The big news of 6 August 2023, Top 10 headlines 6 August 2023, Breaking news of 6 August 2023
The President Smt. Draupadi Murmu attended the 165th Convocation of the University of Madras today. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the University of Madras, established in the year 1857, has the distinction of being one of the oldest modern universities in India. This university has played an important role in the dissemination of knowledge. Throughout its journey of over 165 years, the University of Madras has adhered to high standards of teaching, providing an environment that nurtures intellectual curiosity and critical thinking. It has been a cradle of the creation of innumerable scholars, leaders and visionaries, it has also served as a beacon, playing a pivotal role in the establishment and growth of many prestigious universities in the southern region of India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway stations in 27 states through video conference under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme. About 25 thousand crore rupees will be spent on the redevelopment of these stations. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that each AMRUT station would be a symbol of the city’s ancient heritage to modern aspirations. He said that about 1 thousand 3 hundred big railway stations are to be developed under Amrit Bharat Railway Station. Out of these, the redevelopment work of five hundred and eight Amrit Bharat railway stations is starting today. This will bring a major change in the railway infrastructure.
Internship portal launched in Delhi for youth interested in the environment. Cabinet Minister of Delhi Government Gopal Rai said that the main objective of this portal is to make today’s youth aware of the functioning of the Forest and Wildlife Department.
According to media reports, former Maoist ideologue and revolutionary lyricist Gadar passed away today in Hyderabad after a brief illness. He was 74 years old.
West Bengal State Congress President Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Sunday asked Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to desist from intimidation and kidnapping of opposition candidates elected before the formation of Panchayat Boards in the state.
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Deepender Hooda, while demanding an inquiry into the Nuh violence by a sitting judge of the Supreme Court or High Court, said that there is no history of communal riots in Haryana.
Heavy rain is very likely over Uttarakhand, North Uttar Pradesh, Bihar Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim and other parts of Northeast during the next 4-5 days. On Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy rains for the next few days across India.
Today is Hiroshima Day. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida observed a moment of silence at a ceremony in Hiroshima, Japan today, to mark the 78th anniversary of the world’s first atomic attack. Mr Kishida said that Japan, the only nation to have suffered an atomic attack in war, will continue its efforts towards a nuclear-free world.
Many programs are being organized in Bangladesh today on the 82nd death anniversary of world poet Rabindranath Tagore. According to the Georgian calendar, Rabindranath Tagore died on 7 August 1941 at the age of 80. But in the Bengali calendar, his death anniversary is on the 22nd of the month of Shravan.
Spanish basketball star Ricky Rubio has announced that he has decided to temporarily retire from the sport due to his mental health issues.
