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Delhi Police Special cell arrested ISIS operative with Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) after an exchange of fire at Dhaula Kaun today. Former Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar, who was appointed as Election Commissioner on Friday following the resignation of Ashok Lavasa, will take charge of the office on September 1. Railways cancel tender for 44 Vande Bharat trains after Chinese firm bids. These and more, get to know the top national stories of the day.

Top 10 News @ 9 am

Top 10 News @ 9 am

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Published : Aug 22, 2020, 8:58 AM IST

1. ISIS operative arrested in Delhi

Delhi Police Special cell arrested ISIS operative with Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) after an exchange of fire at Dhaula Kaun on Saturday.

2. Former Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar appointed as new Election Commissioner

Former Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar, who was appointed as Election Commissioner on Friday following the resignation of Ashok Lavasa, will take charge of the office on September 1.

3. Railways cancel tender for 44 Vande Bharat trains after Chinese firm bids

Indian Railways on Friday cancelled the tender for the manufacturing of 44 rakes of Train 18, which has been re-christened as Vande Bharat Express. It said that a fresh tender will be floated within a week's time, focusing on Make in India as a Chinese Joint Venture had also applied as a foreign bidder.

4. SSR death case: AIIMS forms 5-member medical board to look into Rajput's autopsy report

A five-member medical board of forensic experts was formed by the AIIMS on Friday to look into the autopsy files related to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death, after the CBI approached the hospital for assistance.

5. Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: Aarti performed at Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai

It is that time of the year when devotees welcome Lord Ganpati home with utmost devotion and gusto. Mumbai's Shri Siddhivinayak Temple performed 'Aarti' on Ganesh Chaturthi.

6. Floodwater increasing in Munneru stream in Andhra Pradesh's Krishna

Floodwater is gradually increasing in Munneru stream in Krishna district and the water level has reached 13.5 feet at Polampalli dam due to heavy rains.

7. Plea filed in SC to postpone Bihar elections

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions for the Election Commission 'to refrain from holding upcoming elections in Bihar till the State is declared COVID-19 and flood-free'.

8. Judge rebuffs Trump again on tax records; appeals underway

A federal judge turned down President Donald Trump's newest move on Friday to keep New York City prosecutors from getting his tax records, but Trump's lawyers have already asked higher courts to step in.

9. Sharda Sinha tests positive for COVID-19

Renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha on Friday informed that she has tested positive for coronavirus. The musician released a self-shot video on Facebook, where she revealed about contracting the virus to her fans.

10. The elephant-headed god who can teach you finance

Everyone is not a pro in managing finances. Chances of making a mistake or two in handling money is very common if you’re not suitably informed. Let’s find out what you can learn from the lord of intellect, wisdom and success this Ganesh Chaturthi.

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