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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Economic package is to spur growth and build a self-reliant India while giving details of Rs 20 lakh cr stimulus. This and more, get to know the top national stories at a glance.

1. Key takeaways: Know which sector gets what in economic package

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Economic package is to spur growth and build a self-reliant India while giving details of Rs 20 lakh cr stimulus. Know what are the major announcements made.

2.Chidambaram calls economic package 'cruel blow' to India's labour force

After the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled parts of 20 lakh crore economic package, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Finance Minister P Chidambaram expressed his disappointment by calling it a "cruel blow" to those who toil every day.

3.Govt has not done anything from its fiscal space: Praveen Jha to ETV Bharat

Speaking exclusively to ETV Bharat on the MSME package announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Praveen Jha, who teaches labour and development economics at Jawaharlal Nehru University, claims that government is trying to create an enabling atmosphere by telling the banks, the government will take care of all difficulties.

4.Army considering proposal to allow civilians in force for 3 years

Indian Army is considering to allow common citizens to join the force for three years. The Army is making various efforts to attract talented young people to join it.

5.Maoists release a cop after holding public court in Chhattisgarh

A policeman, who was abducted allegedly by the Naxals in Bijapur area of Chattisgarh's south Bastar has been released on Wednesday.

6.Kerala: This artist showcases life during lockdown period

This artist from Kerala has been creating paintings depicting life lived during the COVID-19 lockdown period, showcasing humans and their intrinsic emotions in vibrant colours.

7. West Bengal will never tweak labour laws like BJP-ruled states did: Mamata

West Bengal will never alter the existing labour laws in the wake of the coronavirus-triggered lockdown, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asserted on Wednesday, while criticising the BJP-ruled states that have brought about changes to such regulations and "jeopardised" workers' job security.

8.Lockdown Diaries: Urvashi Rautela throws workout challenge

To beat the lockdown blues, Urvashi Rautela has come up with #BodyByUrvashi challenge. She shared a snap of herself in gym suit and motivated all to stay healthy and strong at this tough time.

9.Coronavirus lockdown eases in England, more exercise allowed

The sound of a crisply struck golf ball, not to forget the occasional hack, could be heard in England for the first time in nearly two months as courses reopened on Wednesday as part of a modest easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

10. Balbir Singh continues to remain critical; all you need to know about hockey great

India’s hockey great Balbir Singh Sr endured a "number of cardiac events" and remained in a critical state on Wednesday at a hospital as he battled bronchial pneumonia.