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Published : Aug 28, 2020, 4:03 PM IST

Updated : Aug 28, 2020, 4:39 PM IST

As many as 50 jawans of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) camp in Gwaladam in Uttarakhand's Tharali have been found infected with COVID-19 virus. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a petition seeking postponement of Bihar elections amid the COVID pandemic and asked the petitioner to approach the Election Commission of India for his prayers. These and more, know the top national stories at a glance.

TOP 10 @ 4 PM
TOP 10 @ 4 PM

1. 50 SSB jawans infected by COVID-19 in Uttarakhand

As many as 50 jawans of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) camp in Gwaladam in Uttarakhand's Tharali have been found infected with COVID-19 virus.

2. Defence ministry to host Aero-India in Bengaluru

The defence ministry has taken an in-principle decision to host the next edition of Aero India -- considered Asia's largest aerospace exhibition -- in its traditional venue of Bengaluru from February 3-5 next year notwithstanding the coronavirus pandemic, official sources said on Friday.

3. Covid-19 no ground for postponing Bihar polls: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a petition seeking postponement of Bihar elections amid the COVID pandemic and asked the petitioner to approach the Election Commission of India for his prayers.

4. Main accused in journalist Ratan Singh murder case held

Police on Friday arrested two more accused in the murder case of TV journalist Ratan Singh, who was shot dead in the district on Monday night.

5. Allowing Sharif to leave was a mistake: Pak PM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that allowing his predecessor Nawaz Sharif to leave the country was a "mistake" and that his government "regretted" the decision.

6. Japan PM Abe resigns for health reasons

Japan's longest-serving Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stepped down due to his declining health.

7. Micro-insurance coverage planned for over 40Cr Jan Dhan beneficiaries

With around 40.35 crore beneficiaries now covered under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), the Centre now plans to get the account holders covered under micro-insurance schemes PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and PM Surakhsha Bima Yojana (PMSBY).

8. ENG vs PAK, 1st T20I: England face tough Pakistan challenge in absence of top stars

Eoin Morgan-led England cricket team will start as favourites when they will face Babar Azam's Pakistan in the opening T20I of the three-match T20 International series on Friday at the Old Trafford, Manchester.

9. Sushant's case: CBI summons Rhea Chakraborty

Actor Rhea Chakraborty, who happens to be a prime accused in Sushant Singh Rajput's death case, has been summoned by the Central Bureau of Investigation to appear before its probe team on Friday around 10.30 am in order to get a better picture in the "alleged suicide" case.

10. Sushant's case: Rhea defends herself, makes explosive comments

Actor Rhea Chakraborty has finally broken her silence on the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. During an interview with a national television channel, the actor made some shocking revelations as she defended herself in the case.

Last Updated : Aug 28, 2020, 4:39 PM IST
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