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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation through his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' at 11 am today. Meanwhile, Swarms of locust entered in Rajasthan's Dholpur, precautionary measures have been taken to drive them away. This and more, get to know the top national stories of the day.

1. Prime Minister Modi to share thoughts in 'Mann ki Baat' at 11 am today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation through his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' at 11 am. The radio programme 'Mann ki Baat' is aired on the last Sunday of every month and the Prime Minister speaks on the latest issues. The 66th edition of his radio programme will be broadcast on AIR and Doordarshan.

2. Homage to great son of India, a friend, philosopher and guide

Dr Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India pays homage to late former PM, P.V. Narasimha Rao on his 100th birth anniversary today. P.V Narasimha Rao was the visionary leader and reformer who led India to the path of economic liberation.

3. Swarm of locusts reaches Rajasthan's Dholpur

Swarms of locust entered Dholpur in Rajasthan on Saturday, precautionary measures have been taken to drive them away, said Rakesh Jaiswal, District Collector. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare on Saturday informed that swarms of the locust were noticed in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, on Friday morning and control teams were deployed for their elimination.

4. COVID-19 LIVE: With over 13,000 Covid cases, Telangana overtakes MP, Haryana

With the highest single-day jump of 1,087 Covid-19 cases on Saturday, Telangana's tally crossed 13,000, overtaking Madhya Pradesh and Haryana.With 13,436 cases, Telangana has now climbed to the eighth position in the list of states with most cases.This is the first time since the outbreak of Covid-19 that the single-day jump crossed 1,000 mark. The state, which reported 985 cases on Friday, has been witnessing a massive surge for the last few days, reaching a new high every day.

5. Massive fire breaks out at chemical factory in Gujarat

A major fire broke out at a chemical factory in Khambhat of Anand district on Sunday morning.Fifteen fire tenders are present at the spot to douse the fire.No casualties have been reported yet. Due to the blaze, the administration has evacuated the surrounding areas.

6. Narco-terror module busted in Kupwara, two arrested

Two people were arrested in connection with a narco-terror module in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir. Police also seized 13.5 kg of narcotics worth Rs 65 crore and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession.

7. Bihar mofussil town enjoys a memorable day with Nana Patekar

Bollywood actor Nana Patekar spent a day in this dusty mofussil town, interacting with villagers and trying his hands at a plough driven by oxen, before taking part in a cultural programme organized by a central paramilitary force.

8. Madhya Pradesh: Duty comes first for this 'Police family' of Chhatarpur

As many as 5 members of a family are in police services and they are selflessly performing their duties as corona warriors to save the citizens amid pandemic in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district. The duty always comes first for this family which is also known as 'Police family' in the district.

9. Assam villages depend on Bhutan for water even years after Independence

Even after seven decades of Independence, People living along the India-Bhutan border are still dependent on Bhutan for their water requirement. People are now demanding a bilateral water treaty so that the coordial relationships between the two countries continue.

10. Email forwarders, cybercriminals' favourite way to target a corporate

With technology on the rise, there is more room for cybercrimes as reports reveal that a hacker can even hack a company's account by putting an email forwarder to mislead the individual. Cyber Security Expert Sachin Sharma says that all companies in the corporate sector should pay special attention to e-mail security to avoid getting caught in the antics of cyber hackers.