1. We have a failed lockdown, what is the government's strategy: Rahul
Criticising the government over the COVID-19 situation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that the purpose of lockdown has failed, during a Congress Party media briefing held via video conferencing.
2. Assam flood: Over 30,000 people affected
With heavy rains lashing many parts of Assam, the first wave of flash floods have inundated five of the state’s 33 districts affecting over 30,000 people
3. Indian Army Major gets UN award for anti-sexual violence campaign
An Indian Army Major, who has been selected for the 2019 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for her role in the organisation's anti-sexual violence campaign, has been called a 'powerful role model' by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
4. Kerala: SSLC, Higher Secondary and VHSE exams to begin today
Kerala SSLC, higher secondary and Vocational higher secondary exams are to commence today under the guidelines issued by the state government to conduct the examinations in a safe manner.
5. Heavy traffic as Delhi-Ghaziabad border sealed
Commuters had a harrowing time this morning after the Ghaziabad district administration sealed its border with the national capital, with the vehicular traffic queuing going up to over one kilometre.