1. Nitish Kumar named CM of Bihar in NDA meeting
Janata Dal (United) Chief Nitish Kumar on Sunday was named as the next Chief Minister of Bihar, in National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting at Patna. This will be Nitish's fourth consecutive term and will make him one of the longest-serving CMs of India.
2. Human rights should be raised against Pak : BSF
BSF Inspector General Rajesh Mishra condemned Pakistan for ceasefire violations. Earlier today, Kashmir Frontier, Border Security Force (BSF) paid last respects to sub-inspector Rakesh Dobhal who was killed in Pakistan firing in Baramulla district on Friday.
3. Coastal Shipping Bill may pass in Dec: Minister
The Coastal Shipping Bill 2020, which proposes to do away with the requirement of trading licence for Indian flag vessels for coastal trade besides creating a competitive environment to reduce transportation costs, has been circulated for inter-ministerial consultation.
4. PM Modi congratulates people of Jharkhand on state's foundation day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the people of Jharkhand on the foundation day of the state on Sunday.
5. Birsa Munda's contribution inspire us: PM Modi
PM Modi paid tributes to tribal leader Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary. Munda, who belonged to the Munda tribe, was born on November 15 in 1875.
6. Hemant Soren congratulates people of Jharkhand on state's foundation day
On the occasion of Jharkhand's foundation day, Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday extended his greeting to people of the state, stating that "today is a reminder that each one of us should work for the welfare of the state".
7. First supercritical power plant to be operational in UP by Dec
The Meja Thermal Power Plant, Uttar Pradesh's first supercritical power plant, will be fully operational by December, MUNPL Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Asim Kumar Samanta said.
8. Taking stock of 20 years of Jharkhand
When the separate state of Jharkhand was formed in 2000, there were a total of 18 districts in the state, which has now increased to 24. In 2001, the budget of Jharkhand was Rs 4800.12 crore, which has now increased to 86 thousand 370 crore rupees.
9. DMK calls for suspension of Anna University VC over graft charges
MK Stalin on Sunday called for the suspension of Anna University Vice-Chancellor (VC) MK Surappa following allegations of corruption levelled against him.
10. Bengal a terror hub now, worse than Kashmir: Dilip Ghosh
West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh alleged that situation in West Bengal is worse than Jammu and Kashmir. He added the people of Bengal are living in a state of fear.
