Mid-day News Nuggets

1. No case of COVID-19 Delta Plus variant in Tripura: Union Health Ministry

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday confirmed that no case of Delta Plus variant of COVID-19 has been reported from Tripura.

2. Assam: Enraged man kills wife for 'gutkha'

In a tragic incident, one man from Chataimari village in Nalbari district of Assam has been apprehended for allegedly killing his wife because she refused to give him money to buy gutkha.

3. Over 126 athletes to head to Tokyo Olympics from India, PM to interact virtually

The Union Sports Ministry, on Sunday, informed that a total of 126 athletes across 18 sports disciplines from India will be heading to Tokyo for the Olympic games.

4. Socio-economic development of entire NE Region at fast pace will be key focus area: DoNER Minister

Union Minister of Culture, Tourism and Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER) G Kishan Reddy, on Sunday, has informed that socio-economic development of the entire North-Eastern Region at a fast pace will be his key focus area during his tenure in the office.