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.