1. Pakistani soldier killed, eight injured as India retaliates
One Pakistani soldier was killed while eight others were injured as Indian Army retaliated repeated unprovoked ceasefire violations at a number of places in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. The Indian Army retaliated strongly in Hajipir, Poonch, Chhamb & Rakh Chikri sectors of the union territory.
2. Have written to Prez, spoken with PM on current political situation, says Gehlot
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has written to President Ram Nath Kovind and spoken with Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the current political situation in the state. Gehlot had also written a letter to the prime minister on the matter a few days ago.
3. India and Indonesia resolve to expand defence ties
India and Indonesia on Monday vowed to expand security cooperation in a range of areas including defence industries and technology sharing, as the two maritime neighbours aimed at injecting a new momentum to their strategic partnership.
4. Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi takes charge as commandant of Indian Naval Academy
Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi on Monday took charge as Commandant, Indian Naval Academy, (INA) at Ezhimala.
5. Cipla gets regulatory nod for Ciplenza to treat mild COVID-19
Pharmaceutical major Cipla said that it has been granted regulatory approval by the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for the launch of Favipiravir in the country under the brand name Ciplenza.
6. Rs 1.65 lakh crore GST Compensation paid to states; Maharashtra, Karnataka top beneficiaries
The Centre has released over Rs 1.65 lakh crore as GST compensation to states for 2019-20 financial year, including Rs 13,806 crore for March, the Finance Ministry said on Monday.
7. Sensex, Nifty close lower, gold jumps Rs 905/10 gram
Benchmark Sensex slid over 194 points to settle at 37,935 in a see-saw session on Monday, weighed down by intense selling in banking stocks. Gold prices in the national capital continued to hit new highs, rising by Rs 905 to Rs 52,960 per 10 gram.
8. Pak to table 'Kulbhushan ordinance' in National Assembly
The Imran Khan government is expected to table the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Review and Re-consideration Ordinance 2020 in the National Assembly on Monday, even as it faces intense heat from the opposition on the issue.
9. WATCH: Reel life villain and Real life hero Sonu Sood talks exclusively to ETV Bharat
Reel-life villain Sonu Sood who has been inspiring all by his spontaneous help and assistance to the needy and the poor amid the coronavirus-induced lockdown has become an inspiration for many. From bringing stranded migrant labourers back home to providing tractor to a poor farmer, he has won the hearts of many.
10. TV umpires to call front-foot no-balls in ODI Super League
The International Cricket Council (ICC) had previously used the technology to call the front-foot no-balls last year in the series between India and West Indies.
