1. LIVE: 'Nabanna Chalo' agitation turns violent, BJP blames Mamata
In Howrah, BJP workers tried to break the police barricade, which was placed to stop the protesters' movement and set ablaze tyres. Police also used tear gas to control the situation.
2. India's GDP expected to contract by 9.6% this fiscal: World Bank
The World Bank on Thursday said that India's GDP is expected to contract by 9.6 per cent this fiscal which is reflective of the national lockdown and the income shock experienced by households and firms due to the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that the country's economic situation is "much worse" than ever seen before.
3. Hathras victim's family worried about safety
The family of the Hathras teenager, who died after allegedly being gang-raped, on Thursday raised questions about their own security, and alleged that a conspiracy was being hatched against them.
4. Hathras murder suspects say they were framed
The four accused in Hathras rape and murder case have written a letter to SP Hathras Vineet Jaiswal claiming their innocence and seeking justice.
5. India celebrates 88th anniversary of Indian Air Force
An Indian Air Force fighter jet carried out a vertical charlie manoeuvre at Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad, as IAF celebrates its 88th anniversary today.
6. IAF will evolve, ready to safeguard India's sovereignty and interests: RKS Bhadauria
On the occasion of Indian Air Force Day, 2020 Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria on Thursday assured the nation that the Indian Air Force will evolve and be ever ready to safeguard India's sovereignty and interests in all circumstances.
7. 22 Indian states report positivity rate less than the national average
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said that even small negligence on our part could spoil India's efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
8. Nirbhaya lawyers face to face again in brutal Hathras case
AP Singh, who tried his every skill as a lawyer to save the convicts in Nirbhaya case in the court of law, is now ready to plead the innocence of Hathras gang rape and murder case accused. All India Kshatriya Mahasabha (AIKM) has approached him to fight the case of all accused. AP Singh claims that those arrested in the case have been, in fact, implicated in the case and he will prove this in the court of law.
9. Indonesia Tablighis fined for visa violations in India
Ten Tablighis of Indonesia were sentenced to two days of imprisonment and Rs 20,000 fines each by Belgavi's second JMFC Court with Justice B.V.Lalithasree for violating the rules of passports in India.
10. Harris hailed for 'masterful' performance in the debate
Following the attacks and counterattacks by Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican Vice President Mike Pence during the US Vice Presidential Debate, the former has been hailed by several people for giving a 'masterful performance'.
