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1.Gallantry Awards 2021:Ram Nath Kovind presented Gallantry Awards and Distinguished Service Decorations in Defence Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday.Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman was accorded the Vir Chakra by President Ram Nath Kovind for his role in pushing back Pakistan’s fighter jets in February 2019.The gallantry awards are announced twice a year.-indiatoday.in
2.Saudi Aramco said it will continue to look for investment opportunities in India, days after Reliance Industries Ltd scrapped a plan to sell a stake in its oil-to-chemicals unit to the Middle Eastern company. “India offers tremendous growth opportunities over the long term,” Aramco said in a statement on Sunday. It will “continue to evaluate new and existing business opportunities with our potential partners.”-The Times of India
3.Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Monday said his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbours, amid ongoing friction over the South China Sea.Xi made the remarks during a virtual conference with the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, held to mark the 30th anniversary of relations between China and the grouping.-theindianexpress.com
4.The United States is currently seeing a rebound in coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases, reported the Bloomberg news agency, adding that the surge is driven by the fast-spreading Delta variant, which has taken a toll on the country's already-stressed healthcare system despite the relatively widespread availability of vaccines.-hindustantimes.com
5.The intense rains and heavy winds that descended last week on British Columbia, the Canadian province known for its mountains, coastline and majestic forests, forced 17,000 people from their homes, emptying entire towns and inundating farms.-theindianexpress.com
6.Bharat Biotech manufactured Covaxin, one of the vaccines being administered in India to protect against Covid-19, is on the UK’s list of approved Covid-19 vaccines for international travellers from Monday.It will benefit more fully vaccinated Indians planning travel to the UK without the need for a pre-departure PCR test or self-isolation at the address declared on their compulsory Passenger Locator Forms.-theindianexpress.com
7.Flushed with victory after Prime Minister Narendra Modi caved into demands for the three farm laws to be repealed, Indian farmers held a mass rally today to demand that minimum support prices be extended to all produce, not just rice and wheat.-ndtv.com
8.Protest does not mean students & public should suffer: Bombay HC to striking MSRTC staff.-Observing that students returning to physical school and colleges cannot be made to suffer, the Bombay high court on Monday directed that drivers and conductors of MSRTC who are willing to ply buses must be allowed to do so.-h/indiatoday.in
9.Himachal Pradesh's famous Rohtang Pass has been shut for tourists and day-trippers by the state government till April-end 2022. According to Hindustan Times, Livemint's sister publication, the famous tourist destination is closed because of the extreme weather conditions and frozen, slippery roads that have made driving risky.-livemint.com
10.MakeMyTrip partners with the Ministry of Civil Aviation to promote regional air connectivity through the UDAN scheme as the government initiative completes four successful years of connecting major cities with regional hubs. As part of this, MakeMyTrip will now power UDAN flights on the AirSewa portal to provide air connectivity to the common man at affordable airfares to underserved destinations.-bwhotelier.com
11.Maharashtra has signed a pact with the UAE and Oman with aim to attract medical and wellness tourists from the region by showcasing the state’s offerings in these countries. Maharashtra is showcasing its culture and tourism potential in addition to trade and commerce at the India pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai.-financialexpress.com
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