Daily Current Affairs, News Headlines 12.08.2024
National News
•WCD Minister Annpurna Devi calls for Centre-State collaboration to enhance welfare programs
•President Droupadi Murmu honoured with Timor-Leste’s highest civilian award
•NEET-PG Entrance Examination 2024 is being conducted today
•IMD forecasts heavy rainfall over East, Northeast & Northwest regions of country till 16th August
•Hindenburg Research firm alleges SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch & spouse Dhaval Buch owned stakes in offshore entities linked to Adani Group
International News
•Bangladesh: Police got ultimatum to join duty; else will be deemed unwilling
•Minority Bangladeshi Hindus stage massive protest in Bangladesh for second consecutive day
Sports News
•Taekwondo: Sanjay Subba, Anita Subba, & Jitendra Limbu are representing India at 7th Heroes International Taekwondo Championship in Thailand
•Australia A Women wins toss & decides to field first against India A Women in 3rd & final match of T20 series
•Paris Olympics 2024 Closing Ceremony to take place tonight at Stade de France
•India’s campaign at Paris Olympics concludes with total of six medals
•Abhinav Bindra receives the Olympic Order Award by International Olympic Committee in Paris
•CAS defers decision on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s plea against her disqualification until August 13