1. India issues demarche to Pakistan, seeks return of 2 arrested high commission officials
While seeking the return of the two Indian high commission officials in Pakistan who had gone missing early on Monday, Islamabad's Charge d'affaires was reportedly summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs of India and was issued a demarche over the reported arrest of the duo.
2. Sushant Singh Rajput's body gets cremated in Mumbai
Sushant Singh Rajput's last rites have taken place at the Pawan Hans crematorium at Vile Parle in Mumbai. The actor was found dead in his Bandra home on Sunday morning.
3. Centre assures COVID-19 'testing for all' Delhiites, to conduct 18,000 tests/day
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday held an all-party meeting on the coronavirus crisis in Delhi and assured all the leaders that the testing for COVID-19 will be ramped up and charges will be reduced.
4. Human resources is at the core of India's engagement with world, says Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Monday said that India is an essential source of 'trusted talent' for the global economy, and human resources are at the core of India's engagement with the world.
5. BJP seeks accountability for 70 yrs but silent on PM CARES fund: Cong
Congress spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill slammed the ruling BJP for not sharing details of the PM CARES fund. The Congress has been demanding an audit by the CAG of the fund which was established to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.
6. GDP contraction poses 'existential threat' to MSMEs, policy measures offer little succour: Report
A 5 per cent contraction in gross domestic product (GDP) during 2020-21 may lead to a 15 per cent fall in corporate India's revenues and poses an "existential threat" for small businesses, a report said.
7. Coca-Cola India introduces buttermilk product
Under its hyper-local strategy, beverage major Coca-Cola India on Monday launched ‘Spiced Buttermilk', under its dairy brand ‘VIO'.
8. Beijing locks down 11 areas close to COVID-19 cluster
After coronavirus cases emerged in Beijing's Xinfadi food market, the city has placed 11 residential compounds neighbouring the market under lockdown.
9. 'A planned murder', says Kangana on Sushant's death
While tributes have been pouring in for the late actor, Sushant Singh Rajput, Kangana Ranaut has taken a strong stand on the tragic demise of the 34-year-old Kedarnath actor and has questioned Bollywood on the lack of credit to him for his achievements.
10. Destination wedding doesn't work without family: Franchises on hosting IPL abroad
IPL Chairman Brijesh Patel said that hosting the league outside India could be a solution if the situation doesn't improve in India.
