1. ‘Enhanced understanding’ at Chushul may spur India-China troop cutback
Another round of talks between Indian and Chinese top military and diplomatic officials concluded on Monday in eastern Ladakh’s Chushul. A joint statement issued by both sides alluded to the reduction in the number of troops along the LAC in the western sector of India-China border areas. But despite a marathon 11-hour talk, the meeting yielded little.
2. Ayush scientists challenge IMA's 'unscientific' claim
Scientists working in the field of Ayush, CCRAS Scientists Welfare Association (CSWA), on Tuesday challenged Indian Medical Association (IMA's) claim that Ayush medicine system is "unscientific."
3. Active COVID-19 cases in India hovers below 9 lakh for the fifth day
Health Ministry Secretary Rajesh addressing a press conference on Tuesday said there are 8,38,729 active cases in India, making it the fifth consecutive day with the count below 9 lakh mark.
4. Yogi govt's political narrative emboldened criminals, says Priyanka Gandhi
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday slammed the Yogi Adityanath led Uttar Pradesh State government, saying its politically motivated narrative of "protecting" and justifying people who commit crimes against women has emboldened criminal across the country.
5. GST Deadlock: No end in sight as Centre, opposition states dig heels in
The GST Council’s yet another marathon meeting for resolving the vexed issue of payment of GST compensation dues to States in the current financial year failed to end the deadlock as both the groups, the Centre and NDA ruled States on one hand, and the opposition ruled States, on the other hand, refused to budge from their respective positions.
6. Indian economy to contract by 10.3% in 2020; to bounce back with 8.8% growth in 2021: IMF
The Indian economy, severely hit by the coronavirus pandemic, is projected to contract by a massive 10.3 per cent this year, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday. However, India is likely to bounce back with an impressive 8.8 per cent growth rate in 2021, thus regaining the position of the fastest-growing emerging economy, surpassing China's projected growth rate of 8.2 per cent, the IMF said in its latest 'World Economic Outlook' report.
7. Trump throws masks at supporters in Florida rally
US President Donald Trump threw masks at the crowd as he walked out for his first rally since contracting the coronavirus. Trump has turned the rally into a full-throated defense of his handling of the pandemic that has killed 215,000 Americans.
8. IPL 2020: CSK win toss, decide to bat against SRH
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and decided to bat against David Warner-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 29th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday.
9. Mirzapur 2: Guddu Bhaiya drops major hint on his 2.0 version
Ali Fazal, who gained a large fanbase after the first season of popular web series Mirzapur, has dropped a major hint about his character and said besides the mental preparation for the upcoming season. Read on to find out what all Guppu Bhaiya has to say about his 2.0 version in Mirzapur 2.
10. Prabhas shares Pooja Hegde's first look from Radhe Shyam on her birthday
Actor Prabhas treated fans of Pooja Hegde with a stunning first look from their upcoming flick Radhe Shyam. Pooja's look as Prerna, her character in the film, has been shared to mark her 30th birthday.
