1. Encounter breaks out between security forces, militants in J-K
An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. Security forces launched a search operation at Sugan village in Zainapora area following information about the presence of militants there, a police spokesman said.
2. States should adhere to public health strategy: Health Ministry
About 48 per cent of total COVID-19 deaths in the country are concentrated in 25 districts of 8 states, out of which 15 districts are in Maharastra alone, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday. The Ministry reiterated that state government should strictly adhere to the public health strategy in view of the coming festive season.
3. Centre notifies implementation of 11 central laws in JK, changes made in 10 state acts
The Centre has notified two orders specifying that 11 central laws will immediately come into effect in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir while nomenclature of 10 state laws will be changed in view of the change of status of the erstwhile state.
4. Sitharaman mounts veiled attack on Congress over MSP
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday made a veiled attack on Congress vis-a-vis the new farm legislations, saying those who did not even provide Minimum Support Price (MSP) for commodities other than paddy and wheat were now raising 'unreasonable' apprehensions.
5. Visionless opposition indulging in propaganda: Yogi Adityanath
Terming the opposition parties visionless, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that since they have nothing to offer to people, they are indulging in propaganda.
6. NDA backs Nitish Kumar in Bihar, snubs Chirag
The ruling NDA in Bihar on Tuesday announced its seat-sharing formula for the assembly elections under which JD(U) will contest on 122 seats and BJP 121 out of a total of 243 seats.
7. Assam CM launches app to promote buyer-seller network for farmers
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday launched a mobile app to facilitate timely sale of agriculture products, particularly fruits and vegetables, by promoting buyer-seller network.
8. Man arrested by anti-terrorism police in Uttar Pradesh
The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) detained a 24-year-old man from Bilsanda area in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit, police said on Tuesday.
9. Centre formed opinion to file appeal against acquittals in 2G scam cases: CBI to HC
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Tuesday told the Delhi High Court that the trial court verdict acquitting all accused including former telecom minister A Raja in the 2G spectrum allocation cases was decided to be challenged as an opinion was received that it is a fit case to prefer an appeal.
10. IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians win toss, opt to bat vs Rajasthan Royals
In the 20th match of IPL 2020, Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma has won the toss and elected to bat first against Rajasthan Royals here at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
