Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 16, 2023

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Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 16, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a new scheme to help the urban poor build houses in cities.
Prime Minister announced Vishwakarma Yojana scheme for artisans, with an allocation of up to ₹15,000 crore to help skill development among the youth.
Karnataka announces that the state will release 10 tmcft of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.
Bindeshwar Pathak, Sulabh International founder, Padma Bhushan recipient, and social worker passed away.
Himachal Pradesh: Many houses collapsed and 12 persons were dead due to heavy rain and landslides.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is organizing Youth 20 Summit in Varanasi.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde launches a mobile app and WhatsApp helpline for Chief Minister’s Medical Assistance Fund.

India’s June exports tally raised by USD 1.4 billion.
India’s imports from Russia doubled to USD 20.4 bn in April-July period of this fiscal.
SBI Research: India’s FY47 per capita income to be at Rs 14.9 lakh a year.

India and China agree to resolve remaining issues, says Ministry of External Affairs.
US Former President Donald Trump indicted for colluding to overturn 2020 poll results.
Afghanistan’s Taliban government marked the second anniversary of their return to power.

Four Indian chess players enter the quarterfinals of the FIDE World Cup 2023.
Aditi Swami becomes first Indian to clinch individual World Title at World Archery Championships.
Djokovic falls in first U.S. match since 2021 as he loses in doubles.