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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual meeting with three teams working on developing and manufacturing COVID-19 vaccine and said they should take extra efforts to inform people in simple language about the vaccine and related matters such as its efficacy. Meanwhile, Yan Zhiyong, chairman of the Power Construction Corp of China, said China will "implement hydropower exploitation in the downstream of the Yarlung Zangbo River (the Tibetan name for the Brahmaputra) and the project could serve to maintain water resources and domestic security." These and more, get to know the top national stories at a glance.

TOP 10 @ 4 pm

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Published : Nov 30, 2020, 4:11 PM IST

1. PM Modi appreciates scientists' efforts to come out with vaccine to combat COVID-19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday appreciated the efforts by scientists in Genova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd, Biological E Ltd and Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd to come out with a vaccine solution to tackle COVID-19. He also asked the companies to come out with their suggestions and ideas regarding the regulatory processes and related matters.

2. China to build major dam on Brahmaputra river

China will build a major hydropower project on Brahmaputra river in Tibet and a proposal for this has been clearly put forward in the 14th Five-Year Plan to be implemented from next year, the official media on Sunday quoted the head of a Chinese company tasked to build the dam as saying. Details of the plan were expected to be released after the formal ratification by National People's Congress (NPC) early next year.

3. Rahul, Priyanka urge people to join 'Speak Up for Farmers' campaign

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday urged people to join the "Speak Up for Farmers" campaign, amid farmers' protests against the Central government's new farm laws. Raising the issue, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra alleged that the interests of farmers were ignored in new agricultural laws.

4. TMC leader Suvendhu Adhikari may join BJP

Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shubhendu Adhikari's resignation from Mamata Banerjee's cabinet has triggered speculations that he may join Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Adhikari is reportedly unhappy with the party top brass. State BJP leaders said that they are in touch with the TMC strongman and he will be welcomed in the party soon.

5. One killed after Pakistan forces fire at Afghan border

A man was killed and six other suffered injuries following the open firing by the Pakistan Frontier Corps (FC) on unarmed Pashtuns at Chaman-Spin Boldak (Afghanistan-Pakistan) border gate area on Sunday. The Pashtuns traders who crossed the border on foot with their goods, and some border officials exchanged hot words after the latter stopped the former from crossing the border, Dawn reported citing sources.

6. Australia seeks China apology over 'repugnant' tweet

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Monday a tweet by a Chinese official which shows a fake image of an Australian soldier slitting a child's throat is "truly repugnant" and "utterly outrageous." Morrison said he was seeking an apology from the Chinese government as already strained tensions between the two nations mounted.

7. Dr Shital Amate found dead under suspicious circumstances

Dr Shital Amate, daughter of Vikas Amte and granddaughter of famous social worker Baba Amte was found dead in suspicious circumstances. As per preliminary information, she reportedly injected herself and ended her life this morning, said a police official P. Pendarkar from Warora Police Station. She was rushed to the Warora Rural Hospital nearby further enquiries are underway, said Pendarkar.

8. Urmila Matondkar to join Shiv Sena on Tuesday

After remaining in the denial mode for 14 months, former Bollywood actress Urmila Matondkar will finally join the Shiv Sena on Tuesday, a senior aide to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said here on Monday. From September 2019 till November 30 evening, Matondkar, 46, had categorically denied that she was planning to join the Shiv Sena, though strong speculation reigned in political and media circles.

9. Hyderabad set to vote after high-pitch campaign

The stage is set for polling on Tuesday in the Hyderabad civic polls which witnessed a high decibel campaign resembling an Assembly or parliamentary election with top leaders from different parties participating in the election. As many as 74,44,260 voters would exercise their franchise using ballot papers to elect their representatives in the 150-ward Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), according to official data. The polling would begin at 7 AM and come to an end at 6 PM.

10. Varanasi constable in Modi security tests Covid positive

During coronavirus tests of security personnel, a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to his parliamentary constituency on the occasion of Dev Deepawali in Varanasi, a women police constable has tested positive for COVID-19. There has been a round-the-clock arrangement by the administration regarding the security of prime minister Modi.

1. PM Modi appreciates scientists' efforts to come out with vaccine to combat COVID-19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday appreciated the efforts by scientists in Genova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd, Biological E Ltd and Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd to come out with a vaccine solution to tackle COVID-19. He also asked the companies to come out with their suggestions and ideas regarding the regulatory processes and related matters.

2. China to build major dam on Brahmaputra river

China will build a major hydropower project on Brahmaputra river in Tibet and a proposal for this has been clearly put forward in the 14th Five-Year Plan to be implemented from next year, the official media on Sunday quoted the head of a Chinese company tasked to build the dam as saying. Details of the plan were expected to be released after the formal ratification by National People's Congress (NPC) early next year.

3. Rahul, Priyanka urge people to join 'Speak Up for Farmers' campaign

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday urged people to join the "Speak Up for Farmers" campaign, amid farmers' protests against the Central government's new farm laws. Raising the issue, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra alleged that the interests of farmers were ignored in new agricultural laws.

4. TMC leader Suvendhu Adhikari may join BJP

Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shubhendu Adhikari's resignation from Mamata Banerjee's cabinet has triggered speculations that he may join Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Adhikari is reportedly unhappy with the party top brass. State BJP leaders said that they are in touch with the TMC strongman and he will be welcomed in the party soon.

5. One killed after Pakistan forces fire at Afghan border

A man was killed and six other suffered injuries following the open firing by the Pakistan Frontier Corps (FC) on unarmed Pashtuns at Chaman-Spin Boldak (Afghanistan-Pakistan) border gate area on Sunday. The Pashtuns traders who crossed the border on foot with their goods, and some border officials exchanged hot words after the latter stopped the former from crossing the border, Dawn reported citing sources.

6. Australia seeks China apology over 'repugnant' tweet

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Monday a tweet by a Chinese official which shows a fake image of an Australian soldier slitting a child's throat is "truly repugnant" and "utterly outrageous." Morrison said he was seeking an apology from the Chinese government as already strained tensions between the two nations mounted.

7. Dr Shital Amate found dead under suspicious circumstances

Dr Shital Amate, daughter of Vikas Amte and granddaughter of famous social worker Baba Amte was found dead in suspicious circumstances. As per preliminary information, she reportedly injected herself and ended her life this morning, said a police official P. Pendarkar from Warora Police Station. She was rushed to the Warora Rural Hospital nearby further enquiries are underway, said Pendarkar.

8. Urmila Matondkar to join Shiv Sena on Tuesday

After remaining in the denial mode for 14 months, former Bollywood actress Urmila Matondkar will finally join the Shiv Sena on Tuesday, a senior aide to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said here on Monday. From September 2019 till November 30 evening, Matondkar, 46, had categorically denied that she was planning to join the Shiv Sena, though strong speculation reigned in political and media circles.

9. Hyderabad set to vote after high-pitch campaign

The stage is set for polling on Tuesday in the Hyderabad civic polls which witnessed a high decibel campaign resembling an Assembly or parliamentary election with top leaders from different parties participating in the election. As many as 74,44,260 voters would exercise their franchise using ballot papers to elect their representatives in the 150-ward Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), according to official data. The polling would begin at 7 AM and come to an end at 6 PM.

10. Varanasi constable in Modi security tests Covid positive

During coronavirus tests of security personnel, a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to his parliamentary constituency on the occasion of Dev Deepawali in Varanasi, a women police constable has tested positive for COVID-19. There has been a round-the-clock arrangement by the administration regarding the security of prime minister Modi.

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