1. Unidentified terrorist killed by security forces in Pulwama encounter, operation underway
An unidentified terrorist killed in an encounter, which broke out between terrorists and security forces at Chewa Ular in Tral area of Awantipora, Pulwama district on Friday. Police and security forces are on the job, it added.
2. Bihar lightning deaths: CM announces Rs 4 lakh ex gratia
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced Rs 4 lakh ex gratia for the families of the deceased killed by lightning in various districts of Bihar on Thursday. Out of the 83 dead in Bihar, 13 people were killed in Gopalganj district alone.
3. Bhutan stops releasing water for irrigation along its border with India
In an unprecedented move, Bhutan has stopped releasing channel water for irrigation along its border with India near Assam, affecting thousands of farmers in 25 villages of the region. The Centre and the state government are yet to react on the issue.
4. Followed all procedures to manufacture medicine, didn't advertise it: Acharya Balkrishna
Defending the benefits of Coronil, Acharya Balkrishna, Chief Executive Officer of Patanjali, stated that all procedures laid down by the government were followed to manufacture the medicine and the products were not advertised.
5. PM Modi to launch 'Atma Nirbhar Uttar Pradesh Rojgar Abhiyan' today
The 'Atma Nirbhar Uttar Pradesh Rojgar Abhiyan' that is focused on providing employment and promoting local entrepreneurship in the state will be launched by PM Modi via video conferencing today. CM Yogi Adityanath will also mark his presence at the launch.
6.India, Nepal coordinating to minimise damage due to flooding: MEA
India and Nepal are coordinating on a real-time basis to minimise the damage due to flooding this monsoon season, the External Affairs Ministry said on Thursday, amid reports that the Himalayan nation is obstructing flood prevention-related works along the border with Bihar.
7.CM launches phase-VI of greening programme in Telangana
Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao launched the sixth phase of 'Haritha Haram', billed as one of the world's largest plantation drive, by planting saplings at eco-park at Narsapur in Medak district on Thursday.
8. COVID-19: CSIR-IHBT prepares Ayurvedic Khichdi to boost immunity of people
As the coronavirus continues to creep across the country, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT), Palampur has prepared Ayurvedic Khichdi to boost the immunity of people. The institute has developed indigenous technology for commercial production of ready-to-eat Ayurvedic khichdi.
9.Ganja worth Rs 27.3 lakh seized in Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada, two arrested
Two persons have been arrested in Andhra Pradesh after Vijayawada Task Force police seized a lorry carrying 546 kg of ganja worth Rs 27.3 lakh. On a tip-off, police searched vehicles at Prakash Nagar in the range of Nunna Police Station of the district.
10. Liverpool breaks 30-year title drought by winning Premier League
Premier League crown was secured by Liverpool when Chelsea beat second-place Manchester City 2-1, a result that means City can no longer catch the Reds with seven games remaining.
