1. SC to hear Speaker CP Joshi's plea against stay order tomorrow
A three-judge bench of Supreme Court will tomorrow hear the appeal of Rajasthan Assembly speaker CP Joshi against the stay order passed by Rajasthan High Court on the writ petition by Sachin Pilot and 18 other MLAs asking Speaker to not take action against them till 24th July.
2. IMA writes to PM for central cadre system for doctors
In a letter written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has asked for central cadre system for doctors. IMA said that there is a sense of helplessness with divergent directions in different states.
3. India Ideas summit: Jaishankar says India, US have ability to shape larger global agenda
India and the US need to resolve the pending problems in trade relations and move into something bigger, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday. In an online interactive session at the India Ideas Summit, he said the two countries have the ability to shape a larger global agenda.
4. Delhi HC asks UGC if MCQs, assignments, presentation based exams available for final yr students
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked University Grants Commission (UGC) to clarify whether the options of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), assignments and presentation based examinations are available for the final year students.
5. Govt asks 59 Chinese apps to ensure strict compliance to ban orders
After banning 59 apps of Chinese origin, the government on Tuesday directed them to ensure strict compliance to its orders, and warned of serious action in case of any violation, according to an official source.
6. Air India: Govt approves 50% slash in employee allowances amid protests
Air India has gone in for a massive cut in employee allowances even as protests from all sections of the employees continue. As per an office order, this has been done as per the directions of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and following approval from the Board of Directors of Air India Ltd.
7. Trump says US ready to work with China if first to produce successful COVID-19 vaccine
Trump noted that progress is being made in the United States regarding COVID-19 therapeutics and vaccine development. Trump also said a potential vaccine is going to arrive much sooner than expected and become available immediately as the US military will assist in distributing it.
8. Nizam of Hyderabad's descendants back in UK court over historic funds
he descendants of the Nizam of Hyderabad on Wednesday returned to the High Court in London to challenge a court order related to over 35 million pounds lying in a UK bank account.
9. It has taken a life: Kangana Ranaut on 'Nepo Mafia' of Bollywood
Actor Kangana Ranaut has lashed out with strong words at what she refers to as the Nepo Mafia of Bollywood, saying it has dismantled the ambitions of upcoming actors and struggling outsiders.
10. If fit, I would have loved to have AB de Villiers in team: de Kock
The showpiece event, which was scheduled to be held in Australia from October 18 to November 15 this year, was postponed on Monday in wake of coronavirus pandemic.
