1. Watershed moment for Indian agriculture, will ensure complete transformation of sector: PM on farm bills
After Rajya Sabha passed the agriculture bills by voice vote amid din created by protesting opposition members, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it is a "watershed moment" in the history of Indian agriculture in twitter. He further said that system of MSP will remain and technological boost will only aid the farmers.
2. Don't sign farm bills, Sukhhbir Badal urges President
After two of the contentious farm bills were passed by the Rajya Sabha on Sunday amid protests by the opposition, Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has urged the President to not sign the bills. Badal asked the President to return the bills to Parliament for reconsideration.
3. Farm bills ruckus: TMC leaders tear official papers in RS, heckle presiding officer
Rajya Sabha witnessed high drama as the government pushed two contentious farm bills which was revolted by the Opposition leaders. TMC leaders climbed on to the chairman's podium, tore official papers and disrupted the presiding officer.
4. Farmers' protest: How will the govt ensure farmers get MSP, asks Chidambaram
As Parliament passed the two contentious agricultural Bills on Sunday, former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram asked the government how it will guarantee that farmers get the minimum support price (MSP) for their produce.
5. NDRI develops buffalo calf using cloning for high milk yield
The National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal has developed a buffalo calf using hand-guided cloning technology. The male calf named 'Tejas' is the clone of the high yield buffalo breed. This will help in increasing milk production of buffaloes in the country.
6. Opposition parties move no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha deputy chairman
Opposition parties on Sunday moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh after he overruled opposition pleas for postponing Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar’s reply to the debate on the two farm bills till Monday since the sitting time scheduled of the House was over.
7. Be cautious of both dengue and COVID: Kejriwal
As Delhi government's dengue awareness campaign "10 Hafte 10 Baje 10 Minute," CM Arvind Kejriwal asked people of Delhi to be cautious of both dengue and coronavirus and spread awareness about measures to prevent the vector-borne disease.
8. 4 human skeletons found during search operation in Uttarakhand
Four human skeletons were found on Sunday by the Uttarakhand police and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams while conducting a joint search operation along the treacherous mountainous routes leading to Kedarnath.
9. Delhi Police collected Rs 18.98 cr for traffic violation during lockdown
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Delhi Police have collected Rs 18.98 cr for traffic violation during the lockdown. A total of 13,15,059 notices are pending payment and 5,59,610 notices have been sent to virtual courts.
10. China encroaches into Nepal territory, constructs illegal building
Assistant CDO had visited the site after locals reported the information of the unauthorised buildings being constructed by China. The matter has been reported to the Nepal ministry of home affairs and ministry of foreign affairs.
