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A spike of 65,002 cases took India's COVID-19 tally past 25 lakh on Saturday just a day after it reached the 24-lakh mark, while 18 lakh people have so far recuperated from the disease pushing the recovery rate to 71.61 per cent. Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawans celebrate Independence Day at an altitude of 16,000 feet in Ladakh. These and more, get to know the top national stories at a glance.

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Published : Aug 15, 2020, 1:00 PM IST

1. COVID-19 LIVE: India's Coronavirus tally crosses 25 Lakh mark

A spike of 65,002 cases took India's COVID-19 tally past 25 lakh on Saturday just a day after it reached the 24-lakh mark, while 18 lakh people have so far recuperated from the disease pushing the recovery rate to 71.61 per cent.

2. India celebrates 74th Independence day

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawans celebrate Independence Day at an altitude of 16,000 feet in Ladakh.

3.'One nation one health card': PM Modi announces National Digital Health Mission

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the National Digital Health mission today, while addressing the nation from Delhi's iconic Red Fort, on the occasion of India's 74th Independence Day.

4.On I-Day, 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' dominates Modi’s speech: Key takeaways

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India must become self-reliant and use its vast natural resources to produce for the domestic as well as the global market.

5. All Indian villages to be linked by optical fibre: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that the task to connect India's six lakh villages with optical fibre network will be completed in the next 1,000 days.

6.WATCH: ITBP jawans celebrate I-Day at altitude of 17,000 feet in Ladakh

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawans on Saturday celebrated the 74th Independence Day on the banks of Pangong Tso at the height of 17,000 feet in Ladakh.

7. Air India on termination spree: Sacks 50 pilots in a night

Air India pilots have sought the intervention of the management on the issue of "illegal termination" of 50 pilots from service.

8.Kamala Harris nomination does not thrill government in New Delhi

It has been customary for the Indian government, particularly in recent years, to very proudly embrace any achievements of its diaspora, however far removed they may be.

9.Punjab always ready to fight enemy at the borders: Amarinder Singh

Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday said amid warning of continued threat from both Pakistan and China, Punjab would always be at the forefront of fighting the enemy at the borders.

10. Minister backs UNESCO heritage status for Hyderabad city

Telangana Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development KT Rama Rao expressed confidence that Hyderabad would get the status of Heritage City and the government will work towards achieving the same.

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The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawans on Saturday celebrated the 74th Independence Day on the banks of Pangong Tso at the height of 17,000 feet in Ladakh.

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