Latest News: NIA busts terror module; Over 53 lakh COVID-19 cases; Ginsburg dies at 87

NIA busts Al-Qaeda terror module

National Investigative ncy (NIA) busted an Al-Qaeda terror module in Kerala and West Bengal on September 19, arresting 9 operatives from Kerala and West Bengal.  Three operatives were arrested from Ernakulam in Kerala while six operatives were picked up from Murshidab district in West Bengal by NIA, foiling ir plot to carry out a terror attack, according to sources. Al-Qaeda operatives were said to target government installations in Delhi-NCR region, sources informed. ​ arrested terrorists will be produced before concerned Courts in Kerala and West Bengal for police custody and furr investigation.

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8 Indian beaches recommended for Blue-Flag certification

Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has anunced that eight Indian beaches have been minated for coveted international eco-label 'Blue-Flag certification' for first time. beaches that have been minated this year include Shivrajpur in Gujarat, Ghoghla in Daman and Diu, Kasarkod and Pubidri beach in Karnataka, Kapp in Kerala, Rushikonda in Andhra Presh, Golden beach of Odisha, and Rhanagar beach in Andaman and Nicobar. Union Environment Minister Prakash Javekar, who was present for anuncement via video conference, said: 

“Clean beaches are a testimony of environment in coastal areas. issue of marine litter and oil spilling has caused disturbances to aquatic life and Government of India is undertaking various efforts for sustainable development of coastal regions”.

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Jat Mahasabha demands renaming of Agra museum after Maharaja Surajmal

Uttar Presh Jat Mahasabha has strongly opposed to “illogical” renaming of Mughal museum, claiming that Shivaji’s brief stay in an Agra prison did thing for city, while mighty Jat ruler Maharaja Surajmal and his rewned son Raja Jawahar Singh, wiped out Mughal empire from entire Braj region. y demanded museum be renamed as Maharaja Surajmal Museum and t Shivaji Museum. Shailraj Singh, president of Jat Mahasabha, said Jat community is t against Marathas and Shivaji, but y should remember that Maharaja Surajmal gave m refuge after losing Battle of Panipat.

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US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ber Ginsburg dies at 87

US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ber Ginsburg died on September 18 at of 87 due to pancreatic cancer-related complications. According to Supreme Court spokesperson, Ginsburg passed away at her home in Washington DC in presence of her family.  Justice Ginsburg reportedly told her granddaughter that she wished to t be replaced until new president has been elected. Ruth Ber Ginsburg's death a few weeks ahe of US polls has opened up a high court vacancy and Mitch McConnell confirmed that Senate will vote on President Donald Trump's minee for position.

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Sirsa on Karan Johar’s 2019 party

Manjinder Singh Sirsa reacted with delight after his complaint to chief of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) alleging drug consumption by Bollywood stars at Karan Johar’s 2019 party me progress. Shiromani Akali Dal leer claimed that secrets about ‘big fish’ are set to come out as complaint was forwarded by NCB hequarters to ncy's Mumbai bureau, after finding merit in case. Hitting out at Mumbai Police for t taking action on his complaint n, politician stated that timely action could have even saved Sushant Singh Rajput.

Speaking to Republic TV after news of forwarding of complaint emerged, Sirsa said, “My complaint always h merit. Mumbai Police did t investigate. y tried to subdue it and protect big names. w even if a tsunami comes, investigation will happen, big names will come out, even political names. ”

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India’s COVID-19 tally crosses 53-Lakh mark

India reported a single-day surge of 93,337 new COVID-19 cases with 1,247 related deaths on September 18. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare said that total number of coronavirus cases w stands at 53,08,015 including 10,13,964 active cases. ministry said that 42,08,432 COVID-19 patients have been cured/discharged/migrated so far and 85,619  infected people lost ir lives. India remains second worst-hit nation in terms of coronavirus cases and related deaths.

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