1. EXPLAINED: How did Parliament function in Monsoon Session 2021
Like all other days beginning from July 19, Parliament’s Monsoon Session on Wednesday ended on a stormy note without any meaningful discussions on some key bills. On August 11 Parliament adjourned sine die having sat for a total of 17 days.
2. 'Peace in Afghanistan unlikely as China, Russia, Pak seem to be toeing Taliban line'
Amid violence escalating in Afghanistan (अफ़ग़ानिस्तान) perpetrated by the Taliban (तालिबान), a three-day conference-'extended Troika' is underway in Doha, Qatar convened by Russia to discuss the peace process in the war-torn country, with attendance from the Taliban, the United States, China, Pakistan (पाकिस्तान) and host of other countries.
3. COVID-19: India reports 38,353 new cases, 497 deaths
A single day rise of 38,353 COVID-19 infections, 497 fatalities pushed India's tally of cases to 32,036,511 and death toll to 4,29,179, as per the data updated by the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry at 8 am on Wednesday.
4. Karnataka: Anand Singh to continue as minister post successful meeting with CM
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has succeeded in persuading Minister Anand Singh, who had expressed his displeasure for giving him the less lucrative tourism, environment & ecology portfolio.
5. MIT students develop India's first driverless, autonomous car
Final year students of Mechanical Department at MIT College, Pune, have developed India's first driverless, autonomous, electric four-wheeler. The vehicle was first demonstrated at the college premises on Wednesday.
