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CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Sunday said the Centre merely talks about 'aatmanirbhar' or self-reliant India but its actions of "selling off" PSUs amounted to 'aatmasamarpan' (surrender) of the country's resources to "capitalists". Meanwhile, a balloon with an imprint of the Pakistan flag and "Aazadi Mubarak" written on it was found in a field at Khajuwala city in Rajasthan's Bikaner district on Sunday. This and more, get to know the top national stories at a glance.

TOP 10 @ 9 pm
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Published : Aug 16, 2020, 9:04 PM IST

1. Centre's action of selling off PSUs is 'aatmasamarpan': CPI(M)

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Sunday said the Centre merely talks about 'aatmanirbhar' or self-reliant India but its actions of "selling off" PSUs amounted to 'aatmasamarpan' (surrender) of the country's resources to "capitalists".

2. India unmanned space mission likely to be delayed

Hit by disruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic, the launch of India's unmanned space mission under the first leg of Gaganyaan, planned for December 2020, is likely to be delayed.

3. Balloon with imprint of Pakistan flag found in Rajasthan

A balloon with an imprint of the Pakistan flag and "Aazadi Mubarak" written on it was found in a field at Khajuwala city in Rajasthan's Bikaner district on Sunday.

4. Flood alert issued in Andhra low-lying areas

The Irrigation Department in Andhra Pradesh has appealed to people in low lying areas to be alert after Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada started releasing water.

5. Monsoon-induced disasters kill 227 people in Nepal, thousands displaced

At least 227 people lost their lives due to monsoon-induced natural disasters across Nepal in the past two months, officials said on Sunday.

6. US awards $62 billion advanced fighter jets contract to Lockheed Martin to arm Taiwan

American company Lockheed Martin Corp. was awarded a USD 62 billion, ten-year contract for the production of F-16 Foreign Military Sale (FMS) aircraft.

7. Chetan Chauhan: Dogged batsman, reliable opener and Gavaskar's favourite partner

Measuring his contributions to Indian cricket based on the statistics and numbers, will not do justice to former Indian cricketer Chetan Chauhan.

8. ENG VS PAK 2nd Test: England reach 7/1 as rain plays havoc

England reached 7/1 against Pakistan at Lunch on Day 4 of the rain-affected second Test at the Ageas Bowl here on Sunday.

9. Dilip Kumar's brothers test positive for COVID-19, admitted to hospital

Legendary actor Dilip Kumar's brothers, Ehsaan Khan and Aslam Khan, have tested positive for COVID-19 and are currently in hospital.

10. COVID-19: Sharon Stone's sister Kelly tests positive

Actor Sharon Stone has shared that her sister Kelly has tested positive for COVID-19 and blamed all those not wearing masks for her infection.

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