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Reena Sonowal Kouli has been appointed as the new Director General of Doordarshan recently. Doordarshan is an autonomous public service broadcaster founded on 15 September 1959. Its motto is 'Satyam Shivam Sundaram'.
A 21-foot-tall statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has been unveiled recently in Chittorgarh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a prominent Indian politician who served three terms as the Prime Minister of India.
World Photography Day is celebrated every year on August 19. This day is dedicated to celebrating the art, science, and history of photography and honoring photographers around the world.
Indonesia's Independence Day was celebrated recently on August 17. Indonesia declared its independence on August 17, 1945, from Dutch colonial rule.
The book 'Janapriya Neta Venkaiah Naidu: Udayagiri Se Up-Rashtrapati Tak' written by Acharya Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad has been released recently. This book details the journey and contributions of former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu.
Rishabh Pant has become the first Indian player to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket recently. He is known for his aggressive batting style and is a key player in the Indian cricket team.
The Chief Election Commissioner of India, Gyanesh Kumar, has recently launched the 'Electoral Literacy Club 2.0' in Bihar. This initiative aims to promote electoral awareness and education among citizens, especially youth.
The 16th Hockey India Junior Women's National Championship 2026 is being organized recently in Pune. This championship brings together young female hockey players from across the country to compete at a national level.
Tilak Raj Kataria has been appointed as the Vice Chairman of the Delhi Khadi and Village Industries Board recently. The Khadi and Village Industries Board promotes rural industries and crafts.
The 12th BRICS Environment Ministers' Conference was held recently in New Delhi, India on August 18, 2026. This conference aims to discuss environmental issues and cooperation among BRICS nations.
Onam is a famous festival of Kerala, which started recently. It is an annual harvest festival celebrated by the people of Kerala, India. It falls in the Malayalam calendar month of Chingam, which in the Gregorian calendar overlaps with August–September.
Hakainde Hichilema has recently been appointed as the President of Zambia. He was elected as the seventh president of Zambia in August 2021.
The Semicon India 2026 semiconductor industry exhibition has been organized recently in New Delhi. This event aims to showcase advancements in semiconductor technology and foster collaboration within the industry.