- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warns, new and powerful India will strike down any efforts by neighbouring country to disturb its peace.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends 56th Conference of DGPs and IGPs in Lucknow; Issues including Cyber Crime, Counter-Terrrorism challenges and Left Wing Extremism likely to figure prominently.
- Construction of Ekalavya schools put on fast track after Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid foundation Stone of 50 new Eklavya Model Residential Schools on the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.
- New Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) will be established in 26 districts of 7 States and 1 Union Territory.
- Eklavya Model Residential Schools aim to impart quality education to tribal students, emphasising academic schooling and all-around improvement.
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasizes on government’s commitment to make GIFT City in Gujarat a global FinTech hub; Clears two proposals of International Financial Services Centre Authority at GIFT city.
- President Ram Nath Kovind says, massive change in mindset responsible for the success of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan; Confers Chhattisgarh with award for cleanest state in the country at Swachh Survekshan Awards 2021.
- Provisions of National Education Policy-2020 to be implemented in North Eastern states at the earliest, says Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi to Address National Conclave on Mines and Minerals. Conclave Held Annually Towards Encouraging Exploration Activities, Auction Regime and Sustainable Mining Practices. 52 Potential Mineral Blocks to be Handed over to 15 State Governments.
- In Rajasthan, all ministers in Ashok Gehlot government tender their resignations ahead of the proposed Cabinet reshuffle.
- Over 115 crore 79 lakh doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in the country so far.
- 52nd edition of International Film Festival of India gets underway in Goa with dazzling opening ceremony; Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award conferred upon legendary filmmakers Martin Scorsese and Istvan Szabo.
- Renowned actor Hema Malini receives Indian Film Personality of the Year Award for 2021.
- 75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow will bring young talented filmmakers to focus: Hema Malini
- Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin completes 5 years.
- Ministry of Rural Development along with States/Uts undertake various activities to celebrate Awaas Diwas.
- 1.63 houses completed under the PMAY scheme.
- Rs. 1,47,218.31 crores released to the States/UTs since the inception of the PMAY Scheme.
- In Cricket, India to take on New Zeland in third and final T-20 match in Kolkata tomorrow.
