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Countdown begins for Isro's final developmental flight SSLV-D3-EOS8 mission
Today's mission is the third for the Bengaluru-headquartered space agency in 2024, after the successful PSLV-C58/XpoSat in January and GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS missions in February
 "Countdown begins for Isro's final developmental flight SSLV-D3-EOS8 mission")
President Murmu, PM Modi pay tributes to Vajpayee on death anniversary
Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla along with other members of the Cabinet also attended the prayer meeting at 'Sadaiv Atal'
 "President Murmu, PM Modi pay tributes to Vajpayee on death anniversary")
ANC pays tribute to PVC awardees with 78-swimmers 'Independence Day Swim'
The ceremony also saw the presence of Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, Commander in Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN), who marked the end of the expedition
 "ANC pays tribute to PVC awardees with 78-swimmers 'Independence Day Swim'")
India's Independence Day celebrated with enthusiasm across New York City
A slew of events commemorating India's Independence Day were held across the city on Thursday
 "India's Independence Day celebrated with enthusiasm across New York City")
India-US partnership has potential for growth in 21st century: US lawmakers
In San Francisco, Indian Consul General Dr K Srikar Reddy hoisted the Indian flag at the historic Gadar Memorial
 "India-US partnership has potential for growth in 21st century: US lawmakers")
28% UG, 15% PG med students diagnosed with mental health conditions: Survey
Thoughts of self-harm or suicide in the last 12 months were reported by 16.2 per cent MBBS students while the number was recorded at 31 per cent in MD/MS students
 "28% UG, 15% PG med students diagnosed with mental health conditions: Survey")
Medic murder: Resident Doctors' Associations to hold protest march in Delhi
Delhi Medical Association (DMA) also held an emergency meeting to discuss the rape-murder incident on Thursday and the association has decided to hold a candle march at India Gate at 5 PM on Friday
 "Medic murder: Resident Doctors' Associations to hold protest march in Delhi")
Kolkata rape-murder: Over 1,000 Goa doctors to keep OPDs shut for a day
Indian Medical Association (Goa Branch) president Dr Sandesh Chodankar told PTI that there will be shutdown of OPD services in private and government medical establishments in the state
 "Kolkata rape-murder: Over 1,000 Goa doctors to keep OPDs shut for a day")
PM Modi says govt is making efforts to improve the lives of farmers
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says Centre will launch first interactive radio show for farmers, likely from September
 "PM Modi says govt is making efforts to improve the lives of farmers")
New updates: IMA announces nationwide withdrawal of services by doctors on August 17
Latest news updates: Catch all the news developments from around the world here
 "New updates: IMA announces nationwide withdrawal of services by doctors on August 17")
IMA announces nationwide withdrawal of services by doctors on August 17
In response to the brutal crime at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, Indian Medical Association has announced a nationwide withdrawal of services by doctors for 24 hours on Aug 17
 "IMA announces nationwide withdrawal of services by doctors on August 17")
Reforms a blueprint for growth, says PM Modi in his 11th I-Day speech
PM Modi says skilled youth to make a mark in world job market
 "Reforms a blueprint for growth, says PM Modi in his 11th I-Day speech")
India soon to become a manufacturing hub, says PM Narendra Modi
Cut import dependence and focus on 'Make in India', PM Modi tells industry
 "India soon to become a manufacturing hub, says PM Narendra Modi")
RG Kar hospital vandalism: 'May take weeks to restore earlier look'
Massive vandalism was witnessed in the emergency, staffers' room, changing room for nurses and medicine store in the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday
 "RG Kar hospital vandalism: 'May take weeks to restore earlier look'")
78th Independence Day: State CMs list achievements, set new targets
On the occasion of the 78th Independence Day, chief ministers across India announced welfare schemes, and reiterated their resolve to fulfil their governments' pending agendas.
 "78th Independence Day: State CMs list achievements, set new targets")
Is India's sports infra ready for Olympics 2036? PM Modi exudes confidence
An analysis of the current sports infrastructure and playfields in the country reveals that only 10.4 per cent of India's mapped and completed sports infrastructure is Olympic level
 "Is India's sports infra ready for Olympics 2036? PM Modi exudes confidence")
PM Narendra Modi calls on India's gaming talent to lead the world
According to Anuraag Saxena, CEO of industry body E-Gaming Federation (EGF), India has about 40 per cent of the world's games, with less than 1 per cent of gaming revenues
 "PM Narendra Modi calls on India's gaming talent to lead the world")
Need competition among states to attract investors, says PM Modi
The PM called for steps to be taken to promote ease of living on a mission mode to ensure that common people have access to an affordable, dignified lifestyle and basic amenities
 "Need competition among states to attract investors, says PM Modi")
203 Anna Canteens to be launched across Andhra Pradesh, says CM Naidu
The Chief Minister felt that the Rs 5 per meal being supplied at the Anna Canteens is of great help for the poor, the daily wage earners
 "203 Anna Canteens to be launched across Andhra Pradesh, says CM Naidu")
JU professors announce cease-work on Friday to protest against doc attacks
In a statement, the association denounced any attempts to conceal evidence related to the rape-murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor and demanded justice for the victim's family
 "JU professors announce cease-work on Friday to protest against doc attacks")