Bengaluru violence, Biden VP pick and more: A round-up of the top stories on August 12, 2020

A brief look at all the news you need to start the day with during the time of social distancing.

Clashes break out over ‘derogatory' social media post in Bengaluru

Two persons have died and around 60 police personnel have been injured after violent clashes broke out in the eastern part of Bengaluru on Tuesday night, over a derogatory Facebook message, allegedly posted by a relative of Congress MLA Srinivas Murthy. Read More

Terrorist gunned down, soldier killed in encounter in J-K's Pulwama

Security forces launched a search operation in an orchard in Kamrazipora village of Pulwama in the early hours of the day on receiving information about the presence of militants there. Read More

Joe Biden VP pick: Kamala Harris chosen as running mate

Once a rival for the top job, the California senator of Indian-Jamaican heritage had long been considered the front-runner for the position. Mr Biden will face President Donald Trump in the election on 3 November. Read More

Former President Pranab Mukherjee's health worsens

Pranab Mukherjee continues to remain critical and is on ventilator support, the Army's Research and Referral hospital said, a day after he underwent a brain surgery. A multidisciplinary team of doctors is constantly monitoring the health of the former president. Read More

Indian Railways suspends all regular passenger train services indefinitely

It may be noted that 230 Special Trains, which are running at present, will continue to operate. Local trains in Mumbai, which are presently being run on limited basis only on the requisition of state government, will also continue to run. Read More

Sanjay Dutt diagnosed with cancer, to fly to US for treatment

Sanjay took to social media to share the message with his fans. "Hi friends, I am taking a short break from work for some medical treatment. My family and friends are with me and I urge my well wishers not to worry or unnecessarily speculate. With your love and good wishes, I will be back soon!," he wrote. Read More

Putin hails new Sputnik moment as Russia is first to approve a COVID-19 vaccine

Moscow's decision to grant approval before then has raised concerns among some experts. Only about 10% of clinical trials are successful and some scientists fear Moscow may be putting national prestige before safety. Read More

Never saw Sushant's body hanging, don't trust Mumbai Police: KK Singh's Lawyer

Sushant Singh Rajput's father KK Singh told the Supreme Court that Mumbai Police summoned everyone, "except the real suspects or accused" in the case of his son's death, and argued that the mark seen on the actor's neck could be of a belt. Read More

England's Broad fined by father over send-off of Pakistan's Yasir

Broad was fined 15 per cent of his match fee for a level one breach and also given one demerit point for using inappropriate language when dismissing Yasir Shah following a flurry of runs in Pakistan's second innings at Old Trafford on Saturday, hours before England completed a three-wicket win. Read More

India's weak fuel demand drags on as virus crisis worsens

India's fuel demand dragged lower in July, posting its fifth consecutive year-on-year decline, government data showed as a spike in coronavirus cases and floods in many parts of the country restricted economic activity. Read More