- India, China agreed to peacefully resolve border situation: MEA
India and China have agreed to peacefully resolve the border dispute in eastern Ladakh. Both sides also noted that this year marked the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
2. Centre tries to allay concerns over lower collections, lagging investments
In a statement, the Finance Ministry noted that although the net direct tax collections for FY 2019-20 was less than the net direct tax collections for FY 2018-19, this fall is on expected lines and temporary only due to the "historic" tax reforms undertaken and much higher refunds issued during FY 2019-20.
3. EXCLUSIVE | Paddler Soumyajit Ghosh opens up on India's chances in Tokyo Olympics
Ghosh also said that the Indian paddlers who are ranked under 100 in the world rankings have a very bright future going ahead.
4. White Shark kills surfer off Australia's east coast
After the fatal shark attack at Salt Beach in South Kingscliff, the surfer was given first aid for serious injuries but died at the scene. Nearby beaches will remain close for 24 hours.
5. Kangana to direct Aparajita Ayodhya, calls it 'story of love, faith and unity'
Kangana Ranaut, who initially thought of only bankrolling Aparajita Ayodhya, will now shoulder the responsibility of a director too. Talking about the film that revolves around the Ram Mandir case, the Queen star said "it is a story of love, faith and unity."
6. British WWll veterans in 104-mile cycle challenge
On two separate occasions due to social distancing, Len Gibbon, 96, began cycling on VE Day to cover the distance from Portsmouth to Gold Beach by D-Day while his friend, Peter Hawkins, 95, also took on the challenge.
7. BJP's preparation in full gear for Shah's virtual rally today
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to address a virtual rally for the people of Bihar on Sunday to kickstart the Bihar assembly elections campaign. The Bharatiya Janata Party has made all the preparations by setting up a stage at BJP headquarters in New Delhi, from where Shah will address the rally.
8. People should beat them with slippers: Hardik Patel on reports of Congress MLAs joining BJP
Congress leader Hardik Patel on Sunday slammed those party MLAs who as per reports, switched to the BJP ahead of Rajya Sabha polls. He said that the MLAs should be beaten with slippers for cheating common people.
9. Delhi borders to open for inter-state movement from Monday: Kejriwal
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced that Delhi borders, which were sealed last week, will open for inter-state movement from Monday. In another big development, Delhi Government has decided to withdraw the 'special corona fee' levied at 70 per cent of the maximum retail price on all categories of liquor, with effect from June 10, 2020.
10. FIR against Uttar Pradesh teacher who withdrew over Rs 1 Cr in salary from 25 schools
The police have registered an FIR against Anamika Shukla who had allegedly withdrawn Rs 1 crore as annual salary working simultaneously in 25 schools for 13 months.
