 12 Aug 2026
253 detained across 14 states in crackdown on ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network ahead of Independence Day
Security agencies detained 253 people across 14 states on 12 August 2026 in a coordinated operation against the Pakistan-based, ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network, leading to over 80 FIRs and more than 200 arrests, the Home Ministry said.
PM Modi releases former President Ram Nath Kovind's autobiography 'Triumph of the Indian Republic'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released former President Ram Nath Kovind's autobiography, 'Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles', at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, on 12 August 2026.
Three Sanchar Mitras selected as ITU Generation Connect Youth Envoys for 2026–2030
Three Indian Sanchar Mitras were selected as International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Generation Connect Youth Envoys for 2026–2030, the Department of Telecommunications said on International Youth Day, 12 August 2026.