1. Amid India-China tensions, MHA puts ITBP, SSB on high alert
Amid the ongoing standoff at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China, the central govt has put the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) soldiers on high alert.
2. Interview with Dr Kafeel Khan after his release
After being released from jail, Dr Kafeel from Uttar Pradesh reached Rajasthan's capital Jaipur, on Wednesday. In an exclusive interview with ETV Bharat, Dr Kafeel Khan summarized his ordeal in prison.
3. India's unemployment rate rises again as rural job market falters
India’s unemployment rate has increased again in August after falling to pre-Covid levels in July, mainly led by a pullback in the rural jobs market that was so far leading the recovery, according to independent economic think tank Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE).
4. Facebook promises action over India hate content
Facebook, in its reply to India's opposition Congress Party, said it was non-partisan and denounced hate and bigotry in all forms.
5. China urges India to reconsider banning 118 mobile apps
After New Delhi banned 118 mobile apps, Beijing has expressed its disappointments over the move and said that its companies comply with international, local rules and regulations in their overseas operations.
6. Give India another chance to appoint lawyer for Jadhav: Pak court
A high court in Pakistan directed the federal government to give India another chance to appoint a lawyer to represent death-row prisoner Kulbhushan Jadhav as it adjourned hearing for a month.
7. Andhra Pradesh bans online games Rummy and Poker
In a bid to prevent youth from venturing into wrong paths, Andhra Pradesh govt has decided to ban online games Rummy and Poker.
8. Finance Minister asks banks to roll out loan restructuring scheme by Sep 15
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has asked banks and NBFCs to roll out loan restructuring scheme for COVID-19 related stress by September 15, and provide adequate support to the borrowers following the lifting of moratorium on repayment of debts.
9. Apart from mosque, other facilities will also be build on 5 acre land: Prof SM Akhtar
The proposed mosque that will come up in Ayodhya, on the alternative plot given to the Muslim community as part of the Supreme Court order, will be designed by Professor SM Akhtar, Head, Faculty of Architecture, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) University in New Delhi.
10. Watch: "It's a beautiful feeling" Virat Kohli on soon becoming a father
India cricket captain Virat Kohli has said, "it is a beautiful feeling..we were over the moon" after learning of his wife Anushka Sharma's pregnancy.
