1. University Grants Commission has approved the guidelines for the admission and supernumerary seats for International Students in Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes in Higher Education Institutions in India.
2. The Centre has decided to give individual names to all 23 All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) across the country, reports said. They will reportedly be named after freedom fighters, regional heroes, historical events, notable monuments or their distinct geographical identities.
3. PM Modi requested every individual to follow Panch Pran.
The Panch Pran are as follows:
a. Advance with greater conviction and the determination of a developed India.
b. Get rid of any signs of slavery
c. Take pride in India’s history.
d. The power of unity
e. The duties of citizens, such as those of the PM and CMs.
4. ASSAM and Meghalaya will form three regional committees headed by Cabinet ministers from both states to resolve boundary disputes in six remaining areas of differences, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday.
5 J&K : In order to facilitate smooth sailing and security of the pilgrims, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) will soon be introducing Radio Frequency Identification Card (RFID) facility that will replace the existing yatra slip format.
6. HIMACHAL : Congress leader Anand Sharma quits as chairman of Steering Committee of party’s Himachal unit
Senior.
7. Landslides and flash floods claim 22 lives in Himachal Pradesh.
8. PUNJAB to reserve law officer posts for Scheduled Caste persons.
9. TELANGANA: Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses public meeting in Telangana; Assures farmers of special measures for marketing of organic produce.
10. KARNATAKA govt has issued an order mandating all schools and pre-university colleges in the state to make students sing the national anthem every morning, during the mass prayer.
CRIME REPORT
1. RAJASTHAN Police has arrested a 46-year-old man identified as Bhagchand from Delhi for allegedly spying for Pakistan. Bhagchand, a Pakistan-born, was granted Indian citizenship in 2016, police said. The accused used to supply Indian SIM cards and mobile numbers to his handlers, police said. He also allegedly helped his handlers in operating social media accounts using Indian numbers.
2. A woman in Noida who was arrested for allegedly misbehaving with a security guard of Jaypee Wish Town society has been sent to 14-day judicial custody.
The woman allegedly argued with the guard over the delay in opening the gates. As per another security guard who recorded the incident’s video, she started shouting and hurling abuses.
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1. The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) suggested Mohammad Mustafa to lead NABARD. Mohammad Mustafa is recommended by the bureau for the position of Chairman at NABARD.
2. The Centre and the board of the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) has appointed Rajkiran Rai G as its managing director (MD).
ENTERTAINMENT
1. Anurag Kashyap’s latest film Dobaaraa, featuring Taapsee Pannu as the lead character, has failed to garner popular support. The film has failed to pique the attention of the audience. It was launched in theatres on Friday, August 19, but only had a 2-3% occupancy rate on Day 1. Several early screenings of the film are also reported to have been cancelled.
2. Raju Srivastava is in critical condition. Comedian Ahsaan Qureshi says friends are chanting Hanuman Chalisa for him
Raju Srivastava needs a miracle, says fellow comedian Ahsaan Qureshi. Raju suffered a heart attack on August 10.
3. RRR’ actor Junior NTR will meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah over dinner on Sunday. Shah is in Telangana to address a public rally in the state’s Nalgonda district.
4. Ranveer Singh seeks 2 weeks’ time to appear before Mumbai Police in nude photoshoot case.
DEFENCE
1. India to buy predator drones worth $3 bn from US for use along China border.
2. Jammu & Kashmir: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K pole appeals to aspirants to participate enthusiastically in the Agniveer recruitment rally for Kashmir division.
It will be conducted from 07 December to 10 December this year at Jalandhar.
3. India, Australia conclude Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) near Perth.
4. The third edition of Ex VINBAX 2022 was held between 1st August and 20th August, 2022 in Chandimandir.
Highlights of EX VINBAX 2022:
This exercise is a sequel to previously conducted bilateral exercise in Vietnam in 2019 and a major milestone in strengthening the bilateral relations between India and Vietnam.
Both the countries share a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Defence cooperation is a significant pillar of this partnership.
Vietnam is also an important partner in Act East policy of India as well as Indo-Pacific vision. Theme of Ex VINBAX – 2022:
Ex VINBAX 2022 will be held under the theme- “employment and deployment of an Engineer Company and a Medical Team under United Nations Contingent for Peacekeeping Operations”.
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