1. Paytm pulled down from Google play store for policy violations
Payments app Paytm and Paytm First Games were pulled down from Google play store today, reportedly due to violation of Google Play gambling policies.
2. Agri bills 'protection shield' for farmers, opposition misleading them: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stoutly defended farm sector reform bills, asserting that they will act as a 'protection shield' for farmers and accused those opposing the measures of standing with middlemen and 'deceiving' and 'lying' to peasants.
3. Rajasthan MP declared Covid negative again; questions ICMR
Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal, who was declared Covid-19 positive in Delhi before the commencement of Parliament's Monsoon Session, and later tested negative for Covid-19 in Rajasthan, was declared Covid-19 negative again after the fifth test.
4. In telephonic talks, Modi, Putin resolve to further strengthen ties
Over a telephonic conversation, PM Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday resolved to strengthen partnership between the two countries.
5. Son not interfering in administration, 'systematic conspiracy' to drag his name: CM
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said that the name of his son is being used unnecessarily to create confusion as he is not interfering in the administration.