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Prime Minister and Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee conducted an aerial survey of the areas affected by cyclone Amphan. Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank of India in a surprise move reduced the repo rate by 40 basis points in a bid to boost liquidity in the ailing economy. This and more, get to know the top national stories at a glance.

Top 10 news at 1 pm
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Published : May 22, 2020, 1:00 PM IST

1. PM Modi, Mamata conduct aerial survey of Cyclone Amphan damage

PM Narendra Modi conducted an aerial survey of areas affected by cyclone Amphan in West Bengal. CM Mamata Banerjee was also accompanying him.

2. RBI cuts repo rate by 40 bps to 4% to increase credit flow

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced repo rate by 40 basis points to 4 per cent in an effort to further boost liquidity in the economy.

3. CM Yogi receives life threat, FIR registered

The Uttar Pradesh Police received a message on a WhatsApp number, threatening to kill CM Yogi Adityanath with a bomb.

4. Fire breaks out at chemical factory in Pune

A massive fire broke out at a chemical factory in Kurkumbh MIDC area in Pune today. Five fire tenders have been rushed to the spot.

5. Taliban not interested in Kashmir dispute: Amar Sinha

In an exclusive interview with Senior Journalist Smita Sharma, Former Ambassador to Afghanistan Amar Sinha remarked that the Taliban's interests do not lie in India's Kashmir dispute with Pakistan.

6. One year of Modi 2.0: A look at some key promises, decisions

Here’s a look at some of the major promises made and decisions taken by the Modi government in its second stint and their status and impact.

7. COVID-19: ASHA worker attacked in Karnataka's Bagalkot, one held

An ASHA worker, Jyothi Pola, was allegedly attacked while on COVID-19 duty to verify travel details of people in near Bagalkot in Karnataka.

8. Cyclone Amphan: RaGa extends condolences to kin of victims, offers assistance to Bengal, Odisha

Praying for the sufferers of West Bengal and Odisha due to the severe cyclone Amphan, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi offered his warm support to the victims' families of both the state.

9. 'Baraat' returns home after 60 days in UP, gets quarantined

An eleven-member marriage party returned to their home with the bride after spending almost 60 days in the bride's home in Begusarai in Bihar.

10. SAI to athletes: Resume training at centres at your own risk

Indian athletes will have to sign an agreement paper that the Sports Authority of India (SAI) will not be held accountable if they get infected during their stay at national camps.

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