18 October 2020: Today’s News Headlines

October 18, 2020

Here are top News Headlines of 18th October 2020

CRPF signs MoU with IIT-Delhi, DRDO to create a pool of officials who will work to find technology solutions for its operational challenges
AIBA (All India Bar Association) urges CJI to act against Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy for his remarks on judges
UP: CM Yogi Adityanath launches 6-month long ‘Mission Shakti’ campaign for safety of women in the state
UP: Governor Anandiben Patel inaugurates 180-day ‘Safe City Project’ for women’s safety in Lucknow
India, Chile hold first joint commission meeting; co-chaired by EAM S. Jaishankar and his counterpart Andres Allamand Zavala

Govt approves 14th tranche of electoral bonds; sale closes on Oct 28, purchase from SBI only

New Zealand: PM Jacinda Ardern wins second term in election landslide
India ranks 94th among 107 countries in Global Hunger Index of IFPRI (International Food Policy Research Institute)
World Trauma Day observed on October 17
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty observed on Oct 17; theme: ‘Acting together to achieve social and environmental justice for all’
Philippines to resume oil & gas exploration in disputed South China Sea; lift 6-year-old moratorium

9 States and UTs selected by sports ministry for upgradation to KISCE (Khelo India State Centre of Excellence)
Cricket commentator Kishore Bhimani dies at 81