Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 19, 2023

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Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 19, 2023

Supreme Court refuses to stay the uploading of data collected in the recently concluded Bihar caste-based survey.
After Chandrayaan-3 got separated from the propulsion module, it successfully underwent a deboosting operation.
Kerala government announced a festival allowance of ₹1,000 for workers under MGNREGS and Ayyankali Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme (AUEGS) for Onam.
Supreme Court said that instances of hate speech would be prosecuted equally, no matter the faith of the offender.
Three Criminal law Bills have been referred to the Standing Committee on Home Affairs.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu declared Himachal Pradesh as a ‘Natural Calamity Affected Area’.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues fresh guidelines to banks, NBFCs and other lenders not to levy ‘penal interest’ on borrowers.
Moody’s affirms India rating at Baa3, with a stable outlook; but flags Manipur.
P.R. Seshadri appointed new MD & CEO of South Indian Bank

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit South Africa to attend the 15th BRICS Summit from August 22-24.
Over 2,400 killed in Haiti gang violence since January 2023, says UN.
Iran’s Foreign Minister met Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince for the first time.

Indian junior men’s hockey team defeats Spain at the four-Nations Tournament.
FIDE Chess World Cup: R. Praggnanandhaa forced a 78-move draw against World No. 2 Fabiano Caruana in the first game of their semifinal clash.