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GST Council to mull Centre's compensation default today. CBI to inquire about Rhea Chakraborty's morgue visit. Meanwhile, India has formally written to the United Nations about Pakistan’s false claim of making a statement in a Security Council meeting on terrorism, which was not open to non-Council members. These and more, get to know the top national stories at a glance.

Top 10 News @ 9 am

Top 10 News @ 9 am

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Published : Aug 27, 2020, 9:02 AM IST

1. GST Council to mull Centre's compensation default today

The GST Council will meet in New Delhi on Thursday to take up the single-point agenda of GST compensation to states affected by delays in the release by the Centre, a government official privy to meeting agenda said.

2. Sonia Gandhi sets agenda for a stormy GST Council meeting

Ahead of the crucial GST Council meeting, Congress President Sonia Gandhi slammed the Central government over unpaid GST compensation dues for April-May and said that refusal to pay Goods and Services Tax Compensation to states is nothing short of betrayal on the part of the Narendra Modi government, writes Deputy Editor of ETV Bharat Krishnanand Tripathi.

3. Rains Ravage India: Rajouri police issues alert in view of heavy rainfall

Following heavy rains, an alert was issued by the police here and people have been advised not to move close to any water body.A press statement from Rajouri police read, "In view of heavy rainfall in last 12 hours, most of the water bodies are heavily flooded. Keeping in view all this, an alert is issued and people are advised not to move close to any water body. Besides, in case of any emergency, people can contact the officers and helpline numbers of police across Rajouri district which are given below."

4. SSR death case: CBI to inquire about Rhea Chakraborty's morgue visit

The CBI continued to grill Sushant Singh Rajput's flat-mate Siddharth Pithani in the actor's death case on the sixth consecutive day on Wednesday, a police official said.Apart from Pithani, manager of a resort where Rajput had stayed for a brief period was also seen visiting the DRDO guest house at Kalina in Santacruz, where the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials are staying.

5. New Zealand attacks: Christchurch shooter sentenced to life without parole

The man who slaughtered 51 worshippers at two New Zealand religious structures was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

6. India writes to UN on Pak's false claim on terrorism

India has formally written to the United Nations about Pakistan’s false claim of making a statement in a Security Council meeting on terrorism, which was not open to non-Council members.

7. Bhopal man who entombed friend after murdering her sentenced to life imprisonment

A court here on Wednesday sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the murder of his woman friend whom he had befriended on a social media site and lured her to Madhya Pradesh from her home on the false promise of getting her a job in the USA.

8. After COVID-19 breakout, Barmer jail prisoners sit on hunger strike

A video of Barmer jail prisoners sitting on a hunger strike has come out in the public domain with inmates alleging that the jail authorities are not taking adequate precautions during COVID-19. In the video, one of the inmates can be heard saying that jailer is assaulting them and they will continue to sit on the strike till their demands are fulfilled.

9. Over 100 academicians write to PM Modi backing NEET-JEE in time

In what can definitely be termed as a shot in the arm for the government facing Opposition flak, a long list of academicians including professors from Delhi University, JNU, Central University of Kerala, California University among others have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi supporting the conduct of JEE-NEET exams in the hope that students will not lose a year.

10. Uttar Pradesh: After firing at son, retired police officer shoots self

A retired Police Inspector allegedly shot himself dead after shooting at his son following an argument with him in Escort Colony, said police on Wednesday. His son is admitted to a hospital after he was injured in his chest and a leg. His condition is said to be critical.

1. GST Council to mull Centre's compensation default today

The GST Council will meet in New Delhi on Thursday to take up the single-point agenda of GST compensation to states affected by delays in the release by the Centre, a government official privy to meeting agenda said.

2. Sonia Gandhi sets agenda for a stormy GST Council meeting

Ahead of the crucial GST Council meeting, Congress President Sonia Gandhi slammed the Central government over unpaid GST compensation dues for April-May and said that refusal to pay Goods and Services Tax Compensation to states is nothing short of betrayal on the part of the Narendra Modi government, writes Deputy Editor of ETV Bharat Krishnanand Tripathi.

3. Rains Ravage India: Rajouri police issues alert in view of heavy rainfall

Following heavy rains, an alert was issued by the police here and people have been advised not to move close to any water body.A press statement from Rajouri police read, "In view of heavy rainfall in last 12 hours, most of the water bodies are heavily flooded. Keeping in view all this, an alert is issued and people are advised not to move close to any water body. Besides, in case of any emergency, people can contact the officers and helpline numbers of police across Rajouri district which are given below."

4. SSR death case: CBI to inquire about Rhea Chakraborty's morgue visit

The CBI continued to grill Sushant Singh Rajput's flat-mate Siddharth Pithani in the actor's death case on the sixth consecutive day on Wednesday, a police official said.Apart from Pithani, manager of a resort where Rajput had stayed for a brief period was also seen visiting the DRDO guest house at Kalina in Santacruz, where the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials are staying.

5. New Zealand attacks: Christchurch shooter sentenced to life without parole

The man who slaughtered 51 worshippers at two New Zealand religious structures was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

6. India writes to UN on Pak's false claim on terrorism

India has formally written to the United Nations about Pakistan’s false claim of making a statement in a Security Council meeting on terrorism, which was not open to non-Council members.

7. Bhopal man who entombed friend after murdering her sentenced to life imprisonment

A court here on Wednesday sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the murder of his woman friend whom he had befriended on a social media site and lured her to Madhya Pradesh from her home on the false promise of getting her a job in the USA.

8. After COVID-19 breakout, Barmer jail prisoners sit on hunger strike

A video of Barmer jail prisoners sitting on a hunger strike has come out in the public domain with inmates alleging that the jail authorities are not taking adequate precautions during COVID-19. In the video, one of the inmates can be heard saying that jailer is assaulting them and they will continue to sit on the strike till their demands are fulfilled.

9. Over 100 academicians write to PM Modi backing NEET-JEE in time

In what can definitely be termed as a shot in the arm for the government facing Opposition flak, a long list of academicians including professors from Delhi University, JNU, Central University of Kerala, California University among others have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi supporting the conduct of JEE-NEET exams in the hope that students will not lose a year.

10. Uttar Pradesh: After firing at son, retired police officer shoots self

A retired Police Inspector allegedly shot himself dead after shooting at his son following an argument with him in Escort Colony, said police on Wednesday. His son is admitted to a hospital after he was injured in his chest and a leg. His condition is said to be critical.

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