1. PM to speak on benefits of agri laws in address to MP farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak on benefits of agri laws during his virtual address to the farmers of Madhya Pradesh on Friday. The MP government has organised a state-level 'Kisan Kalyan' event in Raisen district.
2. PM Modi urges protesting farmers to read Tomar's letter, Shah shares it on social media
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has expressed his feelings by writing a letter to the farmers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated the agriculture minister for "attempting to have a polite dialogue" with the farmers through an open letter, requesting them to read it.
3. Coca-Cola to lay off 2,200 workers worldwide
The Coca-Cola Company was laying off 2,200 workers as part of a larger restructuring aimed at paring down its business units and brands. Coke is also reducing its business segments from 17 to nine.
4. PM Modi offers condolences to Sharif on his mother's death
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a personal letter to PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif last month, extending heartfelt condolences to Pakistan's former premier over his mother's death, recalling that her simplicity and warmth were "indeed very touching".
5. Meenakshi Lekhi slams Kejriwal for tearing copies of farm laws, calls him 'new chameleon'
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been slammed by BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi who called him a "new chameleon" for tearing copies of farm laws at the one-day session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
6. Madhya Pradesh CM to disburse Rs 1600 cr to 35 lakh farmers
Insurance amount for Kharif crops loss will be disbursed on Friday to 35 lakh farmers bank accounts by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the four-level farmer welfare programme and conference through video conferencing.
7. Harsimrat K Badal slams Kejriwal for insulting farmer struggle with 'cheap theatrics'
Former Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal has slammed elhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for insulting the farmer's struggle. She said that he insulted the movement with "cheap theatrics by tearing copies of the farm laws".
8. Robert Lewandowski clinches FIFA Best Men's Player award
Bayern Munich and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski on Thursday beat Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to win The Best FIFA Men's Player award. Manchester City and England defender Lucy Bronze meanwhile won The Best FIFA Women's player award. The award ceremony was a virtual event due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
9. Gal Gadot shares picture of her 'movie memorabilia' - 'Wonder Woman' headgear
'Wonder Woman,' actor Gal Gadot shared a picture of headgear of her DCEU (DC Extended Universe) character. Gadot also shared that the headgear symbolises "strength, legacy, and hope."
10. Drugs case: NCB issues notice to Karan Johar over viral video
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has summoned filmmaker Karan Johar in connection with the ongoing Bollywood drugs case. Johar has been summoned over a viral video allegedly showing drugs being consumed at a party at his house last year.
