1. China amassing large number of troops since early May, MEA on LAC standoff
Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday said that China has been amassing a large number of heavy troops along the LAC and India had to make a counter deployment.
2. China moves back some troops, vehicles to depth areas in Galwan Valley
In the ongoing dispute along the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh sector, China has moved back some of its troops and vehicles to depth areas in Galwan Valley following the meeting with the Indian side on June 22.
3. Pakistan PM calls Osama bin Laden 'martyr'
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday raked up yet another controversy by calling a slain terrorist and 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden a "shaheed" (martyr) while addressing the National Assembly.
4. India stands with S Korea for permanent peace in Korean Peninsula: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to those who sacrificed their lives for establishing peace in the Korean Peninsula and said New Delhi stands by the Republic of Korea in its quest for permanent peace.
5. CBSE cancels class X, class XII exams for now
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday informed the Supreme Court about its decision on the cancellation of the pending board examination for class 10 and 12 which was scheduled for 1-15 July.
6. Indians' money in Swiss banks down 6% in 2019; hits 3rd lowest in over three decades
Funds parked by Indian individuals and enterprises in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches, fell nearly 6 per cent in 2019 to 899 million Swiss francs (Rs 6,625 crore), annual data from Switzerland's central bank showed on Thursday.
7. Pay 10% fare now and get ticket: IndiGo launches flexible payment option
IndiGo on Thursday announced a flexible payment scheme called 'Flex Pay' under which passengers will have to pay only 10 per cent of the total fare amount at the time of booking.
8. 70 yrs after war, Koreas mark anniversary amid lingering animosity
North and South Korea on Thursday separately marked the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War with largely subdued commemorations amid the coronavirus pandemic, a day after the North abruptly halted a pressure campaign against the South.
9. Stop inciting people against T-Series: Divya Khosla Kumar hits back at Sonu Nigam
Divya has accused Sonu Nigam of "selling lies" as a way of seeking publicity and called the singer "thankless". She has also asked Sonu to stop inciting and influencing people to speak against T-Series.
10. Dope-cleared Sanjita Chanu to finally get Arjuna award for 2018
A Sports Ministry source confirmed that Chanu will be conferred with the Arjuna award as per a 2018 Delhi High Court order.
