1. CM Gehlot writes letter to PM Modi over political situation in state
CM Ashok Gehlot said that he has written a letter to the Prime Minister over the political development in the state. Talking about audio-tapes, he said that they can send the audio-tapes to FSL agency in the US for a voice test.
2. COVID-19: Conducting exams in varsities in MCQs format not feasible alternative, say academicians
Conducting exams in universities in Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) format because of COVID-19 pandemic is not a feasible alternative as it cannot test students' analytical skills and students pursuing subjects like literature will be at a disadvantage, academicians have pointed out.
3. DRDO establishes COVID-19 testing facility in Leh
The DRDO has established a COVID-19 testing facility at the Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR) in Leh to augment the existing capacity for identification of coronavirus cases in the union territory of Ladakh.
4. Delhi court allows 198 Indonesian Tablighis to walk free on payment of fines
A Delhi court allowed 198 Indonesian nationals, who had attended the Tablighi Jamaat congregation, to walk free after the payment of varying fines (Rs 7,000 and Rs 5,000). The Indonesians accepted mild charged under the plea bargaining process.
5. No free lunches: Rajan says monetisation by RBI has a cost and cannot be everlasting
Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Thursday said the central bank has been expanding its balance sheet and buying government debt on the back of excess liquidity amid the economic slowdown but cautioned that this comes at a cost and cannot be a lasting solution.
6. Gold crosses Rs 51,000 mark, up by Rs 502
Gold prices went past Rs 51,000 mark in the national capital, rising by Rs 502 on Thursday on strong international prices, according to HDFC Securities.
7. 'No evidence to confirm Easter attacker's wife fled to India'
Chief Inspector Arjuna Maheenkanda has said that there was information that Sarah had fled to India by boat from the Mannar area. However, police have said they don't have acceptable evidence that she fled to India.
8. IPL 2020: BCCI in talks with UAE airlines officials
The official announcement might happen only after the Indian Premier League's Governing Council meets, but the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has joined the franchises in making logistical plans for the 13th edition of the cash-rich league to be played in the UAE.
9. 'Let the T20 World Cup go to hell': Shoaib Akhtar points fingers at ICC, BCCI over favouritism
Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has slammed the BCCI, alleging that the Indian cricket board played a role in the ICC postponing the T20 World Cup later this year to make room for the Indian Premier League (IPL).
10. Cops to summon Kangana Ranaut in Sushant Singh Rajput death case
Mumbai Police will soon issue summons to actor Kangana Ranaut to record her statement in connection with the case related to the suicide of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, officials said on Thursday.
