Top headlines of the day: August 20, 2020

PM Narendra Modi writes a letter to the recently-retired MS Dhoni, India’s COVID-19 case tally soars past 28 lakh, Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to his late father Rajiv on his birth anniversary, and more in today’s news wrap. Do scroll through:

Improved security, law & order behind Centre's move to withdraw 10,000 troops from J&K

As per an MHA report prepared on the eve of the first anniversary of abrogation of special status of Jammu and Kashmir, the overall security situation in the Valley has improved. In the last one year. Read More

‘Eternally grateful for what you have done': PM Modi writes to MS Dhoni

The 39-year-old two-time World Cup-winning former India captain retired from international cricket on Saturday, ending over one year of suspense and also an era during which his often unorthodox leadership and finishing skills became the stuff of legends. Read More

'Pained... but won't apologise': Prashant Bhushan to SC

Activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan on Thursday said that he is shocked and pained that the Supreme Court did not provide him with the complaint on the basis of which the contempt was taken. Read More

Rahul Gandhi slams Modi govt for 'destroying' unorganised economy

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi government over the prevailing economic crisis in the country. Read More

India’s COVID-19 tally soars past 28 lakh

The total cases of coronavirus infections mounted to 28,36,925, while the death toll climbed to 53,866. Read More

Manmohan Singh wanted to make Rahul PM: Congress leader

Congress leader Shaktisinh Gohil further said that Rahul Gandhi, however, turned down the proposal and requested Singh to complete his term. Read More

Rahul’s tribute to father Rajiv Gandhi: ‘He was far ahead of his times’

PM Narendra Modi, too, paid tribute to the former PM. Read More

Gmail working again fully, but glitches may remain with drive

After the day-long drama, Google has updated via the G Suite dashboard that all Gmail services have been completely restored. However, the company has intriguingly left out any mention of all the other services that were affected, including Google Meet, Keep, Chat, Sites and Google Drive. Read More

Indore named India's cleanest city for fourth year in a row

Gujarat's Surat was named the second cleanest city, while Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra bagged the third spot in the Swachhta city survey report by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Read More

IPL 2020: From Steyn to Gayle, top players who might appear in their last IPL

The biggest focus will be on freshly retired from international cricket -- MS Dhoni, and how he performs for the Chennai Super Kings. Read More

QUIZ: How much do you know about Rajiv Gandhi?

India’s sixth — and youngest — Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi was born on August 20, 1944. Here is a quiz in his memory. Click To Participate

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