1. India has given befitting reply to China: Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India has given a befitting reply to the Chinese transgression in Ladakh and the world has seen India's commitment in safeguarding its borders. The Prime Minister in his monthly address to the nation 'Mann ki Baat' said that India has given a befitting reply to those who eyed our territory in Ladakh.
2. Former Gujarat CM Shankersinh Vaghela tests positive for coronavirus
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Shankersinh Vaghela has tested positive for coronavirus, his aide said on Sunday. He was suffering from fever for last three-four days and was quarantined at his home in Gandhinagar under doctor's guidance, he said.
3. When will there be talk of defence & security, Rahul Gandhi asks ahead of PM's 'Mann ki Baat'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday asked when will there be talk about the nation's defence and security. His comment came ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann ki Baat' programme aired on the All India Radio.
4. Jaipur: FIR against Ramdev, others for claiming to develop COVID-19 cure
After Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev claimed that he had developed a drug to cure coronavirus, Rajasthan Police has registered an FIR against Ramdev, his associate Balkrishna, NIMS Director Dr Tomar. The complaint was filed by an advocate Balram Jakhar saying that claims by Patanjali have criminal intention and it has come at a time when the nation is reeling under the coronavirus crisis.
5. Fuel prices hike halts: Petrol selling at Rs 80.38/litre, diesel at Rs 80.40/litre in Delhi
The continuous surge in rates of petrol and diesel prices for 21 consecutive days came to a halt on Sunday with no increase in prices. In Delhi, petrol is selling at Rs 80.38 per litre while diesel is a tad costlier at Rs 80.40 per litre. The rates have not increased today following the hike in the price of petrol by Rs 0.25 per litre, and diesel by Rs 0.21 per litre on June 27.
6. Locust attacks in Uttar Pradesh, districts put on alert
Swarms of locusts have invaded several districts of Uttar Pradesh in the last 48 hours. According to the Agriculture Department, people have been told to make loud noise by beating 'thaalis' and other utensils and police sirens will also be blared and smoke would be used to chase the locusts away.
7. India first country to control locusts through drones: Agriculture Ministry
The agriculture ministry in a release on Saturday stated that India is the first country to control locust by using drones after finalising the protocols and getting all statutory approvals. Ground control teams are constantly tracking the locusts and will undertake major control operations once they settle down.
8. Centre, states working together to combat COVID-19: MoS G Kishan Reddy
As India recorded the highest single-day spike of 19,906 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are constantly tracking the surge in the positive cases and are monitoring the situation in the states as well.
9. Flood situation in Assam worsens; 2 more die, over 4.6 lakh people affected
The flood situation in Assam remained grim with the deluge killing two more people and affecting 4.6 lakh people across 21 districts in the state. Authorities have set up 132 relief camps and distribution centres in 10 districts where 19,496 people are taking shelter.
10. Delhi: 450-bed Burari hospital allocated for COVID-19 treatment
Amid the rising cases of COVID-19 in the national capital, the Council of Ministers has approved the proposal of the Health and Family Department to make 450 beds of under constriction Burari Hospital as fully functional COVID-19 hospital.
