1. Cyclone Nisarga crosses Mumbai; storm shows signs of weakening
Cyclone is expected to weaken into a deep depression within the next three hours and further weaken into a depression in the next 6 hours.
2. PM Modi speaks to Mozambique Prez on COVID-19 situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke with Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi on the COVID-19 pandemic and assured him of India's continued support, including medical assistance, to combat the health crisis
3. CEPI grants USD 14.1 to Bharat Biotech consortium for Chikungunya vaccine
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations has signed an agreement to fund a consortium of Hyderabad-based vaccine maker Bharat Biotech and the International Vaccine Institute to fund up to $14 million to advance the development of a Chikungunya vaccine.
4. Farmers' organisations disheartened over MSP offered by union govt
The farmers' bodies across India have expressed unhappiness over the MSP offered by the union government, saying that it was too less to survive on. They asked the government to revise it while keeping in mind suggestions of the CACP in this regard
5. Mallya to be flown, lodged in Mumbai on extradition
On extradition to India, Vijay Mallya would be flown to Mumbai as the case against him was registered there, sources in the investigative agencies disclosed
6. Trump administration moves to block Chinese airlines from US
The Trump administration moved on Wednesday to block Chinese airlines from flying to the US in an escalation of trade and travel tensions between the two countries.
7. Floyd's death 'inexcusable', says Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the death of 45-year-old African-American George Floyd was “inexcusable” and he understands why people are protesting.
8. 'UK to open door for 3 mn Hong Kongers if China imposes law'
Boris Johnson said that if China imposes national security law in Hong Kong, Britain would allow BNO passport holders to remain for 12 months on a renewable basis and would grant them the right to work, placing them on a possible path to the UK citizenship.
9. EXCLUSIVE: Boxer Amit Panghal talks about his preparations for Tokyo Olympics
Amit Panghal, has talked about his preparations, time at home, fitness, friends and foods and his love for football and wrestling.
10. B'wood casting director Krish Kapur dies in road accident
Casting director Krish Kapur, who worked for Veere Di Wedding and Jalebi, is no more. He succumbed to death in a road accident that occurred in his home town on Sunday.
