In a rare occurrence, the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile test carried out off the coast of Odisha failed and the missile fell shortly after takeoff.
Ladakh has become the first Union Territory to vaccinate all residents and the 'guest population', consisting of migrant labourers, hotel workers and Nepalese citizens who are earning their livelihood here, with the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has won a second five-year term in office after his ruling 'Prosperity Party' won the country's parliamentary election in a landslide victory.
The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that the state government will provide Rs 10 lakhs to each player for participating in singles and team events.