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Published : Nov 5, 2020, 7:21 PM IST

Updated : Nov 5, 2020, 7:30 PM IST

Vote counting of the US election continues in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday, one of a handful of states still yet to be declared following the polling day on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday that the next U.S president will have to give in to Iran, no matter which candidate wins. On the other hand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a letter to the people of Bihar stating that people have faith that only NDA government can develop Bihar. Here is a look at the top national stories at a glance.

Top 10 News @ 7 pm
Top 10 News @ 7 pm

1. US Election: No winner yet; counting continues in tense race

As per reports, Joe Biden steadily gained ground on President Donald Trump in Georgia as he narrowed the gap with Donald Trump to 18,500 votes. Vote counting continued in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday, one of a handful of states still yet to be declared following the polling day on Tuesday.

2.'Next US president will have to surrender to Iran'

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday that the next U.S president will have to give in to Iran, no matter which candidate wins.

3. PM Modi writes open letter to Bihar voters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a letter to the people of Bihar. The PM has mentioned in the letter that the people have faith that only NDA government can develop Bihar.

4. What if neither Trump nor Biden get the numbers?

If Trump and Biden both tie with 269 electoral college votes each and if neither manages the magic 270 mark — the House of Representatives will decide the next President of the United States. The vice-president, in turn, will be decided by the Senate.

5. Ongoing Bihar elections the last of my career: Nitish Kumar

Incumbent Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday said the ongoing State Assembly polls will be the last election of his political career.

6. Tamil Nadu: All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee protests against farm laws

All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee has staged a protest against the farm laws near Shashtri Bhavan in Tamil Nadu's Chennai and termed the farm laws as 'anti-farmers law'.

7. J&K: Former ikhwani Papa Kishtwari dies of cardiac arrest in Srinagar

Accused of the murder of several civilians, former Ikhwan Papa Kishtwari, died on Thursday due to cardiac arrest, officials said.

8. 631 rescued children test positive for Covid-19 in Andhra

As many as 631 rescued children among the 2,195 tested from the total 16,457 children rescued as part of Andhra Pradesh police department's 'Operation Muskaan' have tested positive for Covid-19.

9. Gujarat gears up to reopen schools, colleges

The Gujarat Education Minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama on Thursday said that the state is ready to reopen schools and colleges. It has been seven months since the students have been to school.

9. COVID-19: Maharashtra govt to consider rent waiver for drama theatres

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that they will consider rent waiver for drama theatres. Most of the drama theatres in the state are managed by government-run entities.

10. Haryana orders probe against Surjewala for alleged 'fraud'

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij has ordered Panchkula Police Commissioner Saurabh Singh to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe a case against Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala.

Last Updated : Nov 5, 2020, 7:30 PM IST
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