1. After gold, currency case against Swapna Suresh
The Customs department has registered another case against Swapna Suresh and Sarith PS, who are accused in the Kerala gold smuggling case, for allegedly smuggling currency, officials said on Saturday.
2. India ranks 94 in Hunger Index; Experts blame poor implementation, siloed approach
India was ranked 94 among 107 nations in the Global Hunger Index 2020, putting the country in the 'serious' hunger category. Experts blaming poor implementation processes, lack of effective monitoring, siloed approach in tackling malnutrition and poor performance by large states behind the low ranking.
3. Films, celebs roast in Twitter cup
In recent weeks superstar Akshay Kumar has been subjected to the worst of trolling. When it comes to social media trials, he is a veteran. From influencers to celebrities to brands to teachers in Kerala, none is off limits for the netizens, who have apparently taken right to freedom of speech way too far.
4. Grand Alliance promises jobs to youths, end farm laws in Bihar if voted to power
The RJD-led Grand Alliance (GA) on Saturday released its joint manifesto for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, promising to offer jobs to 10 lakh youngsters and repealing the new farm laws recently enacted by the central government if they are voted to power.
5. 'For many, one family is party, but for BJP, party is family'
There are many parties where one family becomes the party, while in the BJP's case, the party is one family, BJP president JP Nadda said on Saturday.
