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Published : Oct 27, 2020, 4:13 PM IST

India and the US inked a landmark defence agreement that will allow sharing of high-end military technology, classified satellite data and critical information between the two countries. A ten-member Special Task Force has been formed after a woman was allegedly shot dead by a man in Ballabgarh on Monday when the victim went to college to appear for her examination. These and more, get to know the top national stories at a glance.

TOP 10 @ 4 PM

TOP 10 @ 4 PM

1. India, USA ink strategic defence pact during 2+2 talks

India and the US inked a landmark defence agreement that will allow sharing of high-end military technology, classified satellite data and critical information between the two countries. The signing of the long-negotiated Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) during the third edition of the 2+2 dialogue between the two strategic partners also signals further boosting of bilateral defence and military ties and it comes in the backdrop of India's tense border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh.

2. SIT formed in Haryana's student murder case; accused arrested

A ten-member Special Task Force has been formed after a woman was allegedly shot dead by a man in Ballabgarh on Monday when the victim went to college to appear for her examination. The two accused involved in the incident has been arrested.

3. PM Modi to review economy today, Finance Minister to be present

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will review the state of the economy with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday to identify possible policy action including the need for another stimulus to push up economic activity in the country.

4. SC directs Allahabad HC to monitor Hathras probe

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the Allahabad High Court will monitor the CBI probe into the alleged gang-rape case of a 19-year-old in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras alleged gang-rape. Allahabad High Court will consider all aspects, and the CBI will file status reports there, the top court said.

5. Stick fight festival held in Andhra's Kurnool despite ban, 50 injured

About 50 persons sustained injuries when people participated in a stick fight of the Banni festival. However, this year district administration ordered a ban on conducting the stick fight festival in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite police restrictions, the imposition of Section 144, and setting up check posts everywhere; people did not stop.

6. RBI to lenders: Implement 'cashback scheme' by Nov 5

The Reserve Bank on Tuesday asked all lending institutions, including non-banking financial companies, to implement the waiver of interest on interest for loans up to Rs 2 crore for the six months moratorium period beginning March 1, 2020.

7. Afghan civilian casualties drop by 30 percent: UN

The number of civilian casualties in Afghanistan has dropped by 30 percent in the first nine months of this year, the lowest since 2012, the UN mission in the country said in a report on Tuesday.

8. Saudi to allow foreign pilgrims' entry

Saudi Arabia will allow foreign pilgrims, between the age of 18-50, to enter the country to perform 'Umrah' (the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca) starting from Sunday onwards, media reports said on Tuesday.

9. IPL 2020: Delhi aim to bounce back, settle scores with SRH

After two consecutive defeats, against Punjab and Kolkata respectively, Delhi Capitals (DC) will aim to put their campaign back on track when they face a struggling SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) here on Tuesday.

10. Kareena flaunts baby bump as she twins with Karisma during shoot

Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan, who is expecting her second child, was on Tuesday seen flaunting her baby bump while working on an upcoming project with her celebrity sister Karisma Kapoor.

1. India, USA ink strategic defence pact during 2+2 talks

India and the US inked a landmark defence agreement that will allow sharing of high-end military technology, classified satellite data and critical information between the two countries. The signing of the long-negotiated Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) during the third edition of the 2+2 dialogue between the two strategic partners also signals further boosting of bilateral defence and military ties and it comes in the backdrop of India's tense border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh.

2. SIT formed in Haryana's student murder case; accused arrested

A ten-member Special Task Force has been formed after a woman was allegedly shot dead by a man in Ballabgarh on Monday when the victim went to college to appear for her examination. The two accused involved in the incident has been arrested.

3. PM Modi to review economy today, Finance Minister to be present

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will review the state of the economy with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday to identify possible policy action including the need for another stimulus to push up economic activity in the country.

4. SC directs Allahabad HC to monitor Hathras probe

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the Allahabad High Court will monitor the CBI probe into the alleged gang-rape case of a 19-year-old in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras alleged gang-rape. Allahabad High Court will consider all aspects, and the CBI will file status reports there, the top court said.

5. Stick fight festival held in Andhra's Kurnool despite ban, 50 injured

About 50 persons sustained injuries when people participated in a stick fight of the Banni festival. However, this year district administration ordered a ban on conducting the stick fight festival in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite police restrictions, the imposition of Section 144, and setting up check posts everywhere; people did not stop.

6. RBI to lenders: Implement 'cashback scheme' by Nov 5

The Reserve Bank on Tuesday asked all lending institutions, including non-banking financial companies, to implement the waiver of interest on interest for loans up to Rs 2 crore for the six months moratorium period beginning March 1, 2020.

7. Afghan civilian casualties drop by 30 percent: UN

The number of civilian casualties in Afghanistan has dropped by 30 percent in the first nine months of this year, the lowest since 2012, the UN mission in the country said in a report on Tuesday.

8. Saudi to allow foreign pilgrims' entry

Saudi Arabia will allow foreign pilgrims, between the age of 18-50, to enter the country to perform 'Umrah' (the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca) starting from Sunday onwards, media reports said on Tuesday.

9. IPL 2020: Delhi aim to bounce back, settle scores with SRH

After two consecutive defeats, against Punjab and Kolkata respectively, Delhi Capitals (DC) will aim to put their campaign back on track when they face a struggling SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) here on Tuesday.

10. Kareena flaunts baby bump as she twins with Karisma during shoot

Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan, who is expecting her second child, was on Tuesday seen flaunting her baby bump while working on an upcoming project with her celebrity sister Karisma Kapoor.

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