6. Proper nutrition vital to build prosperous nation: PM Modi
Asserting that proper nutrition is vital to build a prosperous nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for undertaking efforts to reach out to people across the country to spread awareness on eradicating malnutrition. With the 'Poshan Maah' (nutrition month) 2020 starting from Monday, PM Modi said in tweets that this exercise will help India's youth and women force.
7.Rhea files police complaint against SSR's sister over 'bogus prescription'
Actor Rhea Chakraborty has filed a police complaint against Priyanka Singh, sister of her late boyfriend and actor Sushant Singh Rajput, including others for sharing bogus medical prescription for the late actor. Rhea's lawyer Satish Maneshinde confirmed the news on Monday
8.Watch: Title favourite Djokovic defaulted from US Open after striking line judge with ball
World number one and the title favourite for the US Open 2020 Novak Djokovic was sensationally defaulted from the Grand Slam event on Sunday after hitting a line judge with a ball during his fourth-round match against Pablo Carreno Busta.
9. PV Sindhu agrees to play in Thomas Uber Cup
Shuttler PV Sindhu would be participating in the upcoming Thomas Uber Cup, Himanta Biswa Sarma, the President of Badminton Association of India (BAI) confirmed on Monday. Earlier, Sindhu had opted out of the tournament due to personal reasons, but now on the request of Sarma, she has agreed to feature in the Thomas Uber Cup.
10.Punjab CM announces 3-month extension of doctors amid pandemic
With both cases and fatalities due to COVID-19 escalating, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday announced a three-month extension for all retiring doctors and specialists under 60, and also asked the Chief Secretary to expedite the process of recruitment of technicians and lab assistants for coping with the exponential demand.
