6. Russia, Turkey agree on strict adherence to Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire
The development comes after Azerbaijan, which is openly backed by Turkey, accused Armenia of violating the ceasefire, just two days after it was imposed. Russia hoped that Turkey would contribute constructively to the de-escalation of the conflict, considering Ankara's membership in the OSCE.
7. Relief operations underway in rain-hit areas of Telangana
Following the unprecedented rains in Telangana, that caused inundation of low-lying areas, relief operations were underway on Thursday. 61 relief centres were operational and that more were being added.
8. DCGI seeks more data from Serum Institute on Phase III clinical trials
After Phase II clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine have shown effective results, DCGI has asked Serum Institute to provide a comprehensive data of Phase III trials. DCGI has observed that Phase II sample size was small for market authorisation.
9. Legendary poet Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri passes away at 94
Legendary and eminent Malayalam poet, Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri passed away on Thursday morning in Thrissur. He was 94. He is regarded amongst the first modernist poems in Malayalam.
10.Till we cross paths again, says Kareena as she wraps Laal Singh Chaddha shoot
Kareena Kapoor Khan, who announced her second pregnancy in August, reportedly resumed shooting for the film Laal Singh Chaddha last month.
