TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, East Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya and Bihar during next seven days. The weather office has also forecast heavy rainfall over Kerala, Tamil Nadu, North Interior Karnataka during next five days.
2. PM Modi says, government is committed to empowering farmers of the nation; Releases 109 climate-friendly and high-yielding crop varieties.
3. NEET PG 2024 exam was conducted successfully in 170 cities across the country. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) said that this year around 2 lakh 28 thousand 540 admit cards were issued to candidates for the postgraduate medical entrance examination.
4. In Uttarakhand, vehicular movement disrupted due to landslides on Chardham Yatra routes; Normal life affected in Himachal Pradesh due to floods and landslides.
5. Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas leader Chirag Paswan is planning to convene a meeting of Scheduled Caste MPs of different parties as he works to mobilise support ahead of his party filing a review plea in the Supreme Court against its judgment allowing sub-categorisation of reservation within the community.
6. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday made detailed enquiries into the washing away of the Tungabhadra Dam gate after its link snapped on Saturday.
7. Telangana government seeks CWC nod for 67 TMC of Godavari water for Sitarama project : Irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Sunday said that irrigation facilities would be provided to 10 lakh acres in Khammam and Bhadrachalam districts through Sitarama lift irrigation scheme (SLIS) by August 15 next year.
8. 20 Killed In Rajasthan Amid Heavy Rainfall, Schools Shut : Heavy rain in Jaipur left the streets waterlogged. It also prompted the district administrations to announce the closure of schools.
9. The Barapullah bridge in Nizamuddin, built during the reign of Mughal emperor Jahangir, will be restored and rejuvenated by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) over the next three months, The 200-metre bridge was handed over to the ASI on Sunday, after an anti-encroachment drive over the past week.
10. The BJP’s Tamil Nadu unit chief, K Annamalai, has called for an investigation into the latest allegations Hindenburg Research against SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch. He noted that previous claims by Hindenburg were found to be baseless.
Annamalai accused Hindenburg of causing panic among investors for profit. “Hindenburg is not a journalist or an NGO but a short selling agent of shares,” he said. “They release such reports, trigger panic among investors, make preparations to capitalise on that crisis scenario, and make thousands of crores of profit. This is what Hindenburg is all about,” he added.
LEGAL REPORT
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1. KOLKATA DOCTOR RAPE-MURDER CASE : The semi-nude body of a second-year post-graduate female trainee doctor was found on August 9 (Friday) at R G Kar Medical College in Kolkata. Her body was recovered on Friday morning at 7:30 from a seminar hall of the hospital’s emergency building. The victim was on duty when the incident occured on Thursday night.
Police formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the murder case and a suspect, the civic volunteer Sanjay Roy arrested on Saturday.
2. Indian vocalist Kumar Sanu recently became the target of an AI-generated video on social media, falsely depicting him singing about freedom for Imran Khan. The singer has firmly denied these claims, stating he never attended any concert or sang for Pakistan’s former Prime Minister. He urged the Indian government to take swift action against those responsible for circulating the misleading video.
3. A former MLA’s wife was killed in a bomb blast in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, The bomb blast was triggered at a house adjacent to that of former Saikul MLA Yamthong Haokip on Saturday evening.
FINANCE
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€ Euro : ₹ 92(Approx)
🇨🇳 Yuan ¥ : ₹ 12
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has refuted the allegations made by US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research. The country’s stock market regulator emphasized that it has adequate internal mechanisms for addressing issues relating to conflict of interest, which include disclosure framework and provision for recusal.
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Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai
GOLD : ₹ 70,100/10gm (24 krt)
SILVER : ₹ 83,000/KG
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. Actor Shah Rukh Khan was awarded the Pardo Alla Carriera award at the Locarno Film Festival 2024 on Saturday evening in Switzerland. He is presented the Award in recognition of his significant contributions to Indian cinema.
2. Priyanka Pandita was emerged as the winner and crowned as Miss Universe Jammu & Kashmir. The event was inaugurated by Sana Dua, the region’s first Miss India.
3. Actor Mahesh Babu’s 2001 blockbuster, Murari, has returned to theaters with a resounding impact, proving that some films are truly timeless. The 4K re-release had a resounding impact on its first day, raking in an impressive ₹5.46 crore gross worldwide. This re-release has shattered expectations, proving the enduring popularity of the film and the superstar’s massive fan base.
DEFENCE News
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1. India is currently exporting military hardware to around 85 countries, with around 100 local firms involved in the effort. The hardware includes missiles, artillery guns, rockets, armoured vehicles, offshore patrol vessels, personal protective gear, a variety of radars, surveillance systems and ammunition. India is on course to achieve its defence export target of ₹50,000 crore in the next five years.
2. Indian Navy’s frontline frigate, INS Tabar arrived at London harbour on 07 Aug 24 for a four-day visit. Indian Navy and the Royal Navy share historical ties, which have continued to thrive in recent decades. Ships from each side have been visiting each other’s countries regularly and have also participated in various Naval exercises together. The two Navies also share a long-standing partnership for bilateral naval exercise called Konkan, which is held annually for the past several years.
3. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh & Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi and All Ranks of the Indian Army have paid tribute to two soldiers
Havildar Dipak Kumar Yadav and Lance Naik Praveen Sharma who were killed in a gunfight iduring a counter-terroristoperation in Anantnag South Kashmir on Saturday.
4. Turkey may sell its unused Russian S-400 Missiles to India or Pakistan. The S-400s, purchased in 2017, have remained largely unused since their acquisition, leading to discussions about their potential sale to other countries, notably India or Pakistan.
12 Aug (Monday)
Vedic Ritu/ Varsha Ritu
Drik Ritu : Varsha Ritu
पक्ष :: Shuklapaksh
Vikram Samvat – 2081
Shaka Samvat – 1946
Month : Shravan 22, (Purnimanta)
Srawan 08 (Amanta)
Nakshatra : Vishaka
Tithi : Saptami (up to 7:55 am)Ashtami
Rahu : 07:42 AM – 09:18 AM
Yamaganda: 10:55 AM – 12:31 PM
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