The big news of 16 August 2023, Top 10 headlines 16 August 2023, Breaking news of 16 August 2023
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in its audit report on Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) has highlighted deficiencies in the implementation of the Information, Education and Communication (IEC) scheme.
Accusing the central government of alleged irregularities in several government schemes and projects exposed by the CAG, the Congress has demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his silence. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said, “This is a big issue of scams. The CAG (CAG), which audits government accounts, has exposed seven scams. Now we feel that the Prime Minister and the government should raid the CAG to see how they are asking questions to the government.
Raising questions after the failure of the 19th round of talks with China, the Congress has criticized the BJP-led central government, saying that the status quo of April 2020 has not been restored so far. The two-day India-China military talks were held on August 13 and 14. Congress general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala wrote on the micro-blogging site X (formerly Twitter), ” 19 Round of Talks with China Fail,
Talks Fail every time for last 3 Years !
➡️ Status Quo Ante as in April 2020 not restored for 3 Years & 3 Months !
➡️ Indian Forces can’t “Petrol 26 out of 65 Petroling Points” in Depsang Plains near the strategic DBO Airstrip or CNN Junction near Demchok!
➡️ Chinese continue to Block Indian Soldiers at the Y Junction called “Bottleneck”, inside our territory. Access to Petroling Points 10, 11, 11A, 12, 13 blocked by the Chinese.”
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud released a handbook to assist judges and lawyers in identifying, understanding and combating gender stereotypes about women in legal proceedings.
This month the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is preparing for the next launch of the Aditya L-1 satellite. This will be India’s first space mission to study the Sun. The satellite will carry three instruments to study the solar atmosphere, solar magnetic storms and its impact on Earth’s environment. It will be sent to the hollow orbit at the L-1 point between the Earth and the Sun.
After the launch of Mukhyamantri Free Annapurna Food Packet Yojana by Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, over 1.04 crore families will get free Annapurna kits every month which will include pulses, sugar, salt, edible oil, chilli, coriander and turmeric.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today welcomed Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation. He has come to India to participate in the World Health Organisation- Global Summit. Shri Modi used the name Tulsi Bhai for Dr Tedros.
The government of Canada’s Northwest Territories has declared a state of emergency because of the wildfires. Wildfires have largely destroyed a remote community and threatened the regional capital Yellowknife.
In the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings released today, star batsman Suryakumar Yadav has retained the top spot while Shubman Gill has gained 43 places to reach the 25th. Suryakumar topped the list with 907 marks.
