1. Amit Shah arrives in Guwahati on two-day Assam visit
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Guwahati on his two-day visit. Folk artistes and locals gathered outside Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati for the Home Minister's welcome.
2. Army organises cultural event Jashn-e-Baramulla in J-K
In order to promote the talent of youth, the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army organised the cultural event Jashn-e-Baramulla in the Valley. Bollywood actor Ameesha Patel also attended the event.
3. Militant killed, 2 security personnel injured in Shopian encounter
An unidentified militant was killed while two soldiers were injured during an encounter between between security forces and ultras in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, police said.
4. Union Minister Gadkari announces multi-model logistics park in Assam
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has announced that a multi-model logistics park will be constructed in Silchar and the Balacherra-Harengajao section of the Silchar-Saurashtra Highway will be completed in March 2022.
5. Sabarimala Sannidhanam all set for Mandala pooja
The Sannidhanam of Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala is all set for the annual Mandala pooja on Saturday that would be performed between 11.40 am and 12.20 pm after the deity is adorned with the Thanka Anki (the sacred golden attire).
6. Chinese national, 3 others arrested for loan apps fraud in Telangana
A Chinese national and three members of a gang have been arrested in an instant loan apps fraud case at Cyberabad.
7. New strain of coronavirus detected in 8 European countries
Hans Kluge, WHO's Regional Director for Europe said the new strain of the coronavirus has been detected in eight European countries. He also stated that the World Health Organisation (WHO) is continuing to monitor the situation.
8. Israeli Air Force strikes Hamas facilities in Gaza Strip in response to rocket fire
The Israeli Air Force has conducted strikes at the rocket manufacturing site, underground facilities and a military post of the Hamas Islamist movement in the Gaza Strip in response to rocket fire from the Palestinian exclave, the Israel Defense Forces said on Saturday.
9. Moroccan King, Israeli PM have first phone conversation since normalisation decision
Moroccan King Mohammed VI and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had first phone conversation since normalisation decision. The King, meanwhile, reiterated the constant and unchanged position of Morocco on the Palestinian issue.
10. AUS vs IND: Australia score 65 for 3 against India at lunch on Day 1
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin (2/17 in 9 overs) was the most successful bowler, who once again dismissed Steve Smith (0) while Jasprit Bumrah (1/7 in 8 overs) was also among wickets.
