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In a big step in the backdrop of an ongoing conflict with China in eastern Ladakh, India is likely to convey to Russia that its troops would not be participating in the multinational military exercise Kavkaz-2020 where Chinese and Pakistani troops are also going to be present. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed on the need for the country to be self-reliant in agriculture. He said this while inaugurating an academic and administrative building of Rani Lakshmi Bai Agriculture University in Jhansi, through video conferencing. These and more, know the top nationals stories at a glance.

TOP 10 News @ 7 PM

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Published : Aug 29, 2020, 7:20 PM IST

1 India not to take part in multinational exercise with China, Pakistan on Russian soil

India is set to convey to Russia that its troops would not be participating in the multinational military exercise Kavkaz-2020 where Chinese and Pakistani troops will also be in attendance. India was invited by Russia to participate in the tri-services exercise with a contingent of around 200 personnel to Southern Russia in September for the multi-lateral Kavkaz-2020.

2 Agriculture has major role to play in Atmanirbhar Bharat: PM

While inaugurating an academic and administrative building of Rani Lakshmi Bai Agriculture University in Jhansi, through video conferencing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed on the need for the country to be self-reliant in agriculture.

3 Mumbai: NCB nabs two drug peddlers, seize drugs

Two drug peddlers were arrested by the national Narcotics bureau after the alleged chat of Riya Chakraborty were leaked on social media. The NCB has, however, denied any direct connection of the duo with Rhea.

4 Health Ministry preparing COVID-19 SOPs for MPs, MLAs

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said that the Ministry has been tasked with developing standard operating procedures for both the Parliament and state assembly sessions in view of COVID-19.

5 Anti-national forces spreading hatred: Sonia Gandhi

Addressing the foundation stone laying ceremony of the new Chhattisgarh Assembly building to be built in Nava Raipur, Congress president Sonia Gandhi alleged that anti-national and anti-poor forces were spreading hatred and venom of violence in India and the influence of dictatorship on the country's democracy was rising.

6 Police gather key details from ISIS suspect; hunt on for his contacts

Following the arrest of a suspected ISIS operative, apart from explosives, the special cell of the Delhi Police has managed to eke out several other important details, sources said on Saturday.

7 AP Dalit man humiliated on suspicion of stealing

In yet another case of violence against Dalits in Andhra Pradesh, a youngster was allegedly tonsured and assaulted by the family members of a film producer after he was accused of stealing a mobile phone.

8 BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj forcibly quarantined for violating COVID norms

Uttar Pradesh's Unnao MP Sakshi Maharaj has been forcibly quarantined on Saturday by the Giridih district administration in Jharkhand for coming to an Ashram here without safety measures.

9 MP: Army called in to help flood-hit Hoshangabad district

Torrential rains lashed parts of Hoshangabad district, following which the Army has been called in to rescue people from flooded areas. Reportedly, Narmada river is flowing above the danger mark.

10 Muslim clerics call for restricted Muharram after court order

After the Supreme Court denied permission for Muharram processions across the country, Muslim clerics said the top court's order must be respected, and the mourning day be observed in a restricted manner, like earlier festivals of Eid and Janmashtami.

1 India not to take part in multinational exercise with China, Pakistan on Russian soil

India is set to convey to Russia that its troops would not be participating in the multinational military exercise Kavkaz-2020 where Chinese and Pakistani troops will also be in attendance. India was invited by Russia to participate in the tri-services exercise with a contingent of around 200 personnel to Southern Russia in September for the multi-lateral Kavkaz-2020.

2 Agriculture has major role to play in Atmanirbhar Bharat: PM

While inaugurating an academic and administrative building of Rani Lakshmi Bai Agriculture University in Jhansi, through video conferencing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed on the need for the country to be self-reliant in agriculture.

3 Mumbai: NCB nabs two drug peddlers, seize drugs

Two drug peddlers were arrested by the national Narcotics bureau after the alleged chat of Riya Chakraborty were leaked on social media. The NCB has, however, denied any direct connection of the duo with Rhea.

4 Health Ministry preparing COVID-19 SOPs for MPs, MLAs

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said that the Ministry has been tasked with developing standard operating procedures for both the Parliament and state assembly sessions in view of COVID-19.

5 Anti-national forces spreading hatred: Sonia Gandhi

Addressing the foundation stone laying ceremony of the new Chhattisgarh Assembly building to be built in Nava Raipur, Congress president Sonia Gandhi alleged that anti-national and anti-poor forces were spreading hatred and venom of violence in India and the influence of dictatorship on the country's democracy was rising.

6 Police gather key details from ISIS suspect; hunt on for his contacts

Following the arrest of a suspected ISIS operative, apart from explosives, the special cell of the Delhi Police has managed to eke out several other important details, sources said on Saturday.

7 AP Dalit man humiliated on suspicion of stealing

In yet another case of violence against Dalits in Andhra Pradesh, a youngster was allegedly tonsured and assaulted by the family members of a film producer after he was accused of stealing a mobile phone.

8 BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj forcibly quarantined for violating COVID norms

Uttar Pradesh's Unnao MP Sakshi Maharaj has been forcibly quarantined on Saturday by the Giridih district administration in Jharkhand for coming to an Ashram here without safety measures.

9 MP: Army called in to help flood-hit Hoshangabad district

Torrential rains lashed parts of Hoshangabad district, following which the Army has been called in to rescue people from flooded areas. Reportedly, Narmada river is flowing above the danger mark.

10 Muslim clerics call for restricted Muharram after court order

After the Supreme Court denied permission for Muharram processions across the country, Muslim clerics said the top court's order must be respected, and the mourning day be observed in a restricted manner, like earlier festivals of Eid and Janmashtami.

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