1. Paytm pulled down from Google play store for policy violations
Payments app Paytm and Paytm First Games were pulled down from Google play store today, reportedly due to violation of Google Play gambling policies.
2. Agri bills 'protection shield' for farmers, opposition misleading them: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stoutly defended farm sector reform bills, asserting that they will act as a 'protection shield' for farmers and accused those opposing the measures of standing with middlemen and 'deceiving' and 'lying' to peasants.
3. Rajasthan MP declared Covid negative again; questions ICMR
Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal, who was declared Covid-19 positive in Delhi before the commencement of Parliament's Monsoon Session, and later tested negative for Covid-19 in Rajasthan, was declared Covid-19 negative again after the fifth test.
4. In telephonic talks, Modi, Putin resolve to further strengthen ties
Over a telephonic conversation, PM Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday resolved to strengthen partnership between the two countries.
5. Son not interfering in administration, 'systematic conspiracy' to drag his name: CM
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said that the name of his son is being used unnecessarily to create confusion as he is not interfering in the administration.
6. Bridge collapses in Bihar's Kishanganj following rise in water levels of Kankai river
Ahead of its inauguration, a bridge collapsed and was washed away in Goabari village of Bihar's Kishanganj district.
7. Delhi: Newborn dies due to unavailability of ventilator
Newborn died due to unavailability of a ventilator at a government hospital in Delhi's Malviya Nagar last night.
8. Govt's decision on FDI in defence to enhance self-reliance in sector: Goyal
The government's decision to ease FDI norms in the defence sector will push self-reliance in production and keep national interests and security paramount, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.
9. Congress govt made APMC Act in favour of farmers: Digvijay
Amid the ongoing protest against the three ordinances promulgated by the Centre on June 5, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh claimed that when Congress was in power it had made APMC Act in favour of farmers.
10. Congress MLA Kuljit Nagra resigns over passage of bills in LS
Hours after Union Cabinet Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal quit Modi's cabinet, Punjab Congress MLA Kuljit Singh Nagra has also tendered his resignation.
