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Former President and Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee passed away at the age of 84. The last rites of former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee is set to be conducted today and his body will be laid in state at his official residence in the national capital to enable people to pay their last homage. JEE (Main) exams to be held today. The experts from the Indian Public Health Association (IPHA) said that India which accounts for 30 percent of the daily reported new COVID-19 cases and 20 percent of daily deaths globally, would attain its peak in the coming days. This and more, get to know the top national stories at a glance.

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Published : Sep 1, 2020, 9:07 AM IST

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Updated : Sep 1, 2020, 9:21 AM IST

1. Funeral of former President Pranab Mukherjee to be held today

Former President and Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee passed away at the age of 84. The veteran politician, who had tested positive for coronavirus, had been in coma after a brain surgery earlier this month. The last rites of former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee is set to be conducted today and his body will be laid in state at his official residence in the national capital to enable people to pay their last homage.

2. JEE (Main) exams to be held today

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is all set to conduct the engineering entrance exam JEE-Mains from Tuesday amid elaborate arrangements to maintain social distancing at centres in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

3. JEE, NEET students allowed in Mumbai trains for exams: Official

Students appearing for the upcoming JEE and NEET exams in Mumbai, will be permitted to use the special suburban services of Central and Western Railways on exam days. They have, however, been asked to follow SOPs and maintain social distancing during their journey.

4. Education Minister speaks to CMs ahead of JEE exam

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal wished best of luck to all students who are going to appear for the JEE on Tuesday. He said, "I am also glad that over 7,77,465 have downloaded their admit cards. I have spoken to the CMs of most states to ensure that students don't face problems."

5. 'India hardest-hit by COVID-19 in Asia, a nation-wide peak may still be some distance away'

The experts from the Indian Public Health Association (IPHA) said that India which accounts for 30 percent of the daily reported new COVID-19 cases and 20 percent of daily deaths globally, would attain its peak in the coming days. However, the health experts have opined that cumulative recoveries in India are an impressive 2.3 million, and the corrected case fatality ratio (CCFR) is steadily declining.

6. COVID-19: Tarun Gogoi's oxygen saturation dips, given plasma therapy

The former Chief Minister of Assam had tested positive for COVID and was later admitted to the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital where his oxygen saturation level fell after which he was administered a unit of plasma and two litres of oxygen.

7. Will take months for Indian economy to register positive growth: P Chidambaram

After government data revealed that the Indian economy had contracted by 23.9 per cent in the April to June quarter (Q1 FY21), Congress leader P Chidambaram said that it will take months for India's economy to register positive growth.

8. Four killed as speeding car hits footpath in Mumbai

As many as four people were killed and several others were injured on Monday night after a speeding car rammed into the footpath in a busy market area in south Mumbai. Police said that it was not clear whether the deceased were sitting on the footpath outside the restaurant or were travelling in the car.

9. Israeli strike kills 2 soldiers, wounds 7: Syria

A Syrian Defence Ministry official said Israel’s military fired missiles on Monday night on areas south of the capital Damascus killing two soldiers, wounding seven, and causing material damage.

10. Throwback video of SSR at school for specially-abled goes viral

A throwback video of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput visiting specially-abled kids in Ranchi surfaced online on Monday. In the viral video, a visibly emotional Sushant walks up to the children who were performing and kisses the drummer while gives a tight hug to the singer.

1. Funeral of former President Pranab Mukherjee to be held today

Former President and Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee passed away at the age of 84. The veteran politician, who had tested positive for coronavirus, had been in coma after a brain surgery earlier this month. The last rites of former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee is set to be conducted today and his body will be laid in state at his official residence in the national capital to enable people to pay their last homage.

2. JEE (Main) exams to be held today

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is all set to conduct the engineering entrance exam JEE-Mains from Tuesday amid elaborate arrangements to maintain social distancing at centres in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

3. JEE, NEET students allowed in Mumbai trains for exams: Official

Students appearing for the upcoming JEE and NEET exams in Mumbai, will be permitted to use the special suburban services of Central and Western Railways on exam days. They have, however, been asked to follow SOPs and maintain social distancing during their journey.

4. Education Minister speaks to CMs ahead of JEE exam

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal wished best of luck to all students who are going to appear for the JEE on Tuesday. He said, "I am also glad that over 7,77,465 have downloaded their admit cards. I have spoken to the CMs of most states to ensure that students don't face problems."

5. 'India hardest-hit by COVID-19 in Asia, a nation-wide peak may still be some distance away'

The experts from the Indian Public Health Association (IPHA) said that India which accounts for 30 percent of the daily reported new COVID-19 cases and 20 percent of daily deaths globally, would attain its peak in the coming days. However, the health experts have opined that cumulative recoveries in India are an impressive 2.3 million, and the corrected case fatality ratio (CCFR) is steadily declining.

6. COVID-19: Tarun Gogoi's oxygen saturation dips, given plasma therapy

The former Chief Minister of Assam had tested positive for COVID and was later admitted to the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital where his oxygen saturation level fell after which he was administered a unit of plasma and two litres of oxygen.

7. Will take months for Indian economy to register positive growth: P Chidambaram

After government data revealed that the Indian economy had contracted by 23.9 per cent in the April to June quarter (Q1 FY21), Congress leader P Chidambaram said that it will take months for India's economy to register positive growth.

8. Four killed as speeding car hits footpath in Mumbai

As many as four people were killed and several others were injured on Monday night after a speeding car rammed into the footpath in a busy market area in south Mumbai. Police said that it was not clear whether the deceased were sitting on the footpath outside the restaurant or were travelling in the car.

9. Israeli strike kills 2 soldiers, wounds 7: Syria

A Syrian Defence Ministry official said Israel’s military fired missiles on Monday night on areas south of the capital Damascus killing two soldiers, wounding seven, and causing material damage.

10. Throwback video of SSR at school for specially-abled goes viral

A throwback video of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput visiting specially-abled kids in Ranchi surfaced online on Monday. In the viral video, a visibly emotional Sushant walks up to the children who were performing and kisses the drummer while gives a tight hug to the singer.

Last Updated : Sep 1, 2020, 9:21 AM IST

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