1, Modi govt committed to freedom of Press: Shah
Greeting media personnel on the occasion of the National Press Day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the media for their role in the fight against the ongoing pandemic. Shah asserted that the Modi govt was a firm believer in the freedom of Press and opposed attempts to "throttle" it.
2, India records more daily COVID-19 recoveries for 44 successive days
India continued to maintain growth in the recovery rate of COVID-19 on 44th day with 43,851 patients in 24 hours. The health ministry said government's efforts to continue maintaining high levels of comprehensive testing have resulted in bringing down the net positivity to sustained low levels.
3, PAGD infighting: After Muzaffar Beigh, Noor Muhammad quits
This is the second resignation from the parties that are contesting elections under Dr Farooq Abdullah-led People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration. Infighting has been a major reason for the resignations plaguing the alliance.
4, SC issues notice on plea against arrest of Kerala scribe on way to Hathras
An SC bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices A S Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian sought response of the UP government on a plea challenging the arrest of Kerala-based journalist Siddique Kappan on his way to Hathras.
5, 'About 300 terrorists at each launching pad across border'
According to Rajesh Mishra Inspector General (IG), Kashmir said that 250-300 terrorists are present at each launch pad across the border in Pakistan. The IG added that India's attempt to thwart their infiltration has been successful.
6, Modi unveils 'Statue of Peace' on Jain saint's birth anniversary
PM Modi unveiled 'Statue of Peace' in Rajasthan's Pali to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Jainacharya Vijay Vallabh via video conferencing. The 151-inch tall statue has been made from Ashtadhatu- 8 metals.
7, Paramilitary doctors to fight Delhi Covid-19 situation
75 paramilitary doctors and 350 paramedics are heading to Delhi to treat COVID-19 patients. The move comes a day after a review meeting held at the Home Ministry.
8, RJD boycotts Nitish Kumar swearing-in ceremony
Taking to a microblogging site, RJD said that it will boycott the swearing-in ceremony of Nitish Kumar as the mandate is against the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Kumar will take oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the fourth straight term this afternoon after closely-fought legislative assembly elections in the state.
9, Syria’s longtime Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem dies at 79
Syria’s Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem died on Monday at the age of 79. The state-run SANA news agency reported his death, without immediately offering a cause.
10, Peru's Congress suspends session on nominating new interim prez
The session on nominating new interim president of Peru has been suspended by the Congress until midday on Monday.
