1. After Osama kill, Pak Pres Zardari spoke of wife Benazir: Obama
Despite the fact that the US had infringed on Pakistan’s territorial sovereignty during a daring commando mission to kill Al Qaida chief Osama bin Laden, the then Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari was very relieved when former US President Barack Obama telephoned the former to break the news.
2. India doesn't even qualify for UNSC seat: Pakistan
Pakistan said that India does not even qualify for the UN Security Council seat amid "ongoing unrest" and "violations of UNSCs resolutions" in Jammu and Kashmir.
3. Single window mechanism to ensure justice for child sexual victims stressed
In a recent webinar, it was opined that to ensure justice for child sexual victims, a single window mechanism, providing coordinated services of doctor, psychologist, police, advocate and prosecutor, should be set up in all districts of Kerala.
4. Rahul Gandhi attacks govt on inflation and unemployment
Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday targeted the government over rising prices and unemployment and asked whether this was development or destruction.
5. Biden's transition proceeds without Trump assistance
Blocked from the official intelligence briefing traditionally afforded to incoming presidents, Biden met virtually on Tuesday with a collection of intelligence, defence and diplomatic experts.
6. Lakshmi Vilas Bank likely to be merged with DBS: 5 things to know
Back to back announcements from the Reserve Bank of India and the Government have reminded the depositors of the recent sorry state of affairs in Yes Bank and PMC Bank.
7. Congress split open on RCEP as leaders differ
The issue of joining Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership remained open to debate in the congress party after former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram kept his view reserved till Tuesday wishing the party took a considered view.
8. Uttar Pradesh: Woman cop alleges harassment
A female inspector from the anti-Romeo team has lodged a complaint against the Kotwali in-charge of molestation and harassment. An inquiry under a special team has been ordered.
9. Random COVID testing begins at Delhi-Noida border
Amid the rise in Covid-19 cases in the NCR, authorities in Noida began randomly testing people coming from Delhi to Noida. The move aims to assess the spread of the virus and would help in issuing advisories to the employers and organisations, where large number of people work and commute between Noida and adjacent areas.
10. Nick Jonas returns to The Voice Season 20 as coach
Singer Nick Jonas is all set to replace Gwen Stefani as the fourth coach of 'The Voice' Season 20 and will judge the show with John Legend, Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton.
