1. Delhi riots case: Former JNU student Umar Khalid arrested
Former JNU student Umar Khalid on Thursday was arrested by the Crime Branch in connection with his alleged role in the violence of Northeast Delhi. He has been remanded to 3-day custody.
2. US Congress panel says China may overtake US in military capability by 2025
United States Congress panel on defence has said that China may overtake the US in terms of military capability within five years.
3. Making China’s investment in Gilgit Baltistan a hassle-free venture
The idea of making Gilgit-Baltistan a full-fledged province of Pakistan has created a stir outside the region. The Gilgit-Baltistan diaspora sees it as a move to counter India’s decision to scrap Article 370 and Article 35A, which provided J&K with a special status within the constitution.
4. Custom-made 'Air India One' aircraft for Prez, PM arrives in Delhi
Custom-made VVIP Boeing-777 aircraft, which will be used to fly President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has landed in India after a 15-hour non-stop journey from Texas (USA) to New Delhi.
5. Recognise separate flag, Constitution: Naga delegation to PM
The representatives of different Naga groups on Thursday reiterated their demand to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for recognition of a separate Naga flag and Constitution.
6. PM Modi to inaugurate Atal Tunnel in Rohtang on Oct 3
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the longest highway tunnel in the world, Atal Tunnel, in Rohtang on October 3, at 10 am.
7. Abhishek Bachchan's epic reply to troll asking for hash
Actor Abhishek Bachchan had a sarcastic retort for a troll asking him if he possesses hash, on his verified Twitter account. This comes at a time when the Narcotics Control Bureau is investigating several Bollywood stars for alleged drug links.
8. IPL's viewership increase by 21%, total viewers reached 269 million in the first week
The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has lived to its potential of turning all eyes to cricket as the opening week saw the league being watched by 269 million viewers -- a rise of 11 million viewers per match as compared to 2019 -- and a 15 per cent hike in advertising volume as compared to the 12th edition.
9. GST collection tops pre-Covid level, Govt gets Rs 95,480 cr in September
In a clear sign of the economy returning to pre-Covid level, the gross GST collection in the month of September topped the GST collection during the same month last year, according to the data released by the ministry of finance.
10. Jaishankar greets Chinese people, govt on occasion of China's founding day
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday greeted his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi as well as the government and the people of China on the occasion of the 71st anniversary of the founding of the country.
