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  1. India's COVID-19 cases surge past 20 million mark: India has reported over 20 million cases of COVID-19, with the country's daily tally of new cases crossing the 3-lakh mark for the first time.
  2. Farmers' protest: Centre, farmers' unions to hold talks today: The Centre and farmers' unions will hold talks today to resolve the ongoing standoff over the new farm laws.
  3. India, US to hold 2+2 dialogue today: India and the US will hold the 2+2 dialogue today, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meeting their US counterparts.
  4. CBI books former Union minister in coal scam case: The CBI has booked former Union minister Dilip Ray in a coal scam case, alleging that he had misused his official position to favour a private company.
  5. India's GDP growth slows down to 0.4% in Q2: India's GDP growth slowed down to 0.4% in the second quarter of the current fiscal, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns.

National

  1. Delhi govt to launch doorstep delivery of ration: The Delhi government will launch a doorstep delivery of ration scheme for the poor and needy, aiming to reduce the burden on ration shops.
  2. Kashmir's Srinagar-Leh highway reopens after 3 months: The Srinagar-Leh highway, which connects Kashmir with Ladakh, has reopened after being closed for three months due to heavy snowfall.
  3. India's first underwater tunnel to be built in Mumbai: India's first underwater tunnel will be built in Mumbai, connecting the city's eastern and western suburbs.

International

  1. US, China agree to cooperate on climate change: The US and China have agreed to cooperate on climate change, with the two countries pledging to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
  2. UK, EU reach post-Brexit trade deal: The UK and EU have reached a post-Brexit trade deal, which will allow for tariff-free trade between the two sides.
  3. Russia, US to hold talks on arms control: Russia and the US will hold talks on arms control, with the two countries seeking to extend the New START treaty.

Sports

  1. India's Rohit Sharma becomes first batsman to hit 5 sixes in an over: India's Rohit Sharma has become the first batsman to hit five sixes in an over in international cricket.
  2. Manchester City wins Premier League title: Manchester City has won the Premier League title, with the team securing the championship with a 2-0 win over Brighton.
  3. India's PV Sindhu wins silver medal at BWF World Championships: India's PV Sindhu has won a silver medal at the BWF World Championships, losing to China's Chen Yufei in the final.

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