1. Kashmiri Pandit sarpanch from Anantnag cremated amid outrage over terror killing
A Kashmiri Pandit sarpanch, who was shot dead by terrorists in Anantnag on Monday, was cremated here in the presence of scores of mourners including leaders of the Congress, the BJP and other organisations.
2. Nepal Parliament starts discussion on revised map
Nepal's Parliament on Tuesday started discussions on a Constitution amendment bill to change the country's political map showing Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura under its territory, amid a border row with India.
3. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal tests negative for COVID-19
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who on Sunday developed a fever and sore throat, has been tested negative for Covid-19 today.
4. BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia tests positive for COVID-19
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jyotiraditya Scindia, who switched over to BJP from Congress in March this year, tested positive for COVID-19.
5. In reconciliatory move, India, China pulls back troops but resolution unlikely soon
The disengagement move by Indian and Chinese soldiers from four face-off points in eastern Ladakh and in rear positions in the area that began on Monday may just be the demonstration of intent, while addressing the core areas of disagreement may take much more time, not to speak of a resolution.
6. Keep lending to MSMEs, but support other businesses too: FM to PSBs
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman on Tuesday held a review meeting with the Managing Directors of public sector banks (PSB) and asked them to continue reaching out and lending to MSMEs under the collateral-free Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme.
7. Building collapse in Karachi kills 13 people
Pakistani police on Tuesday said that at least 13 people were killed when a building collapsed in the southern port city of Karachi the previous day.
8. ICC approves saliva ban, introduces COVID-19 replacements in Tests
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed interim changes to its playing regulations, which include the ban on the use of saliva to shine the ball and allowing home umpires in international series.
9. COVID-19 free NZ bids to be neutral venue for all matches, in touch with ECB
New Zealand has lifted almost all of its coronavirus restrictions after reporting no active cases in the country. Saturday's rugby match is set to be played in presence of spectators.
10. Varun Sharma's ex-manager 'commits suicide', actor mourns death
The Chhichhore star Varun Sharma expressed grief over the sudden death of his ex-manager Disha Salian. The actor announced the news via his social media handle.
