1. Dharma Chakra Day: PM Modi to address the nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi would deliver a video address on the occasion to emphasise the teachings of Lord Buddha and the eight-fold path shown by him. The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), under the aegis of Union Ministry of Culture, is celebrating Asaadh Poornima as Dharma Chakra Day.
Dharma Chakra Day commemorates Buddha's first sermon to his first five ascetic disciples at the Deer Park, Rsipatana in the present-day Sarnath near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
2. BJP state units to give presentation to PM about work done during lockdown
The BJP state units will give a detailed presentation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi today at 4 pm about the work done by them during the coronavirus induced lockdown. The presentation will be telecast on NaMo app and other digital platforms.
3. Delhi University's open book exams mock tests from today
The Delhi University will conduct mock tests from today to acclimatize students with the process. Delhi University has released the online open book exam 2020 date sheet for the exams beginning July 10.
4. Gujarat CM to visit new Covid hotspot Surat
In view of the worsening situation in the 'Diamond City', Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, along with Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel, will be visiting Surat today to take stock of the situation there.
5. Madhya Pradesh Board to announce class 10 results today
The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education will announce the result of class 10 exam today. Around 11.5 lakh students appeared in the class 10 exam this year.
6. Lord Jagannath will return to his temple today
Niladri Bije, the final ritual where the deities are taken back to the Ratna Singhasana will be conducted today to conclude the Ratha Yatra festival for this year.
7. Nepal ruling party's Standing Committee to meet today to decide Oli's fate
The future of Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli will be decided at a crucial Standing Committee meeting of the ruling communist party today amidst growing demand for his resignation.
