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BJP gave a big responsibility to former Maharashtra chief minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis for Bihar Assembly polls and said that he was going to play a "crucial" role in the election. Meanwhile, Air India has informed employees that it is no longer accepting withdrawals of resignations and several cabin crew employees are being relieved as the national carrier has said implicitly "it does not have the financial ability to pay". These and more, know the top national stories at a glance.

1. BJP tasks Fadnavis with responsibility for Bihar Assembly polls

BJP has been given a big responsibility to former Maharashtra chief minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis for Bihar Assembly polls and he is going to play a "crucial" role in the election.

2. Girl raped before neighbour killed her, says family in UP

The family of a nine-year-old girl has alleged that the minor was raped and killed by their neighbour in Chandausi area of Sambhal district, officials said Friday.

3. UP MLA booked in property grab case held in Madhya Pradesh

Vijay Mishra, the MLA from Gyanpur in Bhadohi district who was booked on charges of grabbing property and intimidation, was arrested on Friday from Agar in Madhya Pradesh, an official said.

4. Tamil women to be honored for bravery

Three women from Perambalur will be conferred with 'Kalpana Chawla Award' for rescuing two youths from drowning in the Kottari Dam. The trio has been selected for showing the quick presence of mind and courage to save two youths from drowning.

5. Pakistan celebrates 74th I-Day

Pakistan marked its 74th independence day on Friday amid a drop in coronavirus casualties.

6. Jewellery above Rs 1 lakh, hotel bills over Rs 20k likely to be on tax radar

In a move to widen tax base, the finance ministry on Thursday proposed to expand the scope of the statement of financial transactions (SFT) in order to record high-value expenses by individuals like jewellery purchases, business class/foreign travel or even electricity consumption.

7. Air India no longer accepting withdrawal of resignations

Air India has informed employees that it is no longer accepting withdrawals of resignations and several cabin crew employees are being relieved as the national carrier has said implicitly "it does not have the financial ability to pay".

8. Flood relief: Akshay Kumar pledges 1 crore each to Assam, Bihar

Actor Akshay Kumar who never fails to extend support for a cause or coming forward to help the people of his country and offer aid to areas hit by natural calamities, has once again announced a major plea. The actor has decided to contribute Rs 1 crore each to Bihar and Assam Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to help them overcome the current flood situation in their respective districts.

9. The Vijay Mallya Story will soon be in web series

Almighty Motion Picture has acquired the rights of the book The Vijay Mallya Story, which will be turned into a mega web series.

10. Chhattisgarh CM writes to Javadekar, raises objections over draft EIA 2020

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel wrote a letter to Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar, raising objections over the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) 2020 notification, alleging that it has completely ignored the sensitivity required for the conservation of environment and achieving the objective of sustainable development.