Republic Top 10 Headlines: PM launches e-RUPI, Babul Supriyo to continue as MP & more

Two suspects in Army uniforms flee eagle-eyed Jawan in Jammu; mega manhunt launched

A massive security breach has come to fore in Jammu ahe of second anniversary of Abrogation of Article 370 and also two weeks ahe of Independence Day. Two suspects wearing Army uniforms were spotted at Mangal Market near Railway station in Jammu. suspects fled after Army personnel approached m for interrogation.

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'Will quit politics but continue my work as MP': Babul Supriyo after meeting with JP Nda

After meeting Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nda, former party leer Babul Supriyo on Monday me it clear that re is change in his plan of quitting politics. Talking to media, singer-turned-politician, however, ded that he would discharge his duties as a Member of Parliament from  Asansol, and make sure that projects initiated in his constituency in West Bengal are completed, without relishing any benefits. 

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Mizoram CM Zoramthanga reciprocates; withdraws FIR against Assam CM Himanta & his police

Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga has directed state's Police to withdraw FIRs' filed against Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and its police department. PM Modi took stock of Assam-Mizoram dispute and met Assam MPs as well as MPs from Mizoram. On Sunday, Assam's CM Sarma revoked an FIR against Mizoram’s lone Rajya Sabha MP K Vanlalvena for his statement threatening  Assam cops.

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'If West Bengal can, why can't Tripura?': TMC pledges to 'free' state from BJP

In run for 2022 assembly elections, Trinamool Congress on Monday put forth a question for people of Tripura: "If West Bengal can, why cant Tripura?" dressing media, party's national General Secretary, Abhishek Banerjee, asserted that Mamata Banerjee government has me sure that benefits promised in manifesto reach every door of West Bengal, and 'Maa, Maati, Manush' government has similar plans for Tripura. 

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Mamata Banerjee launches 'Khela Hobe scheme', 'immortalizes' TMC's 2021 poll slogan

In a bid to 'immortalize' Trinamool Congress' 2021 assembly elections' slogan, party supremo and Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee, dressing a crowd at Netaji Indoor Stium on Monday, said that August 16 will be celebrated as 'Khela Hobe Diwas' every year. She also anunced a scheme under same name- 'Khela Hobe' scheme, as part of which West Bengal sports and youth affairs department will hand more than one lakh footballs to various sporting clubs. 

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar backs probe into Pegasus controversy; says 'Truth must come out'

In a new development over Pegasus row, on Monday, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has backed demand for a probe into sopgate controversy. Speaking over issue, Bihar CM said that re is thing wrong in conducting an inquiry into allegations of Pegasus sopgate row.

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PM Modi launches India's new digital payment mode e-RUPI; calls it 'a tool to help poor'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, launched e-RUPI, a futuristic person and purpose-specific digital payment solution, via video link. During launch, PM said that e-RUPI will bring a digital revolution to country and empower all citizens.

"e-RUPI is an example of how India is moving forward and connecting people in 21st century with help of vanced techlogy. I'm gl that it has started in year when India is celebrating its 75th year of Independence," PM Modi said. "Minimum Government Maximum Governance is need of hour. Digital India is going to empower all citizens of India." 

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Glenmark Pharma expects to launch its anti-COVID-19 nasal spray in India this year

Indian pharmaceutical company Glenmark Limited has signed an agreement with Canian biotech firm Satize Research and Development Corp to commercialize its nasal spray for COVID-19 treatment in India and or Asian countries. 

As part of exclusive long term strategic partnership, Glenmark and Satize will manufacture, market, and distribute its Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (NS) in India, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Nepal, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Timor Leste, and Vietnam, according to a statement by company.

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ENG vs INDIA: Rahane confirms Pujara's . 3 position, hints at Shardul Thakur's inclusion

With only two days to go for India-England five-match Test series, Ajinkya Rahane has confirmed that Cheteshwar Pujara will t open in first Test and he will continue to bat at his usual spot - Number 3. Team India's Test Vice-Captain Ajinkya Rahane's statement comes after Opener Mayank Agarwal was ruled out of India vs England's first Test due to concussion. Rahane also dropped a hint that All-Rounder Shardul Thakur can also be included in playing XI in Test series. 

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Tokyo Olympics: Indian Women's Hockey team captain Rani's far credits coach for success

Indian women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal's far has credited Baldev Singh ( player's coach) for his daughter's success at Tokyo Olympics.  Haryana forward has been at helm of affairs, leing  Indian women's hockey team to a historical win against world . 2 Australia, earlier today. 

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