1. SC refuses to modify its order on criminalizing adultery
The Supreme Court bench led by the Chief Justice of India has dismissed two review petitions seeking to modify the court's 2018 order which had decriminalised adultery.
2. Congress holds nationwide protests against fuel price hike
Congress leaders and workers on Monday took to streets to protest against the hike in the prices of petrol and diesel across the country despite COVID-19 pandemic. Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi in a video message has slammed the government about the continuous rise in the prices of petrol and diesel.
3. Construction, textiles industries struggling in absence of migrant workers
As lakhs of migrant workers have returned to their native states since the lockdown was implemented, the infrastructure and textiles industry in the nation is reportedly witnessing intense labour scarcity.
4. BSP stands with BJP on India-China border issue: Mayawati
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Mayawati on Monday said that her party stands with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on the India-China border issue.
5. States' GSDP to contract 1.4-14.3 per cent in FY21: Report
The gross state domestic product (GSDP) of all states is likely to contract up to 14.3 per cent in the current financial year due to the impact of COVID-19-induced lockdown on economic activities, says a report.
6. Govt allows export of COVID-19 PPE medical coveralls; monthly quota fixed at 50 lakh units
Partially relaxing export norms, the government on Monday permitted shipments of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) medical coveralls for COVID-19 with a monthly export quota of 50 lakh units.
7. Beyond 'love,' Trump has little to show from N Korea talks
Hours after an astonishing summit with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, President Donald Trump boldly declared a breakthrough. “There is no longer a Nuclear Threat from North Korea,” he tweeted.
8. Bangladesh defence secretary dies from COVID-19
Bangladesh defence secretary Abdullah Al Mohsin Chowdhury on Monday died at a hospital here due to the novel coronavirus, the government has confirmed.
9. ICC to review World Test Championship schedule after gauging COVID-19 impact
While everyone is waiting with bated breath for the ICC to announce the fate of the T20 World Cup in October-November, the international body is not just worried about the showpiece event in Australia.
10. In memory of Sushant Singh Rajput, Bhumi Pednekar pledges to feed 550 impoverished families
Actor Bhumi Pednekar on Monday pledged to feed over 550 impoverished families as a mark of tribute to late Bollywood actor and her Sonchiriya co-star Sushant Singh Rajput.
