National News
Amit Shah to launch digital portal of Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies office in Pune
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji launched the digital portal of the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies office in Pune. The main purpose of the Central Registrar’s Office is a Completely paperless application, Automatic compliance with the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act (MSCS Act) and Rules, Ease of Doing Business, Digital communication, and Transparent processing.
PM Modi to participate in 9th National Handloom Day celebration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to participate in the 9th National Handloom Day celebration on August 7th, 2023 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, Delhi. PM Modi will also launch the e-portal of ‘Bhartiya Vastra evam Shilp Kosh’- a Repository of Textiles and Crafts, developed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology NIFT.
International News
Rabindranath Tagore’s 82nd death anniversary is being observed in Bangladesh
On August 7th, Rabindranath Tagore’s 82nd death anniversary is being observed in Bangladesh. Rabindranath died at the age of 80 on August 7 in 1941. Rabindranath Tagore was the first non-European poet who won the Nobel Prize for literature. In 1913, He received it for the English translation of “Gitanjali”, a collection of poems.
State News
Monsoon session of Kerala Legislative Assembly to begin
- The Monsoon session of the Kerala Legislative Assembly will commence on August 7th, 2023. At the beginning of the session, a tribute will be given to the late former Chief Minister and Congress stalwart Oommen Chandy.
- The session will present various important bills including the Prevention of Atrocities Against Health Workers Amendment Bill, Kerala Taxation Amendment Bill, Abkari Amendment Bill, and Kerala Cooperative Society Amendment Bill.
Sports News
132nd edition of Durand Cup kicks off in Assam
On August 5th, 2023, The 132nd edition of the Durand Cup started in Kokrajhar, Assam. The tournament is organized by the Armed Forces and supported by the Government of Assam.
Pakistan to participate in ICC World Cup 2023 in India
- Pakistan decided to send its Men’s Cricket team to India to participate in the international ODI World Cup in 2023. has been confirmed by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs that the country’s men’s cricket team will travel to India for the World Cup.
FISU World University Games: India wins 26 medals including 11 gold, 5 silver, and 10 bronze
In FISU World University Games 2023 in Chengdu, India received 26 medals including 11 gold, five silver, and 10 bronze, and stands at 4th position in the medal table. The ongoing World University Games is the 31st edition of the biennial multi-sport event.
Australia Open Badminton: Weng Hongyang of China defeats India’s H.S. Prannoy in Men’s singles by 9-21,23-21,20-22
- In the Australia Open Badminton in Sydney, India’s ace shuttler HS Prannoy was defeated by Weng Hong Yang of China in the Men’s singles by 9-21,23-21,20-22, in the summit clash of the Australian Open.
Important Days
National Handloom Day 2023
- National Handloom Day is observed on August 7th in India to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship of handloom weavers across the country. This day is celebrated every year to raise public awareness of the handloom sector and the contribution it has made to India’s socioeconomic progress.
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