Evening News Nuggets

1. Meghalaya likely to witness shortage of rainfall in July

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has informed that the northeastern state of Meghalaya is likely to receive less than normal rainfall in July.

2. Centre sanctions Revenue Deficit grant of Rs 9,871 crore to 17 states

The Ministry of Finance has released the fourth monthly instalment of the Post Devolution Revenue Deficit (PDRD) grant of Rs 9,871 crore to 17 states.

3. Nippon Foundation Japan donates to Manipur Chief Minister's COVID Relief Fund

Nippon Foundation Japan, on Thursday, donated 100 oxygen concentrators and 100 oximeters to Manipur Chief Minister's COVID Relief Fund to help the state fight the ongoing COVID crisis.

4. New underground spider species discovered in Assam

Gravelyia boro is the newly-discovered burrow spider. It belongs to the Nemesiidae family comprising 184 species worldwide.

5. Nagaland "Romeo" borrows gun to impress lover; arrested 

A 25-year-old man from Dimapur in Nagaland, who intended to impress his lover with a .22 calibre pistol, has been arrested by the state police.