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The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has issued a set of new social media usage guidelines for its about 1.62 lakh personnel directing them to "disclose" their user IDs on all platforms like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to the organisation. Meanwhile, the high-level Group of Ministers (GOM) on COVID-19 has agreed to the health ministry's proposal to allow the export of indigenously made ventilators. This and more, get to know the top national stories at a glance.

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Published : Aug 1, 2020, 9:01 PM IST

1. CISF issues fresh social media rules for personnel; seeks disclosure of their IDs

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has issued a set of new social media usage guidelines for its about 1.62 lakh personnel directing them to "disclose" their user IDs on all platforms like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to the organisation.

2. Tribute pour in for Amar Singh, Rajnath says ' he had friends across political spectrum'

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took to Twitter expressing grief and condolences over the demise of Amar Singh. He was undergoing treatment at Mount Elizabeth hospital in Singapore for the last seven months.

3. If high command forgives rebels, I will welcome them back: Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to get the alleged attempt to topple his government stopped and said he is open to welcoming back the Congress rebels led by Sachin Pilot.

4. First Pan India 1000 Genome sequencing of SARS- CoV-2 completes successfully: Dr Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan held a meeting to reviewed the COVID-19 activities of DBT, BIRAC and DBT-Autonomous Institutions and also announced the successful completion of PAN-India 1000 Genome sequencing of SARS- CoV-2 on Saturday.

5. 11 killed as crane collapses at Hindustan Shipyard in Visakhapatnam

At least 11 persons were reported killed and several others injured when a jetty crane collapsed on Saturday at the Hindustan Shipyard Limited premises.

6. Centre decides to allow export of indigenous ventilators

The high-level Group of Ministers (GOM) on COVID-19 has agreed to the health ministry's proposal to allow the export of indigenously made ventilators.

7. Govt to bring helmets under mandatory BIS regime

The government has initiated a process to bring helmets under mandatory BIS regime as part of efforts to reduce fatal injuries involving two-wheelers, the Road Transport and Highways Ministry said on Saturday.

8. Indian-origin dancer bags UK PM's award for lockdown Bhangracise sessions

An Indian-origin dancer who transformed his dance classes into free Bhangracise sessions online to help people stay fit during the coronavirus lockdown has bagged a Points of Light honour from UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

9. Alleged gunshots near Kangana's Manali residence, security deployed

Kangana Ranaut, who is currently staying with her family in Manali, reported hearing of gunshots near her house. The actor put out a statement and said that the Kullu district police have deployed security at her residence after the incident intended to intimidate her.

10. NZ coach Gary Stead likely to get contract extension till 2023 World Cup

The T20 World Cup was slated to be played this year, but it has now been postponed till next year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

1. CISF issues fresh social media rules for personnel; seeks disclosure of their IDs

2. Tribute pour in for Amar Singh, Rajnath says ' he had friends across political spectrum'

3. If high command forgives rebels, I will welcome them back: Gehlot

4. First Pan India 1000 Genome sequencing of SARS- CoV-2 completes successfully: Dr Harsh Vardhan

5. 11 killed as crane collapses at Hindustan Shipyard in Visakhapatnam

At least 11 persons were reported killed and several others injured when a jetty crane collapsed on Saturday at the Hindustan Shipyard Limited premises.

6. Centre decides to allow export of indigenous ventilators

The high-level Group of Ministers (GOM) on COVID-19 has agreed to the health ministry's proposal to allow the export of indigenously made ventilators.

7. Govt to bring helmets under mandatory BIS regime

8. Indian-origin dancer bags UK PM's award for lockdown Bhangracise sessions

9. Alleged gunshots near Kangana's Manali residence, security deployed

10. NZ coach Gary Stead likely to get contract extension till 2023 World Cup

The T20 World Cup was slated to be played this year, but it has now been postponed till next year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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