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National Developments: August 12, 2024
| No. | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leadership Transition in Bangladesh | Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel laureate, has been appointed the head of the interim government following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation amid massive protests. |
| 2 | Vinesh Phogat’s Olympic Disqualification | Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 due to minor weight excess, preventing her from competing in the Women’s 50kg final. |
| 3 | ISRO Chandrayaan-3 Team Honored | The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar recognized the ISRO Chandrayaan-3 team for their contributions to space science with the Vigyan Team Award. |
| 4 | Criminal Justice in India | Discussions are ongoing about the need to ensure free trials without prolonged imprisonment, focusing on governance and judicial reforms. |
| 5 | Amendments to the Waqf Act | Revisions to India’s Waqf Act are under consideration, highlighting issues of social empowerment and secularism. |
| 6 | Advances in Agricultural Biotechnology | Indian scientists have identified key differences in how various rice varieties utilize nitrogen, offering potential agricultural benefits. |
| 7 | Highlights from the Paris Olympics | The Paris Olympics saw historic performances, including Noah Lyles’ victory in the men’s 100m and notable achievements by Indian athletes such as Swapnil Kusale and Lakshya Sen. |
| 8 | India-Vietnam Diplomatic Talks | Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in talks with Vietnam’s Pham Minh Chinh in New Delhi to bolster bilateral relations. |
| 9 | Introduction of Disaster Management Amendment Bill | The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024 has been introduced in India’s Lok Sabha to update the existing framework established by the 2005 Act. |
| 10 | Passing of Anshuman Gaekwad | Indian cricket mourns the loss of Anshuman , former cricketer and coach, who passed away at the age of 71. |
