1. Pandemic pushes for truly multi-polar world: External Affairs Minister
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed for strategic autonomy as well as resilient supply chains globally. As the trend continues, External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar pointed out the possibility of a truly multipolar world in the future.
2. Confer Bharat Ratna on Dalai Lama, raise Tibet issue in UN: BJP leader writes to PM Modi
Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Shanta Kumar urged PM Modi to confer Bharat Ratna on Dalai Lama. The BJP leader also said that India should raise the issue of Tibet at the United Nations.
3. BJP sticks to pre-poll promise of Nitish-led govt in Bihar
BJP, after NDA securing an absolute majority in Bihar, has reiterated that Nitish Kumar will be the next chief minister, and the JD(U)'s poor performance would have no effect on the pre-poll commitment.
4. Three of a family found dead in Chennai
The deceased have been identified as Tali Chand, his wife Pushpa Bai (70) and son Sheetal (38). The family had moved to the city from Rajasthan.
5. Special religion code for Jharkhand's Sarna tribe
In order to protect the religious existence of these people, there has been a demand for the inclusion of Sarna tribe in the census code for a long time. Therefore, in the census form of 2021, a separate religion code for Sarna religion has been passed by the State government and sent to the Central government.
