Daily Current Affairs — 24 August 2026
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24 August 2026Anand Prakash appointed India’s High Commissioner to Eswatini
The article says Anand Prakash has been appointed as India’s new High Commissioner to Eswatini.
Akbaruddin, 2 others appointed to RBI board
The government appointed ex-diplomat Akbaruddin and two others to the RBI central board.
India restored 21.76 mn ha land, says PIB
Shri Bhupender Yadav said India restored 21.76 million hectares of land during 2011–2020 and generated 1.22 billion person-days of employment.
India lenders’ dollar debt sales top $10 billion
India lenders’ dollar debt sales have topped $10 billion since the RBI window, with ICICI Bank leading the pack.
Nirmala Sitharaman to visit Canada and USA
Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will make an official visit to Canada and the USA from 25 August to 2 September 2026.
Health Ministry Proposes Amendments to Medical Devices Rules, 2017
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare proposed amendments to the Medical Devices Rules, 2017 to promote ease of doing business.
New SIM Card Rules 2026
The article says there are new SIM card rules for 2026, including a 9-SIM limit and DoT restrictions.
Naveen-ul-Haq returns to Afghanistan squad
The headline says Naveen-ul-Haq has returned to Afghanistan’s squad for the upcoming T20Is against India.
Iran warns nations joining US sanctions
Iran warned nations that join US sanctions on Tehran, according to the headline and supplied snippet.
Cabinet approves NH-22 upgradation in Bihar
The Cabinet approved upgrading the Muzaffarpur-Sitamarhi-Sonbarsa section of NH-22 to 4-lane standard in Bihar on Hybrid Annuity Mode at a total capital cost of Rs. 3,590.73 crore.
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