From the Indian men’s cricket team winning the 3rd T20I against West Indies to keep the series alive to both houses passing the IIM Amendment Bill, read on to know more about the latest trending news and updates in this August 9 news roundup.
India defeats West Indies by 7 wickets to keep T20 series alive
India defeated West Indies by 7 wickets in the 3rd T20I, backed by a scintillating 83 off 44 balls by Suryakumar Yadav. During the match, Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav also broke a record, becoming the fastest Indian spinner to reach 50 wickets in T20 Internationals.
India secures 6th rank in Internet Resilience in South Asian region
According to the latest Internet Resilience Index (IRI), India has secured the 6th spot in terms of Internet Resilience in the South Asian region. India was given the score of 43% in the index while countries like Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka scored higher to rank above India on the index.
Kerala assembly unanimously adopt resolution to change state’s name to “Keralam”
The Kerala Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution to change the state’s name to “Keralam” in all languages that come under the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. It is noteworthy that the resolution was also accepted by the UDF opposition without any modifications.
IIM Amendment Bill passed by both houses; awaiting President’s approval
After Lok Sabha passed the bill, Rajya Sabha has also passed the IIM Amendment Bill, 2023 which seeks to amend the Indian Institutes of Management Act, 2017. The act will now be sent to President Draupadi Murmu for approval.
Over 100 districts in India declare themselves manual scavenging free between July 27 – August 2
In the seven days between July 27 and August 2, over 100 districts across the country have declared themselves free from manual scavenging. According to fresh data from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, a total of 639 districts in India have send declarations of being free from manual scavenging in any shape or form.
ICC released revised World Cup schedule; IND vs PAK match preponed
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the changed schedule for this year’s Men’s ODI World Cup. According to the new schedule, the much-awaited IND vs PAK World Cup match will be held on October 14 instead of October 15 in Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi stadium.
World Lion Day celebrations announced to take place across Gujarat on August 10
In an attempt to boost lion conservation among citizens, Gujarat government has announced the celebration of World Lions Day across the day on August 10. The festivities will take place in 7,000+ schools in 10 districts across Gujarat.
Stay tuned for more updates from across the country and follow-ups on these stories.
