· Bihar forms ‘Rhino Task Force’ to reintroduce rhino conservation in Valmiki Tiger Reserve and boost the rhino population.
· Study In India portal launched to boost global appeal of Indian education and enhance convenience for international students.
· HDFC Bank’s Sashidhar Jagdishan tops list of highest-paid bank CEOs in FY23, followed by Kaizad Bharucha and Axis Bank’s Amitabh Chaudhry
· The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) concluded its 2-week training for the 26th batch of Maldivian civil servants, aiming to enhance skills and governance capabilities under a MoU with the Government of Maldives.
· PM Modi inaugurates 9th National Handloom Day, launching ‘Textiles and Crafts Fund’ e-portal and uniting stakeholders for handloom sector growth.
· PM Modi initiates Rs 24,470 crore redevelopment of 508 railway stations for enhanced passenger experience and modern amenities.
· President Draupadi Murmu inaugurated the Library Festival 2023 in New Delhi.
· India’s Ministry of Minority Affairs initiated the ‘Free Coaching and Allied’ scheme, offering free coaching to economically disadvantaged minority students for technical, professional, and competitive entrance exams.
· World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector to empower farmers
· England cricketer Alex Hales has announced his retirement from international cricket.
· Indian-American Shohini Sinha appointed as head of FBI’s Salt Lake City field office for her expertise in counter-terrorism investigations.
· Bharat Dynamics Limited hands over first ‘RF Seeker of Akash-NG Missile’ to DRDO
· India celebrated National Handloom Day on August 7