Daily digest
Weekly Current Affairs — 10 Aug to 16 Aug 2026
India vows to protect interests after Mecca defence pact
- MEA said India is fully committed to safeguarding its national interests and will take all necessary measures.
- Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement on August 7.
- The pact builds on a bilateral defence pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
- The three countries are described as Sunni Muslim nations.
SEBI passes order against certain Investment Advisers
- SEBI issued an order in the matter of certain Investment Advisers.
- The order pertains to regulatory action by SEBI.
SEBI issues release order for recovery against Girishkumar Ruparel
- SEBI issued a compliance release order for Recovery Certificate No. 4473 of 2022.
- Order names Mr. Girishkumar Prabhudas Ruparel (PAN: AIPPR8860G).
- Matter relates to Atlanta Infrastructure and Finance Limited.
SEBI amends Municipal Debt Securities Regulations, 2015
- SEBI amended the SEBI (Issue and Listing of Municipal Debt Securities) Regulations, 2015.
- The amended regulations are referred to as ILMDS Regulations.
- The amendment relates to issue and listing of municipal debt securities.
SEBI issues order in Nirman Agri Genetics matter
- SEBI issued an order in the matter of Nirman Agri Genetics Limited.
- The order is from the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
SEBI Issues Recovery Certificate No. 9074/2026 to Rati Agarwal
- SEBI completed Recovery Certificate No. 9074 of 2026 dated March 26, 2026.
- The certificate was issued to Rati Agarwal, PAN AJMPA4349K, marked as defaulter.
- The matter is related to ISO at BSE.
SEBI Release Order: Kamlesh Ahuja Defaulter in Illiquid Stock Options
- SEBI issued a Release Order for Kamlesh Ahuja (PAN: ADFPA4706R).
- Ahuja is a defaulter in dealings in Illiquid Stock Options at BSE.
- The order is under Certificate No. 8037 of 2024.
SEBI Streamlines Inspection of Market Intermediaries
- SEBI has streamlined inspection of market intermediaries.
- The development is attributed to SEBI.
- The focus is on market intermediaries.
SEBI issues adjudication order against twenty entities in Ultracab matter
- SEBI issued an adjudication order in the matter of Ultracab (India) Limited.
- The order is in respect of twenty entities.
- The order is titled 'Adjudication Order'.
SEBI Releases Annual Report for FY 2025-26
- SEBI released its Annual Report for FY 2025-26.
- The report pertains to the financial year 2025-26.
Houthi Rebels Renew Port City Attacks; Trump Demands Iran Compensation
- Iranian-backed Houthi rebels renewed attacks on a key port city in West Asia.
- Donald Trump said he would demand conflict compensation from Iran.
- The conflict is part of the broader West Asia war.
Madurai Corporation Seals 8 Idol-Making Units Using Banned Plaster of Paris
- Madurai Corporation sealed eight units.
- Units were making idols using plaster of paris.
- Plaster of paris is banned.