2 October 2020: Today’s News Headlines

October 2, 2020

[no_toc]Here are top News Headlines of 2nd October 2020

Over 4,300 urban local bodies declared open defecation-free since launch of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban in 2014
SC quashes Gujarat notification denying overtime wages to workers during lockdown
Lt Gen Harinder Singh appointed head of the Dehradun-based Indian Military Academy
COVID-19: U.S. commits $1.9 million to India to support informal sector workers, micro enterprises
Devyani Khobragade appointed as India’s next ambassador to Cambodia

Defence Ministry ropes in private sector company Alpha Design to upgrade Pechora surface to air systems
In a first, Defence Ministry places order for 10 lakh hand grenades with private sector company Economic Explosive Limited (EEL)
Covid-19: SC orders airlines to pay a 0.5% interest per month on delayed refunds of cancelled tickets
Abu Dhabi-based sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Co to pick up 1.4% stake in Reliance Retail
Shares of Chemcon Speciality Chemicals list at 115% premium over issue price

International Day of Older Persons observed on October 1; observance to promote Decade of Healthy Ageing (2020-2030)
India to build 100-bedded hospital, 22,000-seater stadium in Maldives