National:
1. Assam launches ‘Chief Minister’s Award’ to reward districts adopting digital payments
2. India, UAE sign 14 agreements in various fields including defence to boost strategic ties
3. Complete list of Padma awardees
International:
4. Nikki Haley Confirmed as New US Envoy to UN
5. Trump signs executive orders to advance Keystone XL, Dakota Access pipelines
Sports:
6. Kremlin to host 2018 FIFA World Cup finals draw
7. Retired Watson bags Australia’s T20I Player of the Year award
8. Boon and Hayden inducted into Australian Hall of Fame