1. Former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi passes away
Former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi, who had been undergoing treatment at the Gauhati Medical College Hospital for post-COVID complications, passed away on Monday, state health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed.
2. Claims over Bihar Rajya Sabha seat become thorny deal for NDA
The Rajya Sabha seat which was vacated following the death of veteran LJP leader Ram Vilas Paswan has become a headache for National Democratic Alliance (NDA), as both JD(U) and LJP candidates are clamouring for the seat.
3. NE, Bhutan to get Internet link via Bangladesh very soon
After waiting for years, going by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent announcement along with his Bhutanese counterpart Dr Lotay Tshering on Friday, Bhutan and the North-East (NE) Indian states are to get the Internet link from Bangladesh very soon.
4. India reviews preparedness as cyclone Nivar approaches
The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) on Monday reviewed the status of cyclone "Nivar" that is expected to hit the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry between Tuesday and Thursday and directed that fishermen should not be allowed to venture out to sea.
5. Harsimrat Kaur Badal demands urgent supply of urea to Punjab
Former Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal today asked the Central and Punjab governments to hasten the supply of fertilizers, particularly urea in Punjab.
6. US vows to defend Philippines against IS
US National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien was in Manila on Monday, where he welcomed continued cooperation on countering the Islamic State group (IS) and backed the Philippines over disputes in the South China Sea.
7. Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over 'ceasefire violations'
Pakistan on Monday summoned a senior Indian diplomat to register its protest over alleged ceasefire violations by Indian forces along the Line of Control (LoC).
8. Proposal to allow corporate houses to set up banks a 'bombshell', says Rajan, Acharya in article
The RBI working group's proposal to allow corporate houses to set up banks is a "bombshell" and at this juncture, it is more important to stick to the tried and tested limits on involvement of business houses in the banking sector, according to an article jointly written by former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan and ex-Deputy Governor Viral Acharya.
9. Momentum of economic reforms will continue, FM assures industry
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday assured the industry that momentum of economic reforms will continue to make India a hotspot of global investment.
10. Stoinis is playing five times better than a year ago: Ponting
