14 August 2015 Current Affairs
National
- Cong seeks unqualified apology from Sushma for allegations against Rajiv Gandhi
- Govt clears a package of Rs 300 cr to save standing kharif crops from weak monsoon
- At least 10 injured in grenade explosion in Shopian district of J&K
- Over 15 lakh people have given up LPG subsidy so far: Pradhan
- Bombay HC lifts ban on Maggi; says fresh tests requiredÂ
International
- India, Slovak ink MoU on technical cooperation in railway sector
- At least 54 killed as truck bomb rips through Baghdad market
- China, Pak sign deals worth USD 1.6 billion to implement CPEC
- Researchers discover lake on Mars
- 44 killed, over 500 injured in China port explosions
Business
- Indirect tax collection growth shows economy improving: CEA
- IRDAI allows banks to tie up with insurers
- CAG pulls up SAIL for inefficiency in planning, finalization, execution of projects
- Nissan launches limited edition Datsun GO at Rs 4.1 lakh
- Ford launches Figo Aspire at Rs.4.9 lakh
- Jaguar Land Rover plans manufacturing unit in Slovakia
Politics
- PM Modi says his UAE visit will boost ties & enhance economic relations
- PM expresses happiness over Guinness world record of PAHAL scheme
- Congress displaying attitude of Emergency days: Modi
- Security for Shinde’s kin to be withdrawn
- Session not prorogued, govt. options open on GST Bill
Defense
- Pak troops violate ceasefire for 5th consecutive day
- Russia to provide Irbis-E radar to China for Su-35 fighters
- In a first, 44,500-ton aircraft carrier to be refitted in India
- Afghanistan claims ‘Pakistani military interference’ in Kabul attacks
- Curious NASA to join ISRO to study Mangalyaan findings
Sports
- Archery World Cup : Deepika, Mangal enter into finals
- Hockey Test series: India beat Spain 4-2 ending Europe tour on high note
- Tania Sachdev wins silver in rapid chess
- World Championship: Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu, sail into quarters
- Galle Test: Kohli, Dhawan tons put India in charge against Sri Lanka
