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Prime Minister Narendra Modi lit the 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal' to start 50th anniversary year celebrations of 1971 war win. Chinese ground crews are standing by for the return of a lunar probe bringing back the first fresh samples of rock and debris from the moon in more than 45 years. Meanwhile, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ posted a video in his official Twitter handle informing that the JEE Main 2020 dates will be announced on Wednesday, at 6 pm. This and more, get to know the top national stories at a glance.

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Published : Dec 16, 2020, 1:15 PM IST

1. PM pays tribute to soldiers on 50th anniversary of Vijay Diwas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lit the 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal' from the eternal flame of the National War Memorial here, marking the beginning of the 50th anniversary year celebrations of India's victory over Pakistan in 1971.

2. Exclusive Interview with Nirbhaya case advocate Seema Kushwaha

The soul of Nirbhaya, who became the victim of the horrendous act of brutality in the year 2012, heaved a sigh of relief after a wait of seven long years. When all the four accused in the Nirbhaya case were hanged in 2020, people across the country termed the development as the victory of justice.

3. Farmers' protest LIVE: Nihang Chieftains reach Singhu border in solidarity with farmers

Around 21 days have passed since the farmers sat on protest the Singhu border demanding the rollback of the farm bills 2020. To express solidarity with the farmers, the army of Nihang chieftains with their horses and weapons has also reached the Singhu border.

4. China prepares for return of lunar probe with moon samples

The Chang’e probe is expected to land in the Siziwang district of the vast Inner Mongolia region late Wednesday or early Thursday. It fired its engines early Wednesday to put it on course before the orbiter separates from the return vehicle, with all systems functioning as expected.

5. Will announce JEE Main 2021 dates at 6 pm today : Ramesh Pokhriyal

JEE Main 2020 dates will be announced on Wednesday, at 6 pm. Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ posted a video in his official Twitter handle informing the same. Earlier, he had also said that the entrance exam will be conducted in more regional languages as well.

6. Biden taps Buttigieg for transportation, Granholm for energy

President-elect Joe Biden nominated his former rival, Pete Buttigieg, as secretary of transportation on Tuesday and intends to choose former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm as his energy secretary.

7. Kareena Kapoor Khan steps out in style for her radio show

Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan was spotted in an orange shirtdress in Mumbai as she stepped out in style for her radio show. The actor obliged shutterbugs before she headed for the recording of her show What Women Want in the city's Bandra area.

8. 'Test of Night Life': India face Aussie might in Pink Ball affair

A peerless Virat Kohli and his "fearless" India would look to make perfect choices before unleashing their might on an Australian team which is ready for revenge but not exactly in 'pink of health' ahead of the first Day/Night Test starting here on Thursday.

9. Netizens call for ban on Ashram web series, seek arrest of Prakash Jha

Filmmaker Prakash Jha's web series, Aashram, is facing the wrath of social media for allegedly hurting Hindu sentiments. Twitterati are seeking a ban on the series and arrest of Jha for defaming Hindu faith.

10. Here's when Akshay Kumar's Ram Setu will hit the screens

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's upcoming film Ram Setu is scheduled to hit big screens during Diwali 2022. The actor, who is also bankrolling the film under his banner Cape of Good Films will be kickstarting the shoot for Ram Setu from mid-2021.

1. PM pays tribute to soldiers on 50th anniversary of Vijay Diwas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lit the 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal' from the eternal flame of the National War Memorial here, marking the beginning of the 50th anniversary year celebrations of India's victory over Pakistan in 1971.

2. Exclusive Interview with Nirbhaya case advocate Seema Kushwaha

The soul of Nirbhaya, who became the victim of the horrendous act of brutality in the year 2012, heaved a sigh of relief after a wait of seven long years. When all the four accused in the Nirbhaya case were hanged in 2020, people across the country termed the development as the victory of justice.

3. Farmers' protest LIVE: Nihang Chieftains reach Singhu border in solidarity with farmers

Around 21 days have passed since the farmers sat on protest the Singhu border demanding the rollback of the farm bills 2020. To express solidarity with the farmers, the army of Nihang chieftains with their horses and weapons has also reached the Singhu border.

4. China prepares for return of lunar probe with moon samples

The Chang’e probe is expected to land in the Siziwang district of the vast Inner Mongolia region late Wednesday or early Thursday. It fired its engines early Wednesday to put it on course before the orbiter separates from the return vehicle, with all systems functioning as expected.

5. Will announce JEE Main 2021 dates at 6 pm today : Ramesh Pokhriyal

JEE Main 2020 dates will be announced on Wednesday, at 6 pm. Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ posted a video in his official Twitter handle informing the same. Earlier, he had also said that the entrance exam will be conducted in more regional languages as well.

6. Biden taps Buttigieg for transportation, Granholm for energy

President-elect Joe Biden nominated his former rival, Pete Buttigieg, as secretary of transportation on Tuesday and intends to choose former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm as his energy secretary.

7. Kareena Kapoor Khan steps out in style for her radio show

Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan was spotted in an orange shirtdress in Mumbai as she stepped out in style for her radio show. The actor obliged shutterbugs before she headed for the recording of her show What Women Want in the city's Bandra area.

8. 'Test of Night Life': India face Aussie might in Pink Ball affair

A peerless Virat Kohli and his "fearless" India would look to make perfect choices before unleashing their might on an Australian team which is ready for revenge but not exactly in 'pink of health' ahead of the first Day/Night Test starting here on Thursday.

9. Netizens call for ban on Ashram web series, seek arrest of Prakash Jha

Filmmaker Prakash Jha's web series, Aashram, is facing the wrath of social media for allegedly hurting Hindu sentiments. Twitterati are seeking a ban on the series and arrest of Jha for defaming Hindu faith.

10. Here's when Akshay Kumar's Ram Setu will hit the screens

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's upcoming film Ram Setu is scheduled to hit big screens during Diwali 2022. The actor, who is also bankrolling the film under his banner Cape of Good Films will be kickstarting the shoot for Ram Setu from mid-2021.

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